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Police in Vietnam&#8217;s Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province are investigating a copyright infringement involving Saigon Beer (&#8220;Bia Saigon&#8221;) by a former employee of its brewer, Sabeco, reports local news source Vietnam Express. Over 9,000 boxes were found in the southern province of the Saigon Vietnam Beer with the brand name and packaging similar to that of [&hellip;]

Vietnam authorities investigate Bia Saigon copycat - Asia Brewers Network

Vietnam authorities investigate Bia Saigon copycat

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Police in Vietnam’s Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province are investigating a copyright infringement involving Saigon Beer (“Bia Saigon”) by a former employee of its brewer, Sabeco, reports local news source Vietnam Express. Over 9,000 boxes were found in the southern province of the Saigon Vietnam Beer with the brand name and packaging similar to that of […]

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The Seoul based brewer, known for their flamboyant retro-chic outlets, have opened their 6th taproom in the South Korean capitol. Artmonster Brewery’s new 1600 square foot outlet, located in a popular café street outside Seongbok Metro Station, has been designed in the style of an English open terrace pub with illuminated stained glass panelling. The [&hellip;]

Artmonster Brewery opens 6th Seoul taproom - Asia Brewers Network

Artmonster Brewery opens 6th Seoul taproom

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The Seoul based brewer, known for their flamboyant retro-chic outlets, have opened their 6th taproom in the South Korean capitol. Artmonster Brewery’s new 1600 square foot outlet, located in a popular café street outside Seongbok Metro Station, has been designed in the style of an English open terrace pub with illuminated stained glass panelling. The […]

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Amnesty International has urged Japan&#8217;s Kirin Holdings to cut its links with Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL), operators of Myanmar&#8217;s market-dominant Myanmar Brewery. In a statement released on 10th September Amnesty International reported how it&#8217;s investigations had uncovered how international businesses are linked to the financing of Myanmar’s military, including many units directly responsible for [&hellip;]

Kirin urged to cut ties with Myanmar Brewery partner - Asia Brewers Network

Kirin urged to cut ties with Myanmar Brewery partner

Amnesty International has urged Japan’s Kirin Holdings to cut its links with Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL), operators of Myanmar’s market-dominant Myanmar Brewery. In a statement released on 10th September Amnesty International reported how it’s investigations had uncovered how international businesses are linked to the financing of Myanmar’s military, including many units directly responsible for […]

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A notice in the Royal Thai Government Gazette has announced that there will be a ban on sales of alcohol through electronic channels, believed to refer to websites and social media channels. This new ban will come into effect in December 2020, 90 days after it&#8217;s publication on the government website on 8th September. The [&hellip;]

Thailand to ban online alcohol sales - Asia Brewers Network

Thailand to ban online alcohol sales

A notice in the Royal Thai Government Gazette has announced that there will be a ban on sales of alcohol through electronic channels, believed to refer to websites and social media channels. This new ban will come into effect in December 2020, 90 days after it’s publication on the government website on 8th September. The […]

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Scottish based brewer, Brewdog, have announced the launch of their &#8216;final&#8217; Equity for Punks crowdfunding campaign dubbed &#8220;Equity for Punks Tomorrow&#8221;. They are aiming to raise £7.5 million pounds (USD 9.7 million) towards their sustainable future programme, with a potential of up to £50 million. The programme, launched on the 10th September, aims to further [&hellip;]

Brewdog launches 'final' round of crowdfunding - Asia Brewers Network

Brewdog launches &#8216;final&#8217; round of crowdfunding

Brewdog launches &#039;final&#039; round of crowdfunding - Asia Brewers Network

Scottish based brewer, Brewdog, have announced the launch of their ‘final’ Equity for Punks crowdfunding campaign dubbed “Equity for Punks Tomorrow”. They are aiming to raise £7.5 million pounds (USD 9.7 million) towards their sustainable future programme, with a potential of up to £50 million. The programme, launched on the 10th September, aims to further […]

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Anyone for Peaches &amp; Cream? &#8230; beer that is. MixTape Beverage Company&#8217;s first brew is a smooth, creamy summer hit. Bursting with aromas of peaches and citrus fruit, a layered creamy head and crisp new world IPA finish this bright, bold brew has drinkers screaming for more. Peaches and Cream and MixTape Beverages is the [&hellip;]

A peachy treat from new Vietnam craft brewer - Asia Brewers Network

A peachy treat from new Vietnam craft brewer

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Anyone for Peaches &amp; Cream? … beer that is. MixTape Beverage Company’s first brew is a smooth, creamy summer hit. Bursting with aromas of peaches and citrus fruit, a layered creamy head and crisp new world IPA finish this bright, bold brew has drinkers screaming for more. Peaches and Cream and MixTape Beverages is the […]

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Recent comments by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a convention that “only the pubs and bars have yet to resume businesses, but I feel maybe if they don’t open at all is a good thing” underscore the increasingly hostile climate to alcoholic beverages in the Southeast Asian country. Besides political theatrics, some very [&hellip;]

Kuala Lumpur toughens liquor licensing regulations - Asia Brewers Network

Kuala Lumpur toughens liquor licensing regulations

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Recent comments by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a convention that “only the pubs and bars have yet to resume businesses, but I feel maybe if they don’t open at all is a good thing” underscore the increasingly hostile climate to alcoholic beverages in the Southeast Asian country. Besides political theatrics, some very […]

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Hong Kong&#8217;s Gweilo Beer have announced that they intend to set up a new brewery and taproom in the troubled territory. Launched in 2015 without a permanent home Gweilo eventually set up their own brewing facility in the Fo Tan neighbourhood in 2018. However, since then they have seen demand grow both domestically and overseas [&hellip;]

Gweilo Beer announce new brewery set-up - Asia Brewers Network

Gweilo Beer announce new brewery set-up

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Hong Kong’s Gweilo Beer have announced that they intend to set up a new brewery and taproom in the troubled territory. Launched in 2015 without a permanent home Gweilo eventually set up their own brewing facility in the Fo Tan neighbourhood in 2018. However, since then they have seen demand grow both domestically and overseas […]

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After close consultation with our partners and the brewing community around the region, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone SEA Brew 2020 (Taipei) to next year. The safety of conference delegates, speakers, exhibitors, partners and our staff has always been our highest priority. With global travel restrictions still in place, and the impact the [&hellip;]

SEA Brew postpones annual brewers conference - Asia Brewers Network

SEA Brew postpones annual brewers conference

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After close consultation with our partners and the brewing community around the region, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone SEA Brew 2020 (Taipei) to next year. The safety of conference delegates, speakers, exhibitors, partners and our staff has always been our highest priority. With global travel restrictions still in place, and the impact the […]

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Japan&#8217;s second largest brewer, Kirin Holdings, is hopeful to build market share in the growing Taiwanese craft beer market. Kirin, which holds a 34% market share in Japan, will begin exporting its Spring Valley brand (their &#8216;craft&#8217; beer arm) later this year. According to 2019 estimates craft beer in Taiwan makes up about 5% of the [&hellip;]

Japan's Kirin Holdings eyes the Taiwan craft beer market - Asia Brewers Network

Japan&#8217;s Kirin Holdings eyes the Taiwan craft beer market

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Japan&#039;s Kirin Holdings eyes the Taiwan craft beer market - Asia Brewers Network

Japan’s second largest brewer, Kirin Holdings, is hopeful to build market share in the growing Taiwanese craft beer market. Kirin, which holds a 34% market share in Japan, will begin exporting its Spring Valley brand (their ‘craft’ beer arm) later this year. According to 2019 estimates craft beer in Taiwan makes up about 5% of the […]

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