Japan embraces Tasmanian whisky
06 September, 2013The latest shipments of Sullivans Cove Whisky from Tasmania went to distributors in Canada, Spain and Japan, where demand is being driven by local whisky fans' increasing knowledge and awareness of Tasmanian whisky in general.
Wine drinkers least likely to suffer adverse alcohol-related consequences
26 August, 2013It is not news that more frequent binge drinking of any alcoholic beverage is strongly associated with an increase in adverse alcohol-related consequences such as blackouts, driving after heavy drinking, missing work due to drinking, accidents, unprotected sex, encounters with police. But new analysis has looked at the types of drinks chosen.
The wheat beer phenomenon
15 August, 2013Specialty beer is the principal market growth area in countries like Australia, New Zealand and Germany with long-established beer markets. No exception to this is the success of wheat beer.
From concept to reality: the Little Creatures story
29 May, 2013Little Creatures began when a group of friends decided to make an idea a reality. The company now produces more than 100,000 hectolitres of beer annually in Fremantle and will start production at its new brewery in Geelong.
Homebrew hobby to commercial success in 20 years
08 May, 2013The Avery Brewing Co has quickly grown from brewmaster Adam Avery’s homebrew hobby to a successful medium-sized brewery, which required a significant change in production and bottling techniques.
Hanna Instruments HI 83749 portable turbidity meter and bentonite monitor
26 April, 2013Hanna Instruments offers a quick test to verify the risk of future protein haze formation: the HI 83749 portable turbidity meter and bentonite monitor.
Hanna Instruments HI 847493 haze meter
24 April, 2013The HI 847493 haze meter from Hanna Instruments is designed in accordance with the MEBAK (Central European Brewing Commission) standard requirements for haze in beer measurements.
Korean brewery sees the light
02 April, 2013The Hite Brewery Company installed 25 Hanovia UV water disinfection systems at its Massan and Gangwan plants. The UV systems ensure water used in the production processes remains free from microbial contamination, ensuring a high-quality product.
Bombay Sapphire appoints new master distiller
15 March, 2013Bombay Sapphire has announced that experienced distiller Nik Fordham has been appointed to the position of master distiller.
Driving energy-efficient beer production
28 February, 2013During 40 years of around-the-clock operation, the Forst brewhouse produced 25 million hectolitres of beer. A new brewhouse with NORD Drivesystems reduced its primary energy consumption by 30% in the first week.
Cask wine sales falling, imports increasing
26 February, 2013When it comes to wine, Australians are opting for bottle rather than cask - but less money is making its way into Australian wine producers’ pockets.
Get more out of your winery sludge
15 February, 2013Ever wondered what to do with your winery sludge? If so, tune into the ISEKI Food Association’s (IFA) webinar, Reutilization of food waste: Ultrafiltration for the fractionation of winery sludge phenols, on 18 February.
The celebration continues as Coopers retains anniversary product
29 January, 2013Coopers has announced it will retain its Celebration Ale as a permanent line. The product was introduced in 2012 to celebrate the brewer’s 150th anniversary.
All roads lead to Connecticut
25 January, 2013CoMac, a global supplier of kegging, bottling and canning equipment, is installing a keg line for the Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, Connecticut.
AWRI offers advice on smoke taint for winemakers
16 January, 2013The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has developed an information page for winemakers and grapegrowers that gives advice on how to deal with recent hot weather conditions and the potential for smoke taint.
