China: Brewers and distillers toasting relaxation of social distancing rules

As China's economy shows signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, nightlife is making a comeback - and with it, alcohol consumption, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on November 16. Brewers ...
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EU: Grain supply could tighten this season – Strategie Grains

Grain supply in Europe could tighten this season despite coronavirus lockdowns clipping demand, as barley exports continue to flow to China and wheat makes up for a shortfall in imported ...
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Canada: CMBTC issues its list of recommended malting barley varieties for 2021-22

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has issued its list of recommended malting barley varieties for the 2021-22 marketing year. The list identifies varieties that hold the most promise ...
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USA, MI: Michigan’s first fully Black-owned Black Calder Brewing Co. ready to launch on Black Friday

Michigan's bustling craft beer scene is about to get its first fully Black-owned brewery, the Detroit Free Press reported on November 17. Terry Rostic and Jamaal Ewing, who bill themselves as ...
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USA: AB InBev launches hot sauce Bud Light Chelada Fuego beer

AB InBev has infused its Bud Light Chelada with a hot sauce to release a new spicy variant in the US, FoodBev.com reported on November 17. Bud Light Chelada Fuego has ...
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Canada, BC: North Basin Brewing launches in Okanagan Valley community

A new brewery and taproom that aims to be a “tribute to Osoyoos and the people who fill it with fun” has opened its doors in the small Okanagan Valley ...
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USA, NY: The Warbler Brewery coming to Delmar on November 25

Delmar will soon be getting a new microbrewery when The Warbler Brewery opens later this month, the Albany Times Union reported on November 16. The new brewery and tap room owned ...
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USA, FL: Woven Water Brewing Company opens in one of Tampa’s oldest neighborhoods

One of Tampa’s oldest building, in one of its oldest neighborhoods, just underwent a total makeover. Now, it's home to Woven Water Brewing Company, ABC Action News reported on November ...
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UK: Simpsons Malt acquires Scottish grain merchanting firm

A Northumberland malting business has announced that it is acquiring a Scottish grain merchanting firm for an undisclosed amount, the Bdaily News reported on November 13. Simpsons Malt, the fifth-generation family ...
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Indonesia: Lawmakers discussing bill banning alcohol consumption

Indonesia lawmakers are discussing a bill to ban the consumption of alcoholic beverages, AsiaNews.it reported on November 13. If adopted the Alcohol Beverages Bill will punish “Anyone who consumes alcohol as ...
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