Craft Breweries changing nation’s drinks market

Craft Breweries changing nation’s drinks market

Media Release

Australia’s booming craft beer and cider markets are changing the service offered by the nation’s hotels, restaurants and clubs, according to drinks dispensing equipment manufacturer and supplier, Hoshizaki Lancer.

Outlets with only a limited range of mainstream beers are being overwhelmed by multi-tap venues offering unique premium craft and imported beers, ciders and in some cases, wine.

Hoshizaki Lancer’s Managing Director, Mr Joe Thorp, said many hotels and clubs were installing beverage systems with banks of as many as 15 to 20 taps.

“In the past 12 to 18 months, we have been installing larger and larger dispensing systems to meet the demand of our customer,” he said.

“While some taps are devoted to the well-loved high volume brands, more are being used for premium craft and imported beers.

“The growing cider market is adding a further layer of complexity, with draught cider adding to the mix and competing for available tap

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