Deborah Jackson

1 month ago | beerandbrewer.com | Deborah Jackson

Every autumn, the small Victorian alpine town of Bright becomes a mecca for brewers chasing one of beer’s rarest and most revered ingredients: fresh hops. Out of this seasonal pilgrimage came a limited release from Felons Brewing Co and Bright Brewery, with a name to match its bold, fleeting nature: the Fresh Hop Heist Hoppy Pils. The partnership was a natural one, sparked by a shared passion and proximity to one of the most important resources in brewing: hops.

1 month ago | beerandbrewer.com | Deborah Jackson

The New Zealand Beer Awards – Aotearoa’s most prestigious brewing competition – has opened entries for its 2025 instalment, bringing with it a significant new development for the trade across the Tasman: the introduction of the Champion Australian Brewery trophy. Now in its 19th year, the event continues to grow in stature and scope, attracting more than 700 entries from over 70 breweries in 2024.

1 month ago | beerandbrewer.com | Deborah Jackson

A new name is about to hit the Australasian hops scene, but it’s backed by years of quiet graft, science-driven farming, and deep collaboration with brewers. Bold River Hops, based in North Canterbury, New Zealand, is the culmination of five years of dedicated hop-growing by a family-led team who know a thing or two about producing high-quality agricultural products – and they’re now ready to take their hops to the local and international market.

1 month ago | beerandbrewer.com | Deborah Jackson

Grains Australia has announced that the barley variety Laperouse has officially been accredited as malting barley, marking the completion of the 2024 malt accreditation program. Submitted by SECOBRA Research and Seednet, Laperouse received its accreditation following rigorous evaluation by the Grains Australia Malting and Brewing Industry Barley Technical Committee (MBIBTC).

1 month ago | beerandbrewer.com | Deborah Jackson

Australia’s largest media and marketing conference, Mumbrella360, returns to Sydney’s Carriageworks from 27–29 May. As part of The Intermedia Group, which also publishes Beer & Brewer, we are excited to offer our readers an exclusive 20% discount on tickets using the code M360BB25.