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Constellation Brands disposes of craft brewer Ballast Point

USA | Four years ago, San Diego’s craft brewer Ballast Point took the beer world by surprise when it abandoned an IPO and accepted a USD 1 billion cheque from Constellation Brands. On 3 December 2019, it shocked fans again.
Asia/Australia

ThaiBev rumoured to mull beer IPO in Singapore next year

Thailand | Is this a first step towards some sort of merger with AB-InBev? Media reported on 29 November 2019 that Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), Southeast Asia’s major brewer, is planning to spin off some regional beer assets in an initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore next year.
Asia/Australia

Why ThaiBev may spin off its beer business

Thailand | Given that valuations for pure-play brewers in Asia are higher than for brewers with a diversified beverage portfolio, it would make sense for ThaiBev to seek a separate listing for its beer interests in Thailand and Vietnam.

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Asia/Australia

Southeast Asian beer market expected to grow in mid-single digits

Vietnam | Euromonitor says that the beer scene in Southeast Asia is booming. Beer consumption is expected to grow 5 percent annually up to 2023 from 90 million hl in 2017, with the Philippines and Vietnam being the key drivers for growth.

Asia/Australia

Investor criticises Kirin’s diversification strategy

Japan | The disgruntled UK-based investor FP has launched a campaign to persuade Kirin’s management to focus on beer, and ditch the “unrealistic hope” that it can thrive as a conglomerate that also includes food, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

The Americas

Coors Light sells holiday onesies

USA | Good grief. Who wants to be seen wearing a onesie? Yet, Molson Coors is selling a holiday onesie, aka a full-body sweatsuit with a hood, a full-length zipper and two pockets, to help drinkers “embrace their post-holiday chill”.

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Brewhouse

Change-over from Botec Classic to Botec F1

Krones | The Botec process control system is a genuine classic in the Neutraubling-based company’s product portfolio. The “Batch-Orientated Technology”, to give the abbreviation its full name, is suitable for every beverage and liquid-food producer running batches.

Packaging

Jupiler ‘colder for longer’ can wins award

Ardagh | A unique ‘ribbed’ can which keeps Jupiler beer cool in the hand has won ‘Best Can/Alubottle’ at the 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards.

Europe/Russia

BrewDog offers free beer to anyone who votes in UK’s election

United Kingdom | To encourage more people to vote on 12 December 2019, Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is offering a free pint to every voter at its bars, regardless of who they voted for. The offer is only valid on the day the UK goes to the polls.

Europe/Russia

Mikkeller opens second London pub with 1980s pop star

United Kingdom | Business in London must be good for Mikkeller to move forward with a second London taproom in conjunction with 1980s pop star Rick Astley. The Exmouth Market site, previously a rotating pop-up space, will allow Mikkeller to also brew beer on site.

Europe/Russia

Aldi prevents brewer Krombacher from hiking its price

Germany | Read and weep. Krombacher is one of Germany’s most popular pils brands. Since May 2017, Krombacher in cans has been available at Aldi. This must have boosted Krombacher’s sales. But at a price.

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The Americas

Constellation Brands disposes of craft brewer Ballast Point

Asia/Australia

ThaiBev rumoured to mull beer IPO in Singapore next year

Asia/Australia

Why ThaiBev may spin off its beer business

Current issue

BRAUWELT International 6

Asia/Australia

Southeast Asian beer market expected to grow in mid-single digits

Asia/Australia

Investor criticises Kirin’s diversification strategy

The Americas

Coors Light sells holiday onesies

Global Hop Summit 2019

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Book Recommendations

Technology Brewing and Malting

Dark Lagers

MoGP, Beer Filtration and Stabilisation

Brewing Microbiology

Brewhouse

Change-over from Botec Classic to Botec F1

Packaging

Jupiler ‘colder for longer’ can wins award

Europe/Russia

BrewDog offers free beer to anyone who votes in UK’s election

Europe/Russia

Mikkeller opens second London pub with 1980s pop star

Europe/Russia

Aldi prevents brewer Krombacher from hiking its price

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The Americas

Constellation Brands disposes of craft brewer Ballast Point

Asia/Australia

ThaiBev rumoured to mull beer IPO in Singapore next year

Asia/Australia

Why ThaiBev may spin off its beer business

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Asia/Australia

Asia/Australia

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Asia/Australia

Southeast Asian beer market expected to grow in mid-single digits

Asia/Australia

Investor criticises Kirin’s diversification strategy

The Americas

Coors Light sells holiday onesies

Global Hop Summit 2019

Export Forum German Beverages 2019

BrauBeviale 2019

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