Originally brewed in late 2020, McGregor recently acquired a brewery to expand the production of Forged Irish Stout. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over,” said McGregor. “This launch comes as a culmination of two years of hard graft from myself and the Forged Irish Stout team and I’m immensely proud to…

Said to be the oldest craft brewer in the US, founded in 1896, the company said in a statement that the impacts of the pandemic, inflation and a highly competitive market left it “with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the company, said in a statement. The statement also said employees were given…

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri offers lower bitterness and a lower abv (4.2%) than the Asahi-owned brand’s flagship lager. “Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri represents a significant milestone for us and the sector – bringing an exciting and innovative new beer to the market which is refreshingly light, matching perfectly to multiple occasions,” said Steve Young, sales director at Asahi UK. “We believe that by…

Samlesbury brewery has the capacity to brew 295 million pints per year, making beers including Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona.   Luiz Brandao, head of procurement and sustainability at Budweiser Brewing Group, said: “Sustainability is core to our business as we work towards net zero ambitions. Innovative solutions like hydrogen have huge potential for reducing our carbon footprint in the UK and moving us…

The investment comes after the company recently raised $70 million in a Series-D funding round, led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co. With this investment, Bira 91 will continue to up its production, bolster supply chain and enhance innovation capabilities.   Yasuhide Hayashi, executive officer, MUFG Bank, said: “MUFG Bank has consistently invested in the India growth story. The Indian beer market is…

According to the Netherlands Financial Markets Authority, Gates purchased the €850m shares on 17 February. Gates purchased the shares from Mexico’s FEMSA, which sold all 18 million of its shares held in Heineken Holding.  In a 2018 interview with Reddit, Gates said: “When I end up at something like a baseball game I drink light beer to get with the vibe of all…

Using the latest technology to reduce overall energy consumption, the investment comes as part of the producer’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint. Giles Goodwin, production manager at Westons Cider, said: “Our ciders are currently experiencing huge growth, with more than one bottle of our Henry Westons Vintage now sold every second in the UK. This investment will mean we can fulfil increasing demand…