Molson Coors buys cask beer Doom Bar
Molson Coors UK, which makes Carling and Grolsch lagers, has bought Sharp’s Brewery, the owner of cask beer Doom Bar, for ?20m. (more…)
Dodging the Draft: Sometimes a Restaurant’s Best Beers Are in Bottles and Cans
You won’t find Surly’s beers at your local shop. You can scarcely find them in the Midwest—last summer the brewery pulled out of nearly all its markets to focus on the Twin Cities—but there is exactly one place in town where you can drink Coffee Bender, and there’s no secret knock required. (more…)
Comment – Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Stellar Hopes for Stella Cidre
There are sound reasons behind Anheuser-Busch InBev’s foray into the cider market with Stella Cidre, but the brand needs to be clear about what it’s trying to do if it’s going to survive as a latecomer to a very competitive sector. (more…)
London 2012 signs Heineken as latest sponsor
The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has appointed Heineken UK, Britain’s leading brewer, as Official Lager Supplier and sponsor of London 2012 in a tier three sponsorship deal. (more…)
Price for Ukrainian Beer to Rise by 50% in Belarus
Ukrainian Corporation “Obolon” signed a price agreement with Belgospischeprom on the conditions of beer supply to Belarus. This was reported by a specialist of “Obolon” Corporate Communications Anna Ponomarenko. According to her, now the price of the company’s products will increase significantly in Belarus – up to 49%. (more…)
Pub customers… who needs them?
Yes, we as licensees have all joked that life would be brilliant if it was not for customers. We all believe, we could find plenty to keep ourselves busy and fill our day, even without the inconvenience of customers actually turning up. (more…)
UK. Molson Coors snaps up Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery and Doom Bar ale
Molson Coors UK has today acquired Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery, including its Doom Bar ale band. (more…)
Product Launch – UK: Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Stella Artois Cidre
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Stella Artois Cidre (more…)
UK. The decline in beer drinking: in graphs
UK drinkers are continuing to reduce their alcohol consumption, with 2009 seeing the sharpest year-on-year decline since 1948, according to figures from the British Beer & Pub Association. Beer sales have been particularly hard hit in recent years. (more…)
Chile. Vina Concha y Toro Seals Strategic Alliance with Cervezas Kross
Vina Concha y Toro (NYSE: VCO; Santiago: CONCHATORO) today reported that it has signed a trading agreement with the controller group of Cervezas Kross. The agreement contemplates the acquisition of a minimum of 40% of the beer company. This is the first time that the Chilean winery has taken a participation in a company of a sector not belonging to the wine business and the objective will be to participate actively in the premium segment of the national beer market. (more…)