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Hey BlurtstarsWhat on the show this week?In Blurt Around The World, we will talk Tay Tay and Slash.The Kegsta saw Slash live in Melbourne!Wencee drove to Sydney to see the biggest music artist at the moment, Taylor Swift. Has Wencee become a Swiftie?Also, man caught at border with snakes down his pants, and why is gen z so divided!!Then Wot's On The Box, Wencee will review Raising Dion. And The Kegsta will blurt about Madman and Professor.Last but not least, Let's Get Technical the Kegsta will inform us about "the godfather of AI" and Wencee will update us on latest RMIT research in "water batteries".So, let's get on with the show!!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Blurt Around The WorldRod Stewart performed at the biggest concert in the world in 1994. He performed to 4.2 million people on Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro on 31 December 1994 →Guitar Lobby | 30 Biggest Concerts of All TimeGuinness Book of Records | Largest free rock concert attendanceGeneration Z shows a unique gender divide, with girls being more progressive while young men may feel negative towards feminism, influenced by various factors including economic challenges, the pandemic, and online culture. Find out more by listening to this Guardian News podcast →Guardian News AU | Why is generation Z so divided on gender? – Full Story podcastNew York City resident gets caught with his pants down, no sorry, with snakes in his pants crossing the Canada-USA border. He was sentenced to a year on probation and fined $5000 →AP News | Caught at border with pythons in his pants, New York City man fined and sentenced to probationLet's Get TechnicalCurrent battery technology is very bad because:* it is not easily recyclable and so bad for the environment,* can damage the environment if buried in the ground* conditions for the people who mine the rare minerals at mine sites in many countries are very poor.RMIT researchers in Australia are progressing very well developing water batteries →Guardian News | Greener ‘water batteries' a step closer thanks to breakthrough by Melbourne researchersIf you are interested in the RMIT research paper on the water batteries, follwo this link →Research battery | Synergy of Dendrites-Impeded Atomic Clusters Dissociation and Side Reactions Suppressed Inert Interface Protection for Ultrastable Zn AnodeOther water battery researchers from other parts of the world →Engineering And Technology | Water-based batteries studied as safe alternative to lithiumphys.org news | Inexpensive and stable—The salt water batteryShould we be worried about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? The godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton is concerned about the way AI and chatbots are evolving →New York Times | ‘The Godfather of A.I.' Leaves Google and Warns of Danger AheadWot's On The BoxOn this weeks' show, the Kegsta reviewed two features.The Kegstar gave “Killers of The Flower Moon” 4.2 out of 5 blurtstars →YouTube | Killers of the Flower Moon official Apple TV trailerWatch Killers of The Flower Moon on Apple TVThe Kegsta gave “The Professor And The Madman” 4.7 out of 5 blurtstars →YouTube | The Professor And The Madman official trailerWatch The Professor and The Madman on NetfilxWencee reviewed Raising Dion and gave it 4.7 out of 5 blurtstars →YouTube | Raising Dion official Netflix trailerWatch Raising Dion on NetflixFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNewThreads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

This week, we speak with Kegstar general manager for Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Hopkins.  During the chat, we discuss Hopkins' career journey in FMCG industries, including his time with Cadbury, Asahi and Coca Cola. We also look at the impact of COVID on draught beer in his current role, and whether keg formats have changed following excise changes on kegs under 50 litres.  Our partners  Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer. HPA - Australia's leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week, we speak to Beer Fans founder and general manager, Joe Cook.  During the chat, we speak about Cook's impactful career within the industry, including his time with Kegstar and how he started the marketplace dedicated to beer branded merch, Beer Fans.  Our partners Yakima Chief Hops – 100% grower-owned hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers worldwide with the family farms that grow their hops. Dixon Asia Pacific – Dixon Asia Pacific supplies all the technical flow products needed to brew a good beer.  If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Chris Cynk who is the Head of Finance at Kegstar. Chris discusses his career journey; the challenges he has faced throughout his roles, how he developed his leadership style and talks about his ‘hungry and humble' phrase and how he seeks out this attitude in the workforce. Listen out as Chris also provides his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.To listen to the full episode click on the link below At [axr] we believe it's

Part 2 of the Beer Packaging segment, I meet up with Nick Becker from Konvoy Kegs to talk about how they help breweries with rental and leasing options for their keg fleet management. Nick was an investor of the famous Harts Pub in the Sydney Rocks area, and then following other Harts Pub owner Mark Fethers to start the Rocks Brewery now over in Alexandria.He then found himself working for Kegstar along with founder and multiple beer entrepreneur Adam Trippe-Smith. Following Kegstar's acquisition by Brambles in 2015, loyalties started to shift with having to adapt to an ever changing corporate structure and culture, and so Nick followed Adam along with other former Kegstar employees Patrick Hanrahan & Marc Eggins to start KONVOY Kegs the new player in the Australian market for Keg Fleet Management.In our chat we discuss the inner workings of how keg rental & leasing works, plus advice around what is the sweet spot for when breweries should start considering this as an option. This is another great episode that explores another important consideration when it comes to beer packaging.EPISODE LINKS:KONVOY WebsiteVisit us at www.buildmeabrewery.com.au and sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when episodes launch plus exclusive Brewery Building Content.Also like and follow us on FacebookBuild Me A Brewery Facebook PageBuild Me A  Brewery Discussion Group

One of the privileges I had while working in the brewing industry is meeting and working with some fantastic individuals, one of which is Christian Barden from Kegstar. Coming from a background in brewing and hospitality working with companies such as Whitebread, AB InBev and Cott Beverages, along with active involvement in companies such as BrewBroker and Kegstar, Christian is an entrepreneur who is a keen advocate for creating a working culture that aims to get the best out of a team and maintain a healthy, dynamic, honest and open working environment. While this episode touches upon a few beer industry points, such as SBR and alcohol consumption, we mostly center our conversation on leadership skills, personal development and creating the kind of atmosphere and teams where people feel valued, known and rewarded fairly for their contributions. Personal development and betterment is key to hiring people, gracefully letting people move on, building a successful business, motivating people, understanding them, communicating clearly and well; the most successful businesses and organisations I’ve ever been privy to have leaders who embody both humanity - in its most virtuous sense - and draw the best out of people by challenging them. This conversation I had with Christian a few weeks back is a bit different than you may be used to on this podcast; in its simplest form, it’s two mates discussing a topic we’re both passionate about… but if you allow yourself to really think through what you’re hearing - to look at our own behaviors and mentality and take note - I think together we can build a better, brighter industry for everyone involved. You might not be into ‘all that “management crap”’ but if bettering yourself and building a healthy and dynamic team doesn’t have anything to do with brewing or being involved in a beer business, I genuinely don’t know what does! --- This week’s show is sponsored by SSV Limited From tanks to full brewhouses SSV Limited have got you covered. In just five short years SSV Limited have established themselves as the go to partner to help you grow or launch your brewery. High quality tanks, parts, brewing kit and the knowledge and experience to ensure your project runs smoothly from beginning to completion. Their recently opened parts shop stocks well over 1000 essential brewing parts to keep your brewery up and running. Visit their website on www.ssvlimited.co.uk and check out their latest projects. --- Find out more from Hop Forward and our partners… Follow is on Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn Visit hopforward.beer for more insights and a range of branding, marketing and business development services to help you and your beer business get ahead. Join our Facebook Community to connect with other industry professionals from across the globe Check out brewing-jobs.com for all the latest jobs and careers across the brewing and beverage industry

We kick off our tenth year of covering the Australian brewing industry through a podcast with Adam Trippe Smith. Adam joined the brewing industry after a background in corporate finance, corporate development and M&A with Ernst & Young, Diageo and APN News & Media. In 2007 he co-founded McLaren Vale Brewing Company, and after leaving went on to found Australia’s first keg lease company Kegstar in 2012. After growing that business he oversaw a staged sale to supply-chain logistics company Brambles before leaving Kegstar in 2018. After a break, he recently re-entered the brewing industry founding Konvoy Kegs, a keg rental business that competes with his former creation, while at the same time - together with some illustrious co-founders - he is soon to officially launch another brewery, White Bay Beer Company in Sydney. Through all of this, Adam was heavily involved in establishing what is now the Independent Brewers Association. This is a great episode that is rich in industry insight and advice for those involved in the entrepreneurial side of the brewing industry as befits a conversation with one of the most prolific brewing entrepreneurs in the country. Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

We kick off our tenth year of covering the Australian brewing industry through a podcast with Adam Trippe Smith. Adam joined the brewing industry after a background in corporate finance, corporate development and M&A with Ernst & Young, Diageo and APN News & Media. In 2007 he co-founded McLaren Vale Brewing Company, and after leaving went on to found Australia's first keg lease company Kegstar in 2012. After growing that business he oversaw a staged sale to supply-chain logistics company Brambles before leaving Kegstar in 2018. After a break, he recently re-entered the brewing industry founding Konvoy Kegs, a keg rental business that competes with his former creation, while at the same time - together with some illustrious co-founders - he is soon to officially launch another brewery, White Bay Beer Company in Sydney. Through all of this, Adam was heavily involved in establishing what is now the Independent Brewers Association. This is a great episode that is rich in industry insight and advice for those involved in the entrepreneurial side of the brewing industry as befits a conversation with one of the most prolific brewing entrepreneurs in the country. Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get to Australian craft brewing's annual conference and trade show. In this episode we chat with Kegstar's Kevin Dinn and Andrew Higginbotham. There has been a lot of talk about smart kegs over the last few years - kegs that are able to report back to base about where they are, their temperature, and even whether they are full or empty. Despite all of that talk, nothing has yet hit the market. But with Kegstar announcing it is ready to roll out scan free keg tracking, we use this opportunity to catch up with Kegstar's Chief Technology Officer and learn about what they're doing and what's possible, and what's likely in the smart keg space. While we're chatting with Kegstar, we also catch up with General Manager Andrew Higginbotham to update the chat we had with him at GABS earlier this year about demand for smaller kegs post 1 July. If you're in the business of moving beer, this is an interesting conversation about what's new in the keg space. BrewCon 2020 will take place on September 21 and 22 next year. Enjoy the conversation. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Thanks to Bintani we were able to take Radio Brews News to BrewCon and capture a little of what was on offer to those who were lucky enough to get to Australian craft brewing’s annual conference and trade show. In this episode we chat with Kegstar's Kevin Dinn and Andrew Higginbotham. There has been a lot of talk about smart kegs over the last few years - kegs that are able to report back to base about where they are, their temperature, and even whether they are full or empty. Despite all of that talk, nothing has yet hit the market. But with Kegstar announcing it is ready to roll out scan free keg tracking, we use this opportunity to catch up with Kegstar's Chief Technology Officer and learn about what they're doing and what's possible, and what's likely in the smart keg space. While we're chatting with Kegstar, we also catch up with General Manager Andrew Higginbotham to update the chat we had with him at GABS earlier this year about demand for smaller kegs post 1 July. If you're in the business of moving beer, this is an interesting conversation about what's new in the keg space. BrewCon 2020 will take place on September 21 and 22 next year. Enjoy the conversation. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel hosted by co-founder of Totem Marketing Zoe Ottaway, was an informative discussion on product labelling, the legal requirements, the importance of adhering to these standards and the way in which ABAC treats product labelling complaints. We look at the issues from a retail perspective with Endeavour Drinks Diarmaid O'Mordha. You also hear Steve 'Hendo' Henderson formerly of Brew Cult who gives first hand experience of potentially falling foul of labelling standards and how an ABAC investigation works. And also from Jamie Cook, the Chair of the Independent Brewers Association who goes into detail about just how the the IBA can assist existing and potential brewing companies to comply with what can often be a daunting and challenging exercise. Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world's best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, held just hours before the Australian International Beer Awards presentation dinner, was a rare insight into how awards like the AIBAs work, who runs them and how, and what value is gained by both the brewer and the brewer's customers. It's an opportunity to see behind curtain of secrecy that shades the AIBAs from the public eye and shows how the beers are entered, catalogued, stewarded and judged and the process of awarding the medals and trophies. We hear from a range of stakeholders and learn the process behind the judging process. from the Industry Advisory Panel which works with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to ensure the awards process is impartial and fair and up-to-date with evolving trends, and from brewers from both very large and very small scale breweries. The discussion moves from the science and art of tasting, through to entry system, the judging process itself and how points are awarded, and champions determined. We then look at the benefits to the brewers who win, the lessons to be learned from those who fail to excite the judges and the extended benefits in terms of marketing and promoting beer that awards provide. The panel consists of: Tina Panoutsous - a legend in the field of Sensory Perception and a member of the Advisory Panel Ian Morgan - Head Brewer at Mountain Goat Samara Fuss - champion Gyspy Brewer and co-founder and owner of Philter Brewing Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world's best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.   Enjoy the conversation

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, held just hours before the Australian International Beer Awards presentation dinner, was a rare insight into how awards like the AIBAs work, who runs them and how, and what value is gained by both the brewer and the brewer’s customers. It’s an opportunity to see behind curtain of secrecy that shades the AIBAs from the public eye and shows how the beers are entered, catalogued, stewarded and judged and the process of awarding the medals and trophies. We hear from a range of stakeholders and learn the process behind the judging process. from the Industry Advisory Panel which works with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to ensure the awards process is impartial and fair and up-to-date with evolving trends, and from brewers from both very large and very small scale breweries. The discussion moves from the science and art of tasting, through to entry system, the judging process itself and how points are awarded, and champions determined. We then look at the benefits to the brewers who win, the lessons to be learned from those who fail to excite the judges and the extended benefits in terms of marketing and promoting beer that awards provide. The panel consists of: Tina Panoutsous - a legend in the field of Sensory Perception and a member of the Advisory Panel Ian Morgan - Head Brewer at Mountain Goat Samara Fuss - champion Gyspy Brewer and co-founder and owner of Philter Brewing Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.   Enjoy the conversation

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, hosted by Brews News’ journalist Megan Sahli, was presented by The Pink Boots Society and featured five incredible women during which they shared their experiences working in male dominated industries and what they have learned. While curated by women for women, the conversation was inclusive, instructive and, of course, fun and advice given and experiences shared by the panellists is relevant to the entire industry. The panel featured: Nicolette Gillman Nicolette is the Victorian Sales Manager for Sydney’s Philter Brewing. A long time beer lover, she has been working in beer industry sales for eight years. She is a Certified Cicerone, has completed her IBD Graduate Certificate and the Short Course in Malting & Brewing at the University of Ballarat. Jayne Willmott Jayne is the National Marketing Projects Lead for General Motors Holden and has been working within the automotive sector for 18 years. Working primarily in Marketing, Jayne has also held roles in Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Experience. Kirrily Waldhorn Kirrily has spent nearly 20 years working in the beer industry. She is the co-editor of the Beer Lover's Guide to Victoria and Queensland and co-owner Nightingale Events. Kirrily is the Beer Ambassador for Dan Murphy's and is also a beer judge. Her company, Beer Diva, hosts events for the beer community. Kelly Tretter Kelly is the Head Microbiologist and Quality Assurance Lab Manager for US-based brewery New Belgium Brewing Co. Kelly launched her career as a sampling technician on the graveyard shift at fellow US-based Coors Brewing Co. Kelly has also been an active member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists and served on the board from 2012 to 2018. Kelly Lohrmeyer Kelly is the Pacific Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hop Union. Kelly works to connect farmers and brewers, helping both parties to navigate hop contracts and providing them with her specialist skills. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, hosted by Brews News' journalist Megan Sahli, was presented by The Pink Boots Society and featured five incredible women during which they shared their experiences working in male dominated industries and what they have learned. While curated by women for women, the conversation was inclusive, instructive and, of course, fun and advice given and experiences shared by the panellists is relevant to the entire industry. The panel featured: Nicolette Gillman Nicolette is the Victorian Sales Manager for Sydney's Philter Brewing. A long time beer lover, she has been working in beer industry sales for eight years. She is a Certified Cicerone, has completed her IBD Graduate Certificate and the Short Course in Malting & Brewing at the University of Ballarat. Jayne Willmott Jayne is the National Marketing Projects Lead for General Motors Holden and has been working within the automotive sector for 18 years. Working primarily in Marketing, Jayne has also held roles in Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Experience. Kirrily Waldhorn Kirrily has spent nearly 20 years working in the beer industry. She is the co-editor of the Beer Lover's Guide to Victoria and Queensland and co-owner Nightingale Events. Kirrily is the Beer Ambassador for Dan Murphy's and is also a beer judge. Her company, Beer Diva, hosts events for the beer community. Kelly Tretter Kelly is the Head Microbiologist and Quality Assurance Lab Manager for US-based brewery New Belgium Brewing Co. Kelly launched her career as a sampling technician on the graveyard shift at fellow US-based Coors Brewing Co. Kelly has also been an active member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists and served on the board from 2012 to 2018. Kelly Lohrmeyer Kelly is the Pacific Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hop Union. Kelly works to connect farmers and brewers, helping both parties to navigate hop contracts and providing them with her specialist skills. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, hosted by Brews News, was a timely discussion about product recall including the importance of and how to plan for a product recall, even though its an unlikely event. We look at the issue from a retail perspective as well as the potential legal and financial repercussions. This panel was locked in before we learned of the Independent Brewers Association's plans to release a Food Recall Information Pack, and it's timely that we release this podcast now to coincide with the release of the IBA's valuable guide. Our panel featured: Richard Crowe - Head of Production, Stone & Wood Diarmaid O'Mordha - Quality & Sustainability Manager, Endeavour Drinks Julian Barclay - Senior Associate, Ramsden Lawyers Justin Williams - Managing Director, CorpSure Insurance Brokers If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place. Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions. This panel, hosted by Brews News, was a timely discussion about product recall including the importance of and how to plan for a product recall, even though its an unlikely event. We look at the issue from a retail perspective as well as the potential legal and financial repercussions. This panel was locked in before we learned of the Independent Brewers Association’s plans to release a Food Recall Information Pack, and it’s timely that we release this podcast now to coincide with the release of the IBA’s valuable guide. Our panel featured: Richard Crowe - Head of Production, Stone & Wood Diarmaid O'Mordha - Quality & Sustainability Manager, Endeavour Drinks Julian Barclay - Senior Associate, Ramsden Lawyers Justin Williams - Managing Director, CorpSure Insurance Brokers If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Thanks to Kegstar, this is a special live edition of Radio Brews News. During the recent Sydney Beer Week the Independent Brewers Association hosted a discussion panel looking at labelling guidelines to assist brewers with negotiating the mandatory requirements and also what they need to be aware of regarding the ABAC code and also retailer requirements. In addition to Independent Brewers Association chief executive officer, Alexis Roitman, the session featured a great panel of Radio Brews News regulars including Diarmaid O'Mordha Group Quality & Sustainability Manager at Endeavour Drinks Group, Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing and Steve Henderson from Rockstar Brewer. It’s was a valuable session for anyone involved in the brewing industry and we are proud to have been asked to share it.

Thanks to Kegstar, this is a special live edition of Radio Brews News. During the recent Sydney Beer Week the Independent Brewers Association hosted a discussion panel looking at labelling guidelines to assist brewers with negotiating the mandatory requirements and also what they need to be aware of regarding the ABAC code and also retailer requirements. In addition to Independent Brewers Association chief executive officer, Alexis Roitman, the session featured a great panel of Radio Brews News regulars including Diarmaid O'Mordha Group Quality & Sustainability Manager at Endeavour Drinks Group, Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing and Steve Henderson from Rockstar Brewer. It's was a valuable session for anyone involved in the brewing industry and we are proud to have been asked to share it.

During the recent Sydney Beer Week we were fortunate to work with Kegstar to present this discussion panel looking at the future of beer festivals and beer events such as the very beer week we were attending. Events such as these were a great route to market for brewers in the early days of craft beer and also provided beer drinkers with a place to try all of the new and novel beers that were coming onto the market. But in the current market of the ever present tap takeover, with keg rotation a staple of craft beer bars and with every state having a craft beer week, and with every postcode seemingly wanting its own festival, has event fatigue set in? Our panel of Danielle Allen and Kerry McBride from Two Birds Brewing, Dave Phillips from Dave's Brewery Tours and Sydney Beer Week and Marty Keetels from Beer InCider take a look at the issue from both sides of the fence. What do brewers look for in a beer festival and what brings them back, and also what beer festivals do for the brewers and the beer drinking public. Enjoy the conversation.

During the recent Sydney Beer Week we were fortunate to work with Kegstar to present this discussion panel looking at the future of beer festivals and beer events such as the very beer week we were attending. Events such as these were a great route to market for brewers in the early days of craft beer and also provided beer drinkers with a place to try all of the new and novel beers that were coming onto the market. But in the current market of the ever present tap takeover, with keg rotation a staple of craft beer bars and with every state having a craft beer week, and with every postcode seemingly wanting its own festival, has event fatigue set in? Our panel of Danielle Allen and Kerry McBride from Two Birds Brewing, Dave Phillips from Dave’s Brewery Tours and Sydney Beer Week and Marty Keetels from Beer InCider take a look at the issue from both sides of the fence. What do brewers look for in a beer festival and what brings them back, and also what beer festivals do for the brewers and the beer drinking public. Enjoy the conversation.

Chad Heath is the VP / GM of Kegstar US.  Kegstar is a leader in the keg rental space and has been in operation in Australia since 2012. Prior to Kegstar, Chad was the Sr. Director of Stone Distributing. After joining the team in 2008, he has helped create exponential growth for Stone and more than 30 supplier brands sold throughout Southern California, taking the amount distributed from 350,000 case equivalents to roughly 4+ million in 2016. Chad is also an instructor at San Diego State University where he teaches "The Business of Craft Beer".  WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How to beat the odds in today’s competitive market How to use storytelling to build relationships and trust How to use the power of the internet in the craft beer space How Chad got into sales Why the craft beer industry? And why it is exploding? The mindset you need to compete today Why today’s sales leaders need to be bold and brave What does the Art of Storytelling mean to Chad? And why it is so important today?   SHOW NOTES [00:05] Introduction [00:42] Welcome Chad [00:57] Type of business stories that inspires him [01:01] Beating the odds in today’s market [02:30] Changes in marketplace and customer dynamics [03:00] Chad’s biography [04:17] Why sales? [05:52] Chad’s crafty tactics in sales and business development. [06:26] Roadblocks for starters in sales [06:40] Chad’s true passion [09:42] Ways customers benefit from Kegstar’s innovative technology [10:15] Beer industry knowledge [10:48] How Chad got into the beer industry [14:18] The Past sales strategy [15:25] The Present sales strategy [16:25] Building relationships and trust [17:11] How Craft Breweries utilize the power of the internet [18:45] The mindset you need to get into beer industry marketing [20:43] How he got into teaching and combines it with a full-time job [24:27] Challenges facing today’s business owners [24:50] Effective storytelling and goalkeeping [25:35] The Art of Storytelling [27:07] Upcoming events and contact information WAYS TO CONTACT Chad:  LinkedIn

A little over a month ago the Federal Government announced changes to the excise system that will see the excise brewers pay on smaller keg formats fall to match that of the traditional 50 litre kegs. This had been lobbied for by small brewers for several years, and was touted to have a range of benefits across things such as workplace health and safety, beer freshness and the range of venues stocking keg beer. Given how long brewers had been lobbying for the change, the response from some brewers was quite surprising, with many expressing a range of concerns about the negative effects the change will have and whether smaller formats would be used at all. This week on Beer is a Conversation Matt Kirkegaard chats with Nick Boots, General Manager Kegstar Australia and New Zealand. With the changes 12 months away, Kegstar will be paying very close attention to whether there is already demand for smaller kegs and what uptake might be. Nick speaks about whether he thinks we will see a flood of one-way kegs from overseas, and a range of other keg trends taking place here and overseas in an attempt to divine what impacts the excise changes will have for brewers. Enjoy the conversation.

A little over a month ago the Federal Government announced changes to the excise system that will see the excise brewers pay on smaller keg formats fall to match that of the traditional 50 litre kegs. This had been lobbied for by small brewers for several years, and was touted to have a range of benefits across things such as workplace health and safety, beer freshness and the range of venues stocking keg beer. Given how long brewers had been lobbying for the change, the response from some brewers was quite surprising, with many expressing a range of concerns about the negative effects the change will have and whether smaller formats would be used at all. This week on Beer is a Conversation Matt Kirkegaard chats with Nick Boots, General Manager Kegstar Australia and New Zealand. With the changes 12 months away, Kegstar will be paying very close attention to whether there is already demand for smaller kegs and what uptake might be. Nick speaks about whether he thinks we will see a flood of one-way kegs from overseas, and a range of other keg trends taking place here and overseas in an attempt to divine what impacts the excise changes will have for brewers. Enjoy the conversation.

Adam founded Kegstar in December 2012 and has extensive experience in the beverage industry having also co-founded McLaren Vale Beer Company and being a Founding Director of Australia's Independent Brewers Association. McLaren Vale Beer Company was one of the fastest growing beer companies in Australia during 2009 to 2011 under Adam's leadership. It was during this period, when continually falling short on beer supply due to keg shortages, Adam identified the opportunity for the Kegstar keg-pooling model. Having sold McLaren Vale Beer Company to investors in December 2011, Adam embarked on the project to bring Kegstar to life. Kegstar is an asset pooling business specialising in stainless steel kegs used to transport beverages, principally beer and cider. Under its pooling model, Kegstar owns and manages a growing pool of over 300,000 kegs. Each Kegstar keg is uniquely identified and tracked when the keg moves through the supply chain. Kegstar was sold to global supply-chain logistics company Brambles Limited in December 2015 and currently operates in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and launched in the USA in April 2017. As a professional Adam has a background in corporate finance, corporate development and M&A with Ernst & Young, Diageo, easyGroup, Rinker Materials and APN News & Media. As an entrepreneur, Adam was a co-founder of easyCar.com in London in 2000, co-founder of McLaren Vale Beer Company in 2008, co-founder of the Independent Brewers Association in 2011, founder of Kegstar in 2012 and founder of The Balmain Ball in 2014. Adam holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and in 2011 Adam was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. Adam has lived in Adelaide, McLaren Vale, London, Tianjin, and Sydney.