Beer lovers will face another cost-of-living blow next month when the tax on alcohol increases once again, meaning a pint could cost more than $15. The industry is putting renewed pressure on the federal government to freeze the excise and implement urgent reforms to ensure the viability of local manufacturing.Continue Reading
Australia’s foreign-owned beer “duopoly” behind the likes of VB and Toohey’s has been accused of freezing out small local brewers from pub taps with “anti-competitive” contracts. Independent brewers have long complained about being unable to compete with lucrative deals offered to venues by deep-pocketed multinationals, including cash rebates and otherContinue Reading
Tomorrow’s International Beer Day comes at a slightly sobering time for the Australian brewing industry. While the amber fluid remains close to the nation’s heart, increased competition, changing drinking habits, recently increased taxes and a cost of living crisis all combine to make for tough times for an industry thatContinue Reading