Lovers of high-quality craft beer in Australia can now count on a new trio of concept craft beer stores that are designed not only to provide consumers with a tempting array of craft brews, but also augment their experience with a range of offerings surrounding education, exploration and eco-friendly initiatives.
Launched in the cities of Hyde Park, Ascot Vale and Hamilton, the stores, launched by none other than liquor supermarket chain Dan Murphy's, revolve around a localized philosophy in which the preferences of the surrounding populace are taken into account in order to provide the beer options that are most likely to appeal to them.
In addition to providing curated offerings, this craft beer store also encourages customers to learn more about the products they're buying by letting them use their smartphones to tap into Near Field Communication (NFC) portals to get information and product reviews from shelf labels.
Curated Craft Beer Stores
This Store Encourages Consumer Education & Localized Beer Purchases
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Industry Implications
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