Brewery Operations
US Goose Island craft brewer opens a taproom in Hong Kong
The iconic Chicago brewery opens its first Asian taphouse, with plans to expand across the region
Thailand lifts major restrictions on brewing and allows keg sales
The Thai cabinet approves legal changes making it easier to set up breweries and sell beer in kegs nationwide
Japan’s Repubrew and Hansharo brewers launch ultra-high-alcohol beers
Using specialised alcohol resistant yeast, the two brews pack an ABV punch of 24.5% and 19.5%
Bira 91 faces mounting difficulties with staff and cashflow issues
The popular Indian craft beer wrestles with growing employee discontent and falling sales
China’s ReTo buys 51% stake in craft beer firm MeinMalzeBier
The acquisition is intended to accelerate ReTo’s recent move into China’s craft beer equipment market
India’s Simba Beer debuts a Mexican lager with Rolling Mills
The Mexican-style ‘Los Pablos’ lager will initially be rolled out at outlets across Goa
Smoked beer wins grand award at Korea Wine & Spirits Awards
Trevier Smoked Beer wins a Grand Award in the craft ale category at the 2025 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards
India’s Red Rhino craft brewery opens new Karnataka facility
The brewer opens a distribution and brewing facility in Malur to support nationwide expansion
Japan’s NEC and Coedo Brewery tap AI for craft beer innovation
The two companies have used artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a range of age-targeted brews