Germany: Oktoberfest cancelled for the first time since World War II

Bavaria on April 21 cancelled the iconic Oktoberfest for the first time since World War II dealing a fresh blow to Germany's beer industry already hard hit by the coronavirus ...
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World: Heineken reports Q1 net profit of 94 mln euros versus 299 mln in Q1 2019

Heineken N.V. reported net profit of 94 million euros for the first three months of 2020 compared to 299 million euros in the prior year, impacted by the volume drop ...
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Mexico: Mexico debates whether beer is ‘essential’ amid coronavirus pandemic

Perhaps one of the most heated debates in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic — after disagreements about personal protective equipment and testing — is the burning issue of whether beer ...
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France: Crop conditions, especially spring barley’s, decline over past week

French crop conditions have declined over the past week as rainfall in the country remains below average, AHDB reported on April 17. The largest fall in condition rating was for spring ...
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Spain: Cost of a pint of beer in Spain could fall to 64 eurocents after pandemic

With holiday plans on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, popular destinations across the world are holding on tight for the moment when travel restrictions are relaxed, the Manchester Evening ...
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South Africa: Lockdown gives rise to home brewing in South Africa

When President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the lockdown, South African tipplers turned to their fruit bowls and grocery cupboards to concoct their own alcohol, TimesLIVE reported on April 19. The two-week extension ...
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Germany: Pandemic crisis mainly affecting small breweries

Without parties, bars, restaurants, festivals or beer gardens, beer consumption plummets in Germany. Crisis caused by a pandemic mainly affects small breweries, which may not recover. In Germany, the current ...
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USA: Shutdown of ethanol production could soon lead to beer shortage

The coronavirus shutdowns put in place across the United States could soon be bringing about a new side effect, experts warn — beer shortages, The Inquisitr reported on April 19. Representatives ...
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USA, OH: Craft brewers facing dire consequences if shutdown lingers into summer

How long the restaurant-shutdown order continues in Ohio will potentially determine the number of breweries that close their doors within three months, state’s leaders heard on April 17, Cleveland.com reported. Collin ...
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Canada, AB: Sturgeon Brewing opens in Morinville, Alberta

Alberta’s newest brewery has announced that it will be opening this weekend in Morinville, a small town located approximately 34 km north of Edmonton, the Canadian Beer News reported on ...
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