Canada, BC: Fox Mountain Brewing now open in Williams Lake

A new brewery promising to offer a “lineup of delicious beers with the good people of the Cariboo region and beyond” is now open in Williams Lake, a small city ...
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USA, IL: At least four new breweries launching in Chicago in the coming weeks

Not even COVID-19 can slow Chicago’s beer industry. At least not yet, the Chicago Tribune reported on July 16. As the city navigates life during a pandemic, at least four new ...
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EU: Barley production forecast to increase to 56.121 mln tonnes in 2020/21

EU Commission’s report of 25 June puts the EU-27 barley output estimate at 55.111 mln tonnes in 2019/20 and forecasts it to increase to 56.121 mln tonnes in 2020/21. Barley imports ...
Published 16/07/2020 More

World: Heineken reports a 52.5% decline in first-half earnings

Heineken has reported a 52.5% decline in first-half earnings after the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on its on-trade business. The world’s second largest brewer released unscheduled, unaudited half-year results this ...
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USA, NY: Finback Brewery already serving up brews in Gowanus

A new brewery in Gowanus is serving up craft brews with patio seating after their opening was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic — and the alehouse founder says much ...
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USA, GA: Rightside Brewing slated to launch in Atlanta this fall

A brewing company focusing on non-alcoholic options is slated to launch in metro Atlanta this fall, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on July 16. Rightside Brewing is partnering with Big Kettle ...
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USA, TX: Hound Song Brewing Co. still on target to open this year in Columbus

Hound Song Brewing Co. owners Travis and Raven Kocurek said July and August have a lot in store for them at the brewery, the Colorado County Citizen reported on July ...
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World: Johnnie Walker scotch whisky to be available in plastic-free bottles from early 2021

Johnnie Walker scotch whisky will be available in plastic-free bottles from early 2021, Diageo Plc said on July 13, as the world’s biggest spirits maker ramps up efforts to tackle ...
Published 13/07/2020 More

Belgium: Trappist monks strike a payments solution deal to meet increased demand for their Westvleteren beer

Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payments, announced on July 13 its partnership with the Saint-Sixtus Abbey, brewers of the Trappist Westvleteren, to provide a global payments solution that ...
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South Africa: Government reinstates ban on domestic alcohol sales

The South African government has reinstated its controversial ban on domestic alcohol sales as the industry reports revenue loss of R18 billion (£852.8 million), The Drinks Business reported on July ...
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