The Ultimate Beer and Matchday Food Pairing Guide
A full matchday has a way of stretching on just long enough for your food choices to matter more than you expect. After the second snack offering, you’re no longer looking at food; you’re looking at food to keep things interesting without overloading your taste buds. This is where beer can help. Beer brings carbonation,…
ACCC Once Again Rejects Kegstar’s Proposed Purchase of Konvoy
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has once again rejected Kegstar’s proposed acquisition of Konvoy. The ACCC said the organisation had assessed the likely impact Microstar’s (which owns Kegstar) purchase of Konvoy would have on competition. It found that the acquisition would remove « the only significant source of direct rivalry »in Australia’s keg pooling services.…
Las Vegas Brewing News: August 2026
BEER EVENTS Zio’s Italian Restaurant Beer vs Wine Dinner — August 9 Zio’s Italian Restaurant at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel will host a friendly competition between craft beer and fine wine. The five-course dinner will have each course paired with a beer from local brewery Able Baker along with a wine from JUSTIN Vineyards…
Spencer Hyde To Debut Outlaw Beer Funny Car in Brainerd
Spencer Hyde To Debut Outlaw Beer Funny Car in Brainerd
Karl Strauss and Fieldwork Join Forces for a Limited-Edition Hazy IPA
San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing Company and Berkeley’s Fieldwork Brewing Co. are bringing together two distinct brewing traditions for a limited-release collaboration built around creativity and innovation. The two California breweries have combined their expertise to create Field Trip – a hazy IPA that showcases bold flavors, carefully selected hops and a shared passion for…
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several reasons why a product might have to be taken off the market, including labelling mistakes, contamination, and out-of-date stock.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…
Vibes Beverages Introduces Hot Tropic: A Kava Seltzer Built for the Chill and the Social Moment
Vibes Beverages Introduces Hot Tropic: A Kava Seltzer Built for the Chill and the Social Moment
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…