USA, IL: Smylie Brothers brewpub permanently shuts down in Evanston

Smylie Brothers, an eight-year-old brewpub in downtown Evanston, permanently shut down on New Year’s Eve, just four months after it closed its location in the Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago’s North ...
Published 04/01/2023 More

Europe: Asahi unveils 0% alcohol beer across eight markets

The European arm of Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group has launched a zero percent alcohol version of its popular brand. Asahi Super Dry 0.0% begins its release across eight markets ...
Published 02/01/2023 More

UAE: Dubai ends 30% tax on alcohol sales, makes liquor licenses free to obtain

Dubai ended its 30 percent tax on alcohol sales on December 31 and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, in an apparent move to further boost tourism to ...
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Belgium: Castle Malting joins Soufflet/InVivo Group

Malteries Soufflet and Jean-Louis Dourcy, majority shareholder of Castle Malting, announced on January 2 the signature of a binding agreement on the acquisition by Malteries Soufflet of 100% of the ...
Published 02/01/2023 More

UK: Brewers and hospitality groups preparing for hit to beer sales this year

Brewers and hospitality groups are preparing for a hit to beer sales this year after signs emerged of UK and European consumers limiting their drinking budgets, the Financial Times reported ...
Published 02/01/2023 More

USA: Demand for non-alcoholic beer to continue growing in 2023 – Athletic Brewing Company CEO

The start of ‘Dry January,’ a month when many people avoid drinking alcohol, typically brings a heightened level of attention to non-alcoholic drinks. But the CEO of one of the ...
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USA, NH: Hornburg Brewing Company about ready to launch in Hancock

Hornburg Brewing Company is just about ready to open its doors, or more accurately its “hobbit door,” – the owners are “The Lord of the Rings” fans – to the ...
Published 02/01/2023 More

USA, KY: Gallant Fox Brewing Company expands with second location in Mount Washington

One of Louisville’s newest breweries has expanded, opening a second location in Mount Washington. Gallant Fox Brewing Company’s expansion is monumental and is the first brewery to open in Bullitt ...
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USA, MI: Desmond Depot Brewhouse pushes potential opening to mid-February

Beer enthusiasts will have to wait a few more weeks until they can enjoy a cold brew with a riverfront view near downtown Port Huron, The Times Herald reported on ...
Published 02/01/2023 More

USA, ME: Maine Port Brewing to become Searsport’s first brewery

Downtown Searsport is set to grow this spring with a new brewery, the Bangor Daily News reported on January 2. Robert and Paula Martell are currently converting the Leach Block, one ...
Published 02/01/2023 More