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Philippine craft brewing pioneers Joey &amp; Marco Viray of Joe’s Brew have been forced to leave their brewery’s current home in the Poblacion district of Manila, but they have found a new opportunity with fellow industry stalwarts Pedro Brewcrafters. Alcohol sales in the fashionable entertainment area where Joe’s Brew have brewed and run a taproom [&hellip;]

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Philippine craft brewers join forces to beat the covid slump

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Philippine craft brewing pioneers Joey &amp; Marco Viray of Joe’s Brew have been forced to leave their brewery’s current home in the Poblacion district of Manila, but they have found a new opportunity with fellow industry stalwarts Pedro Brewcrafters. Alcohol sales in the fashionable entertainment area where Joe’s Brew have brewed and run a taproom […]

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The fortunes of Budweiser APAC may be finally on the up after a tumultuous year. Following an abortive attempt to raise 10 billion dollars by listing on Hong Kong’s stock exchange in July 2019, AB InBev’s Asia-Pacific unit had a successful IPO (on a significantly lower valuation) a few months later. The brutal economic impact [&hellip;]

Budweiser APAC's future looks bright despite early covid impact - Asia Brewers Network

Budweiser APAC&#8217;s future looks bright despite early covid impact

Budweiser APAC&#039;s future looks bright despite early covid impact - Asia Brewers Network

The fortunes of Budweiser APAC may be finally on the up after a tumultuous year. Following an abortive attempt to raise 10 billion dollars by listing on Hong Kong’s stock exchange in July 2019, AB InBev’s Asia-Pacific unit had a successful IPO (on a significantly lower valuation) a few months later. The brutal economic impact […]

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Despite the obstacles thrown in their way by 2020 homegrown independent brewer Brewlander have started installation work on what will eventually be Singapore’s largest independent brewery. The construction of the new facility was delayed by an uncooperative landlord who forced the team to look for an alternative home for the brewery at the last minute [&hellip;]

Work begins on Singapores' largest independent brewery - Asia Brewers Network

Work begins on Singapores&#8217; largest independent brewery

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Work begins on Singapores&#039; largest independent brewery - Asia Brewers Network

Despite the obstacles thrown in their way by 2020 homegrown independent brewer Brewlander have started installation work on what will eventually be Singapore’s largest independent brewery. The construction of the new facility was delayed by an uncooperative landlord who forced the team to look for an alternative home for the brewery at the last minute […]

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A study released by iPrice Group on International Beer Day has revealed the search behaviour of drinkers throughout Southeast Asia. iPrice, an online shopping aggregator, analysed Google search trends for ‘beer’ and benchmarked them against reach by country. They found that Singaporeans were the ‘thirstiest’ – searching the most for beer versus their compatriots around [&hellip;]

Singapore leads the pack in online beer search - Asia Brewers Network

Singapore leads the pack in online beer search

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A study released by iPrice Group on International Beer Day has revealed the search behaviour of drinkers throughout Southeast Asia. iPrice, an online shopping aggregator, analysed Google search trends for ‘beer’ and benchmarked them against reach by country. They found that Singaporeans were the ‘thirstiest’ – searching the most for beer versus their compatriots around […]

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As a possible signal of support to their heavily regulated beer industry the Indian government is looking to revise their beer classification categories which will almost certainly lead to a change in the taxation structure. Current regulations link the taxation of beer with high alcohol liquor. Beer, which cannot contain more than 8.0% ABV (alcohol [&hellip;]

Changes to beer classification announced by Indian government - Asia Brewers Network

Changes to beer classification announced by Indian government

As a possible signal of support to their heavily regulated beer industry the Indian government is looking to revise their beer classification categories which will almost certainly lead to a change in the taxation structure. Current regulations link the taxation of beer with high alcohol liquor. Beer, which cannot contain more than 8.0% ABV (alcohol […]

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Kirin Brewery Company’s operations in Myanmar are back in the headlines. The Japanese beverage giant has launched an independent review of its Burmese brewing operations, Myanmar Brewery and Mandalay Brewery. Both breweries are joint ventures with Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL), a conglomerate owned by current and former members of the country’s military. [&hellip;]

Kirin to begin strategic review of Myanmar Breweries - Asia Brewers Network

Kirin to begin strategic review of Myanmar Breweries

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Kirin Brewery Company’s operations in Myanmar are back in the headlines. The Japanese beverage giant has launched an independent review of its Burmese brewing operations, Myanmar Brewery and Mandalay Brewery. Both breweries are joint ventures with Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL), a conglomerate owned by current and former members of the country’s military. […]

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After winning social media praise for helping a fellow citizen open a beer bottle in an airport lounge in February, New Zealand’s enigmatic Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is back in the beer news. Wellington based brewery Double Vision Brewing has launched a beer named in the Prime Minister’s honour: ‘Juice Cinda’. The hazy New Zealand [&hellip;]

NZ brewery launches ‘Juice Cinda’ in the Prime Minister’s honour - Asia Brewers Network

NZ brewery launches ‘Juice Cinda’ in the Prime Minister’s honour

NZ brewery launches &lsquo;Juice Cinda&rsquo; in the Prime Minister&rsquo;s honour

NZ brewery launches &lsquo;Juice Cinda&rsquo; in the Prime Minister&rsquo;s honour - Asia Brewers Network

After winning social media praise for helping a fellow citizen open a beer bottle in an airport lounge in February, New Zealand’s enigmatic Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is back in the beer news. Wellington based brewery Double Vision Brewing has launched a beer named in the Prime Minister’s honour: ‘Juice Cinda’. The hazy New Zealand […]

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Brewdog co-founder and ex-North Sea fishing trawler captain James Watt has revealed they are on course to open their latest Brewdog craft beer bar, and first in India, within the next few months. He made the announcement in his LinkedIn feed. The Scottish brewer had previously declared their intention to open 35 craft beer bars [&hellip;]

The good ship Brewdog sails into India - Asia Brewers Network

The good ship Brewdog sails into India

Brewdog co-founder and ex-North Sea fishing trawler captain James Watt has revealed they are on course to open their latest Brewdog craft beer bar, and first in India, within the next few months. He made the announcement in his LinkedIn feed. The Scottish brewer had previously declared their intention to open 35 craft beer bars […]

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Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of San Miguel Corp., Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage corporation¸ has died on the 16th June 2020 at the age of 85. His death was reported to the Philippines Stock Exchange without stating any cause. Cojuangco, also known as Danding Cojuangco, was born on June [&hellip;]

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. of San Miguel has died - Asia Brewers Network

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. of San Miguel has died

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of San Miguel Corp., Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage corporation¸ has died on the 16th June 2020 at the age of 85. His death was reported to the Philippines Stock Exchange without stating any cause. Cojuangco, also known as Danding Cojuangco, was born on June […]

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Anheuser-Busch InBev (“AB InBev”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced sale of Carlton &amp; United Breweries (CUB), its Australian subsidiary, to Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. “Despite the challenging environment, our colleagues working on this transaction showed great dedication and remained focused on delivering to its completion. I would like to thank them [&hellip;]

AB InBev completes sale of Carlton & United Breweries - Asia Brewers Network

AB InBev completes sale of Carlton &#038; United Breweries

AB InBev completes sale of Carlton &amp; United Breweries - Asia Brewers Network

Anheuser-Busch InBev (“AB InBev”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced sale of Carlton &amp; United Breweries (CUB), its Australian subsidiary, to Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. “Despite the challenging environment, our colleagues working on this transaction showed great dedication and remained focused on delivering to its completion. I would like to thank them […]

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