Beer & Cider

Good Beer Co and P&O Partner to Save the Reef

Good Beer Co., Australia’s first social enterprise beer company that donates 50 per cent of profits from its Great Barrier Reef Beer to conserving one of the eight wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, has partnered with P&O Cruises to continue the efforts. P&O Cruises, a regular visitor to the reef, will stock … Continued

December 1, 2016

Hobart Brewing Co. Marks Second Anniversary with Colorado IPA

Hobart Brewing Company in Tasmania is celebrating its second anniversary with the release of a Colorado IPA. The big and bold limited edition beer pays tribute to Hobart Brewing Co.’s co-founder and Head Brewer, Scott Overdorf, who learned his craft in the shadows of the Colorado Rockies. Scott moved over to Tasmania and honed his … Continued

November 22, 2016

Coopers Debuts Packaging Refresh Ahead of Australian Open

Coopers Brewery has announced a packaging refresh of its Coopers Premium Lager and Coopers Premium Light, expected to hit the shelves later this month. The repackaging and relaunch follows on from the Coopers Clear revamp, which showcased a new blue and silver theme and an emphasis on the beer’s “freshness, sessionability and low carb credentials.” … Continued

November 15, 2016

4 Pines Opens its Third Venue – Underground

4 Pines’ newest venue, 4 Pines Underground is now open, located underneath its existing BrewPub in Manly. The venue is open for breakfast through to dinner and has all the 4 Pines beers you could wish for on tap. Underground was one of three new venues 4 Pines announced it would be opening over the … Continued

November 10, 2016

Coopers Records Sales Growth

Coopers Brewery has reported its 23rd year of continuous growth with beer sales rising 3.3 per cent during 2015-16 to a record 81.5 million litres. For the past 23 years, Coopers has enjoyed compound sales growth of 9.2 per cent, at a time when total Australian beer sales have been contracting. Coopers Managing Director Dr … Continued

November 9, 2016

Vale Brewing Launches New Beer and New Can Format

Vale Brewing has launched its newest addition, the Vale Mid Coast Bright Ale, announced a small batch release of The Gauntlet ESB. The Vale Mid Coast Bright Ale pays tribute to the brewery’s home in McLaren Vale region. Vale Head Brewer, Jeff Wright, said, “Mid Coast Bright Ale is a testament to the beautiful South … Continued

November 8, 2016

Opera Bar Partners with Endeavour Vintage Beer Co to Release New Brew

Opera Bar has announced a partnership with Endeavour Vintage Beer Co. Under the guidance of Head Brewer Andy Stewart, the two brands have developed a new vintage beer named Opera Bar Summer Ale. Paul Lambert, General Manager Independents, Endeavour Vintage Beer Co says: “This is [our] first collaboration, and we are extremely proud that it … Continued

November 7, 2016

The Best of the Craft Beer Festivals

From Hop Harvests to Brewery Cellar Doors… As craft beer has begun to firmly cement itself in the Australian market, so too have beer festivals. Where not too long ago you might have struggled to attend a couple of memorable beer events in a year, now you can get to something every month, if not … Continued

October 31, 2016

CUB Assures Customers of Beer Supplies

Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) has promised that it will have adequate supplies of beer for its customers and consumers this upcoming peak season. After concerns about its recent change of outsourced providers, CUB has been working with unions to resolve the dispute. CUB has addressed untrue claims and offered the following statement: “Carlton and … Continued

October 28, 2016

Rekorderlig Withdraws Cocktail Cans

Rekorderlig has made the decision to temporarily withdraw its Cocktail Cans after discovering an issue that compromises the quality of the product. Rekorderlig has asked all retailers to withdraw the Rekorderlig Cocktail Cans to ensure that no other consumer experience is affected by the defect. Rekorderlig will be replacing the stock. A small manufacturing defect … Continued

October 21, 2016