Australia: Barley harvest continues to advance despite some weather obstacles

Australia’s barley harvest continues to advance amidst a mix of weather conditions, RMI Analytics reported in late December. Western Australia has seen nearly perfect weather for advancement of harvest and ...
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EU: Malting barley balance barely even (on paper) this season

Domestic demand for 2-row spring barley in selected EU countries (main producers of malting barley) is forecast at 8.350 mln tonnes, 6-row winter at 1.800 mln tonnes, H. M. ...
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EU: France dominates global 6-row winter barley trade

Only French 6-row winter barley is traded in large quantities inside the EU and in world markets, H. M. Gauger GmbH said in their December report. Of 8.2 mln tonnes ...
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Europe: Brewers of Europe’s latest report reveals overall decline in beer sales in first year of pandemic

The Brewers of Europe, a non-profit body representing more than 12,000 breweries, has said that Europe must continue to support the beer sector as the continent battles another wave of ...
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France: AB InBev angry with French hobby brewer who has named his brewery “Leff”

AB InBev is angry with a French hobby brewer, who has named his brewery "Leff". The world's largest beer brewer finds that hardly indistinguishable from its global brand Leffe. The ...
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Turkey: Turkey increases special consumption tax on alcohol and tobacco by 47.4%

The Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) levied on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Turkey has been increased by 47.4 percent. That being the case, the amount of tax to be ...
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Belgium: Belgian Barrels Alliance teams up with Zeromint to help preserve Belgian beer culture

Brewers and farmers of the Belgian Barrels Alliance (BBA) have teamed up with Zeromint to offer non-fungible tokens (NFT) aimed at preserving the Belgian beer culture and heritage recognized by ...
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USA, ME: Hidden Cove Brewing sold to Batson River Brewing and Distilling

Maine is losing a brewery, and another is expanding, WGME reported on December 31. Hidden Cove Brewing in Wells says it's been sold to Batson River Brewing and Distilling, which has ...
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Canada, PEI: Maltsters getting calls from brewers scrambling for supply

Producers of barley malt on P.E.I. have been getting calls from brewers scrambling for supply following a poor growing season in Western Canada and the U.S. Midwest, CBC News reported ...
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USA, ME: Sebago Brewing Co. to close its Portland brewpub

Sebago Brewing Co. is selling its Fore Street, Portland building and will close the brewpub later this month, the Press Herald reported on January 3. The company said it plans to ...
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