Radio Brews News

This week the team discuss Good Drinks purchase of Stomping Ground, the new way consumers are buying beer and fresh thoughts on zero alcohol drinks. 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 Australia buys Melbourne’s Stomping Ground & Details emerge of Stomping Ground bu...

This week, we speak to Dave Macgill, co-founder of Deep South Brewing Co. in Hobart, and former general manager and head brewer at Moo Brew.  During the chat, we discuss Macgill's extensive career, including his time with Moo Brew, before he went on to launch his own project with some friends.  Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 ye...

This week the team discuss Dainton's crowdfunding, and Us breweries are for sale - but who's buying? 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! Dainton Beer crowdfund commences Good Drinks hails progress despite hospitality disruption Burleigh teams up with Zarraffa’s Coffee founder o...

This week, we meet Nick McDonald, who co-founded Bucketty's Brewing Co. in Brookvale along with his wife Lexi McDonald.  During the chat, we discuss the brewery's long journey to opening, including its major move from regional New South Wales to the Northern Beaches, as well as its recent success as a young brewery.  Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Ze...

This week the team discuss inflation and excise and the low purchase propensity of NoLo. 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! Inflation and excise increase pressure on brewers New brewery Future Magic launches CSF campaign & Melbourne’s 3 Ravens launches crowdfund Lion’s Swan Dr...

This week, we chat with Brian Watson, head brewer of Good George Brewing in New Zealand and president of SmartBrew.  During the chat, we discuss Watson's extensive career as well as the rise of contract brewing through his work with SmartBrew.  Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you...

This week the team discuss the liquidation of Stalwart and Pink Boots and Gage team up to launch leadership scholarships. 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! Stalwart Brewing goes into liquidation Pink Boots and Gage launch leadership scholarships NZ Hops launches Bract Brewing...

Interview with Emma Locke, venue manager at Beerfarm and scholarships coordinator at Pink Boots Society Australia about the launch of the leadership program for members, supported by Gage Roads. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au ...

This week, we meet Scott Player and Steve Finney, co-founders of FOUND. Goods Co. With Player's and Finney's combined extensive experience within the industry, the two have recently teamed up with another two colleagues to form plans for FOUND. Goods Co, a new production brewery and brewpub in East Perth.  During this chat, we discuss the evolution of craft beer and how that has shaped the evoluti...

This week the team discuss a diversity milestone for Sydney Royal, the merits of beer awards, and the paddock to pint philosophy. 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! Diversity milestone for Sydney Royal judging panel BarthHaas report positive despite global risks Entries open f...

This week we meet Chris Swersey, who - following a 30-year career in the brewing industry in the US - recently moved to Australia and has started a role with Tribe Breweries as a new product development brewer. During the chat, we discuss Swersey’s extensive career in the US, including his time with the Brewers Association as competition manager, where he ran the Great American Beer Festival and W...

This week the team discuss Lion's sustainability report, Royal Adelaide results and how much space is there for craft beer going forward? 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! Lion launches Sustainability Report 2022 Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards results Navigating grants fo...

This week, we meet Stef Constantoulas and Max Hämmerle, co-founder and head brewer of Philter Brewing. During the chat, we discuss branding, the difference in drinking cultures of Germans and Australians, and what’s happening at Philter as Sydney’s inner west develops as a craft brewing hot spot. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30...

This week the team discuss growth in the NoLo category and a decline in ABAC complaints. 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! NoLo trade marks outpace category growth ABAC complaints continue to decline Lessons learned: Seasonal prep & production scaling Our partners Yakima Chie...

This week we are joined by Rocky Ridge Brewing co-founder and managing director Hamish Coates and head brewer Ross Terlick. We spoke with Hamish and his co-founder and brand director Ricky Watt back in April after the brewery won a major sustainability award. The chat this week focuses on the recent Perth Royal Beer Show Awards. Rocky Ridge was named Champion Large Brewery, which is a significant...

This week the team discuss David Cryer's retirement, the 2022 craft beer survey and the best options for automating your venue. 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! David Cryer to retire from Cryer Malt Beer Cartel launches craft beer survey for 2022 Konvoy Group expands IoT tra...

In this very special episode of Beer is a Conversation, we speak with David Cryer who has announced he is retiring from the business he started almost 30 years ago. There wouldn’t be too many people in the brewing industry whose lives have not been touched and affected by David’s involvement in the industry. And that very much goes for Brews News. During this chat, we reminisce and hear about Davi...

This week, we meet with Harry Sexton, head brewer of Matilda Bay Brewery in Victoria. Son of industry veteran and Matilda Bay founder, Phil Sexton, we speak to Harry about the resurgence of the brand in 2019, the challenges of running a brewery with a deep heritage and what his plans are for the business. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewer...

This week the team discuss the Little Bang sale, Broo Liquidations and "non alcoholic seltzer". 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 Bang sells to Duxton Pubs Group Broo confirms liquidations amid restructure FELLR launch non-alcoholic seltzer range Our partners Yakima Ch...

This week, we meet Simone Clements, head brewer at Gage Roads Brew Co. large new waterfront brewpub in Fremantle. During the chat, we discuss Clements' start in the brewing industry after starting out as an environmental scientist. Clements describes how she came to brewing, starting in the laboratory at Gage Roads working as a quality officer, to being encouraged to step into a brewing role and h...

This week the team discuss the Bridge Road crowdfund, zero alcohols market share, and DrinkWise launches State of Origin campaign. 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! Catchment gains Fortitude announcing ambitious expansion Bridge Road crowdfunds at $52m valuation Tall Timbers...

This week we speak with Miles Hull, who can be fairly regarded as an industry veteran in the hospitality space. Formally trained in hotel management in Switzerland, Miles held a range of positions in hotels and a Canadian brewpub in the last 1990s before returning to Australia, where he we worked as Food & Beverage Manager for the Sydney Olympic Games Organising Committee. His next role was as Hea...

This week the team discuss the new Aussie beer style, Brick Lane's new spot, and advertising issues highlighted by ABAC. 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! Endeavour Group teams up with CUB for new beer style New categories and scoring for Indies Winners announced for 2022 Per...

This week, we speak with Grace Fowler, head brewer and co-founder of Reckless Brewing Co. During the chat, we explore how Fowler co-founded Reckless Brewing, which is set to have its own brewery and venue soon. We also discuss Fowler's career journey, including her time with Akasha Brewing Co. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching the...

This week the team discuss Akasha's $2M fundraiser, better conditions for brewery employees and how to match beer with food. 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! Akasha looks for $2m to fund growth Lion extends paid leave provisions Private label brands - are they just another c...