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In May 2012 the dominant Australian produced beers were [[XXXX Gold]], which accounted for 12.4% of all beer consumed in Australia, [[Victoria Bitter|VB]], with 12.3%, [[Carlton Draught]] 9.3%, [[Tooheys New]] 7.1%, [[Tooheys Extra Dry]] 4.4% and Carlton Mid 3.8%.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/vb-the-second-best-cold-beer-20120530-1zina.html|title=VB:the sceond best cold beer|publisher=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|last=Greenblat |first=Eli |date=30 May 2012 |accessdate=5 March 2013}}</ref> |
In May 2012 the dominant Australian produced beers were [[XXXX Gold]], which accounted for 12.4% of all beer consumed in Australia, [[Victoria Bitter|VB]], with 12.3%, [[Carlton Draught]] 9.3%, [[Tooheys New]] 7.1%, [[Tooheys Extra Dry]] 4.4% and Carlton Mid 3.8%.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/vb-the-second-best-cold-beer-20120530-1zina.html|title=VB:the sceond best cold beer|publisher=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|last=Greenblat |first=Eli |date=30 May 2012 |accessdate=5 March 2013}}</ref> |
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Beer consumption has steadily declined over twenty years, while wine consumption has increased. The Federal Government maintains a heavy tax on beer since it is produced by "faceless" corporations. Wine is produced by local "farmers" and is thus exempt from the tax. A 9 liter carton of 4.5% ABV beer is typically available for $45AUD, while a 5 liter wine cask, of 12% ABV, may be bought for less than $12AUD. |
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==Major breweries== |
==Major breweries== |
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Revision as of 04:20, 21 May 2013
Beer production in Australia is traditionally dominated by a few major brewing companies, the Foster's Group, Lion Nathan and Coopers Brewery. Foster's Group, since December 2011, is a subsidiary of British multinational SABMiller (the second largest international brewing company). Lion Nathan, since October 2009, is a subsidiary of Japanese brewer, Kirin Holdings Company Limited (the ninth largest international brewing company in the world). These two companies account for 89% of beer volume sales in 2011, with Foster's market share at 48% (declining from a 55% market share in 2006)[1] and Lion Nathan at 41% (increasing from 37%).[2] Coopers is the largest Australian owned brewing company,[3] with a market share of about 4% of total beer volume sales in Australia.[4]
In May 2012 the dominant Australian produced beers were XXXX Gold, which accounted for 12.4% of all beer consumed in Australia, VB, with 12.3%, Carlton Draught 9.3%, Tooheys New 7.1%, Tooheys Extra Dry 4.4% and Carlton Mid 3.8%.[5]
Beer consumption has steadily declined over twenty years, while wine consumption has increased. The Federal Government maintains a heavy tax on beer since it is produced by "faceless" corporations. Wine is produced by local "farmers" and is thus exempt from the tax. A 9 liter carton of 4.5% ABV beer is typically available for $45AUD, while a 5 liter wine cask, of 12% ABV, may be bought for less than $12AUD.
Major breweries
Microbreweries
A microbrewery, or craft brewery, is a modern brewery which produces a limited amount of beer, usually with an orientation toward distinctive and flavorful products. The maximum amount of beer a brewery can produce and still be classed as a microbrewery varies by region and by authority, though is usually around 15,000 barrels (18,000 hectolitres/ 475,000 US gallons) a year.
The following is a list of notable microbreweries in Australia, listed alphabetically.
References
- ^ Bryant, Robert (25 May 2011). "Brewing up a storm". IBISWorld. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Wilson, Neil (27 January 2012). "Fight is brewing between the Boutique Beer Brigade and Foster's and Lion". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ "Coopers to become Australia's largest brewer". Cooper's press releases. 22 September 2011. pdf
- ^ Gibson, Roy (10 December 2011). "Lager louts are out in this ale nation" (PDF). The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Greenblat, Eli (30 May 2012). "VB:the sceond best cold beer". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2013.