Curious Brewery puts focus on canned cider
Chaple Down winery's Curious Brewery has released its Apple Cider expression in can form across the UK through Majestic Wine outlets.
Heineken mini kegs show success
Heineken has witnessed a successful summer through the sales of its mini kegs in the off trade according to Toby Lancaster, category and shopper marketing director for Heineken UK.
Heineken takes on AB InBev in China with $3bn deal
Heineken NV is buying a $3.1bn stake in China’s top beer maker - the country’s biggest brewery deal - as it seeks to unseat rival Anheuser-Busch InBev in a fiercely competitive market.
Peroni prepares for full rebrand
Peroni Nastro Azzurro has announced that the brand will undergo a rebrand in the UK, including a new logo, bottle design and glassware.
US craft beer volumes stable in 2018
Growth for small and independent US craft brewers remained stable for the first half of 2018, according to new mid-year figures released by the Brewers Association.
Stella Artois launches gluten free range
AB InBev has revealed it will be launching a new gluten-free variant of Stella Artois throughout the UK off trade from August.
Hindus want 'inappropriate' Italian beer withdrawn
Upset Hindus are urging Lazio-based Pontino Brewery (Birrificio Pontino) to apologise and withdraw its “Sons of Shiva” beer; calling it highly inappropriate.
Cider Supply Co gets China distribution
Cider Supply Co has made an agreement with Craft Republic to distribute its French cider brand Galipette Cidre across mainland China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan).
Lion acquires Fourpure Brewing Co
Australian-based beer company Lion, has acquired 100% of London’s Fourpure Brewing Co for an undisclosed figure.
AB InBev targets 100% British barley use by 2020
AB InBev now sources three quarters of its barley for UK-brewed Budweiser – the UK’s second biggest beer brand behind Stella Artois - from British farms thanks to its “Bud Farmers” innovative.
Heineken acquires minor £40m stake in Beavertown
London-based beer brand Beavertown Brewery, has sold a minor stake in its business to Heineken for £40m.
Badger Beer rebrands core range
Badger Beer, one of the oldest UK ale producers, has rebranded its core range reducing it from 12 down to six in response to the craft beer movement.
AB InBev targets World Cup revenue growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer is ramping up its spending on marketing initiatives ahead of the soccer World Cup this summer, as strong demand in Europe, Mexico and China buoyed earnings in the first quarter.
AB InBev revenues rise while volumes fall
AB InBev, the world’s largest brewing company, has reported revenue growth of 4.7% in FYQ1, while total volumes declined by 0.2%.
Tennent's launches new can design
Scottish beer brand, Tennent’s Lager, has launched a new can design to hit shelves in May, inspired by the appearance of a pint of lager.
Camden Town Brewery launches biggest ever marketing campaign
Camden Town Brewery has launched its 2018 advertising campaign ‘Hello Hells’ throughout the UK, its biggest marketing investment to date.
Heineken to boost on trade growth by £1bn
Heineken UK has unveiled The Greenpaper – a new initiative which aims to boost the on-trade by more than £1bn over the next three years.
Crowdfunding success for London brewery
London-based brewery, The Five Points Brewing Company, has surpassed its crowdfunding target of £750,000 a week early.
New direction for international hop buying
Brook House Hops has become the first British hop grower to sell direct to brewers through an online retail channel.
Organic beer is no marketing tool
Organic beer is not just a marketing tool to gain bigger premiums, but a branch of the craft beer movement with integrity, according to UK-based Stroud Brewery.
UK brewer fights zero alcohol laws
Steve Magnall, CEO at St Peter's Brewery, has called for support from alcohol awareness groups to stop new alcohol-free labelling plans, which could see drinks containing 0.5% abv labelled as zero alcohol.
SIBA chairman resigns
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today announced that Buster Grant has resigned as chairman of the society with immediate effect to dedicate more time to his personal business activities.
Old Mout releases non-alcoholic cider
New Zealand cider brand, Old Mout has released its first alcohol-free cider for the first time, in response to the growing demand for low alcohol beverages.
Tennent's launches quality control programme
Tennent’s Lager is launching Tennent’s Lager Care, a quality-focused programme for the on-trade market which aims to educate customers and staff on beer management.
US craft beer sales rise as breweries fall
American craft beer sales grew by 8% in 2017, but the number of breweries that closed nationwide jumped by nearly 70%.
Heineken 0.0 gets on board Ryanair
Heineken 0.0, has gained a listing on-board Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest airline companies.
"Versatility" gives beer future in gastronomy
Internationally renowned chef, Joan Roca insists that beer pairings have a significant future in the culinary business due to its “versatility”.
Carlsberg Export sales up +9%
A year on from the launch Carlsberg UK says its Export premium lager is up +9% in retail sales and +49% up (in retail value) in its platinum and gold outlets.
AB InBev results show China dominance
Global brewing giant AB InBev has reported revenue growth of +5.1% in FY17 and +8.2% in 4Q17, with revenue per hl growth of +5.1% in FY17 and +6.6% in 4Q17.
Heineken adopts new capacity tech
Heineken has partnered up with Infor, a provider of industry-specific cloud applications, to optomise production capacity and reduce waste.
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival attracts 300+ beers
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival has attracted more than 40 breweries from around the world including the US, Scandinavia and the UK, set to take place on 25-27 May 2018.
AB InBev targets organic drinkers
After years of targeting health-conscious beer drinkers with Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch InBev is going after an even choosier consumer: the organic shopper.
SIBA to discuss sexist beer branding
Following a recent board meeting of independent brewers in the UK, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has planned to create a marketing ‘Code of Practice’ for its members.
British brewery targets Canadian market with new cans
St Peter's Brewery in Suffolk, England has created a new English Ale in 500ml cans, specifically developed for the Canadian market.
Brewdog to open beer hotel
Scottish brewing giant, Brewdog has announced plans to build a hotel called Doghouse at the brewery’s headquarters in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, opening in the first half of 2019.
BrewDog to open Brisbane brewery
Scottish brewer, BrewDog is set to construct a $30m brewery in Brisbane, Australia as part of its global expansion.
BrewDog wins lawsuit battle over Elvis Presley
Scottish brewing giant, BrewDog, has won its trademark battle over the Elvis Presley Estate following accusations it was taking advantage of the famous name.
Asahi Super Dry re-launches in UK
Asahi UK, the British subsidiary of Asahi Europe Ltd, has relaunched Asahi Super Dry to the UK markets, which will be made in the Peroni brewery, north Italy.
Molson Coors acquires Aspall cider
Molson Coors Brewing Company has expanded its cider portfolio with the acquisition of Aspall Cyder Limited for around £40m.
Japan beer prices to rise 10%
The price of Japanese beer is set to rise due to the increase in the costs of natural resources and labor expense.
Chinese beer prices rise with resource costs
Chinese beer brands have boosted prices in a reaction to higher resource and labour costs, lead by Tsingtao Brewery Co.
Luandina launches as first Angolan beer
Luandina has launched as the first 100% Angolan beer, a pilsner-style beer named after a feminisation of the capital city Luanda, which references the respect for female power.
Asahi UK appoints Tim Clay as MD
Asahi UK will see a new managing director take the helm from January 2018 as current MD, Gary Haigh retires at the end of this year.
Meantime launches Beerista range
Meantime Brewery has joined up with Nude Coffee Roasters in London to create two new beers designed for mixing.
Innis & Gunn receives £15m investment
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has announced that 99% of shareholders have accepted a £15m investment from L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the world.
UK weather causes cider sales boom
Annual cider sales have exceeded the £1bn threshold for the first time since 2014 due to good weather in Britain at the start of its summer.
Australian government hits out at Brewdog
A representative of the government of South Australia has posted a bizarre marketing video calling Scottish Brewers Brewdog “rude w*****s” after plans to build a brewery in Adelaide stalled.
San Miguel launches gluten free range
Carlsberg UK has expanded the San Miguel UK portfolio with San Miguel Gluten Free which will be made available September 2017.
Savanna Dry Cider sponsors Saracens rugby club
International wine, spirit and cider producer, Distell has sponsored reigning European Rugby Champions, Saracens with its Savanna Dry cider.
Craft beer set to dominate European markets until 2022
Market research firm Fact.MR has predicted that Europe will dominate the craft beer industry until 2022.