IBA Chair Evin Craney met with Federal MP Dr Helen Haines to discuss the long-term viability of the industry and encourage others to have their voices heard. 
It's unclear if the glass is half-empty or half-full after this week's Budget included no just support for independent breweries, but the Independent Brewers Association is hopeful there is a glimmer of hope. 
Festival goers can expect to find 120 festival-exclusive beers and cocktails at GABS, which is now in its 14th year. 
Bracket Brewing was one of 126 Australian breweries to collect an award, named Australia's top three overall beers. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
Alice Springs Brewing Co is taking its first step outside the NT with the acquisition of SA's Beer Garden Brewing. 
A new project delivered by the AEGIC will support Australian barley growers to further diversify markets as demand grows in Central and Latin America. 
The 2024 Australian Liquor Industry Awards took place in Sydney last night celebrating the country's best people, brands and venues, with a number of beer winners announced. 
Speaking to Beer & Brewer after his award, Adamson talked about how the brewing industry is changing, improving and some of his career highlights. 
Ostra Distillers is a long established producer of high end Brandy, Neutral Grain Alcohol, Australian Grain Whisky and Single Malt. Servicing the major wineries, beverage manufacturers and retailers of Australia […] 
The Byron Bay brewery is gifting $10,000 grants to five beer fans to pursue their wildest travel dreams.