Competition bubbles as Vietnam sells state brewers
With the Vietnamese government set to sell major stakes in two state-run beer producers, Japanese and European brewers hope to jump in and capitalize on the country’s growing suds market. (more…)
Japanese breweries on startline of Sabeco auction
Japanese Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., and Kirin Holdings Co. are considering bidding for shares of Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage (Sabeco) in the auction expected to be held next month, according to newswire Nikkei. (more…)
Vietnam. Asahi, Kirin may fight over Vietnam brewer Sabeco
Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings and Kirin Holdings are considering bidding for shares of Vietnamese state-owned brewer Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage, in an auction that could come as soon as next month. (more…)
Japan. Kirin to buy stake in Brooklyn Brewery for craft beer growth
Kirin Holdings Co. agreed to acquire a minority stake in Brooklyn Brewery, marking a rare investment by an Asian company in the $22 billion U.S. craft lager industry. (more…)
Japan. Kirin Holdings to Take 20% Stake in Brooklyn Brewery
Kirin Holdings Co. of Japan has agreed to take a minority stake in Brooklyn Brewery, people familiar with the matter said, in one of the first investments by a Japanese company in a U.S. craft brewer. (more…)
Beer me up: What Asian countries drink, even when it’s not Oktoberfest
It may come as a surprise to most, but modern Oktoberfest starts in September, rather than during the month it is named after, October. This year, the world’s largest beer festival started on September 17 in Munich, Germany, and will last until October 3. (more…)
Kirin to bring Brooklyn craft beer to Japan
Kirin Brewery will partner with Brooklyn Brewery to produce and sell the New York-based company’s popular craft beer in Japan and Brazil starting next year. (more…)
Myanmar’s beer battle rages amid rumor and confusion
Shortly before dark in the heart of Yangon’s bustling Chinatown, the neon signs for dozens of beer stations flicker to life. (more…)
Asahi Mixes Drinks as Japan’s Beer Market Shrinks
Japan’s beer makers keep a grip on their home markets while branching out abroad.
In an era when Budweiser is sold by a Belgium-based company and California’s Lagunitas IPA is partly Dutch-owned, Japanese beer has remained in Japan’s hands, away from the global consolidation party. (more…)
Euromonitor: Japanese Beer Manufacturers Prepare for Potential Change in the Liquor Tax
For the first time in the last decade, the Japanese mid-priced lager segment posted positive growth in 2015. Although it was only a slight increase, at 0.3% in volume terms, this indicates that Japan’s beer market has started to shift gradually. The category’s growth in 2015 was mainly driven by a successful new launch, writes Euromonitor International. (more…)