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Clare Burnett's Award-Winning Journey

Clare Burnett's Award-Winning Journey

Clare Burnett spent years covering the beer industry for Brews News so her name and voice will be familiar to many. As entries open for the 2023 AIBAs, she tells us about her journey from the UK to winning last year's Best Media trophy.

February 14, 2023 by Will Ziebell


Under Pressure: A Perfect Storm Brewing For Beer

February 1, 2023 by Will Ziebell

Today's excise tax hike completes the biggest financial year rise in decades, yet it's just one of myriad pressures on the local industry. We examine the "perfect storm" engulfing a beer world facing a fourth straight year of harsh challenges.


The Story Of: Moff's Summer Ale

November 16, 2022 by Mick Wust

How does a session IPA designed for easy beach drinking beat out both session beers and bigger IPAs for beer awards? None of us, including the brewer, seem to quite know the answer. But read about the beer that does it in The Story Of Moff's Summer Ale.


IBA Unveils New Look Indies Awards

June 9, 2022 by Crafty Pint

Last year, an audit of recent Indies awards saw a number of state trophies change hands. It led to a review of the entire judging process, which has now concluded with significant changes including new categories and a mentoring program.


Australian International Beer Awards 2022 – The Winners

May 27, 2022 by James Smith

There was plenty of home state glory at the 2022 AIBAs as Hawkers, Stomping Ground and Dollar Bill took out three of the four Champion Australian Brewery titles. Moffat Beach completed the set, with a pastry sour winning Champion Beer.


James Atkinson's Ever-Evolving Drinks Adventures

May 26, 2022 by Will Ziebell

James Atkinson has spent years covering the drinks industry for various publications and his Drinks Adventures podcast has seen him pick up multiple awards, including the Best Media trophy at last year's AIBA. Ahead of this year's awards, we caught up with the drinks writer to hear what the award means and where his focus lies.


No Good Beer Week Or BrewCon In 2022

February 17, 2022 by James Smith

Sad news for beer lovers and many in the beer and hospitality industries today with the announcement that Good Beer Week won't be going ahead in May. The Independent Brewers Association have also postponed BrewCon to 2023.


A Vision For Indie Beer

January 18, 2022 by Will Ziebell

Late last year, Young Henrys co-founder Richard Adamson was elected chair of the Independent Brewers Association. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the industry, we chatted to him about his vision for indie beer.


Young Henrys Founder Becomes IBA Chair

November 11, 2021 by Crafty Pint

Following its AGM this week, the Independent Brewers Association has unveiled its new board. Richard Adamson of Young Henrys takes over as chair, joined on the board by members of Ballistic, KAIJU! and BentSpoke.


The IBA Launches A Code Of Conduct

September 23, 2021 by Crafty Pint

Australia's Independent Brewers Association has today unveiled its new code of conduct. It has been created on the back of allegations of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination in the beer industry both here and overseas.

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