When Is Beer Truly Unsalvageable? A Brewer’s Guide to Recovery vs. Destruction

While the goal is to run an efficient, error-free beer operation, many brewers know firsthand that it’s just not realistic. There are several reasons why a product might have to be taken off the market, including labelling mistakes, contamination, and out-of-date stock. These quality control practices are also common in the brewery world, where breweries…

What to Pack for a Brewery Camping Weekend When the Cooler is Already Full

There are always a lot of things to consider when packing for a weekend camping trip, but especially when you’re looking to hit up all the local craft breweries. When you’ve filled up your cooler with four-packs, growlers, and specialty releases, there may not be much room for food or ice. This enthusiasm is recognition…

New Badge: IPA Day (2026)

Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass Hoppy IPA Day! 📈 Did you know that, since our inception in 2010, our hoppy lil’ community has checked in over 400 million IPAs? That’s a seriously staggering amount of hops!⁠ 💚 Today, we celebrate the hoppiest of days with the hoppiest of badges—the 2026 […]

Merci, merci, merci… à répéter 67 fois ! La campagne continue !

5 000 € collectés : merci de faire grandir le Brewers Social Club ! Nous venons de franchir une nouvelle étape importante : la campagne du Brewers Social Club a atteint les 5 000 € sur Ulule ! Derrière ce chiffre, il y a bien plus qu’une cagnotte. Il y a des dizaines de personnes […]

State Government To Fund Beer Tasmania

The Tasmanian government has announced the arrival of Beer Tasmania, a collaboration with the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) and Hospitality Tasmania. The policy announcement follows Lion’s decision to close Boag’s Brewery in Launceston, drawing to a close 145 years of brewing history in the area and impacting around 40 roles. In a media release, Premier…

Building A Brewery IV: All Systems Go

« I’ve found myself driving home in silence so I can decompress. » If there’s a brewery equivalent of a hurricane, this seems to be it. As I chat to Calum Fowler, calls keep coming in. He’s just finished lunch and a tradie walks in to ask a question, the phone rings, or someone yells out from…

Back to the future for King Road and Altitude Brewing

The Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards is the largest annual beer competition in the world, judging both draught and packaged beer. In 2026, the Awards received more than 2,200 entries from 381 breweries across 22 countries. It is a valuable benchmarking opportunity for breweries of all sizes to secure internationally recognised credentials that will…