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E-Malt.com Newsletter 34a
August 18 - August 20, 2025
Quote of the Week
It is a fair wind that blew men to the ale.
Oscar Wilde
Currency Rates
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1 USD = 0.7406 GBP
1 USD = 1.3833 CAD
1 USD = 1.5441 AUD
1 USD = 147.6790 JPY
1 USD = 5.4603 BRL
1 USD = 80.6138 RUB
1 USD = 7.1826 CNY
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1 CAD = 0.7228 USD
1 CAD = 0.5353 GBP
1 CAD = 0.6197 EUR
1 CAD = 1.1161 AUD
1 CAD = 106.7450 JPY
1 CAD = 3.9468 BRL
1 CAD = 58.2688 RUB
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Equities of the Largest Breweries
USA: AB InBev to invest $15 mln in ist St. Louis brewery
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USA, CA: Simi Valley Brewing Company set to open in early 2026
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USA, TX: Grit & Gyle Brewing Co. coming to Kyle in 2026
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USA, OH: Listermann Brewing Company to close after decades of business
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China: China Resources Beer shares jump on record-high net profit in H1
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Germany: Brewers forced to adapt as Gen Z increasingly chooses alcohol-free
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South Korea: Alcohol industry sees disappointing results in the second quarter
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Australia: Barley crop forecast steady with further increase still possible
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Argentina: Barley crop of more than 5 mln tonnes remains a possibility
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Kenya: Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations
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UK: UK crop production costs look set to rise in 2026
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The Czech Republic: Alcohol-free beer gaining more and more followers in the Czech Republic
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Australia: Coopers Brewery launches its first non-alcoholic beer
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These Days in Business History
18 August
1868 - French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium
1904 - Max Factor Jr was born, CEO (Max Factor Cosmetics)
1937 - 1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA)
1952 - Patrick Swayze was born in Houston Texas, actor/dancer
1960 - 1st photograph bounced off a satellite, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
19 August
1888 - 1st beauty contest (Spa, Belgium), 18 year old West Indian wins
1897 - 1st electric taxi's drive in London
1946 - Bill Clinton was born, the 42nd US President. (Former Little Rock Attorney)
20 August
1741 - Alaska discovered by Danish explorer Vitus Bering
1896 - Dial telephone patented
1960 - USSR recovers 2 dogs, 1st living organisms to return from space
Agenda
August 2025:
22 - 23: Beervana 2025 (Wellington, New Zealand)
September 2025:
02 - 06: Copa Cervezas de America 2025 (Valdivia, Chile)
04 - 06: Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2025 (Stockholm, Sweden)
13 - 14: Bruges Beer Festival 2025 (Bruges, Belgium)
15 - 19: Drinktec 2025 (Munich, Germany)
20 - 05 October: Oktoberfest 2025 (Munich, Germany)
27 - 29: Whisky Live Paris 2025 (Paris, France)
October 2025:
07 - 08: RMI Asia Pacific Regional Summit 2025 (Perth, Australia)
09 - 11: The Great American Beer Festival 2025 (Denver, USA)
16 - 17: Brew Asia 2025 (Bangkok, Thailand)
16 - 17: Salon du Brasseur 2025 (Parc Expo Nancy, France)
November 2025:
04 - 06: Brussels Beer Challenge 2025 (Belgium)
10 - 12: 15th Iberoamerican VLB Symposium Brewing & Filling Technology (Parana, Brasil)
13 - 15: Drink Technology India 2025 (Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India)
December 2025:
03 - 05: Drink Japan 2025 (Makuhari Messe, Japan)
February 2026:
05 - 06: Glug Swiss 2026 (Alte Reithalle, Aarau, Switzerland)
13 - 16: HoReCa 2026 (Athens, Greece)
27 - 01 March: Finest Spirits 2026 (Munich, Germany)
March 2026:
04 - 07: Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja 2026 (Blumenau, Brazil)
18 - 19: BeerX 2026 (Liverpool, UK)
24 - 26: RMI Global Conference 2026 (Lisbon, Portugal)
May 2026:
04 - 07: Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 (EICC, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
June 2026:
09 - 11: Brasil Brau 2026 (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
News Articles
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USA: AB InBev to invest $15 mln in ist St. Louis brewery
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Anheuser-Busch InBev said on August 19 that it would invest $15 million in its U.S. brewery, at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing to boost domestic production.
The company's stock price rose 1% before the bell on August 19.
This move is part of Anheuser-Busch's $300 million investment announced in May to create and sustain manufacturing jobs in the U.S. this year.
Several businesses across the globe have been ramping up investments and expanding their presence in the United States to avoid tariffs and align with the Trump administration's "Made in America" push.
AB InBev said the investment includes funding for supply chain infrastructure to transport its domestically grown ingredients to the St. Louis, Missouri brewery, and to get beer brands, including Budweiser and Bud Light, to consumers.
In July, the company saw a decline in sales volumes due to tepid demand in Brazil and China, adding to investor woes over the industry growth.
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USA, CA: Simi Valley Brewing Company set to open in early 2026
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Simi Valley Brewing Company is set to open in early 2026 at a former Marie Callender’s site at 20 W. Cochran St. in Simi Valley, Moorpark Acorn reported on August 16.
The 8,400-square-foot space will feature on-site beer production, a full kitchen focused on barbecue, and an outdoor patio with live music and casual dining. It will be the only brewery in Simi Valley, but not the first.
The project is the brainchild of a trio of industry veterans with deep local roots: Ali Zia, co-founder and former CEO of Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. and Bottle & Pint in Thousand Oaks; Phil Adler, the restaurateur behind Freda’s Pizza & Woodfired Kitchen, with locations in Moorpark, Camarillo, and Westlake Village; and Daniel Price, a respected head brewer with over a decade of experience at Beachwood Brewing and Riip Beer Company.
“We are incredibly excited to bring this project to life in Simi Valley,” said Ali Witwit, co-founder and COO of Simi Valley Brewing.
“We want to create a space where the community can gather with their families and enjoy a wide variety of food and drink. Under Ali (Zia’s) leadership and with Daniel and Phil spearheading the brewhouse and restaurant, we’re hopeful we can make
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USA, TX: Grit & Gyle Brewing Co. coming to Kyle in 2026
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A new brewery is in the works for Kyle, with plans to open in October 2026 — despite state and national trends suggesting public enthusiasm for craft beer may be tapped out, Yahoo!Finance reported on August 18.
Grit & Gyle Brewing Co. plans a $3 million project along North Old Highway 81, according to state records. The proposal includes 6,250 square feet of new construction featuring a brewhouse and production building. Work is expected to begin in September. The listed owner, Nathan Kennedy, did not respond to a request for comment.
Brewery growth across the United States has slowed significantly since the pandemic. After peaking in the 2010s, the industry has faced declining sales, shifting consumer habits and rising closures. In 2024, for the first time on record, more U.S. breweries closed than opened — 339 closures compared with 335 openings, according to the Brewers Association.
Texas has followed a similar trend. The number of breweries plateaued in 2022 and 2023, then dipped slightly in 2024 with five closures. The state now has 440 breweries, ranking sixth nationwide.
The brewery decline comes as fewer Americans are drinking alcohol and with more believing even moderate drinking poses a health risk, according to a new Gallup
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USA, OH: Listermann Brewing Company to close after decades of business
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Listermann Brewing Company announced on August 15 that it will be officially closing, according to a post on its Facebook page.
The company, operating since 1991, announced that Saturday, August 16 will be its final day of operations.
The brewery, which opened in 2008 on Dana Avenue in Evanston, did not state the reason for the closure.
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China: China Resources Beer shares jump on record-high net profit in H1
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Shares of China Resources Beer jumped as investors drank in the brewer's record-high net profit for the first half of the year, Market Screener
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Germany: Brewers forced to adapt as Gen Z increasingly chooses alcohol-free
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Gen Z’s abstention from alcohol isn’t only happening in Germany, which produces the most beer on the continent. Young people are also drinking less
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South Korea: Alcohol industry sees disappointing results in the second quarter
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As domestic alcohol consumption decreases, the alcohol industry received disappointing results in the second quarter. HiteJinro and LOTTE Chilsung Beverage's institutional sector experienced declines
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Australia: Barley crop forecast steady with further increase still possible
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The weather conditions are amazing with moisture levels continuing to improve dramatically across all key barley regions in Australlia, and widespread light rain is
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Argentina: Barley crop of more than 5 mln tonnes remains a possibility
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Despite further rains over the past two weeks, barley seeding has concluded in southern Buenos Aires province. This leaves the crop slightly behind normal
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 Germany: Hop crop up 13% in 2024
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German farmers harvested significantly more hops in 2024, thanks to relatively favourable weather, the Federal Agricultural Information Centre (BZL) reported on August 18.
The total
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Kenya: Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations
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British beverage giant Diageo has appointed Goldman Sachs and Bank of America to assess the future of its majority stake in the Nairobi-based East African Breweries Limited (EABL) in light of the company's growing challenges in Kenya, its largest East African market, MSN reported on August 15.
This follows the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)'s proposed tough regulations for the sale of alcohol in the country.
If implemented, the regulations would restrict the sale of alcohol to pubs, bars, and licensed stores, and raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 21.
The company's operations in Kenya also face frequent policy changes, including tax uncertainties.
Higher taxes have accelerated the departure of global corporations like Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble in recent years, and analysts predict that Diageo could follow suit.
"Large corporations frequently complain about the volatility of Kenya's tax system. Given the pressure Diageo's investors are putting on the company to sell off assets, all of this could pave the way for Diageo to sell its stake in EABL," Ian Mwangi, an economist, told Semafor.
According to the Kenya Wall Street, if the beverage company sold its 65% ownership in EABL, it could earn $2 billion,
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UK: UK crop production costs look set to rise in 2026
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The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting a rise in crop production costs in the UK during 2026, Agriland reported on August 19.
For winter wheat, a 3% yearly climb in the full economic cost of production is expected for the 2026 crop at £1,659/ha, according to the board.
The cost of production for winter oilseed rape (OSR), winter barley, and spring barley is estimated at £1,509/ha, £1,495/ha and £1,268/ha respectively.
However, the key factor driving the anticipated climb in cost of production for harvest 2026 is the rise in fertiliser price.
The latest analysis carried out by AHDB confirmed that the costs of UK manufactured nitrate-based fertilisers increased by 14%, year-on-year, during the months of May and June 2025.
On the other hand, little change is currently expected in terms of overall crop protection or seed costs.
While variable costs look to be on the rise, current forecasts suggest there is more stability for overheads.
There are anticipated increases in rental value, administration costs, and labour.
However, a decline in costs for machinery and equipment costs – due to cheaper fuel – property and energy, and finance means total overheads for 2026 are forecast to increase slightly on 2025 levels.
The impact of this forecasted increased
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The Czech Republic: Alcohol-free beer gaining more and more followers in the Czech Republic
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Alcohol-free beer is gaining more and more followers in the Czech Republic: according to a recent survey by the IPSOS agency, carried out on behalf of the Czech Brewers’ and Maltsters’ Association (Český svaz pivovarů a sladoven), around 85% of the adult population reach for the alcohol-free variant at least now and again. The main reasons are the taste of flavoured varieties, conscious consumption and a healthier lifestyle, Prague Daily reported on August 17.
Production of alcohol-free beers, including flavoured versions, has been rising continuously in the Czech Republic for twelve years. Last year, more than 1.6 million hectolitres were brewed – almost 14% more than in the previous year and more than twice as much as in 2019. The share of total domestic beer consumption also rose to almost 10%; in 2019 it stood at 6.3%, and in 2013 at just 4.4%.
“We have been observing for years how the popularity of alcohol-free beers has been growing steadily. It is no longer just a drink for drivers or athletes. Czechs like the taste, they have their favourite varieties, and alcohol-free beers are now a firm part of breweries’ portfolios,” explains Tomáš Slunečko, Managing Director of the Czech Brewers’ and Maltsters’ Association.
The
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Australia: Coopers Brewery launches its first non-alcoholic beer
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Coopers Brewery has launched the first non-alcoholic beer under its iconic roundel, Coopers Zero, Drinks Digest reported on August 19.
Packaged in a striking silver can, Coopers Zero is the latest permanent addition to the Australian family brewery’s portfolio since Coopers Australian Lager was unveiled in 2023.
Coopers said the launch of Coopers Zero was designed to meet rising consumer demand for beer and beverages with no or lower alcohol (NOLO).
NOLO is the fastest growing beer category in Australia, now exceeding light beer in volume and retail value, according to market research firm Circana.
Appealing to health-conscious drinkers, Coopers Zero contains only 49 calories per 375ml can with all the flavour of a full-strength beer, minus the alcohol.
According to Coopers’ market research by TRA, younger Australians – aged 18-44 – are twice as likely to consume NOLO beverages compared to those aged 45+.
Coopers Managing Director Michael Shearer said: “More and more Australians want a beer/life balance. We set out to develop and deliver a great-tasting, full flavoured beer to cater for Australians seeking to lower their alcohol intake or switch up their drinking habits.
“Coopers has a proven track record in low alcohol beer and we’ve drawn upon this experience and our 163 years
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