independent brewers association

Our final guest featured episode of series 1 of the podcast, and please make sure you tune into the Series Conclusion episode which is a brief summary and tie off over the past 5mths of learnings..

In todays episode,  I chat with General Manager of the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), Kylie Lethbridge to discuss their role in the Independent craft beer industry and the benefits of a brewery becoming a member of the IBA Association.

With a focus on supporting independent craft breweries, the IBA sets out to providing industry representation and advocacy across all levels of government to make it easier to open up and operate an independent brewery here in Australia. 

Having over 500 members, made up of Breweries and Associates, Kylie explains for listeners today the IBA’s role in the Industry for Independent Breweries and its members, what their past and present lobbying efforts have been on the hot topic issues and challenges facing the industry, and shares her outlook on the years to come for brewery operators here in Oz.

EPISODE LINKS:
Independent Brewers Association

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