This week the team discuss new board members at IBA and keg pooling grows. 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! New Board Members at IBA Keg pooling grows as Konvoy signs Lion Seltzer Flavours Recalled ABAC Releases Social Media Compliance Audit Data Check out the Brewery Pro Podcast. Our partners Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 397
This week, we speak to Søren Eriksen, owner and head brewer of 8 Wired Brewing in New Zealand. During the chat, we discuss how the industry has evolved since the brewery launched 13 years ago, and what this means for 8 Wired. Our partners HPA – Australia’s leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. Premium Machinery Group - Visit premiummachinerygrou...
Nov 29, 2022•51 min•Ep. 272
This week the team discuss support for agricultural jobs and Red Hill Brewery is listed for sale. 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! Industry drives support for agricultural jobs Red Hill Brewery listed for sale Lessons Learned: Parched Brewery Award to highlight best brewery workplaces Check out the Brewery Pro Podcast. Our partners Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading pr...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 396
This week, we speak to Penguin Beer Co. and Island State Brewing founder, Scott Seymour. During the chat, we discuss Seymour’s diverse career background, the craft beer scene in Tasmania and the challenges of launching new businesses in a pandemic. Our partners HPA – Australia’s leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you like what we do at Rad...
Nov 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 271
This week the team discuss using influencers in your marketing, the new DrinkWise campaign and whether beer styles really matter. 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! Good Drinks announces strong first quarter Influencer led launch continues push to broaden beer’s appeal DrinkWise launches parental influence campaign Tooborac Hotel and Brewery Listed for Sale People Moves Do B...
Nov 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 395
In this special edition of Beer is a Conversation, we speak to John Pemberton and Chris Roberts of Heart of Darkness brewery in Vietnam. This bonus episode is from our attendance at SEA Brew, which was made possible thanks to HPA and with the support of Bespoke Brewing Solutions. Our partners HPA - Australia’s leading hop grower and regional representative of the global BarthHaas group supplies a huge range of local, international, and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes...
Nov 16, 2022•48 min•Ep. 270
This week, we speak to Lost Palms Brewing Co ’s marketing coordinator, Amanda Baker. During the chat, we discuss Lost Palms’ specific branding, future plans for the business and design trends in beer. Our partners HPA – Australia’s leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring...
Nov 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 269
For the full episode head over to the Brewery Pro Podcast . Brewery valuations and investment in the brewing industry have increasingly become issues of focus for Brews News as breweries look to raise capital. There are several ASX-listed brewing companies, and a number of breweries that have flagged their hopes for an eventual IPO. We have also seen the emergence and rapid growth of equity crowd funding that is pitched as an investment in the breweries undertaking that form of capital raising. ...
Nov 15, 2022•4 min
This week the team discuss Coopers cautiously optimistic after tough year, a win for workplace health and safety and Sunshine Coast named Australia's craft beer capital. 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! Coopers Positive Despite Tough Year Wave of equity crowd funds underway Black Hops award win after Qld safety program Entries now open for the Royal Queensland Beer Awards ...
Nov 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 394
This week, we speak with Kegstar general manager for Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Hopkins. During the chat, we discuss Hopkins' career journey in FMCG industries, including his time with Cadbury, Asahi and Coca Cola. We also look at the impact of COVID on draught beer in his current role, and whether keg formats have changed following excise changes on kegs under 50 litres. Our partners Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good b...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 268
This week the team discuss growth at Mighty Craft, lack of budget support for breweries and we say goodbye to one of our own! 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! Growth at Mighty Craft despite ATO obstacle People Moves October Lack of Budget support for breweries ‘no surprise’ Tax break assists Belgian brewery to Australianise its beers. Innovation is the key to progress says...
Nov 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 393
This week, we speak to Braeside Brewing Co. founder Rame Abdallah. During the chat, we discuss the brewery’s third anniversary, liquor retail, the brewpub offering and the challenges of a growing business. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. PLAATO Pro - PLAATO Pro is designed to make real-time fermentation insights affordable and easy to use for all brewers worldwide. If you like ...
Nov 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 267
This week the team discuss the revival of malting and the 2022 can design awards. 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! Malting revival and provenance discussed at ANHC Growth and Covid impact Brew Dog results 2022 GABS Can Design Award Winners Revealed Brews News launches INSPIRED Report On Premise drives customers to trial drinks Coles Liquor sees first quarter sales decline ...
Oct 27, 2022•59 min•Ep. 392
This week, we look at on-premise data as we speak with CGA by NielsenIQ client solutions director ANZ James Phillips. During the chat, we discuss consumer on-premise trends from the latest CGA by NielsenIQ On Premise Consumer Pulse Report . Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Liquorloop - Your new weapon in brewing hose and floor protection. If you like what we do at Radio Brews Ne...
Oct 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 266
This week the team discuss the creation of Local Drinks Collective and the predictable decline in Endeavour retail revenue. 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! Comedians to push fastest-growing beer in eight years into the UK Wayward and Batch create Local Drinks Collective Best Independent Beers of 2022 announced Predictable Decline in Endeavour Retail Revenues 10 Years of B...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 398
This week, we speak to Indigenous chef Dale Vocale, and former CUB head of insights, innovation and capability Adam Murphy, on the launch of new contract brand Jarrah Boy. During the chat, we discuss the startup's story, the cultural challenges around alcohol and creating a market presence. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help ...
Oct 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 265
This week the team discuss DrinkWise new Bowls Australia campaign, ABAC complaints increase and Lord Nelson withdraws brewery from sale. 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! DrinkWise and Bowls Australia launch Campaign Beer Fans partners with Endeavour Drinks Group FSANZ calls for comments on label colour changes Lord Nelson withdraws brewery from sale Brewery Radar ABAC Comp...
Oct 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 390
This week, we speak to Sam Reid, co-founder of Willie Smith's Cider Makers and new Launceston brewery Du Cane Brewing Co. During the chat, we speak about the launch of Du Cane, which opened last month , and where Reid sees the market for both craft beer and craft cider. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 265
This week the team discuss Easy Times appointment of a voluntary administrator and the impact of glass recycling. 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! Behemoth crowdfunds as it eyes AU expansion Brisbane’s Easy Times appoints voluntary administrator Orora opens $25m glass recycling plant Our partners Bintani - Connecting brewers and distillers to the world’s best ingredients f...
Oct 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 389
This week, we speak to Beer Fans founder and general manager, Joe Cook. During the chat, we speak about Cook’s impactful career within the industry, including his time with Kegstar and how he started the marketplace dedicated to beer branded merch, Beer Fans. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed ...
Oct 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 264
This week the team discuss the future of beer can formats, pay gap reporting and the perils of releasing a budget brand. 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! Pale ales recalled Slimline beer cans and the future of can formats Fruity Beers Media Release DB Breweries backs pay gap reporting New brewery for Launceston Freshwater Brewing opens in Brookvale Pink Boots AGM 6 October...
Sep 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 388
This week, we speak with Five Barrel Brewing owner, Phil O'Shea. During the chat, we discuss O'Shea's brewing journey, why he wanted to start Five Barrel and the brewery's recent work with liquid yeast business, Mogwai Labs. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talen...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 263
This week the team discuss the FSANZ label colour mandates, Brick Lane's B Corp status and CO2 recovery for smaller brewers. 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! Mighty Craft offloads “non-core” Sparkke Brewers urged to consult on FSANZ label colour mandates Brick Lane secures B Corp status Mead brand Greedy Bear launches crowdfund Multi-venue models in the spotlight as indust...
Sep 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 387
This week, we speak to Lauren Yap, hops industry professional and previous hop quality and innovation manager at NZ Hops . Despite Yapp recently leaving NZ Hops , this is a fascinating discussion on hops, management and the future of the ingredients business. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & ...
Sep 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 262
This week the team discuss Konvoy's expansion into Europe, a run in with ABAC for Better Beer and concerns over sugar in beer. 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! Konvoy expands into Europe Endeavour launches retail marketing arm Better Beer ABAC complaint upheld Concerns over beer sugar content and claims Lessons Learned: Woopi Brewing Co. Brewlab Qld seeks participants for ...
Sep 15, 2022•43 min•Ep. 386
Notes: This week, we speak to newly appointed marketing manager at Capital Brewing Co, Jonny Day. During the chat, we discuss his long career from making coffees in his parents restaurant through to his current role, and the stops along the way, including as brand manager for Little Creatures. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia...
Sep 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 261
This week the team discuss the IBA's skilled migration plans, DrinkWise FASD awareness campaign and how the weather in Europe is affecting the 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! IBA launches brewer immigration drive Colonial rebrands as CBCo Entries open for 2022 GABS Can Design Awards XPA recall underway DrinkWise launches FASD Awareness Day campaign BOC invests i...
Sep 08, 2022•58 min•Ep. 385
This week, we speak to Little Bang Brewing co-founders Fil Kemp and Ryan Davidson. During the chat, we discuss how the business came about, how it grew and how it came to be sold to Duxton Pubs Group, which was first announced back in June . Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to fi...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 260
This week the team discuss Coles focus on local and XXXX big seltzer investment. 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! Coles Liquor focuses on local as sales grow $5m XXXX seltzer investment WA launches hospitality recruitment campaign Two Birds takes back the Bulldogs Musician Amy Shark joins Fields Brewing Our partners Bintani - Connecting brewers and distillers to the world’...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 384
This week, we speak to Brad Bown, co-owner of Left Barrel Brewing in Balhannah. Along with wife Nada, Bown opened the microbrewery and taphouse in 2018, specialising in farmhouse-style barrel-aged sours. During the chat, we discuss Left Barrel's journey, including its recent win of Most Outstanding Beer in Show at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards. Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that ...
Aug 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 259
