World: Barley production forecast to be the highest since 1994/95

World barley production in 2019/20 is projected to be the highest since 1994/1995 (at 155.835 mln tonnes). As a result, exportable supplies of barley are plentiful across the globe. In ...
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Spain & USA: Mahou San Miguel acquires 30% of Colorado’s Avery Brewing

One of Spain‘s leading beer brewers acquired a 30 percent stake in Avery Brewing Co. as part of a mutual decision to help the Boulder brewery‘s future growth, the Stock ...
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Mexico: Craft beer sector booming in Mexico

Word from Mexico is that its craft beer scene is booming big time, both within Mexico and beyond its borders. Production is increasing by more than 50 percent each year ...
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USA: Diageo unveils new Guinness Stock Ale Aged in Bulleit Bourbon Barrels

Diageo has unveiled a new Guinness ale the company is describing as a “hearty and full-bodied beer” and it comes with a hefty kick at 10% ABV, the Irish Post ...
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USA: AB InBev announces acquisition of remaining 68.8% of Craft Brew Alliance

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) announced on November 11 that the world’s largest beer company will acquire the remaining 68.8% of CBA that it did not own for ...
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Canada: Crop harvest coming to an end with variable quality results

The crop harvest in Western Canada is finally coming to an end, with about 5% of the barley crop still in the fields as of November 5th, the Canadian Malting ...
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Canada, NB: Craft alcohol industry employs more people than traditional domestic breweries

There are twice as many people employed in the craft alcohol industry than with traditional domestic breweries, according to numbers from craft alcohol producers across New Brunswick, CBC.ca reported on ...
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USA, OH: Marion Brewing Company already open in Marion

A Marion brewery is now serving up new craft brews every weekend, the Marion Star reported on November 12. The Marion Brewing Company, 151 S. Main St., opened in late September ...
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USA, AK: Alaska brewers pushing back against alcohol sale restrictions

Even after a bill aimed at updating Alaska's alcohol laws was introduced during the last legislative session, some brewers are pushing back against restrictions that they say inhibit small business ...
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USA, MN: The Iron Exchange Tavern & Brewery coming to Maple Plain soon

Maple Plain will soon be getting its very own brewpub, The Iron Exchange Tavern & Brewery, The Growler reported on November 11. Complete with house-brewed beer, guest taps, a full food ...
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