This week we look at how equity crowdfunding campaigns are doing one year on as well as the weeks beer news. More stories below. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Little Creatures goes big with home brewers Don’t jump on the virtual events bandwagon says expert Vale: Keith M. Deutsher, Brewery Historian Initiatives launched to help brewery cash flow One Year On…equity crowd...
Apr 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 464
This week we head across to Perth to chat with Andy Scade from Lion's Bevy Brewing. We learn how Andy went from putting the caps on his dad's home brew to making his own as a young art student before falling in love and deciding that a career in brewing was calling him. This discussion tracks the history of the modern craft beer movement, looking at how we can better engage people in beer. Enjoy the conversation. Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt . With over 25 yea...
Apr 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 463
Today for the last episode we check in with early guests on The Antidote, Scott from Wolf of the Willows Brewing and Jayne Lewis from Two Birds Brewing to see how the last five weeks has gone, how they're travelling and their plns post COVID-19. With so many breweries streaming brewer chats, we didn't want to take away from their efforts so have paused regular episodes, but will be back as needed for episodes. For those playing at home, here's Pete's COVID Playlist: The Antidote Lockdown Playlis...
Apr 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 462
As we settle into the "new normal", we take a look at the impact on alcohol sales and payment terms in the brewing industry. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Big brewers back venues as alcohol sales decline Takeaway alcohol restrictions lifted in WA Watchdog condemns big business payment terms Tribe plans to close Mornington facility Our partners Radio Brews News is proudl...
Apr 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 461
Today on The Antidote podcast we caught up with Stone & Wood Brewing General Manager Nick Boots about how Australia's largest independent craft brewery is coping with the shut downs, especially with a cross border work force. Then we chatted with Steve Blick who is running the company's direct-to-drinker operations to hear how their online business has scaled up in the face of the crisis.
Apr 22, 2020•42 min•Ep. 460
While the lockdowns have stopped us from getting out and about to chat with brewers, it has made it possible for us to catch up with some of the people we have had on our list for some time. This week we speak with General Manager of Fermentis, Stephane Meulemans. Interestingly, the head of this yeast company has spent 15 years working in the hops industry, as well as opening a Belgian craft brewery. In this chat, we find out where yeast is headed as a feature flavour. The rise of sour beers, ul...
Apr 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 459
Today on The Antidote we catch up with Josh Donohoe from Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours to hear how his travel-based business is adapting to manage the lock downs, and also how the Sunshine Coast industry is rising to meet the COVID-19 challenge....
Apr 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 458
Today on The Antidote podcast, we catch up with Beer Diva Kirrily Waldhorn to hear how she is adapting to an immediate future with no beer events. We also head across to Canada and speak with beer writer Stephen Beaumont to see how breweries are faring there. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au ) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app....
Apr 17, 2020•48 min•Ep. 457
This week, a warning that future tax breaks may not be everything you wish for. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! This weeks stories: Adapt or die: Evolution will help breweries survive Brewers Association Releases Annual Growth Report for 2019 Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt . With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to pro...
Apr 16, 2020•40 min•Ep. 456
Today on The Antidote podcast, we check in with Pete Brown to hear how the UK industry is faring through COVID-19, as well as about his own isolation book project, which you can follow here . You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au ) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app.
Apr 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 455
Today on The Antidote we catch up with Corinna Steeb from Prancing Pony Brewery and also with Karen Stanley from Stanley Law to hear about the restrictions that Prancing Pony was hit with just before Easter. We hear how they are dealing with it, and a glimmer of hope that common sense will prevail. Then we speak to Dave Padden from Akasha Brewery and hear how a recent focus on packaged beer has softened - a little - the impact of shutdowns on his business, how he is already preapring for the end...
Apr 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 454
Today on The Antidote, we caught up with New York-based beer writer, author and podcaster John Holl to hear how things are going in his backyard and also how the broader US industry is responding to COVID-19. It's a longer chat than normal, but a moving, inisghtful and also funny insight iinto the US situation. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au ) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app....
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 453
Good news from ABAC this week as it reports packaging complaints are down in 2020 and we take a look at some positive adaptations the industry is making. Full stories below. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! ABAC packaging complaints down in 2020 IBA rallies industry as big retailers offer help Milk containers replace growlers as Qld brewers innovate CUB to help Australia’s...
Apr 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 452
Today on The Antidote podcast we catch up with Wade Curtis to learn about the variety of measures Ballistic Beer has implemented across its venues to survive the current crisis. We also check in with Daniel Emery from The Welder's Dog Tamworth to have a very uplifting chat about their Bunker Boxes that have gone ballistic for them and may even outlast the shutdowns. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au ) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast ap...
Apr 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 451
Today on The Antidote podcast, we checked in with Craig Basford to see how things are going at Big Shed Brewing Concern .They had not long opened the new shed when they were hit with a different directive every day and we learn how they have adapted. Then we caught up with with Jon Atherton from Brisbane Distillery to learn the not-too-gentle art of turning your business around and making 10,000 litres of hand sanitiser a day. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link below or on brewsne...
Apr 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 450
This week, something a little different as not only do we step away from the current COVID-19 situation for some regular programming, but we also have Brews News’ senior journalist Clare Burnett taking the microphone and visiting her local brewpub Brendale Brewing to chat with owner Ryan McCausland. The interesting thing about this conversation is that Brendale Brewing is barely on Brisbane’s craft beer radar, despite a quietly growing reputation for its beers and a growing number of gold medals...
Apr 07, 2020•31 min•Ep. 449
Welcome to episode 11 of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today werevisit Corey Crooks from Newcastles Grainstore. It's been more than two weeks since we checked in on Corey and over the weekend he announced that they were pressing pause on the Grainstore for a little while to catch their breath from all they've been dealing with. We hear from Corey why he mad that decision and the exp...
Apr 06, 2020•45 min•Ep. 448
Welcome to episode 10 of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up Fran Gangemi from the Keep Our Venues Alive campaign to hear about the data they are collecting and their campaign for support for the nighttime industries, including breweries, affacted by the shutdowns. You can complete the survey here to let them know the impact on your business to inform their lobbying. We ...
Apr 03, 2020•48 min•Ep. 447
This week we have some great tips for breweries moving to online sales as well as some fun April Fools stories. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! We also discuss: Industry responds to Asahi’s $16bn CUB acquisition Guidance for breweries on online sales Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt . With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providin...
Apr 02, 2020•47 min•Ep. 446
Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with Moo Brew head brewer Dave MacGill and The Beer Healer Chris Lukianenko to check in on all things beer in Tasmania at the moment. We also hear of their plans to celebrate all things Tassie beer this weekend with an Isolation Beer Festival . Follow the link to find out more. You can reach us with feedback...
Apr 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 445
Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with Steve Finney from Otherside Brewing to hear about their Plan C for the current situation. We also check in on marketing expert Zoe Ottway to see how she's faring and also for her tips for breweries to engage with their communities.. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertaint...
Apr 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 444
Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with an old friend, drinks writer and host of the James Atkinson - Drinks Adventures podcast , James Atkinson. We also hear from Broadsheet Brisbane Editor-at-Large Matt Shea on how the wider hospitality community is adapting. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isola...
Mar 31, 2020•48 min•Ep. 443
This week, we have our last conversation recorded during our swing through the High Country Brewery Trail with a visit to Bright Brewery . We visited the High Country Breweries in late January after the fires, figuring that by April, the fires would be largely forgotten outside of the areas affected. Who would have predicted what would have happened instead. At the time it was breweries in the many regions affected by fires that were hurting. Today it is every small brewery and that makes the re...
Mar 31, 2020•42 min•Ep. 442
Welcome to episode six of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we hear from Simon Strahan from DrinkWise about being mindful of how we're drinking during the stress of the crisis, but also why the importance of the messages the industry sends at the moment is very important. You can read more of why here . We also catch up with Guy Greenstone from Stomping Ground to find out about ho...
Mar 30, 2020•46 min•Ep. 441
Welcome to episode five of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we hear from Hop Products Australia's Owen Johnston about how they are managing the hop harvest in Tasmania and Victoria during the lockdown, and then from Voyager Craft Malt's Stu Whytcross about the impact that drought, fire and now pestilence is having on his business and customers. We hope our daily conversations wil...
Mar 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 440
This week we discuss how the beer industry is coping with new legislation and we welcome Kylie Lethbridge to the IBA. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! We also discuss: Our most recent episode of The Antidote Gage Roads packaged beer boost New IBA Chair - Kylie Lethbridge Otherside Plan C affordable ale Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt . With over 25 year...
Mar 26, 2020•38 min•Ep. 439
Welcome to episode three of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we have a powerful conversation with The Grainstore's Corey Crooks about the impact shutdowns are having on his Newcastle-cased craft beer venue, and also get some very timely and important business advice from on how businesses can manage their finances through this crisis from Kevin Han from Nash Advisory. We hope our...
Mar 26, 2020•43 min•Ep. 438
Welcome to episode three of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we chat with Tim Fishwick from soon-to-open (crisis permitting) White Bay Brewing Co, to find out how their plans to open have changed as a result of the current situation, and how they're managing their final stages. We also speak with Jacqui Sacco from nomad brewers Co-conspirators who are also planning to open a brew...
Mar 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 437
Welcome to episode two of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we chat with Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows, whose drive-thru bottleshop makes him feel like a kid with a lemonade stand...but is succesfully bringing much needed cash. We also speak with Richard Kelsey from Beer Cartel to find out if there's been a swing to online purchasing and what trends they are noticing in ...
Mar 24, 2020•43 min•Ep. 436
This week, we head to Tropical North Queensland and visit Lion’s newest brewery, Tiny Mountain and catch up with head brewer Dave Mullins. As with many craft brewers, Mullins began his journey as a teenage homebrewer a hobby he continued as he worked in his first career as a design draughtsman before taking a job at the pioneering Brisbane brewery Oxford Brewing Co where he worked for a year until its closure in the mid 2000’s. After a further stint in his former profession, the call of brewing ...
Mar 24, 2020•50 min•Ep. 435
