A couple of weeks ago, tax reform for the brewing industry in the form of extended excise relief was announced as being part of the upcoming Federal budget. Less than a week later, the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) launched its seal of independence. To unpack these two big news items and their implications on the Australian beer industry, we talk to Wayward founder and IBA board member, Peter Philip.

Beers

• Wayward Gadda Da Vida
• Wayward Chief Hopper's Copper Drop
• Wayward Blackout at the Homestead

Links

• Beer excise changes: what it means
• The IBA's new Independence Seal: An industry perspective
• Lion reflects on Tap King failure

Non-Beer Recommendations

• Tom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Adrian: All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
• Jackson: Woy Woy, NSW

Beer Recommendations

• Tom: Stone & Wood The Prequel
• Adrian: All Hands Fruit Bat Summer Ale
• Jackson: Harviestoun Old Engine Oil