With many breweries facing a slow January, the Brewers Association in the United States is encouraging people to support their local breweries. 
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. 
The Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025. 
The festival will be hosted across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, with tickets now available for all three cities. Communal singing groups unite people through casual, joyful experiences blending beer and song, fostering connection and rediscovery in community spaces.
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Ginger beer will debut as a category at next year’s Royal Queensland Beer Awards awards. 
Sydney Beer Week has made a successful return, energising local breweries and consumers, and highlighting the city's vibrant beer culture. 
Australian craft beer fans, colleagues and a smattering of journalists gathered last Sunday for the official launch of Sydney Beer Week and the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards. 
The votes have been counted and we are delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards. 
The former Brews News editor will share insights from more than a decade in beer media at a session on 15 October at Melbourne’s Local Taphouse. 
The Brisbane-based brewery will open its new outpost on 18 October, revitalising the Manly Wharf precinct in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 
BeerFest Australia engages more than 30 musical acts over its festivals, with Sneaky Sound System headlining the Sydney event. 
Beer & Brewer has partnered with Sydney Beer Week to present the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards at a live ceremony on 20 October. 
Now encompassing 18 independent breweries across six suburbs, the Inner West Ale Trail has received funding to boost its status as the craft capital of Australia. 
Owner Ralph Bungard spoke about the changing perception of beer, 20 years of ups and downs, and what makes Three Boys special. In an industry historically dominated by males, women in the Vermont beer industry are woven into the fabric of the breweries.
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Organiser say they want BeerFest to create lifelong memories through unique and engaging experiences. 
The community brewing competition returns for a second year, with the grand final set to take place on Thursday 29 August. 
On Sunday 28 July, the brewery will showcase a limited-release brew at an event that celebrates sustainable practices in the industry. The market is responding to the growing demand for flavorful, well crafted non-alcohol beer.
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After nine years as a craft beer hub for WA, Dutch Trading Co. is closing, with the owners planning to transform the venue into something new. 
Part of the Northern Beaches Council’s Creative Open initiative, Freshie Palooza is a free, all-ages festival celebrating music and art. These movers and shakers are not only brewing top-notch beer, but are also making game-changing steps toward a craft beer industry that welcomes all.
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In a landmark change for the Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has unveiled a revamped award structure for 2024, featuring nine new major trophies and prizes. A fun way to explore a new destination is through its local beverage scene, and many areas are making this experience even easier with the creation of beverage trails.
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The Victorian brewery is closing its doors after eight weeks of administration, ending the brewery’s 12 year history. 
Marcus Englet, VP of the “world’s oldest brewery” will give the keynote speech at this year’s gala dinner.