Bridge Road Brewers has declared its independence from Australia with the creation of the world’s first beer micronation. In a beer landscape tainted by multinational buyouts and questionable deals, Bridge Road Brewery found itself at a crossroads. The Australian beer industry had seen a rise in shady practices, where tap contracts and supply agreements played out like a monopolistic game. The insight was clear. To stay truly independent, Bridge Road Brewery had to claim its autonomy loudly and proudly.