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Today on The Antidote we catch up with Corinna Steeb from Prancing Pony Brewery and also with Karen Stanley from Stanley Law to hear about the restrictions that Prancing Pony was hit with just before Easter. We hear how they are dealing with it, and a glimmer of hope that common sense will prevail. Then we speak to Dave Padden from Akasha Brewery and hear how a recent focus on packaged beer has softened - a little - the impact of shutdowns on his business, how he is already preapring for the end of the crisi and why he thinks the legacy will be a renewed focus on local businesses. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app.      

Today on The Antidote, we caught up with New York-based beer writer, author and podcaster John Holl to hear how things are going in his backyard and also how the broader US industry is responding to COVID-19. It's a longer chat than normal, but a moving, inisghtful and also funny insight iinto the US situation. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app.

Good news from ABAC this week as it reports packaging complaints are down in 2020 and we take a look at some positive adaptations the industry is making. Full stories below. 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! ABAC packaging complaints down in 2020 IBA rallies industry as big retailers offer help Milk containers replace growlers as Qld brewers innovate CUB to help Australia’s pubs with latest campaign Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. They are still open for business and can supply labels for bottles and cans, or shrink sleeved cans ready to fill.  Whi

Today on The Antidote podcast we catch up with Wade Curtis to learn about the variety of measures Ballistic Beer has implemented across its venues to survive the current crisis. We also check in with Daniel Emery from The Welder's Dog Tamworth to have a very uplifting chat about their Bunker Boxes that have gone ballistic for them and may even outlast the shutdowns. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link on brewsnews.com.au) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app.

Today on The Antidote podcast, we checked in with Craig Basford to see how things are going at Big Shed Brewing Concern.They had not long opened the new shed when they were hit with a different directive every day and we learn how they have adapted.  Then we caught up with with Jon Atherton from Brisbane Distillery to learn the not-too-gentle art of turning your business around and making 10,000 litres of hand sanitiser a day. You can listen live from 5pm AEST via MixLR (link below or on brewsnews.com.au) or download the podcast later via your favourite podcast app.

This week, something a little different as not only do we step away from the current COVID-19 situation for some regular programming, but we also have Brews News’ senior journalist Clare Burnett taking the microphone and visiting her local brewpub Brendale Brewing to chat with owner Ryan McCausland. The interesting thing about this conversation is that Brendale Brewing is barely on Brisbane’s craft beer radar, despite a quietly growing reputation for its beers and a growing number of gold medals at significant beer competitions. Clare speaks with Ryan about why this is, as well as his unconventional entry to the craft beer world and much, much more. Enjoy the conversation with Brendale Brewing’s Ryan McCausland. Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News.

Welcome to episode 11 of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today werevisit Corey Crooks from Newcastles Grainstore. It's been more than two weeks since we checked in on Corey and over the weekend he announced that they were pressing pause on the Grainstore for a little while to catch their breath from all they've been dealing with. We hear from Corey why he mad that decision and the experiece he has had over the last two weeks. We also catch up with The Good Beer Co.'s James Grugeon who today launched a campaign that lets us buy essential service workers an indie beer (or four), thanking them and giving brewers much needed cash flow. You can give to the campaign here. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

  Welcome to episode 10 of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up Fran Gangemi from the Keep Our Venues Alive campaign to hear about the data they are collecting and their campaign for support for the nighttime industries, including breweries, affacted by the shutdowns. You can complete the survey here to let them know the impact on your business to inform their lobbying. We also speak with Gill Letham from Brisbane craft beer haven The Woods to hear how the restrictions are affecting her business and how she's dealing with them. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.  

This week we have some great tips for breweries moving to online sales as well as some fun April Fools stories.  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! We also discuss: Industry responds to Asahi’s $16bn CUB acquisition Guidance for breweries on online sales Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@

Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with Moo Brew head brewer Dave MacGill and The Beer Healer Chris Lukianenko to check in on all things beer in Tasmania at the moment. We also hear of their plans to celebrate all things Tassie beer this weekend with an Isolation Beer Festival. Follow the link to find out more. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

  Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with Steve Finney from Otherside Brewing to hear about their Plan C for the current situation. We also check in on marketing expert Zoe Ottway to see how she's faring and also for her tips for breweries to engage with their communities..  We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.  

Welcome to episode seven of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we catch up with an old friend, drinks writer and host of the James Atkinson - Drinks Adventures podcast, James Atkinson. We also hear from Broadsheet Brisbane Editor-at-Large Matt Shea on how the wider hospitality community is adapting.  We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

This week, we have our last conversation recorded during our swing through the High Country Brewery Trail with a visit to Bright Brewery. We visited the High Country Breweries in late January after the fires, figuring that by April, the fires would be largely forgotten outside of the areas affected. Who would have predicted what would have happened instead. At the time it was breweries in the many regions affected by fires that were hurting. Today it is every small brewery and that makes the reminder all the more important. I checked in with Bright late last week and they've had to lay off all casual staff, and all permanent staff (except Sales) are on very restricted hours. They are currently serving takeaway dinner and beer from the brewery from 5-8pm daily, and offering free local delivery, free pick up, and free shipping over $100 for all online orders to try and boost that revenue stream. With bottle shops still currently open, they're pushing off-premise packaged as much they can. It's getting tough

  Welcome to episode six of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we hear from Simon Strahan from DrinkWise about being mindful of how we're drinking during the stress of the crisis, but also why the importance of the messages the industry sends at the moment is very important. You can read more of why here. We also catch up with Guy Greenstone from Stomping Ground to find out about how that business is managing the crisis and Guy's thoughts on how businesses can manage the situation. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.  

Welcome to episode five of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we hear from Hop Products Australia's Owen Johnston about how they are managing the hop harvest in Tasmania and Victoria during the lockdown, and then from Voyager Craft Malt's Stu Whytcross about the impact that drought, fire and now pestilence is having on his business and customers. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

This week we discuss how the beer industry is coping with new legislation and we welcome Kylie Lethbridge to the IBA.  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! We also discuss: Our most recent episode of The Antidote Gage Roads packaged beer boost New IBA Chair - Kylie Lethbridge Otherside Plan C affordable ale Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your

  Welcome to episode three of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we have a powerful conversation with The Grainstore's Corey Crooks about the impact shutdowns are having on his Newcastle-cased craft beer venue, and also get some very timely and important business advice from on how businesses can manage their finances through this crisis from Kevin Han from Nash Advisory. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.  

Welcome to episode three of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we chat with Tim Fishwick from soon-to-open (crisis permitting) White Bay Brewing Co, to find out how their plans to open have changed as a result of the current situation, and how they're managing their final stages. We also speak with Jacqui Sacco from nomad brewers Co-conspirators who are also planning to open a brewery and hear how their plans are being impacted and how their business is surviving in the meantime. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

Welcome to episode two of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the current coronavirus emergency. Today we chat with Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows, whose drive-thru bottleshop makes him feel like a kid with a lemonade stand...but is succesfully bringing much needed cash. We also speak with Richard Kelsey from Beer Cartel to find out if there's been a swing to online purchasing and what trends they are noticing in terms of purchasing. We hope our daily conversations will be your antidote to the uncertainty and isolation that current conditions can bring. You can reach us with feedback at producer@brewsnews.com.au. Please also rate and review us, it helps us to help others.

This week, we head to Tropical North Queensland and visit Lion’s newest brewery, Tiny Mountain and catch up with head brewer Dave Mullins. As with many craft brewers, Mullins began his journey as a teenage homebrewer a hobby he continued as he worked in his first career as a design draughtsman before taking a job at the pioneering Brisbane brewery Oxford Brewing Co where he worked for a year until its closure in the mid 2000’s. After a further stint in his former profession, the call of brewing became too strong and he applied for a position on the bottling line at Brisbane’s XXXX brewery. Since starting at Lion he has worked his way up through the business to be Production Brewer at Malt Shovel Brewery before his appointment to head up Tiny Mountain. It’s great chat about forging a career in brewing, and the challenges of opening a brewery even as part of a larger business. And one great takeaway is the idea that everything that you do in your career is an experience that is a tool in your toolbox.