Pioneering Australian non-alcoholic craft brewery Sobah Beverages has entered voluntary administration.
Founded in 2017 by directors and co-owners Clinton Schultz and Lozen McDiarmid, Sobah grew from small-batch beginnings to establishing a national presence.
In August 2023, Sobah opened its own brewery on the Gold Coast, a significant milestone in its journey. However, the brewer said recent economic downturn, combined with broader challenges facing the independent beverage industry in Australia, had placed significant pressure on the business.
In March 2025, Sobah entered a strategic partnership with Black Hops Craft, consolidating brewing and distribution out of their Biggera Waters facility. Since that time, the company…