TINSHED Brewery in Dungog has celebrated a standout week for both the business and the broader craft beer brewing community.
On 11 November, Tinshed Brewery was invited to the Parliament Speaker’s Garden for the inaugural NSW Parliamentary Friends of Brewing night, a national first for the industry.
The newly formed bi-partisan group provides a direct channel for brewers to engage with members of parliament and their staff about the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
The night was described as a celebration of the “grain-to-glass” supply chain, or, as attendees coined on the evening, the “growers-to-groupies” pathway.
Jimmy Cox and Isobel Lloyd from Tinshed Brewery joined fellow brewers and suppliers to discuss the impact of recent vibrancy reforms, the importance of live music during Aus Music Month, and ongoing issues such as layered regulation and the rising cost of the Container Deposit Scheme.
More importantly, the event offered the chance to strengthen industry connections over a shared passion for great beer.
The momentum continued the following night, 12 November, when Jimmy and Isobel attended a Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) Information night hosted by Grainfed Brewing in Newcastle.
The event marked the first CIBD Technical Night held in the city in several years and brought together brewers, distillers, and suppliers for an evening of learning and collaboration.
Participants enjoyed a guided tour of the Grainfed brewhouse led by founder Lachlan MacBean, one of Australia’s most respected brewers.
Guests also heard from Chris Willcock, Board Director of the CIBD Asia Pacific Section and Operations Manager at 4 Pines Brewing, who highlighted world-class training opportunities, from master’s programs to individual learning modules.
“Weeks like this remind us that we’re part of something much bigger,” said Jimmy Cox.
“When the brewing community comes together, from growers to brewers to educators, the whole industry gets stronger.”
By Shannon BENTON
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