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!
Pubs in UK in No Hurry to Reopen
As pubs in the United Kingdom remain closed due to the pandemic, pub owners have urged the government to clarify plans to reopen beer gardens by the end of June. But publicans, brewers and the pub industry trade body said many would struggle to be ready in under three weeks and called for certainty… Read More…
Bulk Beer Shipping May Be Next COVID Induced Trend
Although import beer makes up about 20% of the U.S. beer market, almost none of it is packaged here. Instead, the expensive task of shipping bottles, cans and kegs continues to be the norm. But with thousands of kegs “stuck” at closed on-premise businesses, the idea of shipping beer from other countries in bulk and… Read More…
Carlsberg and Marston’s Announce Merger
Danish brewer Carlsberg and British pubs firm Marston’s have announced a joint venture. The new company will be called Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company with Marston’s holding 40% and Carlsberg 60%. Full story here
Brewing Shutdown in Mexico Leaves Country Dry with Shortages Possible in US
What is worse than a stay-at-home order amongst a pandemic? A stay-at-home order without beer. Beer production in Mexico was halted more than a month ago as health officials declared brewing a “non-essential” activity. Since then, beer has become almost impossible to buy in Mexico. While Heineken has paused brewing in Mexico, Constellation… Read More…
France Expects 2.5 Million Gallons of Beer to go Down the Drain
The brewing industry trade association in France, Brasseurs de France, has said that about 2.5 million gallons of beer will be sent down the drain, leftover from the closure of bars, restaurants and sports arenas. France has cautiously begun to lift its lockdown, with millions back in work after eight weeks of restrictions. With… Read More…
Heineken Drops in 1st Quarter – Lagunitas Continues to Struggle
Heineken reported that total company volume in the US declined mid-single digit, despite the Heineken brand itself growing low-single digits driven by strong sales of Heineken 0.0. Lagunitas sales were reported as down high-single digits, the largest quarterly drop since the company acquired the California company. This was certainly due in part to the… Read More…
Germany’s Octoberfest Has Been Cancelled
Germany’s Oktoberfest, by far the world’s largest beer event, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Six million people from around the globe flock to Munich, Bavaria, Germany, every year in late September and early October to attend the annual event. Munich has been hosting the historic event since 1810, when… Read More…
Mexican Brewers Shut Down After Being Deemed ‘Non-Essential’
Reports began to surface yesterday that the Mexican beer industry is shutting down for at least a month to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The Mexican government has classified breweries in the country as “non-essential.” Grupo Modelo, which is part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, operates 11 breweries in Mexico and produces Corona and Modelo brands… Read More…
Mexico Halts Construction of Massive Constellation Brewery
The Mexican government has announced that it won’t allow Constellation Brands to proceed on building a massive, partly-built $1.5 billion brewery on the border town of Mexicali after residents rejected it in a referendum. Public protests have increased over recent months in opposition to the breweries use of water. The brewery was projected to… Read More…
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