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Monday, October 07

Leabrook brewery site lives on through barley variety

Coopers’ original brewery site has been honoured through a new barley variety tipped to become the South Australian brewers malt of choice.

Paddock to pint ploy puts Yorke Peninsula on beer map

Grape growers make wine so why shouldn’t barley growers produce beer? That’s the thinking behind the Yorke Premium craft beer brand in South Australia.

Yorke Peninsula boutique winery stacks high against the rest

Vineyards and rustic cellar doors are not usually associated with the towns that line the traditional barley belt of South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

Malt discovery could breed better beer

Researchers in South Australia have discovered a link between one of the key enzymes involved in malt production for brewing and a specific tissue layer within the barley grain.

Beer helps bring barley production back to Kangaroo Island

A chance meeting, a new variety and the booming craft beer industry is helping to put barley back on the map in one of Australia’s most pristine natural environments.

Coopers to release heritage Schooner malt at end of April

Australian brewer Coopers will commercially release its first heritage malt in the coming weeks as it takes aim at the booming craft beer market.