Competition among craft brewers rises

The number of breweries and brewing companies operating in Australia is increasing significantly. Although consumption of beer is declining on a per capita basis, the Craft Beer Industry Association of Australia (CBIA) said in April 2015 that there are now about 270 breweries in Australia, a number approaching the previous high of about 300, reached at the end of the 19th century.

With more ventures at various stages of planning throughout the country, it is possible that the “magic 300” could be exceeded in the next year or so.