Brewers see mixed results as beer thirsts turn flat
Brewers in Japan saw mixed results in 2006, but analysts agree that prospects are dim. The Japanese just don’t like beer as much as they used to.
Beer Reigns Supreme as Global Driver of Food & Beverage Growth
For the second year in a row, ACNielsen finds that beer is the number one category for growth value in the world.
Beer Author And Historian Alan Eames Dies At 59
Nicknamed “The Beer King” Eames travelled around the world and authored Secret Life of Beer and A Beer Drinker’s Companion. He also opened a popular tavern in Portland, Maine. Raise a glass to Mr. Eames and thank him for making the world a better place.
US officials worry underage youth could access Anheuser-Busch’s beer-themed Web site
Anheuser-Busch has gone to the unprecedented extreme of actually having people check on the information provided by visitors to their newly-launched Bud.TV site. Still, this is apparently not enough for Attorneys General in 23 states, who have asked the brewing powerhouse to put in even more stringent protections. Am I missing something here? They want to keep underage persons out of a site that has beer-themed entertainment? Are they actually selling beer to people through their internet connection? This is ridiculous.
Villagers killed as elephants develop taste for rice beer
In northeastern India, human encroachment on elephant habitats has developed into a deadly problem as drunk elephants rampage through a village.
Washington creates new beer commission to market microbrews
Washington State, where the brewpub craze started twenty years ago, has created a state-sanctioned commission to promote the products of the state’s microbrewers, in this case defined as those who sell less than 100,000 barrels a year.
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The maker of Iron City beer prepares to enter one of the only segments of the beer market that has shown any signs of growth: craft brews.
New malting system saves water
Dutch brewer Bavaria says it can use up to 30% less water with a new steeping system.
Greene King to lower ABV of Old Speckled Hen to boost sales
“Feedback from our drinkers is that they love the full flavour of Old Speckled Hen, but a significant number find it too strong,” says Managing director Justin Adams.
Crying in our beer
Edmonton Sun editorial on the failures of the privatized alcohol distribution system in Alberta, Canada.
U.S. Sailors seek beer, not girls
Sailors on leave in Perth, Australia have only one thing on their mind and, according to them, it’s not women.
Sleeman agrees to $300 million buyout form Sapporo
Molson Coors, Labatt’s, and Grolsch all said to have been interested. See also: Sapporo acquires Sleeman Breweries
Japanese beer faces woes despite revival
As the Japanese economy continues to recover, domestic beer shipments are rising for the first time in a decade. But changing tastes, healthier lifestyles and Japan’s shrinking population are all posing huge obstacles for an industry that has already undergone painful restructuring.
SABMiller purchases McKenzie River Corp. for $215 million cash
McKenzie is best known for their caffeinated malt beverage, Sparks, and Steel Reserve, a high gravity lager.
Major brewers expected to raise prices
After expensive price war, the big American brewers look to raise prices in spite of losing market share to wine, liquor, imports, and craft beers.
New York first state to create a “beer trail”
Inspired by wineries to promote the approximately 60 breweries and brewpubs in the state.
Sales of craft beer make biggest jump in a decade
U.S. sales up 11% in first six months of 2006 over same period last year.
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