India. Alcohol prohibition poor policy, it’s not a moral problem

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Prohibition of alcohol is back on the political agenda with the recently elected Bihar government banning its sale and consumption to fulfil a key electoral promise. Other parties, such as the DMK and the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu and the Congress in Kerala, are also championing this cause. (more…)

India. Maharashtra alcohol makers to slash output

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Brewers and distillers in the Aurangabad belt of Maharashtra are expected to slash production, in the wake of the Bench of the high court directing the state government to impose a 60 per cent water cut on them between April 27 and June 10. (more…)

India. Bengaluru: City in a Beer Hug

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Move over whiskey, it’s beer and cocktail season. Ninety per cent of the city crowd is getting high on the brew or lemon-based cocktails. (more…)

China. In 1Q2016, the sales of Tsingtao Brewery fell to 5.34%, while net profit increased by 2.47%

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In the first quarter of 2016, the situation in the Chinese beer market did not significantly improved, but the competition became even more intense. Even in such conditions Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd. continues to explore the domestic market and introduce new and more effective methods of marketing to expand its presence in the regions of the country. (more…)

India. Firms in Punjab seek major hike in scotch, beer prices

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Major liquor brands have sought to dramatically increase their ex-distillery price (EDP) in Punjab after the state government recently altered its licence category allowing ‘super-wholesalers’ to come into the business. This may lead to a dramatic increase in minimum retail price (MRP) of popular brands of scotch and beer. The excise and taxation department is talking to the manufacturers to keep the increase in check. According to one estimate, the EDP may go up by anywhere between Rs 400 and Rs 1,500. (more…)

Craft beer in Vietnam is more than a fad

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Craft beer arrived in Vietnam not long ago but has quickly gained popularity here, especially among office workers. It is obvious that the trend is here to stay as it has become an exciting part of the new Vietnamese urban culture. (more…)