Radio Brews News

This week we meet Chris Swersey, who - following a 30-year career in the brewing industry in the US - recently moved to Australia and has started a role with Tribe Breweries as a new product development brewer. During the chat, we discuss Swersey’s extensive career in the US, including his time with the Brewers Association as competition manager, where he ran the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. Lark Distillery – Lark’s Wolf Release V will launch on 8th August at 9:30AM AEST. Join the wait list now to avoid missing out on this special release. Strictly limited numbers available. Events Lark Event: Boilermaker Lunch at The Still Join LARK Head Distiller, Chris Thomson and some of the team from Wolf of the Willows for a lunc

This week the team discuss Lion's sustainability report, Royal Adelaide results and how much space is there for craft beer going forward? 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! Lion launches Sustainability Report 2022 Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards results Navigating grants for breweries Sponsored: The fascination with fresh hop beers Our partners Yakima Chief Hops - 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. Lark Whisky - Celebrating the launch of Wolf Release V and the fifth year of a shared vision between The House of LARK and Victoria’s Wolf of the Willows brewery.

This week, we meet Stef Constantoulas and Max Hämmerle, co-founder and head brewer of Philter Brewing. During the chat, we discuss branding, the difference in drinking cultures of Germans and Australians, and what’s happening at Philter as Sydney’s inner west develops as a craft brewing hot spot. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. Lark Distillery - Lark’s Wolf Release V will launch on 8th August at 9:30AM AEST. Join the wait list now to avoid missing out on this special release. Strictly limited numbers available. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss growth in the NoLo category and a decline 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! NoLo trade marks outpace category growth ABAC complaints continue to decline Lessons learned: Seasonal prep & production scaling Our partners Yakima Chief Hops - 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Email info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172. Brews News Business Directory - The place to advertise brewing ingredients, equipmen

This week we are joined by Rocky Ridge Brewing co-founder and managing director Hamish Coates and head brewer Ross Terlick. We spoke with Hamish and his co-founder and brand director Ricky Watt back in April after the brewery won a major sustainability award. The chat this week focuses on the recent Perth Royal Beer Show Awards. Rocky Ridge was named Champion Large Brewery, which is a significant achievement, but the brewery also took home the Champion Beer Trophy for a Grodziskie. During this discussion, we speak to Terlick to find out more about this beer and what drove the brewery to use this style. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. Binary Beer – Guarantee brewery to bar freshness with BinaryBeer keg tracking. Don’t risk your prized brew spoiling in transit. Better Insights. Bet

This week the team discuss David Cryer's retirement, the 2022 craft beer survey and the best options for automating your venue. 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! David Cryer to retire from Cryer Malt Beer Cartel launches craft beer survey for 2022 Konvoy Group expands IoT tracking offering Lessons Learned: Marketing & flexibility Our partners Yakima Chief Hops - 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Ska Fabricating - Ska Fabricating builds reliable, automated packaging line equipment that is hand-crafted to make life easier for breweries and their production teams. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer ex

In this very special episode of Beer is a Conversation, we speak with David Cryer who has announced he is retiring from the business he started almost 30 years ago. There wouldn’t be too many people in the brewing industry whose lives have not been touched and affected by David’s involvement in the industry. And that very much goes for Brews News. During this chat, we reminisce and hear about David’s extensive career as well as his thoughts on the industry. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week, we meet with Harry Sexton, head brewer of Matilda Bay Brewery in Victoria. Son of industry veteran and Matilda Bay founder, Phil Sexton, we speak to Harry about the resurgence of the brand in 2019, the challenges of running a brewery with a deep heritage and what his plans are for the business. Our partners Cryer Malt – supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the Little Bang sale, Broo Liquidations and "non alcoholic seltzer". 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! Little Bang sells to Duxton Pubs Group Broo confirms liquidations amid restructure FELLR launch non-alcoholic seltzer range Our partners Yakima Chief Hops - 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Email info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172. Brews News Business Directory - The place to advertise brewing ingredients, equipm

This week, we meet Simone Clements, head brewer at Gage Roads Brew Co. large new waterfront brewpub in Fremantle. During the chat, we discuss Clements' start in the brewing industry after starting out as an environmental scientist. Clements describes how she came to brewing, starting in the laboratory at Gage Roads working as a quality officer, to being encouraged to step into a brewing role and her progression to head brewer at Freo. Our partners - Cryer Malt - supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years - Binary Beer - Guarantee brewery to bar freshness with Binary Beer keg tracking. Don't risk your prized brew spoiling in transit. Better Insights. Better Beer. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: - Sponsoring the show - Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service - Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the Bridge Road crowdfund, zero alcohols market share, and DrinkWise launches State of Origin campaign. 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! Catchment gains Fortitude announcing ambitious expansion Bridge Road crowdfunds at $52m valuation Tall Timbers secures WA grant DrinkWise launches State of Origin campaign Our partners Yakima Chief Hops - 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia

This week we speak with Miles Hull, who can be fairly regarded as an industry veteran in the hospitality space. Formally trained in hotel management in Switzerland, Miles held a range of positions in hotels and a Canadian brewpub in the last 1990s before returning to Australia, where he we worked as Food & Beverage Manager for the Sydney Olympic Games Organising Committee. His next role was as Head of Creative Development & Marketing : Founding General Manager - Hospitality for a little brewing start-up called Little Creatures, which I still regard as one of the most influential hospitality venues in the beer industry, and a venue that most brewpubs open today can trace their DNA back to. He is currently General Manager of his own hospitality group in Perth, with three venues and a fourth - a brewpub - to open later this year. As the brewing industry matures and changes, the quality and thoughtfulness of the hospitality that breweries offer is increasingly as important as the beer. That makes this very th

This week the team discuss the new Aussie beer style, Brick Lane's new spot, and advertising issues highlighted by ABAC. 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 Group teams up with CUB for new beer style New categories and scoring for Indies Winners announced for 2022 Perth Beer Awards Brick Lane to open in former Melbourne hotel Advert placement issues highlighted by ABAC Our partners Cryer Malt - supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Email info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172.

This week, we speak with Grace Fowler, head brewer and co-founder of Reckless Brewing Co. During the chat, we explore how Fowler co-founded Reckless Brewing, which is set to have its own brewery and venue soon. We also discuss Fowler's career journey, including her time with Akasha Brewing Co. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching their virtual hop harvest. Binary Beer - Guarantee brewery to bar freshness with BinaryBeer keg tracking. Don't risk your prized brew spoiling in transit. Better Insights. Better Beer. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss Akasha's $2M fundraiser, better conditions for brewery employees and how to match beer with food. 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! Akasha looks for $2m to fund growth Lion extends paid leave provisions Private label brands - are they just another competitor? Our partners Cryer Malt - supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Ska Fabricating - Ska Fabricating builds reliable, automated packaging line equipment that is hand-crafted to make life easier for breweries and their production teams. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast man

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 others planning their own and so could have been a good conversation all of its own. This conversation has an added dimension though. Immediately welcomed by the locals, the brewery had barely found its rhythm when it was devastated by this year’s floods. So bad was the damage that it looked like the brewery may not reopen. But it has. This is a conversation about hockey, mates, family, beer, community and also resilience…all the best things that we love about this industry. I hope you enjoy it - and are as inspired by it - as I was. Our partners HPA – Learn how HPA are contributing to a sustainable future of q

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 Australians seeking help for alcohol says FARE The rise of new hops and evolving NPD RedDot Brewhouse Brewery in Melbourne for sale Our partners Cryer Malt - supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Email info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or cal

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 contributing to a sustainable future of quality beer by watching their virtual hop harvest. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

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 New head brewer at Philter One Year On… Ballistic Whitsundays Our partners Cryer Malt - supplying the best ingredients to Australian and New Zealand brewers for 30 years Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. New Zealand Ale Trail - Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufactur

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 virtual hop harvest. Brewstaff – Brewstaff partners with some of Australia’s favourite craft breweries & distilleries to find the best talent the industry has to offer. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts