Alaskan Brewing Repurposes Spent Grain as Fuel Source

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The Alaskan Brewing Company is now operating with a new fuel source: beer. More specifically, they are using the wet grain known as “spent grain,” left over from the brewing process, as the sole fuel source for their steam boiler. Alaskan is the first craft brewery in the world to use this brewing by-product in this way, reducing the company’s fuel oil consumption in brewhouse operations by 60-70 percent. (more…)

Sales of Cerveza Cusque?a in Chile Increase by Almost 50%

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– Premium beer Cusque?a is imported and distributed by Vi?a Concha y Toro
– In 2012, the Premium segment in Chile represented 22% of the total beer market
– Cusque?a beer has been sold in all regions of Chile since 2007 (more…)

Merger headache brewing for Busch

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Regulators will soon ask Anheuser-Busch InBev — the world’s biggest brewer — to make major concessions to complete its $19 billion buyout of Grupo Modelo, a well-placed source said. (more…)

California Brewery Hopes Its Local Focus Will Bring It Far

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In a beer industry overflowing with competition, it can be difficult for a brewer to stand out. But one Southern California-based brewery is hoping that brewing distinct beers grounded in its local roots will eventually bring its beer to faraway places. (more…)

UK. Christmas boosts Greene King’s sales

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British pub and breweries group Greene King Plc reported a rise in sales for the 36 weeks to Jan. 6, buoyed by strong trading during the Christmas period. (more…)

U.S. Brewery Count Rises to 2,336

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The Brewers Association makes a count on the last day of each month of number of operating U.S. breweries, Brewers Association members and breweries-in-planning. The growth has been fast and steady over the past year. (more…)