Australia: Barley harvest continues to advance with mixed quality results
Harvest continues to advance across the main barley regions in Australia, and results are reportedly mixed. While yields remain as expected, there is variability on quality (e.g. sizing) which is ... More
23/11/2024

Argentina: Barley crop forecast at 5.2 mln tonnes as more rainfall received across southern Buenos Aires
Argentina’s barley crop’24 development is progressing as more rainfall was received across southern Buenos Aires province. This continued favourable situation aligns to RMI Analytics’ production forecast at 5.2 mln tonnes, ... More
23/11/2024

Belgium: “Primitive” beers draw crowds to Brussels brewery
Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early-morning visitors filed through a cavernous Brussels building for an up-close peek at craft beers brewed using a centuries-old method ... More
23/11/2024

Canada & USA: Barley crop forecasts unchanged for both Canada and the USA
RMI Analytics’ barley crop estimate for Canada is steady at 7.8 mln tonnes, and the US remains at 3.20 mln tonnes. Imported barley interest for Mexico indicates some challenges with ... More
23/11/2024

USA, TX: Old Gregg Brewing Company now open in Pflugerville
Old Gregg Brewing Company at Howard Post is now open, bringing in-house beers, root beers, hard seltzers and cocktails, Community Impact reported on November 22. The new Pflugerville neighborhood brewpub also ... More
23/11/2024

USA, CA: Black Hammer Brewing reports record-breaking growth across all business segments
Black Hammer Brewing, San Francisco's innovative craft brewery known for its experimental brews and welcoming taprooms, on November 22 announced record-breaking growth across all business segments, coinciding with a public ... More
23/11/2024

USA, GA: Steady Hand Beer Co. to shutter down operations after six years in business
Another brewery in Atlanta has run dry, Atlanta News First reported on November 22. Steady Hand Beer Co. will shutter operations on Sunday, Nov. 24 after six years in business. In a ... More
23/11/2024

Vietnam: Government presents proposal to increase taxes on beer, alcohol, tobacco from 2026 to 2030
The Vietnamese government has presented a proposal to the National Assembly to amend the Special Consumption Tax Law, targeting higher taxes on alcohol, beer, and tobacco through a phased approach ... More
22/11/2024

Cambodia: Prime Minister halts issuance of licenses for domestic beer production, only allows export
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet announced a decision to stop issuing licenses for beer production intended for domestic distribution and permit licensing only for breweries aimed at export, Khmer Times ... More
22/11/2024

South Korea: Hite Jinro’s Terra beer enjoys growing demand in Korea
South Korea’s Hite Jinro announced on November 21st that the cumulative sales of its beer brand Terra exceeded 5.08 billion bottles as of the 20th. This means that 28 bottles ... More
22/11/2024