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Scientists Discover the Secret to Brewing New Lagers

A study led by Jennifer Molinet and Francisco Cubillos of the Universidad de Santiago de Chile, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, have discovered that new strains of yeast for brewing lager beers can yield unique flavors and aromas. The researchers created new lager yeasts by hybridizing brewer’s yeast with natural isolates of wild S….

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Jim Koch, Founder of the Boston Beer Company, Discusses Lending to Small Businesses and How It Boosts the Local Economy

Koch stated, “We’re lending to mom and pop, three-person businesses that banks don’t even want to look at,” emphasizing how he is watching out for the smaller companies. These loans are made available through the Accion Opportunity Fund, which provides loans to companies looking to expand, including craft brewers, in order to help them obtain…

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Global Corona Brand Named Most Valuable Beer Brand in Kantar BrandZ Rankings

In Kantar’s BrandZ global rankings, Corona was recognized as the most valuable beer brand in the world. Eight out of the 10 most valuable global beer brands belong to AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD), according to the report ranking the top brands in the world. “Valued at more than $19 billion USD, Corona has…

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New Canning Line Most “Advanced to Date”

Innovus Engineering have announced the newest addition to their fully automatic beverage canning line up, which they describe as the company’s “most technologically advanced beverage machine to date”. The CF35 is a 7 head inline machine rated for 2100 cans per hour, utilising servo driven seaming technology – giving the user full control over seam…

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Top 40 Brewers: Output Falls at Major Brewing Groups

The global beer market contracted slightly in 2023: The total output volume of the 40 biggest brewers worldwide fell by 2.2 percent to roughly 1.62 billion hectoliters. The preponderance of the brewing groups leading the rankings is particularly striking: The top 3 – AB InBev, Heineken and China Res. Snow Breweries – alone jointly account…

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Global Beverage Alcohol Market Set for Moderate Recovery in 2025, While Challenges Persist in 2024

India, China and the US will be key value growth drivers, adding US$30bn in incremental value by 2028; brand owners will have to navigate an increasingly complex macroeconomic and regulatory landscape Following declines in 2023 and continued challenges in 2024, global beverage alcohol is expected to begin its recovery in 2025, according to comprehensive new…

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Lallemand Launches New Yeast for Modern, Hop-Forward Beers

Lallemand Brewing has announced the upcoming release of its latest innovation LalBrew Pomona™ Modern Hybrid IPA Yeast..  LalBrew Pomona™ is a hybrid yeast that was selected for flavour and fermentation performance in hoppy beers. Named after the goddess of fruit trees, LalBrew Pomona™ produces “a unique and juicy flavour profile with notes of peach, citrus,…

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New Report on GB Women’s Relationships with Beer Launched

Only 14% of women drink beer weekly (compared to 50% of men), a 3% drop since 2018, a new report shows. UK women in beer campaigning organization, Dea Latis, revealed the findings in The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited. Supported by a grant from the Brewing Research and Education Fund, The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited report…

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Everfilt Unveils Unique X-Series Brewery & Distillery Water Filtration System

Everfilt, a leader in advanced water filtration technology and equipment, proudly announces the launch of the Everfilt® X-Series, a one-of-a-kind water filtration system engineered for the Brewery and Distillery markets. With breweries and distilleries in mind during conception, its performance and versatility make it an enviable addition to many other projects and sectors. Combining three…

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Discover the Newest Way to Create Punchy, Flavorful Beverages

John I. Haas, Inc. (HAAS®), renowned leader in the global hops industry, announces the release of their bold, new, flavor and aroma product: Euphorics™ – a revelry of hops and other botanicals. Euphorics is a highly concentrated, water-soluble flavor and aroma liquid product, made with 100% natural hops and botanicals. Made by brewers for brewers,…

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