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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FutureBrew 2031 - Tapping the Potential

In mid-2021 we were lucky enough to receive funding from the NSW state government who saw an opportunity and supported us to engage KPMG in undertake the requisite research and planning for the industry in the long term.

This plan responds to key insights from consumers, independent brewers across the country and our valued supply chain partners. It has created short, medium and long term tasks focused on the sustainable growth of the independent beer industry.

The opportunities for new investment, innovation, employment growth and greater support of our national agriculture industry should ensure that this Roadmap is owned and embraced by all relevant stakeholders, including some that may not be aware they are even stakeholders yet.

Board & governance

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The Board of Directors is elected by IBA members.

NAME: Annelies Nijskens
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Madocke Beer Brewing Co.
LOCATION: QLD

NAME: Callum Reeves
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: KAIJU! Beer
LOCATION: VIC

NAME: Evin Craney
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Bright Brewery
LOCATION: VIC

NAME: Tom Champion
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Felons Brewing Co.
LOCATION: QLD

NAME: Helen Black
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: The Coastal Brewing Co.
LOCATION: NSW

NAME: Glen Brasington
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Hawkes Brewing Co.
LOCATION: NSW

NAME: Paul Maley
POSITION: Director
BREWERY: Shelter Brewing Co.
LOCATION: WA