⏱️This edition of the National Account’s newsletter is a five-minute read.

👋 G’day everyone, Archie here.

Today, we’re talking about beers.

I recently discovered most of the taps down at your local are actually owned by one of two Japanese companies.

What does this mean for Aussie brewers?

Let’s crack into it 🗞️

Two

The number of companies that make up 85 percent of Australia’s beer market

Picture this your down at your local…

Maybe you’re there right now?

Have a look at the bar and all of the options you have for a cold one.

All those different brewers and companies right?

Well, it turns out 60 to 80 percent of the the taps you’re looking at are owned by one of two Japanese alcohol giants: Asahi or Kirin.

So how hard is it for local beers?

For my full rundown check out today’s video:

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Watch my rundown below:

Thanks for catching up with me. I hope you enjoyed this issue, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just reply to this email and I’ll be on the other side 👋

I’ll be back on Wednesday.

Cheers, Archie