Budweiser Brewing Group, part of AB InBev, will be the new distributor of Kopparberg products in the UK on-trade, effective from 28 May.
Global breweries partner for sustainable grain initiative
‘Brewing for Impact’, an initiative that will see breweries from seven countries produce beer using the West African grain fonio, has launched.
Asahi acquires Octopi Brewing to produce Super Dry in the US
Asahi Europe and International (AEI) has announced the acquisition of Octopi Brewing, with plans to brew Asahi Super Dry in the US for the first time.
Jump Ship Brewing begins legal proceedings against Brewdog
Scottish non-alcoholic brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, has begun legal proceedings against brewery and pub chain, Brewdog, in an attempt to protect the name of one of its beers.
Lion completes takeover of Four Pillars
Sydney-based brewing group, Lion, has completed its takeover of Australian spirits producer Four Pillars for an undisclosed sum.
Budweiser Brewing Group’s Samblesbury brewery, in partnership with Protium, has announced its plans to cut carbon emissions by developing a green hydrogen energy production facility at the site.
Lakedown Brewing Co. launches taproom on Roger Daltrey’s trout farm
Lakedown Brewing Co. has launched a microbrewery and taproom at Roger Daltrey’s Lakedown trout fishery.
Camden launches beer made with Marmite
Camden Town Brewery has partnered with Marmite to launch a new limited edition beer which uses the popular spread in its brewing process.
Yonder launches two seasonal beers
Somerset brewery Yonder has launched two seasonal beers featuring ingredients foraged in the local area.
Aphria ties up $300m deal for SweetWater Brewing Co.
Canada’s third largest cannabis company has agreed a $300 million deal to purchase Atlanta-based brewer SweetWater.
AB InBev launches scholarship to help black students become brewers
AB InBev will spend $200,000 annually over a five year commitment to help black students qualify for careers in brewing.
Two New York breweries have apologized and swiftly discontinued a “highly inappropriate” collaboration beer named after a Hindu deity.
AB Inbev rolls out Hoppy app for consumer downloads
AB Inbev has turned to gamification in a bid to whip up a passion for beer among younger generations of drinkers.
Carlsberg UK will merge with Marston’s to form a British brewing giant worth around £780 million.
Adnams brew record-breaking profits
British brewer Adnams has announced a record-breaking 2016 having sold more than 100,000 barrels for the first time in its 140-year history.
SAB Miller chief brewer retires
SAB Miller’s group chief brewer is to retire. Professor Barry Axcell will step down at the end of July 2012.
Diageo pumps €153m into Dublin brewery
Diageo has announced a €153 million investment into a ‘brewing centre of excellence’ in Dublin.