France & Belgium: French beer gaining popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular, Euronews.com reported on June 18. Brewers in France are taking on traditionally beer-producing ...
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Belgium: Trappist Westmalle brewery to open to the public for the first time in September

For the first time in its history, the Westmalle Trappist brewery will open its doors to the public for two days in September. The announcement was made in a press ...
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India: Beer industry could fuel India’s economic growth if reached its full potential

India’s beer industry already supports the entire agricultural chain, from barley farmers to distributors. But if it reaches its potential by growing beer’s share of total consumption, it can create ...
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India & Japan: Craft beer maker Bira 91 raises $25 mln from investor Kirin Holdings

Craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $25 million in funding through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) from its existing investor Kirin Holdings, Indian Startup News reported on June 18. The ...
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Germany: Germany overcomes the US to become the world’s top hops producer again

Germany is once again the world's top hops producer - snatching the title from the United States after nine years, the German Hops Growers Association reported on June 18. The change ...
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Nigeria: EnjoyCorp Limited completes acquisition of 86.5 percent stake in Champion Breweries

Champion Breweries Plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of an 86.5 percent stake by EnjoyCorp Limited, a food, beverage, and hospitality firm, The Cable reported on June 19. Imo-Abasi ...
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India: Allied Blenders and Distillers files for $180 mln IPO

Indian liquor company Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) on June 19 filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $180 million, amid intensifying competition in a market ...
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USA: Hop acreage strung for harvest down 18% this year

United States hop acreage strung for harvest in 2024 is down 18 percent from 2023, according to a report issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. Although the beer industry ...
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USA, WV: Short Story Brewing opening a new location in Morgantown

A Marion County brewery is opening a new location in Morgantown, WDTV reported. Short Story Brewing announced the venture on their Facebook page on June 18. There are a lot of details ...
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USA, WA: Copperworks Distilling taking over Pike Brewing’s brewhouse

When Pike Brewing opened 35 years ago, Jason Parker was the first brewer that co-founders Charles and Rose Ann Finkel hired. Many other brewers have stirred the mash at Pike ...
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