Coca-Cola Buys Bluetongue Brewery

The Hunter’s rapidly-growing boutique brewery, Bluetongue, has been snapped up by the giant global drinks company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA). The Bluetongue brewery was launched in 2003, with assistance from the New South Wales Government’s Hunter Advantage Fund. The Cameron Park facility now employs 47 people. CCA spokeswoman Sally Loane says the local workforce can be assured there are only plans to grow the business