Coopers Launch "Local Everywhere" Campaign
Cooper have unveiled a new campaign called "Local Everywhere" featuring 1,200 augmented reality Big Ales can be found across Australia. It follows research showing some 70 percent of Aussie beer drinkers are seeking local beer.
Dainton Beer Enter Voluntary Administration
Dainton Beer have today become the latest brewing company to file for voluntary administration, citing the need to "deal with financial losses the business has accrued from ill-timed expansion in the face of declining consumer demand."
Hard Solo To Be Renamed Hard Rated Following ABAC Decision
CUB have said they're changing the name of Hard Solo to Hard Rated. That announcement follows a decision from ABAC that found the beverage to be in breach of the Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code.
Brewski: Ten Lessons From Ten Years
"Matt, don’t buy any more barleywines!" just about sums up a decade of Brewski. But for more on watching your intake, sleeping with your business partner and starting fondue fires, here's their Ten Lessons from Ten Years.
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Phoenix To Heavily Reduce Sierra Nevada Imports
Phoenix Beer have announced that due to significant cost increases, the distributors have decided to heavily reduce the amount of Sierra Nevada beers they'll bring into Australia.
Running With Thieves Exit Administration & Aim For National Expansion
South Freo-based brewing company Running With Thieves has exited voluntary administration, with the new ownership team aiming for national expansion in 2024.
Former CUB Boss Leads Group Buying Jetty Road From Mighty Craft
A group including publicans, rugby players and comedian Mick Molloy, which is headed by former CUB CEO Peter Filipovic, has bought Mornington Peninsula-based Jetty Road from ASX-listed Mighty Craft.
Help Us Get Blind: Influencer Beers
For our last blind tasting of the year, we figured we'd have a bit of fun and do something a little different from the norm. With so many celebrity and influencer-tied beers on the market, we figured we'd put them to the test.
The Young Henrys Algae Project Takes Another Leap Forward
Young Henrys' Algae Project has grown once again, with the Newtown brewery adding carbon capture technology to allow them to reuse CO2 in their brewhouse.
White Bay Bring In Brand Agency Richards Rose As Equity Partners
White Bay have announced the brand and creative agency, Richards Rose, are joining the Sydney brewery as equity partners. It sees the agency join the brewery's leadership team while also working on all aspects of the White Bay brand.
Bad Shepherd's Founders Emerge From Administration Still In Control
Less than a month after appointing administrators, the founders of Bad Shepherd are out of administration, as of today, and remain in control of their business after their proposal was approved in a creditors' meeting.
Australian Beer Co Acquires Ampersand Projects
Australian Beer Co, the Yenda-based operation owned by Casella Family Brands, has made a move in the world of spirits and RTDs, with the acquisition of Ampersand Projects.
BoozeBud Launches Customer Loyalty Program: BudClub
Online drinks retailer BoozeBud, which was acquired by Hairydog back in May this year after going into voluntary administration, has announced a new loyalty program for customers.
The Exploding Cost Of Brewing Beer
To gain a greater understanding of the challenges facing brewers, we broke down the cost of brewing Hawkers' trophy-winning West Coast IPA, and how those costs have exploded in recent years.
AMSAT: Adelaide's New, Locally-Focused Maltster
AMSAT Character Malts is a new malting company based in South Australia which has just launched a range of specialty malts for craft brewers and distillers. But it's also steeped in malting history.
Getting Blind With Crafty: Mexican Lagers
For our Mexican lager blind tasting, we veered a little from our usual approach and included some of the biggest names in the world alongside the Aussies. The big question: could a local hero claim the crown...?
Be Part Of Pint Of Origin 2024
The Crafty Pint's annual celebration of the wide world of beer, Pint of Origin, returns to Melbourne from May 10 to 19 next year. If you'd like your venue to be involved, we're currently taking expressions of interest.
The Hop Selectors: Harvest Time In The Pacific Northwest
Some of Australia and New Zealand's top brewers have been in the US, touring hop regions and selecting the hops they reckon will work best in their upcoming beers. We chatted to two of them on their return.
