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Yakima Quality Hops Introduces New Proprietary Hop variety, ELANI™

Yakima Quality Hops, a leading hop distributor based in the Yakima Valley, is thrilled to introduce its new proprietary hop variety, ELANI™ (YQH-1320 EXP). Elani (pronounced ee-LAH-nee) boasts tropical notes of pineapple and guava along with white peach and citrus aromas of tangerine, lime, and orange zest. Frequently described as clean and bright, Elani has…

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This Company is Revolutionizing Social Drinking with Alcohol Substitutes

One company is making every effort to change the way that adults engage in social drinking. GABA Labs is creating functional chemicals as patented substitutes for alcohol that are said to imitate the desirable effects of alcohol without giving users a hangover. GABA Labs, a British company, has produced goods that promote social drinking while…

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Brew-gut Connections were Praised by Researchers for Its Health Benefits

Beer’s beneficial blend of chemicals, which stimulates the variety of a healthy microbiome, may be excellent for your gut and immune system and help you feel better overall in one scientific review. “Due to the conversion of beer substrates, the formation of bioactive end products, and the presence of microorganisms, some of its components exert…

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Winners of the 2023 World Beer Awards Announced

The winners of the prestigious awards in 10 different categories are proudly announced by the World Beer Awards 2023, now in its 16 year. An distinguished team of judges carefully evaluates each style winner to select the final World’s Best in this worldwide competition, which honours and celebrates the world’s greatest beers. On its official…

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Modelo Overtakes Bud Light as the Most Popular Beer in the U.S.

The strategic plan that underpins Modelo’s success dates back to the 1980s. Modelo Especial’s ascent to the position of top beer in America, according to Jim Sabia, executive vice-president and managing director of Constellation Brands’ beer division, was not a result of chance. Sabia said, “The fact that we became the No 1 beer in…

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Interesting Information About Non-alcoholic Beer May Be Found In a Study on Alcohol Consumption Patterns

One-fifth of individuals now regularly consume non-alcoholic beverages due to the increase in sober curiosity and the availability of these products. Customer experience (CX) platform DISQO released new insights about alcohol and non-alcohol consumption behaviors and sentiment in its new report, “Alcohol & Non-Alcohol Advertising.”  DISQO outlines attitudes impacting the market and growth opportunities for…

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EU Beer Output Has Returned to Pre-pandemic Levels

In 2022, EU nations produced almost 34.3 billion (bn) litres of alcoholic beer and 1.6 billion (bn) litres of beer with less than 0.5% alcohol content or no alcohol content at all. In comparison to 2021, beer with alcohol output in the EU climbed by 7%, reverting to levels closer to the pre-pandemic year of…

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Craft Beer Made with High-Performance Churaotome Rice from Japan

Utilizing the enhanced rice “Churaotome” discovered and developed by OIST and Onna Village, an innovative craft beer called “Itanji Ale” was produced by Nakatsu Brewery.  It is a black Belgian porter prepared with brown sugar from Iejima and OIST Rice.  The Agricultural Cooperative Association of Okinawa Prefecture (hereinafter “JA Okinawa”) and AgVenture Lab (hence “Ag…

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Funkytwon Brewery Wins Samuel Adams Beer Mentorship Program

Samuel Adams’ charity arm, Brewing the American Dream, aims to provide mentorship and finance to food and beverage businesses around the United States.  Every year, the program’s Brewing & Business Experienceship arm encourages brewers from throughout the country to apply for the chance to receive unmatched access to brewing and business resources from Samuel Adams…

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Increased Demand for Craft Beer Fuels Strong Beer Sales in China in the First Half of 2023

Despite an overall drop in alcohol sales, China’s beer industry witnessed good sales in the first six months, as the appetite of craft beers is increasing among the population.  According to lager distributors and retailers in Beijing and eastern Shandong province, beer sales rose in the past six months ended June 30, owing mostly to…

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