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The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) provides a wide range of practical resources to support independent brewers across Australia. From advocacy, licensing, and marketing to operations, quality control, and sustainability, these tools help breweries run efficiently, meet industry standards, and grow their business.

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Project Fair Pay Victoria

This form allows members to confidentially report venues with unpaid invoices so the Independent Brewers Association can identify patterns, understand the scale of the issue across Victoria, and, where appropriate,...
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USBA Technical Resources

The IBA and the US Brewers Association are both committed to promoting and protecting the future of independent breweries. Consistent with our vision for “quality independent beer everywhere” the IBA...
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Member Feedback & IBA Strategy

In July 2025, we sought feedback from our members through our survey and through member roundtables. In August 2025, the Board and management met to discuss the feedback, review our...
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Sustainable malt is here: How it benefits your brewery

Presented at BrewCon23
Overview Presented by Clare Clouting, Athena Quality, featuring Daniel Baillon, Craft Commercial Manager, Joe White Maltings, Phil Meddings, Co-CEO, Bintani...
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Engaging with Government

Presented at GBW Trade Hub 2021
IBA CEO, Kylie Lethbridge, has a wealth of experience working in and with governments of all sizes. She is joined...
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ABAC About Alcohol Marketing Regulation

What is ABAC? The ABAC Scheme (Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code) is the centrepiece of alcohol marketing regulation in Australia. It...
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Taproom Sales: Digging into the data

Presented at BrewCon23
Overview Presented by Shane Flanagan, Partner Lead, Mr Yum This session dived into what Mr Yum’s  data has shown about...
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Free Thiol Release in Beer

Presented at BrewCon23
Overview Presented by Simon JeanPierre Technical Sales Support Manager, Fermentis What if you could unlock the hidden potential of your...
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Parenting While Working in Beer

Presented at GBW Trade Hub 2021
Jacqueline Sacco (Pink Boots) presents a conversation about parenting while working in beer, featuring Kirrily Waldhorn (The Beer Diva), Maggie...
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Consumer Polling Insights

In September 2024, we were provided with the opportunity to add beer related questions to a consumer poll that was...
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Sustainability Best Practice Guide and Benchmarking Tool

The IBA, Green Industries South Australia (GISA) and 2XE have collaborated to develop a Best Practice Sustainability Guide that helps...