Bud Light Boycott Continues as Craft Beer Industry Watches
In a truly stunning and unprecedented consumer boycott in the alcohol beverage industry, sales of Bud Light have continued to decline with over $15 billion being wiped off the value of ABInBev since the controversy over the Dylan Mulvaney endorsement began. Whether or not a boycott like this could ever invade the spirit and culture of craft beer is unlikely, but still unknown.
How Energy Costs Can Drain your Craft Brewing Profits
Let’s face it. Craft brewing is super cool. I mean, where else can you roll up your sleeves and create something tasty, bubbly and so socially accepted? But as sexy as this artisan world is, it comes complete with its energy-sucking demons that not only cost you a pile of money but are also bad for the environment. And you know who’s not going to appreciate that? The Gen Zers and millennials who make up the lion’s share of your craft beer drinking target market.
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Brewers Association Releases 2023 Beer Style Guidelines
The Brewers Association has released its Beer Style Guidelines for 2023, with two major being made; West Coast-Style India Pale Ale and Dessert or Pastry Stout. The additions of both styles represent significant changes in commercially available beers in the United States.
Round Two – Molson Coors Accused of Being ‘Woke’ Over Commercial
A months-old Miller Lite commercial featuring actress Ilana Glazer criticizing the sexist history of beer advertising has come under fire on social media channels by those who claim the ad is “woke” and calling for a boycott.
F.X. Matt Brewing Acquires Flying Dog
In another craft-on-craft acquisition, F.X. Matt Brewing Co. the 135-year-old family-owned brewery has acquired Flying Dog Brewing of Frederick, Maryland. Flying Dog will move all production to its Utica, NY F.X. Matt facility.
Ireland Becomes First Country to Require Health Information on Alcohol Labels
Proposals to add additional warnings and health information on alcoholic beverages has long been discussed by policymakers in the US and other countries, but no action has ever been taken. Ireland has now just become the first country in the world to require all alcohol labels to list calorie content and health risk information for consumers.
Wait, What? Original Owners of Appalachian Mountain Buy Brewery Back from ABInBev
There have been many twists and turns in the history of the craft brewing movement. Without a doubt, one of the most pivotal points along the 40-plus year timeline was when the large global breweries began buying up independent craft breweries in earnest in the early 2010’s. Those of us in the industry wondered where it would lead. Today, maybe we have a hint; the original owners of a brewery that was acquired by ABInBev announced that they have bought the brewery back. Beginning of a trend?
Drizly Survey Finds Less People Going Out to Drink Due to Inflation
The fifth annual nationwide survey from Drizly uncovers that inflation is prompting a return to entertaining at home with fewer people going out to on-premise locations to drink. One-in-four respondents said they will opt to drink at home more often in 2023 than at bars and restaurants.
Asahi Attributes Strong First Quarter Growth to Success of Non-Alcohol Launch and Price Adjustments
Japan’s Asahi Group saw a significant increase in total revenue during its first quarter with a 7.9% year on year increase, driven largely through what the company attributed to price revisions and premiumization. The company also pointed towards the successful launch of alcohol-free beer Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, which has contributed to the growth of the Asahi Super Dry brand.
Austrian Trappist Brewery Abbey of Engelszell to Close
Trappist Ale beer production will come to an end in Austria as the last four monks staying at the abbey of Engelszell will soon leave the premises. The Trappist brewery is the only one in Austria and the closure will leave just nine Trappist breweries remaining in the world.
ProBrewer and Others Raise $255,000 for Michael Jackson Foundation
For the second year in a row, ProBrewer teamed up with Athletic Brewing to raise money for the Michael James Jackson Foundation (MJF). The effort raised more than $255,000 this year thanks to a matching $100,000 grant from Athletic Brewing and major donations from Firestone Walker, Sierra Nevada, Sam & Mariah Calgione/Boston Beer, Other Half, New Glarus and others as well as allied trade members such as Briess, Haas, Rahr and Yakima Chief.
Robust Centrifuge System Improves Speed and Efficiency for Cincinnati Brewery – Flottweg Separation Technology Case Study
With the need for increased efficiency, and capacity, the historic Rhinegeist Brewery made a critical switch in 2016 from lenticular filtration and a small centrifuge to a larger, more robust Flottweg centrifuge. The switch in separation technologies immediately helped the brewery run faster and smoother and with larger quantities.
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