About Us

On average, a new independent brewery opens in Australia every six days. Over 600 independently-owned breweries span the country, each one with its unique identity and contribution to Australian life. The Independent Brewers Association provides a united voice for independently-owned brewers across Australia.

We work with government agencies, industry, trade and international counterparts to represent the interests of Australian independent brewers. Working alongside our members, we seek to build a strong, sustainable future for our industry and to unify our sector under the vision of Quality Independent Beer Everywhere.

 

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IBA EVENTS

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Good Beer Week

In just nine years, it has grown from the spark of an idea to a global festival made up of more than 300 diverse and innovative events across Melbourne and Victoria that attracts seventy five thousand attendees from across Australia and overseas.

The Indies

The Indies began in 2017 as a celebration of Australia's independent brewers. It is held every year to recognise and showcase the excellence of both the people and the products that make up this ever-evolving industry. Entires open in June 2020, with the Awards presentation being held during BrewCon in September.

Brewcon

The conference and Trade Expo exists to build excellence and the practice in the Australian Beer Industry. The conference is the Australian Brewing Industry's keystone event and is growing to be an education and trade event of international significance.

IBA mash ups

The IBA alongside our Associate Members organise national regular events and talks for members to meet up, learn and be part of the community. These events provide opportunities to network and make professional connections in your local area, as well as to learn more about the industry.

Board & governance

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The Board of Directors is elected by IBA members.

NAME: Jamie Cook
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Stone & Wood
LOCATION: Byron Bay NSW

NAME: David Kitchen
POSITION: Treasurer
BREWERY: Ballistic Beer Co.
LOCATION: Salisbury QLD

NAME: Dereck Hales
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Bad Shepherd Brewing Co.
LOCATION: Cheltenham VIC

NAME: Richard Adamson
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Young Henrys
LOCATION: Newtown NSW

NAME: Peter Philip
POSITION: Chairman
BREWERY: Wayward Brewing
LOCATION: Camperdown NSW

NAME: Johnny Latta
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Nomad Brewing Co. / Experience IT Beverages
LOCATION: Brookvale, NSW

NAME: Corinna Steeb
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Prancing Pony Brewery
LOCATION: Totness, SA