South Africa: Move to adjusted level 2 lockdown permits alcohol sales for on-site consumption for seven days a week

Alcohol industry groups have welcomed South Africa’s move to an adjusted level 2 lockdown but have raised concerns about the damage another ban could do to the sector, BusinessTech reported ...
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China: Brewery-backed online platform on a mission to grow craft category in China

A brewery-backed online platform providing information, ratings and reviews on craft beer in China is on a mission to grow the category, which currently accounts for just 1.5% of brews ...
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World: EU malt industry fully employed, this year’s problem is barley quality

The EU malt industry is presently fully employed and will not face a problem of capacity use, unless the 4th wave of corona leads to new lockdowns. This year’s problem ...
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France: Barley production now expected at 11.74 mln tonnes

France's farm ministry on September 14 lowered its estimate of 2021 soft wheat production in the European Union's biggest grain grower to 36.06 million tonnes from 36.69 million projected last ...
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USA: AB InBev releasing its first non-alcoholic beer under the Stella Artois brand

AB InBev is releasing its first zero-proof beer under the Stella Artois brand. Called Liberté, the nonalcoholic libation is now available in select markets including New York, Washington D.C., Miami ...
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USA: Kirin Brewery launches Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji in the US

Kirin Brewery Co. splashed into the U.S. whiskey market this month, launching a high-end, single-grain spirit aimed at a niche crowd in its debut, The Japan News reported on September ...
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USA, WA: Sage Brewing Company to open its second location in the Tri-Cities

A popular brewery is gearing up to open up its second location in the Tri-Cities, KEPR reported on September 11. Sage Brewing Company in Pasco is expanding with a taphouse set ...
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USA, NV: North 5th Brewing Co. to debut in North Las Vegas later this year

Originally revealed back in 2018, the first craft beer brewery to debut in North Las Vegas is well on its way to a launch later this year, the Eater Vegas ...
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Canada, AB: Nine in a Line Brewing Co. holds soft opening in Vulcan

Friends Dan Anderson and Dave Markert had been chatting over beers on and off for 10 years about starting their own brewery. And now it’s a reality, the Vulcan Advocate reported ...
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USA, CO: Factotum Brewhouse to close after six years in business

Factotum Brewhouse in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood will close after six years in business, the owners announced on September 13. The last day for beer drinkers to grab a pint will ...
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