Radio Brews News

The Antidote #15 - 14 April

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 restr...

The Antidote #14 - 9 April

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Brews News Week #264 Got Milk?

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 maki...

The Antidote #13 - 8 April

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Antidote #12 - 7 April

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Ryan McCausland - Brendale Brewing

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Antidote #11 - 6 April

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 cor...

The Antidote #10 - 3 April

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  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...

Brews News Week #263 Unprecedented Pivot

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 rev...

The Antidote #9 - 2 April

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Antidote #8 - 1 April

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  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 curr...

The Antidote #7 - 31 March

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Scott Brandon - Bright Brewery

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Antidote #6 - 30 March

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  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 curren...

The Antidote #5 - 27 March

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Brews News Week #262 Good Beer Business

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Antidote #4 - 26 March

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  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 curr...

The Antidote #3 - 25 March

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Antidote #2 - 24 March

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Dave Mullins - Tiny Mountain

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Antidote #1 - 23 March

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of The Antidote, Radio Brews News' daily check in with the Australian brewing industry to see how it is managing the curr...

Brews News Week #261 Keep Local Alive

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at some of the positive changes businesses are making to adapt to current economic and social challenges. Read more about our bigges...

Donald Mace - Bridge Road Brewery

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we continue our swing through the High Country Brewery Trail and return to Beechworth and Bridge Road Brewing. Bridge Road Brewery’s fou...

Brews News Week #260 Malt Bae

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the Brews News Week podcast, small brewers are leading the way with innovation by being greener about their waste products and the COVID-19 virus c...

Nathan Cowan - Billson's Brewery

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we return to the High Country Brewery Trail to visit Beechworth’s ‘other’ brewery Billson’s.  A recent addition to the Beechworth...

Brews News Week: Tiggered

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a warning for brewers thinking of using cartoons on their labels, and how the Coronavirus is affecting the beer industry. Please subscribe...

Beer is a Conversation: Ben Summons and Nick Boots

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak with with Ben Summons and Nick Boots. Over the last few months Stone & Wood founder Jamie Cook has retired from the business and B...

Brews News Week: Stop Telling Us It's Personal

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are cans really greener than bottles? The team discuss this and much more on Brews News Week. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcas...

Beer Is A Conversation: Grant Jones

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we continue our series featuring breweries of the Victorian High Country Brewery Trail affected by the January bushfires, visiting Wangarat...

Brews News Week: The Third Umpire

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmie Gold guest hosts the podcast with Matt and Pete to discuss the news of the week.  ‘Disproportionate’ warning labels to cost $100 millio...

Beer is a Conversation: Brianna and Nathan Munt

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we start a series that is very close to the hearts of us here at Brews News. Late last year and through January the country experienced ca...

Brews News Week: Exception To Your Exception

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The whole crew is together this week as Matt, Pete and Clare discuss all the big stories for the week:  Dismay over Pirate Life’s inclusion in l...

Beer is a Conversation: Sam Holloway

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt chats with Sam Holloway, the Bay Area Distinguished Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at the University of Portland. He is als...

Brews News Week: Not In A Position To Pay Tax

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Pete is joined by Brews News Senior Journalist Clare Burnett, and there's lots to cover.  Jamie Cook steps down as IBA chair ATO figur...

Beer is a Conversation: Your Mates

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We recently saw the GABS Hottest 100 beers of 2019 revealed. It was the biggest year yet for the national poll, but as it has grown, so has the discus...

Brews News Week: Who Are Your Mates

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from the road this week, Matt and Pete debrief the hottest 100 countdown. Pacific Ale back on top in GABS Hottest 100 Australian Br...

Beer is a Conversation: Jimmie Gold

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While he wouldn’t be known outside of his home town, this week’s guest is something of a Brisbane beer identity. Since starting in craft beer abou...

GABS Hottest 100 Live Countdown 2019

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next three hours - yes, it’s a long one - you will hear Pete Mitcham and Matt Kirkegaard, joined by Hemingway’s Brewing head brewer Antho...

Brews News Week: It's Hottest Out There

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Australian Brews News Senior Journalist Clare Burnett. Make sure you tune in live for our countdown of the GABS ...

Beer is a Conversation: Calvin McDonald

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we catch up with BrewDog's Australian top dog Calvin McDonald. Regular listeners will know that BrewDog has been a close study for Australi...

Brews News Week: Genie In A Bottle

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Next week we're live streaming from Hemingways for the GABS Hottest 100. Listen live here. This weeks topics: Support local, breweries urge as bus...

Beer is a Conversation: Aaron Heary

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we catch up with Gage Roads’ Chief Strategy Officer Aaron Heary. Midway through last year we had a conversation with Gage Roads co-founde...

Brews News Week: The GABS Algorithm

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for our 10th year of podcasting! Here's what's making news at the beginning of 2020. Looking Ahead: Beer Pros Predict The Next Decade Of...

Beer is a Conversation: Adam Trippe Smith

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off our tenth year of covering the Australian brewing industry through a podcast with Adam Trippe Smith. Adam joined the brewing industry aft...

Beer is a Conversation: Brad Rogers

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special Beer is a Conversation, our last for 2019. A live chat with Stone & Wood co-founder Brad Rogers recorded at Brisbane’s My Beer ...

Brews News Week: Defend It Or The Big Guys Will End It

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

That's a wrap. Our final Brews News Week for 2019. Here's what's making news: Social media posts again before ABAC New Belgium’s employee owne...

Beer is a Conversation: Dean McLeod

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt speaks with brewer Dean McLeod. Dean has a varied history in the Aussie brewing scene with names like Colonial Brewing, Lord Nelson, M...

Brews News Week: Define Independence

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the penultimate episode of Brews News Week for 2019. Here's what's making news.  ACCC raises competition concerns over Asahi-CUB deal Malt ...

Brews News Week: Balter Loses Its Planet Status

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete joins Matt in Brisbane to discuss a huge week in Aussie beer news.  Balter announces sale to CUB ABAC upholds complaints about historic soc...

Breaking News: Balter announces sale to CUB

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Balter Brewing Co has been acquired by Carlton and United Breweries as Australia’s big brewers engage in another wave of craft acquisitions. The sa...

Beer is a Conversation: Dr Axel Gohler

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week is our last chat from BrauBeviale where we learn a lot about history and brewing traditions and a little bit about malt with Dr Axel Gohler ...

Brews News Week: That "Genuinely Impressive" Scottish Brewery

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is back in Brisbane with his review of BrewDog Berlin and to discuss the news of the week with Pete. Nominations now open for GABS Hottest 100...

Beer is a Conversation: Yakima Chief Hops

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat hops with the team at Yakima Chief Hops. We're joined by Ryan Hopkins - Chief Sales Officer, Patrick Smith - Vice President Loftus R...

Brews News Week: Into the Lion's Den

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt is calling in from Amsterdam to cover the news of the week.  BrewDog Taproom Opens in Brisbane  Lion Australia snaps up New Belgi...

Beer is a Conversation: Ben Kraus

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Matt was in Nuremberg to check out the mother of all brewing trade shows, BrauBeviale, and while there he ran into Bridge Road Brewers found...

Brews News Week: Guten Tag!

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt joins Pete all the way from BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany. Brewdog Brisbane taproom opening 21 November Slipstream Brewing part...

Beer is a Conversation: Chuck Hahn

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beer is a Conversation is our weekly sit down with some of the people who make the beer industry the interesting and dynamic thing that it is and thro...

Brews News Week: Not Suitable For Kids

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The broadsheet is rather thick as Pete and Matt cover a huge week in beer news. Gabs Hottest 100 sale Ballistic partner with Founders First Ind...

Beer is a Conversation Bonus: Darren Gamache

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the 2019 northern hemisphere hop harvest we joined Bintani as they travelled to the US to make their final selections from the Autumn crops...

Brews News Week: Meme Review

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As Matt and Pete discuss the news of the week, they discover they've been the target of a few memes.  Non-alcoholic beer in smaller brewers’ rea...

Beer is a Conversation Bonus: Eric Desmarais

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the 2019 northern hemisphere hop harvest we joined Bintani as they travelled to the US to make their final selections from the Autumn crops...

Beer is a Conversation: Doug Donelan

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is a very deep dive into the industry and the stories behind it as we chat with Doug Donelan, who recently retired from his role as ...

Brews News Week: Bye Bye Bottles

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

She's finally back! Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing joins Matt and Pete this week and weighs in everything from pregnancy warning labels to the 2019 ...

Beer is a Conversation: Dave Padden Part 2

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of our special edition of Beer is a Conversation, a chat with Akasha’s Dave Padden recorded live at My Beer Dealer. Thanks to Anto...

Beer is a Conversation: Dave Padden Part 1

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one of our special edition of Beer is a Conversation a chat with Akasha’s Dave Padden, to borrow a phrase, recorded live in front of a ...

Beer is a Conversation Bonus: Jim Solberg and Matt Sage

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Beer is a Conversation. As part of the 2019 northern hemisphere hop harvest, Matt and Pete went with B...

Brews News Week: More Powerful Than FARE

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Several beers receive ABAC's judgement as Pete and Matt discuss the news of the week.  Craft pioneer returns to helm of Matilda Bay ABAC rules a...

Brews News Live – BrewCon19: Ruth Leary

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get t...

Brews News Live – BrewCon19: Kevin Dinn and Andrew Higginbotham

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get t...

Beer is a Conversation: Luke Corbin

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beer is a Conversation is our weekly sit down with some of the people who make the beer industry the interesting and dynamic thing that it is and thro...

Breaking News: Phil Sexton rejoins Matilda Bay

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the biggest news stories of the year, Phil Sexton is returning to take control of the Matilda Bay brand nearly 30 years after leaving the br...

Brews News Week: The Peloton Effect

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back in Oz this week discussing all the big news stories.  James Squire and Pirate Life face ABAC panel Hard Seltzers and Small Br...

Brews News Live – BrewCon19: Jenna Godley

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get t...

Brews News Week: Could Beer Go Plain Packaging?

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Matt coming to you direct from San Francisco with the big news of the week. Drinks companies worldwide could lose more than US$430 billion...

Beer is a Conversation: Phillip Rankmore

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt chats with Phillip Rankmore, Head Brewer at South Korea's Budnamu Brewery in Gangneung. Phil was at the recent SEA Brew Conference in ...

Brews News Live - BrewCon19: James Omond

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get to ...

Brews News Live - BrewCon19: Axel Jany

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get to ...

Brews News Week: Chemistry and Wit

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Pete impart their chemistry and wit on the news of the week.  Pressure forces government back down over fire levy Brewers urged to prep...

Beer is a Conversation: Johann van der Walt

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sat down to chat with Green Beacon’s Johann van der Walt to talk about using experimental hops and got much more that expected from a b...

Brews News Live - BrewCon19: Maria Pearman

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get to ...

Brews News Week: A Harbinger Of What's Possible

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Matt catch up to debate the hard news over a hard iced tea and find out if ice in your pacific ale is "a thing". Shopping centres provide ...

Beer is a Conversation: Paul Halsey

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Paul Halsey CEO of UK's Purity Brewing. Regular listeners will know that we tend to have a preference for local beer on radio ...

Brews News Live: Rudi Ghequire - BrewCon19

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our coverage of BrewCon19 was made possible by Bintani, who are not only providing brewers with the finest ingredients, they gave us the opportunity t...

Brews News Week: Race to the Rheinheitsgebottom

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brews News Week is our look back on the beer news of the week. This week we look at: CUB’s viral marketing win with VB Great Northern’s Fathe...

Beer is a Conversation: Sam Hambour

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear from Sam Hambour, co-founder with friend Duncan Gibson, of Hop Nation. Sam is a straight shooter and we chat about his move from th...

Brews News Live: Pete Brown - BrewCon19

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first of our special editions of Radio Brews Brews recorded live at BrewCon 19. Our coverage of BrewCon19 was made possible by Bintani, w...

Brews News Week: "I-Roll"

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Matt record live from BrewCon 2019 to discuss the news of the week.  IBA launches Indie Beer Day Shakeup as Cryer Malt and Bintani swap...

Beer is a Conversation: Mike Bennie

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Mike Bennie, a drinks writer and one of the Founders of the Drink Easy Awards. The Drink Easy Awards promises beers will be jud...

Brews News Week: Beer Guts Are Bull

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As millennials shun beer because of its carbs, Pete and Matt discuss the origins of the beer gut. And of course the big news stories of the week: G...

Beer is a Conversation: Jamie Cook

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beer is a Conversation is our weekly sit down with some of the people who make the beer industry the interesting and dynamic industry it is and throug...

Brews News Week: The digger you deep

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Details emerge around the sale of Green Beacon as Matt and Pete discuss the brews news of the week. Green Beacon sale rumours finally true Is thi...

Breaking News: Adrian Slaughter on Green Beacon sale to Asahi

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our Malt Mates at Cryer Malt, welcome to a special breaking news edition of Beer is a Conversation. Well, it’s Australian craft brewing’...

Beer is a Conversation: Rhys Lopez and Dylan Hunter

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Radio Brews News, live from the West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference. Today ...

Brews News Week: Showbags and Seltzers

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Pete are running Craft Beer Ally at the Brisbane Ekka this week and stopped to chat about the news of the week.  Boston Beer Launches Tru...

Beer is a Conversation: Richard Jeffares

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we meet Richard Jeffares from Two Bays Brewing in Victoria. Imagine being a beer lover - and the brother of the owner of one of the best b...

Brews News Week: Chuck Norris Approved

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete joins Matt up in Brissie ahead of the EKKA and to discuss the news of the week. This episode also features bonus chats with Stephen Beaumont on w...

Beer is a Conversation: Jayne Lewis - Dry July update

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The month of July, traditionally a quieter time for brewers as sales slow and the opportunity arises for brewers to update equipment, prepare brew sch...

Brews News Week: Lactose Intolerant

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Could VB join the list of worst beer trends with their new tea? And why government red tape is hindering smaller brewers. Matt and Pete discuss Brews ...

Beer is a Conversation: Jaz and Grant Wearin

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we catch up with Jaz and Grant Wearin from Modus Operandi. We caught up with Grant around 12 months ago after Modus was named Champion Large...

Brews News Week: Farewell Belgium

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Pete take a dive into the biggest beer news story for quite some time - the sale of CUB, as well as some breaking local stories.  QLD fir...