Brewery owners raise glass to state beer trail
By July 1, beer lovers will have a Connecticut Beer Trail in place that leads them to breweries across the state. (more…)
Nouvelle Brasserie of Madagascar to Expand Factory Double Beer Production
Nouvelle Brasserie de Madagascar SA plans to double output to meet increasing demand for its beer, seven months after starting operations in the Indian Ocean island nation, the company’s chairman said. (more…)
Cold gold. SABMiller story
SABMiller has been cheered as a darling of international sin stocks. Stephen Cranston traces how Graham Mackay turned a local brewery into a R400bn global empire (more…)
RLPC-ABInBev seeks to cut pricing on $8 bln loan
Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the world’s largest brewer, is seeking to slash its borrowing cost on an existing $8 billion syndicated loan, banking sources said on Thursday. (more…)
Carlsberg changes recipe of its lead brand
Carlsberg recently announced that is has changed the recipe of its lead brand. As part of its rich heritage in scientific discovery and the continuous aim to improve the quality of its beer, a new strain of barley, Null-LOX barley, has been developed and is being rolled out across Carlsberg’s markets. (more…)
Ireland. New report shows marked shift in beer sales from the on to the off trade in 2010
· Overall beer market stabilises but 4% shift to off-licences
· Irish Brewers Association call for supports for pubs, bars, and restaurants (more…)
Russia. Summer, New Brands to Give Beer Market Boost
There’s a hiss, a rush of bubbles, golden liquid fills up the glass, and a good head of foam forms. “This was made just two days ago. It’s fresh,” says Masaru Hemmi, chief brewer of Japan’s Kirin Ichiban, checking the side of the bottle and proffering the glass. (more…)
Calgary soaking up beer’s booming market
Beer is undergoing its own boom in Calgary as business owners seek to satisfy a growing thirst for new brews. (more…)
Exports of Beer from Belarus 2.1 Times Grew for Five Months
Breweries in Belarus exported 2.4 million dal of beer in January-May that 2.08 times more compared with the same period of 2010. (more…)
SABMiller India launches Haywards 5000 and Knock Out in PET bottles in Maharashtra
SABMiller India is launching Haywards 5000 and Knockout beer brands in one litre PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) packs in Maharashtra on a trial basis. (more…)