melbourne-based Deeds Brewing has become the latest craft brewer to enter voluntary administration (VA), as the strain on Australia’s small breweries and businesses continues to grow.
Deeds joins the likes of Bad Shepherd, Ballistic, Big Shed, Hawkers, Golden West and Wayward in VA, although Wayward and Hawkers have since found a way back into operating.
Deeds was founded by Patrick Alé and David Milstein in 2012, initially as Quite Deeds, but later simply Deeds Brewing with the pair working together on different recipes and brewing techniques as part of their commitment to innovation and creativity.
In a joint statement that pair said the difficult decision to enter VA, was not one that they had taken lightly, and highlighted the two key events that forced their hand.
“We’ve enthusiastically and positively embraced the many challenges we’ve faced over our 21 year business career and there have been many, but the decision to put Deeds into VA has been the most difficult decision we’ve ever had to make,” the statement said.
“We feel terrible for the stress this is causing to our staff, our suppliers, customers and our fans.
“We were left with no other choice as a result of two events…
