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Peroni launches lighter lager in UK and Ireland
Peroni Nastro Azzurro has announced the launch of a new light lager in the UK and Ireland aimed at a “younger on-trade consumer”.
Protium partners with Budweiser Brewing Group to decarbonise its Samlesbury brewery
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.
Bira 91 raises $10m from Japan’s MUFG Bank
Premium beer company, Bira 91, has raised $10m from MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG Bank), Japan's largest bank, as the brand continues to grow at a rapid pace, tripling its market share from pre-covid levels.
Bill Gates buys stake in Heineken
The billionaire founder of Microsoft has bought a 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken Holding NV, although Gates has previously said he was “not a big beer drinker”.
Westons Cider announces £2m investment in new presses
UK cider maker, Westons Cider, has announced details of a £2 million investment to enhance its fruit pressing capacity.
Wild Beer Co persists after acquisition by Curious Brewery
Curious Brewery has reached an agreement to add Wild Beer Co to its portfolio, an acquisition that will double the size of the existing Curious operation.
1906 Black Coupage named Supreme Champion at International Beer Challenge 2022
Spanish-lager 1906 Black Coupage by Hijos de Rivera brewery has been crowned Supreme Champion at the International Beer Challenge 2022 as well as winning the award for Best Lager above 5%.
DJ Carl Cox joins team behind Islena
Spanish drinks group Vantguard has announced a three-way partnership with DJ Carl Cox and investment group B-Ikonik with Ibiza-inspired brand, Islena.
Heineken UK takes full ownership of Beavertown Brewery
Heineken UK has announced the purchase of the remaining shares of Beavertown Brewery, having purchased a minority stake in 2018, assuming full ownership of London’s largest brewery.
Severe drought puts stop to beer production in northern Mexico
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said that beer production in northern parts of Mexico is “over” as the region faces severe water shortages.
BrewDog overtakes Carlsberg in global beer brand value rankings
BrewDog has been ranked 14th most valuable beer brand in the world by independent brand valuation and consultancy firm Brand Finance, in its Alcoholic Drinks Report 2022, which ranks the world’s top 50 most valuable beer brands.
Old Mout launches limited edition cider glasses for WWF campaign
Old Mout is launching its biggest campaign yet to spread awareness of its partnership with WWF by introducing limited edition cider glasses.
BrewDog opens 25 bars in India
Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog is set to open 25 more bars in India, growing its presence in the craft beer market.
Adnams announces Sierra Nevada collaboration to mark 150th anniversary
Suffolk-based brewery Adnams has announced that it will be collaborating with the California-based Sierra Nevada to launch a new transatlantic pale ale.
Guinness announces plans for zero-emission transport
Guinness has announced plans to roll out the introduction of zero-emission vehicles into its transport fleet.
High-end bars rarely allocate bar-top space to draught systems, meaning the bestselling list is a battle of the bottles.
Guinness launches at-home draught tap
Guinness has announced the limited first release in the UK of a draught tap for homes this Christmas.
Lucky Saint plans widespread mental health training
Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint plans to train hundreds of professionals across the hospitality and retail industry in Mental Health First Aid.
Innis & Gunn declares 'robust' 2020 performance
Brewer Innis & Gunn has announced a robust performance for the financial year ending December 2020.
Icelandic beer brand Eico launches in UK
Icelandic beer brand Eico has launched in the UK which is made with water from glacial melt.
Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint has launched in cans across the UK following its successful roll out in draught and bottle formats.
Edelweiss enters new Asian markets
Heineken has launched its wheat beer brand, Edelweiss, into new markets across Asia-Pacific alongside a new TV ad campaign.
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.
Research exposes high demand for draft alcohol-free beer
A consumer survey from alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint has revealed that nearly a third of people in the UK would now consider ordering an alcohol-free drink in bars, pubs or restaurants.
Asahi Super Dry becomes worldwide partner of Rugby World Cup 2023
Asahi Group Holdings has announced that Asahi Super Dry will be the official beer for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
UK pubs will miss out on selling 14 million pints this St Patrick’s Day
Pubs across the UK will miss out on 14 million sales of pints this St Patrick’s Day due to lockdown closures, the British Beer & Pub Association has reported.
Fuller’s London Pride announces partnership with The British & Irish Lions
Fuller’s London Pride has announced a two-year partnership with The British & Irish Lions, becoming the official beer of the rugby union team.
Brewdog launches campaign to plant 1m new trees
BrewDog has launched a new initiative to plant one tree for every multipack of its flagship beers purchased throughout 2021.
Desperados Virgin 0.0% enters global markets
Heineken has launched Desperados Virgin 0.0% globally in line with the growing alcohol-free beer sector around the world.
Given the nature of high-end cocktail bars the Brands Report lends itself more to lager and lighter styles of beer over stouts and real ale, with Diageo’s Guinness proving the exception to the rule.
BrewDog’s climate awareness ad banned by ASA
BrewDog has responded to the Advertising Standards Authority with characteristic derision, telling the ad watchdog they “can go fuck themselves”, after receiving its second ban in under a year.
BrewDog launches 2020 advent calendar
BrewDog has launched a craft beer advent calendar with support from DS Smith and Glenhaze.
Lucky Saint gains UK nationwide listing
Premium alcohol-free lager brand Lucky Saint has gained national listing with Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer.
Beavertown opens London's largest brewery
Beavertown Brewery has opened London’s largest brewery ‘Beaverworld’, located on a six-acre plot at Ponders End, Enfield.
Camden Town Brewery rebrands for NHS
Camden Town Brewery has rebranded its classic Camden Hells Lager to Camden Heroes, with all proceeds being donated to charities supporting UK healthcare throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Corona sales benefit from COVID-19 pandemic
Corona beer has seen a “spike” in sales due to the outbreak of global pandemic COVID-19 over the past month according to a report by IWSR.
New senior appointment at St Austell Brewery
Cornish independent brewer and pub company St Austell Brewery has announced the appointment of Andrew Turner, to the newly created role of managing director, beer and brands.
Almost 20% of bars polled for the Brands Report said Heineken was their number one bestseller.
St Peter's re-launches alcohol-free beer range
St Peter’s Brewery in Suffolk, UK, has re-launched its zero alcohol beer four years after it was first introduced.
Budweiser brings dispense service in-house
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has announced it will be bringing its drinks dispense service in-house from 1 April 2020.
Laine Brew Company launches diversity scheme
Laine Brew Company has launched a new brewing apprenticeship scheme aimed at attracting brewers from diverse backgrounds.
Heineken to sponsor UEFA EURO 2020
Heineken will be the official beer partner of UEFA EURO 2020 and in a separate agreement has extended its UEFA Champions League partnership until 2024.
Camden Town Brewery appoints new MD
Camden Town Brewery has appointed Adam Keary as the brewery’s managing director following his promotion from sales director.
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout launch date announced
Goose Island Beer Company will release its 2019 Bourbon County Stout (15.2% abv) variant on Friday 29 November.
South Korea boycotts Japanese beer
The imports of Japanese beer to South Korea plummeted to almost zero in August this year following a technology trade dispute in July.
Paper Planes wins top prize at International Beer Challenge Awards 2019
A 4.6% abv session NEIPA from Shrewsbury was named the world’s best beer at the International Beer Challenge Awards 2019 in London on Monday.
Bira 91 targets India growth with latest appointment
Beer brand Bira 91 has announced the appointment of Deepak Malhotra as senior vice president, sales, India to its executive leadership team.
International Beer Challenge awards 64 gold medals
More than 60 gold medals have been awarded for the 23rd edition of the International Beer Challenge, held in London on August 1.
Galipette Cidre moves into Swiss market
Cider Supply Co, owner of Galipette Cidre, has signed a distribution deal with Paul Ullrich AG of Switzerland, effective from 1 August.
AB InBev reverses Hong Kong IPO decision
Anheuser-Busch InBev has decided not to proceed with the announced public offering of a minority stake in its Asia Pacific subsidiary, Budweiser Brewing Company APAC, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to a lack of demand.
