USA, MD: Diageo wanting a special liquor licence sparkles debate

A battle over beer is brewing in Maryland, the Baltimore Sun reported on February 19. State lawmakers are faced with competing proposals to change the rules for breweries, which have exploded ...
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Ireland: Analysts expect Ireland’s craft beer to repeat the history of the US craft beer sector

Walk into any Irish bar or off–license today, and you will find yourself being treated to a plethora of gins, craft beers, and bespoke cocktails. With over 30 craft distilleries ...
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Japan: Kirin Holdings set to reform its Japan beer business

Kirin Holdings has decided to pull the plug on its money-losing Brazilian beer and soft drink business after six years of battling ferocious competition in the world's third-largest market. The ...
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World: Trade agreements signed, expanded, and cancelled

The Trade Committee of the European Parliament has approved the CETA Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU. Vote of the full assembly will follow mid-February. Most import taxes ...
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EU: Malting barley maintains good premium over feed, end of season supplies look very tight

All season long malting barley maintained a good premium above feed barley, as EU supplies were not abundant and farmers were extremely reluctant sellers, H. M. Gauger GmbH said in ...
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EU: Most maltsters complete their sales program for 2017

The sales program for 2017 is complete for most maltsters. There are still new orders and inquiries coming in for the present crop year, which not every maltster can accept, ...
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Canada: Barley use expected to increase both in 2016/17 and 2017/18

For 2016-17, Canada’s domestic barley use is forecast to increase by 5% to 6.401 mln tonnes due to higher feed use in cattle and hog production. Exports are forecast to ...
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USA, CA: Stone Brewing set to make big splash with new brewery in Napa this spring

Craft beer giant Stone Brewing is set to make a big splash with a brewery, taproom and restaurant in the historic Borreo Building downtown Napa later this spring. It operates ...
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USA, CO: Big Choice Brewing moving to Brighton

Big Choice Brewing, one of the first breweries to put down roots in Broomfield, is moving to Brighton, the Broomfield Enterprise reported. Big Choice, 7270 W. 118th Place, expects to open ...
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USA, MO: Lost Signal Brewing now open in Springfield

Springfield is now home to four local breweries, as Lost Signal Brewing opened their doors in downtown Springfield this week, KY3 reported on February 17. "It seems like Springfield has a ...
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