Elite by name. Elite by nature.
The Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards (RABCA) was established in 1844. This year, the 10 trophies were dominated by home state heroes, with more than 200 medals handed out to breweries across Australia. Deep Elite Brewing’s Fractured Traveller recently took out Champion IPA, proudly sponsored by HPA. The WA outfit is owned and operated…
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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…
Cross-sector No & Low Beverage Seminar 2026
Production-focused event, supported by headline sponsor Diversey and delivered in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD), will bring drinks manufacturers together to explore no and low alcohol production across beer, wine, cider, spirits and the wider beverage sector.BFBi has announced the full programme for its No & Low Production Seminar 2026BFBi…
BarthHaas Report 2025/2026
Each year BarthHaas publish timely statistics on the global hop and brewing industries, as well as insights into the latest agronomic and economic trends. It is one constant in a market that is always changing. If you want to get straight to the details, you can…Download BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 (PDF)…or you can read our summary…
Session IPA Recipe | Charles Faram
Taken from the collection of beer recipes curated by the expert brewing team at Charles Faram. This page features the recipe for a session IPA which includes award winning UK hops. Session IPA RecipeABV: 4.0%OG: 1.039PG: 1.008IBU: 35EBC: 10 Session IPA Grain BillCrisp Best Ale Malt – 90%Crisp Crystal 150 – 5%Weyermann® Munich Type 1…
Crisp Growers Already Farming for the Future, New Data Reveals
Cause for Optimism in Supply Chain SustainabilityCrisp Growers Already Farming for the Future with sustainable malting barley, New Data RevealsCrisp Malt’s Field Forward initiative has produced its first results, and they are a cause for optimism.New data from Field Forward reveals strong uptake of sustainable farming practices across its East Anglian grower network. There is…
When alcohol leaves, aroma shows
The demand for non-alcoholic (NA) and low-alcohol beer continues to grow, but consumer expectations are changing just as quickly. They aren’t simply looking for an alternative to full-strength beer. They expect the same flavour, aroma intensity and drinking experience, just without the alcohol. BarthHaas’ whitepaper takes a deep dive into how to optimise flavour without…
Global Hop Market Reset: What Brewers Need to Know in 2026
The global hop market is entering a new phase. After several years of oversupply, hop production is contracting as growers respond to lower global beer demand. While overall supply remains adequate today, brewers should understand how these structural changes are likely to affect variety availability, pricing and long-term sourcing strategies. WHY GLOBAL HOP ACREAGE IS…
Why Brewers Should Return to Multi-year Hop Contracts
WHY BREWERY HOP CONTRACTS DISAPPEARED During the period of significant global hop oversupply we saw a reduction in brewery hop contracts. Many brewers found that the spot market offered abundant choice and competitive pricing. With plenty of hops available, the need to commit to long-term contracts reduced, particularly for breweries with more flexible production schedules.…