Radio Brews News

 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...

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 sustainabl...

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...

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...

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  D...

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...

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 m...

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 INSPIR...

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. Liquor...

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 Bes...

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 worldwid...

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...

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 farm...

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 recycl...

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 gro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 worldw...

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 GAB...

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. Brews...

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 A...

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%...