Cheers to the Asian beer market
It was probably a change of mind when Carlsberg dropped its “Probably the best beer in the world” slogan for “‘That calls for a Carlsberg”. (more…)
The beer packaging debate
Even Jason Spaulding, co-owner of Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids, needed to be convinced craft beer in a can could work. (more…)
Beer gardens, brewers take advantage of frothy NY market
Instead of clinking wine glasses, New Yorkers are saying prost with beer mugs. Only the oompah band is missing. (more…)
China. NDRC Hauls in Beer Makers over Price Hikes
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s top economic planner, has hauled in representatives from China’s four largest beer makers for talks over their price hikes, as it looks to tackle public concerns over soaring inflation. (more…)
Foster’s receives judgment in full Federal Court; demerger of Foster’s proceeds
The Full Federal Court of Australia delivered judgment in favour of Foster’s on appeals by the Australian Commissioner of Taxation in relation to disputed tax assessments relating to the financing of the Elders Finance Group in the 1980s and 1990s, the company said on Thursday. (more…)
Kirin To Hike Beer Output During Summer To Make Up For Quake-Damaged Plant
Kirin Brewery Co. is planning to raise beer output to make up for lost output at a quake-damaged brewery in northern Japan during the peak demand summer season, and will decide as soon as this month when to restart the brewery, a company spokesman said Friday. (more…)
Canada. Small breweries make a big splash
As he sits in his Kensington Market restaurant watching diners munching on gourmet burgers and sweet potato fries, Brock Shephard has something else on his mind. (more…)
France: Beer consumption declines by 1.7% in 2010
In France an overall decline in beer consumption by 1.7% to 19.73 million hectoliters is recorded in 2010, said Pascal Ch?vremont, new managing director of Brasseurs de France, during a press briefing on Monday. (more…)
New Zealand brewery launches “breakfast beer”
A New Zealand brewery launched what it called a ‘breakfast beer,’ a full strength lager with a cherry flavour but 5.5 per cent alcohol content, at an Auckland cafe on Thursday. (more…)
UK. Heineken to charge for beer keg losses
Brewer Heineken UK is planning to introduce a ?25 charge for each beer and cider container customers fail to return after revealing kegs and casks are being lost at an alarming rate. (more…)