Bulgaria’s beer sales fall to 1991 levels
The Bulgarian beer industry has recorded another year of dwindling sales, falling to levels last seen in 2006 and 1991, the private Bulgarian television channel bTV reported. (more…)
Drinks Americas’ Rheingold Beer Expansion Continues to Michigan
Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTCBB:DKAM) a leading developer and marketer of beverage products, today announced that Rheingold Beer is now being sold in Michigan through a network of 26 leading beer distributors in the state. (more…)
UK. Miller Brands extend availability of Kozel following successful launch
Starting in the beginning of February, Miller Brands’ new 4% Czech lager, Kozel, will be available exclusively to the on-trade following sole distribution with leading restaurant and pub company Mitchells & Butlers. (more…)
Pilsner Urquell again named most-sold foreign beer in Germany
The Pilsner Urquell lager was named the most-sold brand of foreign beer in 2010 in Germany, according to a survey by Getr?nke magazine (the most important magazine covering the beverage market in Germany), which mainly surveys large German chains. This year is Pilsner Urquell’s fourth victory since 2007. (more…)
US. Big Boss Brewing expands capacity
Big Boss Brewing is doubling its brewing capacity by adding tanks and equipment to its Raleigh brewery. The expansion will allow Big Boss to offer more bottled beers and expand its distribution territory this year. (more…)
US. Foothills to acquire Carolina Beer brands
Winston-Salem based Foothills Brewing has acquired the beer division of Carolina Beer & Beverage of Mooresville for an undisclosed price. (more…)
UK. Staffordshire firm Freedom Brewery reports 80pc sales rise
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery says it has had its best ever year with an 80 per cent increase year-on-year. (more…)
US. Indy Brewer Expands South
Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewing Co. will begin offering its products to the Bloomington area starting in April. The expansion comes after the company last year invested in a new 30-barrel system at its Indianapolis brewery. (more…)
Walgreens Sells Private-Label Beer
Walgreen Co. has rolled out a private-label beer, branded Big Flats 1901 to more than 4,600 of its 7,655 stores nationwide. (more…)
US. On tap: Breweries in Bay, Midland, Saginaw counties continue growing in popularity, profitability
The business of making beer continues to grow in Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties. At least five small breweries have opened in the Great Lakes Bay Region in the past decade, and most expect a good year ahead despite a tough economy. The Michigan Brewers Guild estimates the craft-beer industry generates $133 million in Michigan. (more…)