The family running Rocks Brewing has told The Crafty Pint they’re “devastated” after the business entered voluntary administration this week. The sydney-based brewing company appointed insolvency solutions and business turnaround firm Jirsch Sutherland on October 29, with brewing operations and their Tap House continuing as usual for the time being.
Rocks beers first appeared on tap at Harts Pub in The Rocks close to fifteen years ago, initially brewed at a number of sites around New South Wales, before they opened their brewery and venue in Alexandria. The Osborn family took control of the business in 2018, running a multifaceted operation: brewing their own beers as well as beverages for others, operating a sizeable hospo operation onsite, and hosting occasional larger events such as the South Sydney Brewers Oktoberfest.
Now, citing a number of factors common among the administrations, closures and sales of the past two years, as well as a more personal battle, they have moved to “reset” the business.
Moni Osborn told The Crafty Pint: “We are absolutely devastated to be announcing that we’ve now entered into voluntary administration.
“We’ve worked really hard to repair relationships…
