CEO of The Independent Brewers Association, Kylie Lethbridge, says while more can always be done, we can celebrate the progress that's been made to make the indsutry more inclusive. 
Grace Irwin, Marketing Manager at Hop Products Australia, advocates for diversity and inclusivity in brewing. 
The sub-list shines a spotlight on the most popular beers released in 2024, featuring 72 Australian craft breweries. 
With just five years under its belt, Mountain Culture secured a historic three-peat in the GABS Hottest 100 poll. Close to 55,000 consumers voted in the latest GABS Hottest 100 poll, and Mountain Culture’s Status Quo Pale Ale came out on top again. 
The newly-established entity allows the breweries to scale while maintaining their independence, led by industry veteran and CEO Judd Michel. 
Dr Tim Cooper announces his retirement after 23 years, with Michael Shearer set to lead Coopers as Managing Director. 
With many breweries facing a slow January, the Brewers Association in the United States is encouraging people to support their local breweries. 
Tooheys and Dune Rats have partnered in latest campaign to endorse live music across a number of Sydney venues. 
Brunswick brewery Keeper Brewing is continuing its focus on crafting one style of beer, the Pilsner, as the category grows in demand. 
Aspiring brewers will showcase their creations at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery for a day of tastings, voting and more. 
Independent WA craft brewery, Beerfarm, is building a new brewery and taphouse on the NSW Central Coast. 
Moon Dog Beach Club in Frankston will open its doors on 20 December offering four bars and a beer garden. 
The Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025. 
Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. The festival will be hosted across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, with tickets now available for all three cities. 
Fermentis has completed significant upgrades at Algist Bruggeman, improving the microbiological quality of its brewing yeast. 
One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overlooked. 
John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, has been kind enough to share this mouthwatering recipe of his award winning Kölsch. John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, has been kind enough to share this mouthwatering recipe of his award winning Kölsch. 
Chuck Hahn is launching a campaign to find a five-person Tasting Panel for his new brewery, Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co. Chuck Hahn is launching a campaign to find a five-person Tasting Panel for his new brewery, Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co. 
Ginger beer will debut as a category at next year’s Royal Queensland Beer Awards awards. 
Heaps Normal Records will work with emerging musicians each quarter to release vinyl records, merch and other products. 
John Palmer guides you through brewing this delightful beer, that is widely praised but far too often poorly replicated. John Palmer guides you through brewing this delightful beer, that is widely praised but far too often poorly replicated. 
The self-guided Bay Trail and Cave Trail showcase the talent of 10 independent breweries from Busselton down to Margaret River.