The beer tax in Australia has automatically increased by CPI every six months since 1983. But this year, in the midst of a global pandemic, which as devastated the Australian hospitality sector, the Brewers Association of Australia is asking for a halt to the scheduled increase. “Tax is the most expensive ingredient in Aussie… Read More…
Craft Up in Off-Sale but Many Struggle Due to Lose of On-Premise Business
The surge in grocery store sales has benefited high-end, full-flavor beer brands the most with craft sales up almost 23% and imports up 15% compared to subpremiums which are up 11% over last year for the period of early March to late June. Total beer sales are up 27.5%, driven by hard seltzers, which fall… Read More…
On-Premise and Brewery Shutdowns Continue Across the Country
Confusion reigned in California late last week as state health officials issued new guidelines for 19 counties that ordered breweries and bars to close down – and then revised the orders 48 hours later to allow breweries and bars to reopen as long as all seating was outside and all alcohol was sold in conjunction… Read More…
England Celebrates Fourth of July for a Different Reason – Pubs Reopen
In what some are calling ‘Super Saturday,” England allowed pubs to reopen today along with restaurants and hairdressers. Some waiting in line as early as 6:00am to enjoy their first draft pint in almost four months. Happy Fourth of July from the ProBrewer Team to you!
On-Premise Business Improves Significantly in Last Two Weeks of June
On-premise sales numbers have improved in the last two weeks ending June 27th but they are still significantly down from the same period a year ago. On-premise sales performance in CA, FL, IL, NY and TX for the last two weeks has improved to -10% vs the norm, representing a +220% increase on March… Read More…
Tips for Securing Funding in the COVID Era
Economic relief at the state and federal level only goes so far as craft breweries try to hang on during the pandemic. Craft Brewing Business lays out 10 tips for securing brewery funding during the pandemic here.
Pivoting to New Business Models – Like a $600 Dinner
With seating capacities reduced due to social distancing and many people wary of going out to restaurants and breweries, one esteemed sushi restaurant in Chicago has reopened its indoor space for diners seeking an unusual private dining experience for the hefty price of $600 per person. The hefty price buys out the entire restaurant for… Read More…
Is To-Go Here To-Stay? Webinar Addresses the New Era of Take-Out
Takeout and delivery were the salvation of the casual dining market during the bleakest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers had no other choice if they wanted the convenience of a restaurant meal, and operators were eager to snag whatever revenues they could while dining rooms were dark. Now, with dine-in service resuming, what will… Read More…
Calif. Governor Closes Breweries and Bars in Some Counties
California governor Gavin Newsom today ordered seven counties to close bars brewery tasting rooms due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs must close until those establishments are allowed to resume operation per state guidance and local permission, unless they are offering sit-down, dine-in meals. Alcohol can only be sold in… Read More…
Brewers Association Announces Additional Layoffs
In an email to its members today, the Brewers Association announced additional layoffs accounting for 17% of its workforce. The layoffs come on top of a 23% reduction in staff on April 28th. The cuts account for a big decline of revenue for the association due to the forced cancellation of the Craft Brewers… Read More…
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