Radio Brews News

This week we meet Grant Smith and Andrew Newton, the founders of Two Mates Brewing in Lismore. The brewery - built on the ambition of becoming the hub and meeting place for its local community, opened late last year after a fairly fraught and extended development process, not too dissimilar from many breweries in planning, and conversations about building a brewery are often a great insight for ot...

This week the team discuss the AIBAs, Redoak Beer Cafe to close, and Aussies are seeking help for alcohol. 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! Beerland wins Champion Beer at AIBA & AIBA feedback and fame invaluable say brewers Pioneering Redoak Beer Cafe to close doors More Aus...

This week, we speak to Dayton Coffey, Head of Operations - Brewing at Mighty Craft, based at Mismatch Brewing Co. During the chat, we discuss Coffey’s career journey from his role at New Holland Brewing in the U.S. to now working with Mighty Craft. We also break down Coffey’s newly created role as he will oversee the Mismatch and Jetty Road breweries. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contribut...

This week the team discuss the Molson Coors deal, funding for the Bayside Beer Belt trail and a new head brewer for Philter. 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 signs “game-changer” Molson Coors deal Beer trail receives Vic small-scale funding NZ Hops chief moves on...

This week, we speak to Brendan Dowd and Steven House, co-founders of Resin Brewing in the New South Wales suburb of Bulli. During the chat, we discuss the company’s development journey, tourism in the town of Bulli, and the challenges of opening a brewery right before a global pandemic hits. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching their...

This week the team discuss BrewDog's expansion plans, Cryer Malt's focus on tech and expressions of interest sought for Mildura Brewery. 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! BrewDog AU to expand following growth Sauce launches brewer traineeships Cryer Malt focuses on tech in ne...

This week I meet Louise Cooper, Strategic Development Manager at Coopers Brewery as Coopers prepares to celebrate 160 years of brewing. Of course, with a name like that Louise is not just the Strategic Development Manager she is also daughter of Coopers Managing Director Dr Tim Cooper and a member of the sixth generation of the Coopers family to have a role in the brewery. In her role, Louise has...

This week the team discuss the challenges of being a parent in the brewing industry, and the philosophy of alcohol free beers and cannabis. 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! XXXX enters no-alc space Good Drinks set to exceed volume targets Barrett Burston’s wastewater recycli...

This week, we speak to Blasta Brewing Co. founder Steve Russell. Since launching in 2018, the Western Australian brewery has gone from strength-to-strength through awards, funding and most recently, through appointing a national sales director in Luke Pirrottina. During the chat, we discuss these milestones, as well as the brewery's work with the Western Australian Brewers Association. Our partner...

This week the team discuss Feral's role with Coca Cola, ABAC's biggest year, and which beers make it onto mainstream restaurant menus. 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! Feral set to stay in Coca Cola portfolio Biggest year on record for ABAC Online sales accelerate at Coles L...

This week, we speak to Kyle Pearson, founder of Alice Springs Brewing Co. During the chat, we discuss the success the brewery has found through awards, its recent expansion and the challenges of being a brewery located in a bustling tourist town. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching their virtual hop harvest. Brewstaff - Brewstaff pa...

This week the team discuss the IBA's 10 year roadmap, and continued growth expected for non-alc beers indicated by trademark activity. 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’s 10-year roadmap out for consultation Disaster-proofing on the agenda as Newstead brewing pauses Bette...

Welcome to this special edition of Radio Brews News in which we hear from Kylie Lethbridge, CEO of the Independent Brewers Association about the just-released consultation draft of its Roadmap for the Australian independent beer industry, FutureBrew 2031. This roadmap is the culmination of extensive consumer research and industry consultation and is an ambitious plan for the industry, including ta...

This week, we head to the newly opened Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre to chat with Nathan Lennon, co-founder of Hawke’s Brewing Co. During the chat, we discuss the creative vision of Hawke’s Brewing as a brand and what continues to drive the business after five successful years. Our partners HPA - Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching their virtual h...

This week the team discuss Endeavour Group sales, cardboard pop up venues and we honour some greats of the NZ 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! Endeavour third quarter results Bridge Road to open cardboard pop-up venue 2022 AIBA Presentation Dinner Our partners Crye...

This week, we return to the endlessly fascinating world of beer marketing as I speak with Malcolm Eadie, Brand Director Craft and Premium at Lion. Part of Malcolm’s portfolio is the James Squire brand, which has just released a major new integrated marketing campaign, Ordinary be Damned. While the campaign itself is advertising - something that we normally wouldn't cover as news - it’s hard to ign...

This week the team discuss sustainability, the definition of craft and a sharp decrease 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! Brewers grapple with sustainable packaging Founder steps down at Broo Sharp decrease in ABAC complaints CUB brings back Reschs Dinner...

This week we chat with Young Henry’s Richard Adamson and Zoe Catterall. Listeners will recall that almost exactly a year ago we spoke with Oscar McMahon and Dan Hampton from Young Henry’s and, with so much happening in the beer world, we ordinarily wouldn’t speak to the same brewery so soon. However, Young Henry’s is just turning 10, a milestone for any brewery and particularly one that has grown...

This week the team discuss ways breweries can become carbon neutral and a price rise for container deposit schemes. 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! Carbon neutral Capital launches industry template Non-alcoholic XPA complaint dismissed by ABAC BreweryPro: Becoming a B Corp...

This week, we speak with Hamish Coates and Ricky Watt, founder and brand director of Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. During the chat, we discuss the company's recent win of the Promoting Sustainability award for WA in the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022. We also speak about the brewery celebrating its fifth birthday this year, as well as the challenges of being a brewery based in Western Australia. O...

This week the team discuss changes to excise payments and restrictions on entry categories for Melbourne Royal Beer 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! IBA welcomes excise payment changes Labels should match entry category says Melbourne Royal DrinkWise launches mental...

This week we talk mindfulness around drinking as we talk about a new initiative from DrinkWise, the Never Have I Ever campaign. We work in an industry that is a little different to many. Alcohol is a part of our culture and can be a positive part of it, but due to its very nature it is a product that has special responsibilities around the way it is marketed and sold, and also consumed. It is also...

This week the team go in depth on the latest research into drinking habits and discuss the idea of crowdfunding through sites like Go Fund Me. 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! Event raises $17.5k for flooded Brisbane breweries FARE claims alcohol companies profit from heavy...

This week, we speak to Lauren Sheppard and Jack Viney, general manager and head brewer of Moo Brew, Tasmania’s biggest independent brewery. During the chat, we break down the journey of Moo Brew and the challenges of being a brewery based in Tasmania. We also discuss the company’s new sub-brand, BREW, which launched last year with Tassie Lager. Recently, the brewery expanded upon the range with th...

This week the team launch the States of Brewing report, new board appointments at Retail Drinks and New Zealand is finally open! 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! Brews News launches States of Brewing report Good Drinks to sell Magners Irish Cider range in Australia Entries o...