A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Anheuser-Busch to stop using Bud Light packaging that implies that MillerCoors beers contain corn syrup. The decision by Milwaukee-based U.S. District Judge William Conley allows a “use-up” which means that AB can use the packaging it has until it runs out, or until March 2020, whichever comes first…. Read More…
Improvements to ProBrewer Classified Ads and Supplier Directory
About a year ago we made a tough transition when we moved the classified ads from our discussion board to a dedicated system. It was a change that needed to be done, but was not without growing pains. Some of the feedback we got was expected, some was not. We’ve worked over the last year… Read More…
Founders Sells Majority Share to Mahou
Founders Brewing Co., Michigan’s largest brewery, Founders Brewing Co. as announced that it will sell majority ownership to its Spanish brewing partner, Mahou San Miguel Group. Mahou, which previously purchased a 30% stake in the company in 2014 will now own 90%. Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, who co-founded Founders in 1997, will each… Read More…
Global Hop Production Estimated to be Up 2.6% in 2019
World wide hop production is estimated to be up by 2.6% in 2019 over last year according to a report issued at the International Hop Growers convention in Zalec, Slovenia earlier this month. The report estimates that US production will be close to equal as last year while total acreage of hop production in… Read More…
MI – free seminars on draft system maintenance from your brewers guild
The Michigan Brewers Guild, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, is presenting a series of free seminars this fall throughout the state geared toward effective draft line system cleaning and maintenance. Any brewery, microbrewery, brewpub or retail establishment serving draft beer (including front line staff, managers and owners) is encouraged… Read More…
How a No Deal Brexit Could Hurt Spain’s Beer Industry
Spain’s beer industry body, Cerveceros de Espana, says the economic slowdown resulting from a no-deal Brexit would have a “big impact” on sales. Cerveceros de Espana’s report on nationwide beer sales found that, although consumption has rebounded in the last year, recent global economic slowdown could threaten the country’s brewery businesses. Via The Drinks Business
Ambitious New York Brewery Project Closes after Three Years
There are more brewery closings across the landscape than ever before, so it’s not a headline story when most breweries close their doors. But some are more notable than others. The Farm Brewery in Upstate New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with more than $10 million in debts, according to an article… Read More…
Hong Kong Company to Buy Iconic Greene King
The iconic 220-year-old pub and beer company Greene King is being purchased by a wealthy Hong Kong family. The deal was reported at £2.7 billion. The deal follows the acquisition of another iconic British brewer when after Fuller’s was sold earlier this year to Japanese drinks giant Asahi for £250 million. Suffolk-based Greene… Read More…
AB Passes on Option to Acquire CBA
Anheuser-Busch will pay Craft Brewers Alliance $20 million after the global brewer decided not to exercise its option to acquire the company. The decision was not unexpected, but CBA was “disappointed” according to a story in CPS Daily News. Three years after A-B, which currently owns a 31.3% stake in CBA, indicated it could… Read More…
Hard Seltzer Gets Its Own Festival
How big is hard seltzer? Industry analysts say it comprises about a 1-2% market share of overall beer sales. Big enough to have its own festival. And in Denver none-the-less, home of the original craft beer festival the GABF. Fizz Fight, billed as “America’s first hard seltzer festival and tasting competition” will take place on… Read More…