EU: Germany increases both barley and wheat malt output in July/Oct 2016

Germany produced a total of 628,000 tonnes of barley malt in July/Oct 2016 versus 613,000 tonnes in the same period in 2015, H. M. Gauger GmbH reported. The nation’s wheat malt ...
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UK: Barley and wheat usage by brewers, maltsters, distillers increases in Q4 2016

In Q4 2016, the UK brewers, maltsters and distillers used 464 thousand tonnes of barley, up 2.5%, and 198 thousand tonnes of wheat, up 31%, against the same period in ...
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Brazil: Beer industry turnover reaches R$77 bln last year

Beer industry in Brazil represents 1.6% of the nation’s GDP and in 2016 it registered a turnover of R$77 bln, Exame reported on February 23. In spite of going through a ...
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UK: AB InBev making second attempt to introduce Bud Light to the UK

Bud Light will appeal to young drinkers seeking a lower-alcohol beer with a more contemporary image, according to AB InBev, which is making a second atempt to introduce the US's ...
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Greece: Greek brewery sues Heineken for abusing position of power in Greece

Greek brewery Macedonian Thrace Brewery is claiming 100 million euros from Heineken in a lawsuit filed with the court in Amsterdam. According to the Greek brewery, the Dutch beer giant ...
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New Zealand: More beer, especially high-strength was available for consumption in 2016

In 2016, 17 percent more high-strength beer was available than in 2015, Statistics New Zealand said on February 24. The rise follows a 38 percent increase in 2015. “Although the total ...
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USA: Boston Beer may have outgrown the craft revolution

Sam Adams brewer Boston Beer helped propel the beloved craft beer movement when it first opened for business in 1984. It may have outgrown the revolution, the Fortune reported on ...
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USA, MA: Percival Brewing Company permit approved by Norwood selectmen

Beer enthusiasts and buyers will have a chance to try a Norwood beer before making their purchase, Patch.com reported. Last week, the selectmen approved a pouring permit for the Percival Brewing ...
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USA, VA: The Friendly Fermenter to make it possible for people to brew their own beer in Harrisonburg

Shawn Gatesman is joining the ranks of other breweries in downtown Harrisonburg by opening the Friendly Fermenter. The brewery will allow people the option to brew their own beer, WHSV ...
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USA, CA: Gilman Brewing Company reports “very, very good” business since its soft opening in January

Looking closely, the similarities between Sean Wells’ day job as a veterinary surgeon and his second career as head brewer of Gilman Brewing Company become clearer, the Daily Californian reported ...
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