Estonia: Alcohol consumption up 3.2% in 2019

Alcohol consumption in Estonia rose in 2019, as the effects of both a reduction in excise duties and rising income made themselves known, according to recent research. At the same ...
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Japan: Suntory Holdings predicts 20% of bars and restaurants could fail due to coronavirus pandemic

Takeshi Niinami, the head of Japanese drinks and food group Suntory Holdings and a government adviser, predicted on June 5 that more than 20% of bars and restaurants could fail ...
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UK: Barley usage for brewing, malting and distilling in April falls to the lowest in over a decade

UK’s barley usage for the brewing, malting and distilling sector in April has fallen to the lowest figure in over a decade, according to analysis. New figures - the first full ...
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USA, MI: Handmap Brewing preparing for soft opening in Battle Creek

Chris McCleary is paying homage to his hometown of Battle Creek, the Battle Creek Enquirer reported on June 5. The co-owner and head brewer of Handmap Brewing previously worked at Chicago's ...
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Canada, MB: Devil May Care Brewing moving operation to Torque Brewing in Winnipeg

Two years after launching with nano-brewing system installed at the Stone Angel Brewing facility, Devil May Care Brewing is moving its operation to another Winnipeg brewery in order to increase ...
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EU: Up to a million of pre-paid beers waiting for consumers as soon as bars reopen

As bars across Europe gradually reopen, up to a million free or pre-paid beers are waiting to lure back wary consumers, WHTC News reported on June 4. Beer makers from global ...
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Germany: Germany hops area rises by about 300 ha this year

According to official data, total hop acreage in Germany has risen by approx. 300 ha and is around 20,700 ha now. Of these, 19,800 ha are mature hops with the ...
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Myanmar: Kirin orders outside investigation of two Myanmar beer ventures

Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holding Co on June 5 said it had ordered an outside investigation of two Myanmar beer ventures it operates with a company linked to senior figures ...
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EU: Europe’s bars and breweries face battle for survival

On a sun-doused pavement in the French city of Lyon, workers were frantically away at the mountain of chairs and tables before them, Euronews reported on June 3. After weeks of ...
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North Korea & China: North Korea keeps importing roasted malt from China despite pandemic

Since the 2002 debut of the Taedonggang Beer Factory, North Korean beer has been a source of national pride — from the ubiquitous brew itself to the drafts available at ...
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