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14 October 2026

IBA Content Call Out

It’s that time again when we are asking for photos and videos to help showcase you. First, we are relaunching...

7 October 2026

IBA Membership Growth Continues with Four New Brewery Members in September

Membership growth continues in September, with the IBA welcoming four new brewery members to the association. Interest in Brewery membership...

7 October 2026

IBA partners with Australian Beverages Council on Sustainability Training

The IBA has partnered with the Australian Beverages Council (ABCL) to provide members with industry- specific sustainability training. The ABCL...

7 October 2026

Health Inquiry agrees that volumetric taxation would reduce the harm from alcohol

On 14 May, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability published the final report from...

22 September 2026

How the IBA delivered for members in FY 25-26

Its Annual Report season where we get the chance to reflect on everything that we achieved over the year and...

21 September 2026

IBA welcomes Vic Labor’s $3m commitment for brewery taproom and visitor experiences

Earlier today, the Victorian Premier announced a commitment of $3million towards establishing a grant program to support beer tourism. The...

16 September 2026

Worth It, Bridge Road Brewers Launch Indie Beer Campaign

Last month, the IBA hosted a webinar with Breheny Brothers on their Australian-owned campaign. A brewery-led, grassroots campaign to educate...

8 September 2026

IBA Welcomes Seven New Members in August

In August, the IBA is proud to have welcomed seven new members across our Brewery, Associate and True Indie Supporter...

28 August 2026

Member Advertorial: The hidden secrets to making award-winning no-alcohol beer

This Advertorial was originally published by Independent Brewers Association Associate Member Lallemand Brewing. The maltose-negative yeast advantage An increasing number...

26 August 2026

Acting together when it matters

The IBA launched its Regional Cluster Leads in February of this year. With the new format replacing the former State...

18 August 2026

Millions in taxpayer funds to enforce against illicit alcohol, yet Government refuses good-faith reform talks

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has today announced that they will be ‘ramping up compliance action’ in a bid to protect...

5 August 2026

Welcome to the IBA’s new members in July

The IBA is delighted to welcome three new members to the association in July 2026, across Associate Membership and Brewery...

1 August 2026

Member Advertorial: Brewing for Oktoberfest Starts with Weyermann® Specialty Malts

For many brewers, Oktoberfest is one of those occasions when beer finds its way onto everyone’s calendar. Whether it’s a...

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9 July 2026

The Independent Brewers Association continues to provide value to members, reflected in continued membership growth.

In the 2025-2026 financial year, the Independent Brewers Association has been proud to deliver on many initiatives and projects for...

1 July 2026

IBA advocacy delivers $30 million dollars into the independent brewing supply chain

On 1 July, the excise remission scheme increases by $50,000 for every brewery in the country. With 619 independent breweries...

24 June 2026

With the shelf and the data controlled – small producers will continue to pay the price

Endeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS, has released a report on the Australian beer market – built...

24 June 2026

Independent Brewers Association Board confirms stable leadership with ongoing appointment of its Chief Executive Officer

In October last year, the Board announced the appointment of Sabrina Kunz as the interim CEO of the IBA for...

18 June 2026

Independent Brewers Association to relaunch Tasmanian Beer Trail to drive brewery visitation

The Independent Brewers Association is relaunching the Tasmanian Beer Trail, with support from the Tasmanian Government through the Department of...

5 June 2026

Investing in Tasmania’s locally owned breweries is the best response to Boag’s Brewery’s closure

Earlier this week, the announcement of the closure of Boag’s Brewing in Launceston came as a bit of a shock...

3 June 2026

Continued Growth for the IBA: Strong Member Retention and New Associate Members in May

The IBA would like to welcome its new members in May 2026, with the addition of five Associate Members joining...

3 June 2026

How accurate is your Brewery lab? Find out with BIRA’s 2026 Proficiency Testing Program

When it comes to quality assurance, confidence in your lab results is just as important as the results themselves. That’s...

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29 May 2026

The IBA launches True Indie Supporter membership

The IBA is expanding its membership to include independent retailers, venues and individuals that want to be part of the...

29 May 2026

Celebrating the people behind Australia’s best beer: A refocused Indies Awards to return in 2027

In 2027, the Indies Awards will evolve into a competition that recognises and celebrates the people that make up the...

25 May 2026

Why Indie Beer is Just Better.

When I recently read Evin Craney’s (IBA Board Chair) love letter to indie beer, it struck me that I was...

19 May 2026

Independent Brewers Association Members Win Big at AIBA’s 2026

Last week, IBA CEO, Sabrina Kunz and Membership Engagement Officer, Jono Outred, along with Board members Evin Craney (Chair), Paul...

6 May 2026

Welcome to the IBA’s New Members for April 2026

Welcome to our new members who joined us in April 2026. These members join a huge cohort of new members...

6 May 2026

Victorian Government funds new Beer Strategy

Yesterday, the Victorian Government released its budget for 2026/2027 and hidden in the fine print is great news for Victoria’s...

9 April 2026

Support for the IBA Continues to Grow as Eleven New Members Join in March 2026

Welcome to our new members who joined us in March 2026! In what has been a strong first quarter for...

23 March 2026

IBA partners with US Brewers Association to unlock member resources

The Independent Brewers Association has partnered with its US counterpart, the US Brewers Association, to unlock more resources for its...

18 March 2026

We believe in the future of independent brewing and we will fight for it

This week I’ve lost sleep thinking about the rising fuel costs and the implications of this massive shift in the...

6 March 2026

Why I Show Up: A Love Letter to Indie Beer

This is a new one for me. For close to two decades now I’ve spoken daily about beer. Craft beer....

4 March 2026

Momentum Builds as the IBA Welcomes New Members in 2026

There has been a flurry of activity here at the Independent Brewers Association since the new year has kicked off....

25 February 2026

SA Election: Why is there no direct investment in South Australian small breweries?

South Australia has a long and proud history in the brewing industry – and the independent brewing sector is a...

20 February 2026

Celebrating Industry at Learn & Connect events

In 2025, our members told us that they wanted more opportunities to get together as an industry, to share ideas...

5 February 2026

James Smith appointed to the IBA Board of Directors

The Independent Brewers Association today welcomes industry stalwart James Smith to the Board. As the founder of The Crafty Pint,...

5 February 2026

Government must treat brewing fairly; draught freeze a good first step.

For the first time in 40 years, the excise tax for draught beer did not automatically increase. The IBA appreciates...

3 February 2026

Why are people who work in wine more important than people who work in beer?

Beer is iconically Australia’s adult beverage of choice. And yet for years, the wine industry’s export opportunity has be lauded as the reason it...

16 January 2026

Container Refund Schemes: powerful lobbying and skirting accountability mean independent brewers and consumers continue to pay the price

Today, the Australian Productivity Commission released its report on unlocking the opportunities in Australia’s circular economy. And it specifically points...

8 January 2026

IBA backs independent breweries to support Clean Up Australia

Every year, the Clean Up Australia campaign encourages communities to give back to the places we call home. With such...

17 December 2025

Indie Brewer Milestones

It’s been a big year for the independent brewing industry. While it hasn’t all been positive with some closures and...

9 December 2025

Give The Gift of Indie This Holiday Season.

Look for the Independent Seal on cans, bottles and cartons, and gift your loved one (or yourself…) authentic, independent, Australian...

21 November 2025

IBA Builds on Success with New Board

This week, the IBA held its 2024-2025 Annual General Meeting. The AGM was an opportunity to celebrate the associations wins...

19 November 2025

Member Advertorial: Fermentis to launch SafLager™ SH-45.

This Active Dry Yeast is ideal for enhancing hop thiol release in lager, exprsessing aromatic compounds from raw materials in...

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14 November 2025

Inaugural NSW Parliamentary Friends event celebrates the brewing industry

In a national first, the NSW Parliament has established a Parliamentary Friends group for the brewing industry. These bi-partisan groups...

3 November 2025

Independent MPs supporting independent brewing

This week, the Federal Parliament are debating the Excise Tarriff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025. Dr Monique Ryan and Ms...

31 October 2025

A Roadshow that Inspired

For the past week, we have been out and about at events catching up with members, learning new things and...

24 October 2025

Celebrating Indies at the Beer & Brewer Awards

The Beer & Brewer Awards really were a celebration of all the beer, venues and people that make indie beer...

23 October 2025

ACCC finally listens to independent breweries

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) welcome’s the ACCC’s decision to support competition in the brewing supply chain. While issues about...

13 October 2025

Experiencing ‘Grain to Glass’ at Grainstock

Last week, brewers, distillers, farmers, bakers, and other supply chain partners came together at the Whitton Malt House in New...

3 October 2025

A new face for the Independent Brewers Association

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) are pleased to announce that Jono Outred will be joining our team as the Member...

4 September 2025

Member Advertorial: Brew Better – How Compressed Air and Nitrogen Are Powering the Microbrewery Revolution

Craft beer is booming, and microbreweries are at the heart of this global movement. While passion, creativity and quality ingredients...

29 August 2025

IBA Board Appoints Sabrina Kunz as Interim CEO

It is with great pleasure and genuine excitement that, on behalf of the entire IBA Board, I announce the appointment...

18 August 2025

Member Advertorial: The Smarter, Greener Way to Package Your Craft

As independent brewers, you know that every decision you make reflects your brand’s values – from sourcing ingredients to how...

11 August 2025

Four new members joined the IBA in July

Over the past month we welcomed four new members to join the IBA. Nutrimal specialise in importing and distributing high-performance...

11 August 2025

The excise tax on packaged beer just increased for the 85th time

The media are falsely reporting that beer tax is on hold and that beer will be cheaper for the consumer....

7 August 2025

Change is in the wind at the Independent Brewers Association

The peak body for Australian owned independent breweries, announces the departure of Chief Executive Officer, Kylie Lethbridge. “On behalf of...

17 July 2025

The wine industry’s Emerson Report paints a roadmap for Independent breweries too

Earlier this week, Dr Craig Emerson released his report examining whether there was market failure in the grape and wine...

17 July 2025

IBA partners with Foodie Coaches for webinar series

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) and Foodie Coaches have partnered to bring our members a three part webinar series that...

4 July 2025

Welcome to our new members

In June, we were thrilled to welcome three new Associates and a Brewery in Planning member. The team from Atlas...

9 June 2025

New Member Brewers

In May, we had four breweries from different corners of Australia join the IBA. Precursor Brewing (NSW);Green Fox (VIC) (brewery-in-planning);Hoppers...

26 May 2025

NSW East Coast Severe Weather Event

It is estimated that around 15 members may be in the Local Government Areas that have been impacted by the...

20 May 2025

Independent breweries are producing the best beer in Australia

The Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA’s) is the largest annual beer competition in the world. Trophies and medals are awarded...

4 May 2025

Independent Brewers Association looks to new Government to take swift action on promises made

With the election now called for Labor, independent breweries around Australia are allowing themselves a moment of optimism – hoping...

2 May 2025

Member Advertorial: Well Crafted Brewery Flooring Solutions

Enhance Your Brewery’s Efficiency with Our Flooring Solutions When it comes to running a brewery, efficiency and safety should be...

2 May 2025

Welcome to New members

This month we are thrilled to welcome 5 new brewery members who joined us in April: And new Associate Member...

8 April 2025

Politicians love to pretend they are ‘one of the people’ but where are they when it really counts?

We know that it’s election season when there are photos of politicians pulling a pint behind a bar or pretending,...

7 April 2025

This election – vote for change.

Successive governments’ policy means that beer made by an Australian owned small business is becoming unaffordable – at the pub,...

4 April 2025

Is it any wonder Australian owned breweries can’t get a fair tax regime?

The two major parties made commitments to freeze the indexation on the excise tax on draught beer only for 2...

28 March 2025

Beer is missing from the Coalition’s Budget in Reply

Last night, Peter Dutton delivered the Budget in Reply – which has been the most complete look so far at...

28 March 2025

The 2025 High Country Hop was one to remember

Last weekend, we once again had the opportunity to partner with Bridge Road Brewers to bring the High Country Hop...

27 March 2025

The tax regime unfairly targets beer drinkers

In a cost of living crisis a pint of beer from an Australian owned business is becoming unaffordable at the...

27 March 2025

A visit to Ryefield for Dine in the Bines

The IBA team are spread across 3 states and spend a lot of time behind the desk so Sabrina &...

27 March 2025

Welcome to our new Members

This month we welcome 10 new members to the IBA. And what a time to be part of the fight...

26 March 2025

Labor’s 2025/26 budget has no new promises for independent brewers

Last night the Labor Government unveiled its budget for 2025/2026 which included no new direct support for the independent brewing...

24 March 2025

ACCC Inquiry report recommends enhancing protections in the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct – but not for independent brewers.

On Friday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released the final report into the inquiry into supermarket pricing. The report...

17 March 2025

Labor’s commitment to Unfair Trading Review: A first step towards a fairer market for independent breweries

Last week, the Labor Government announced that if re-elected it would undertake a consultation in 2025 that would consider whether...

12 March 2025

Cyclone Alfred Disaster Recovery Support

It is estimated that as many as 76 of members are in the local government areas impacted by Cyclone Alfred....

12 March 2025

24 hours of turmoil – collapses sound alarm for industry in crisis

In the past 24 hours Sydney Beer Co. has gone into administration, Newstead Brewing Co. in Queensland has ceased operations...

7 March 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day not only do we send a big cheers to all the amazing women working on our...

1 March 2025

Albanese’s commitment to 2-year freeze on the bi-annual excise tax increase is a modest step in the right direction

This morning, Prime Minister Albanese announced a freeze on the bi-annual indexation on draught beer excise for two years commencing...

25 February 2025

Welcome to our new Members

We are excited to welcome five new members to the IBA this month. They join 445 businesses who understanding the...

24 February 2025

Labor’s election commitment on tax breaks is far too little, far too late.

Over the weekend, the Prime Minister committed to providing tax relief for Australia’s distillers, brewers and wine producers by increasing...

21 February 2025

Government’s Food for Thought report backs the Independent Brewers Association common sense proposals

Yesterday, 20 February 2025, The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources released its report from their Inquiry into...

3 February 2025

Aussies overwhelmingly voted for indie beer in the GABS Hottest 100

When voting opened for the GABS Hottest 100, the IBA encouraged consumers to Vote Indie. And they responded! Overwhelmingly choosing...

31 January 2025

Jim Chalmers attempts to gaslight beer drinking voters and Aussie pubs

Earlier today, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, issued a ‘warning’ to pubs not to dupe Aussie beer drinkers over the incoming excise...

22 January 2025

IBA members remain frustrated at lack of progress on national harmonisation of Container Deposit Schemes

Earlier today, the IBA sent an open letter to all of the Environment Ministers and Chairs and CEO’s of Environmental...

17 December 2024

Independent Brewers to be highlighted at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards in 2025

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) and Melbourne Royal will celebrate independent breweries on the world stage for the first time...

17 December 2024

BrewCon – on hold for 2025

It goes without saying that the industry is struggling to maintain the level of sponsorship required to deliver the plethora...

12 December 2024

ABAC launches audit of producer social media accounts

ABAC has announced that it has commissioned JWS Research to undertake proactive monitoring of compliance with ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing...

12 December 2024

IBA encourages consumers to vote independent

With one month to go until voting closes in the 2025 GABS Hottest 100, the Independent Brewers Association is encouraging...

29 November 2024

Hamish Coates joins the IBA board

At the Annual General Meeting on 28 November 2024, IBA members elected Hamish Coates, and also returned Callum Reeves to...

29 November 2024

A year in the fight for Independent Beer

Home-brand beer, excise reform and the battle to stave off over regulation are just some of the topics covered off...

29 November 2024

IBA delivers for its members

The Independent Brewers Association has released its Annual Report for 2023/2024 to its’ members. In key highlights: In his Chairman’s...

6 November 2024

IBA Appoints Leanne White to the Board

IBA appointed Leanne White to the Board....

1 November 2024

IBA Responds to South Australian CDS Consultation

On behalf of our members, the IBA has made a submission to the South Australian Government on proposed changes to...

21 October 2024

Help lead the IBA into the next era – Board Director Nominations now open

With out a doubt, the beer industry is going through a significant period of change. Our underlying economic environment is shifting,...

29 September 2024

Tasmanian Container Deposit Scheme one step closer

On Wednesday, 25 September, The Tasmanian government announced the commencement of Tasmania’s container deposit scheme (CDS) – Recycle Reward –...

23 September 2024

IBA launches Economic Data Needs Analysis – DEADLINE EXTENDED

We’ve made some real progress getting a conversation started on excise reform. Our online campaign earlier this year got some...

11 September 2024

Independent Brewers continue the push for reform

Independent breweries across the country are meeting with their MPs, welcoming them in to their venues and advocating for excise...

5 September 2024

IBA responds to QLD draft bill about online liquor sales

The IBA has today submitted a response to the Queensland Government on behalf of our members in relation to consultation...

30 August 2024

Konvoy continue to tackle keg theft

Keg theft has long been a challenge in the Australian industry – with a direct financial cost for breweries affected....

26 August 2024

FSANZ pause work on NIPs for alcoholic beverages

FSANZ have confirmed that they are putting on hold “Proposal P1058- Nutrition labelling about added sugars’. FSANZ’s work on proposal...

20 August 2024

FSANZ moving ahead with energy labelling

At the recent Food Ministers Meeting on 25 July 2024, FSANZ, reported the findings of the consumer research in relation...

16 August 2024

The Albanese Government wants consumers to pay more for independent beer while acting like wine isn’t alcohol!

This week, in the Federation Chamber, we heard from a number of federal Members of Parliament about the challenges facing...

16 August 2024

IBA make submission on merger and acquisition reform

The Independent Brewers Association has responded to an exposure draft of Treasury Laws that will deliver the Australian Government’s reforms...

12 August 2024

Watch the discussion on Excise Live

Based on today’s (Monday 12 August 2024) Daily Program, Mr Conahan MP for Cowper will present his motion at around...

8 August 2024

Excise reform is on the table!

We’re asking some of our members to help secure a debate on excise reform – and we need urgent action....

8 August 2024

IBA appears at Food and Beverage Manufacturing Inquiry

On 7 August 2024, Independent Brewers Associate Chair, Callum Reeves and CEO, Kylie Lethbridge appeared before the House Standing Committee...

6 August 2024

Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy launched

The first ever Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy was launched at the 2024 West Australian Brewers Conference on 2 August...

5 August 2024

How much more can Aussie’s pay for a pint of beer?

Are the federal government on a mission to send independent brewers and publicans broke? Today the Australian Tax Office has...

2 August 2024

South Australia takes out the top gong at the 2024 Independent Beer Awards

Australia’s best independent beer for 2024 is Vampiric Throne Red IPA from Uraidla Brewing. This is the first time a...

2 August 2024

Watch the 2024 Indies Awards with us!

We’re getting super excited for this evening’s Indies Awards celebrations! If you’d like to cheer along the winners with us,...

26 July 2024

There’s an Olympic sized difference

Overnight we saw the opening of the Paris Olympics, and with the swimming events well underway we thought we’d use...

25 July 2024

IBA and me&u partner to promote Independent Beer Awards winners

The Independent Brewers Association and me&u have developed a How-To Guide to support our shared members with the aim of...

11 July 2024

The IBA and Fermentis launch a Quality Program to support independent breweries

The IBA has partnered with our friends at Fermentis by Lesaffre to deliver a suite of resources that will mean...

Quality

10 July 2024

IBA Responds to ATO on excise determination

The IBA has responded to the ATO’s consultation on a draft excise determination about the addition of water to beer....

9 July 2024

Expressions of Interest Open – Two Skills Based Appointed Directors

Expressions of interest are now open for two skills based Directors roles to be appointed to the Board of the...

29 June 2024

Indies Awards Watch Parties

For those with a touch of FOMO because they aren’t able to attend the Indies Awards Ceremony in person we...

27 June 2024

NEW HR Service Launched

The Independent Brewers Association has partnered with Business Solutions Hub to provide our members with resources and FREE practical support...

3 June 2024

Our new Chair and Deputy Chair

We are happy to announce the appointment of our new Chair and Deputy Chair. Callum Reeves from Kaiju! Beer has...

16 May 2024

Australia’s independent brewers are more than a revenue line

“The Federal Government may only think of our members as just a “revenue line” but we are much more than...

30 April 2024

2022/23 Annual General Meeting Wrap Up

Today we held our 2023 Annual General Meeting with 36 members in attendance. At the meeting we: As we said...

20 March 2024

Help save our industry

The Independent Brewers Association is calling on Australians to support their local brewery. After a decade of growth our...