South Australian manufacturer Coopers Brewery plans $20m expansion
STRONG sales of beer have motivated Coopers Brewery to undertake a $20 million capital expansion. (more…)
California Brewery Hopes Its Local Focus Will Bring It Far
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
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…)
Anheuser-Busch Announces Lineup of Brands to be Featured in Super Bowl XLVII Ads
Viewers Will See a Mix of Traditional Favorites and the Debut of New Brands (more…)
U.S. Brewery Count Rises to 2,336
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…)
PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch InBev Collaborate on Promotion, Marketing
PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch InBev are collaborating on joint promotions and in-store marketing for the first time, according to a story by Ad Age. The collaboration will take place in the days leading up to the Feb. 3 Super Bowl. (more…)
Kirin may enter beer market in Myanmar
Kirin Holdings Co. is considering entering the beer market in Myanmar, initially aiming to sell its main Ichiban Shibori brand beer there, it has been learned. (more…)
US. What qualifies as craft beer?
Small brewers say it’s crafty of their bigger brethren to market some labels as “craft” beer. (more…)
Budvar beer exports reach record high in 2012
Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar reports 1 pct rise in exports to highest level in 117 years (more…)
Brooklyn Brewery Enters Sweden, Plans Stockholm Harbor Brewpub
Brooklyn Brewery announced over the weekend that it would build another plant 4,000 miles away from its Williamsburg home in Stockholm, offering further proof that Brooklyn is no longer just a borough of Manhattan — it’s a brand. (more…)