Better prices brewing for hops
Australia’s largest hop grower is anticipating a recovery in the international hop market. (more…)
Getting Hooked on Craft Brewers Alliance
A few weeks ago, I came across the Craft Brewers Alliance (Nasdaq: HOOK) as I was doing research on beer stocks. Though I’d never seen the company’s name before, I immediately recognized its flagship brands: Red Hook, Long Hammer, Goose Island, and Kona. That’s probably because I’m a devotee of the craft brew section of my local grocery store. (more…)
Heineken to get Mexico, cost savings boost in 2010
Heineken NV (HEIN.AS), the world’s third-largest brewer, should report sharply higher 2010 earnings on Wednesday as a Mexican acquisition and cost savings outweigh sluggish volumes in mature markets. (more…)
Heineken 2010 Sales of Beer By Volume Fall More Than Analysts Estimated
Heineken NV, the world’s third- largest brewer, said 2010 beer sales fell more than analysts had anticipated as developed markets lagged behind growth elsewhere. (more…)
Heineken N.V. grows net profit (beia) by 19.7% organically in a transformational year
Amsterdam, 16 February 2011 – Heineken N.V. today announced: (more…)
US. Boston Beer Company – A Small Brewer Buffett Would Love
Boston Beer Company (BBC) known primarily through its flagship brand, Samuel Adams, is a simple to understand, highly profitable, and value-creating business with a trustworthy and capable management team. They are the largest and most successful of the small craft brewers, have a growing moat, generate plenty of free cash flow, and have no debt. (more…)
Australia. Small brewers shrug off Foster’s wet weather beer sales slump
Australia’s SME beer companies have shrugged off suggestions from Foster’s Group that cooler weather conditions have affected beer sales, saying changing consumer preferences are turning customers towards boutique brewers and away from the majors. (more…)
UK. BrewDog announces record sales as drinkers shun large breweries
Fraserburgh beer company BrewDog yesterday revealed record sales on the back of the increasingly unquenchable global thirst for artisan beers, and revealed plans for four new BrewDog bars. (more…)
UK: Anheuser-Busch InBev UK launches Stella Artois 4% TV ad
Anheuser-Busch InBev UK’s new ad for Stella Artois 4% begins its run this month (more…)
US. Market expansion creates opportunities for craft brewers
The expansion of the craft beer industry will mean not only more beer but more breweries. (more…)