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What impact does the brewery boom have on country pubs?

As Australia's drinking culture continues to shift and microbreweries spread thick and fast, where does the iconic country pub fit? Beer in Australia: There are more than 600 independent breweries in Australia Two thirds of Australia's independent breweries are in regional and rural areas Independent breweries make six per cent of beer sold in Australia, up from one per cent five years ago Australians are drinking 33 per cent less beer than they were in the mid 1970s Jamie Cook has seen a lot of change in the past 10 years as chair of the Independent Brewers Association. Regardless of Australia's latest drinking trends, Mr Horne said the charm of the country pub can not be replaced. "What's so beautiful and wonderful about them is the hospitality because most pubs, particularly in regional areas, are owner operated … a welcoming place when everything else in the country can be shut," Mr Horne said. "Many of these brewers are … fabulous pubs, they've got a great bar, they've got lots of nostalgia around the product, they've got great presentation," Mr Horne said.

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