World: Hop acreage declines in 2022 for the first time since 2014

After eight years of continuous expansion, hop acreage declined in crop year 2022 for the first time since 2014. The decline was very minor, however, amounting to only 96 ha, ...
Published 26/07/2023 More

USA, TX: Black Page Brewing Co. closing its doors after just 10 months of service

Black Page Brewing Co. in Houston's Near Northside neighborhood is closing its doors after 10 months of service, the Houston Chronicle reported on July 25. Patrons who've savored the brew pub's ...
Published 26/07/2023 More

Australia: Coopers Brewery says its shelf and floor space increasingly cut back by liquor retailing giants

The managing director of Australia’s third largest beer group, Coopers Brewery, says his company is having its shelf and floor space for packaged beer increasingly cut back by liquor retailing ...
Published 25/07/2023 More

South Korea: Hitejinro hops on new beer trend as sales of Kelly overflow

Under the scorching summer sun of July 19 as temperatures inside the car reach 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), the Gangwon brewery of Korean liquor company Hitejinro is alive ...
Published 25/07/2023 More

USA, ME: Black Bear Brewery to close downtown Bangor location

In a heartfelt announcement on its Facebook page, Black Bear Brewery has revealed that it will be bidding farewell to its downtown Bangor location. The brewery expressed its reasons behind ...
Published 25/07/2023 More

World: India forecast to stand out as key markets for alcohol brands in foreseeable future

With its immense population, surging incomes, and expanding global outlook, India is rapidly becoming a hotspot of opportunity for beverage alcohol brands in the foreseeable future, the Vino Joy News ...
Published 24/07/2023 More

Germany: Winter barley harvest approaching its end with crop size larger than expected

Germany’s winter barley harvest is approaching its end in favourable mainly dry weather with the crop size larger than expected, the association of German farmers DBV said. The crop of winter ...
Published 24/07/2023 More

UK: Single malt Welsh whisky gets registered under the UK Geographical Indication scheme

Single malt Welsh whisky has been successfully registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) scheme on July 24, which protects its name, authenticity and characteristics, The Spirits Business reported. Food ...
Published 24/07/2023 More

USA: Bud Light falls to the fourth place in popularity at restaurants and bars

Bud Light fell from the first place to the fourth place behind Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, and Coors Light on the list of most popular beer brands in restaurants and ...
Published 24/07/2023 More

USA, KY: Dreaming Creek Brewery to open its second production facility

A microbrewery in Richmond is growing its business, after voters approved looser alcohol sale laws in Madison County, Spectrum News reported on July 24. Dreaming Creek Brewery will open a second ...
Published 24/07/2023 More