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August 25 - August 27, 2025


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Base Currency: Canadian Dollar
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      1 USD = 0.8590 EUR
1 USD = 0.7422 GBP
1 USD = 1.3844 CAD
1 USD = 1.5413 AUD
1 USD = 147.4930 JPY
1 USD = 5.4201 BRL
1 USD = 80.4799 RUB
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1 CAD = 0.5360 GBP
1 CAD = 0.6204 EUR
1 CAD = 1.1132 AUD
1 CAD = 106.5250 JPY
1 CAD = 3.9146 BRL
1 CAD = 58.1259 RUB
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North America News
Barley news Canada & USA: Persistent rainfall less than ideal for both Canada and US barley crops ...Click here
Brewery news USA, OH: Honest Friend Brewing expected to open in Columbus in October ...Click here
Brewery news USA, WA: Steam Donkey Brewing to open new facility doubling its production capacity ...Click here
Brewery news EU & USA: Brewers, distillers voice concern over lack of tariff relief in EU-US joint statement ...Click here
Brewery news USA, NJ: Mark Anthony Brewing to eliminate 143 positions at its Hillside brewery ...Click here
Brewery news USA, ND: Fargo’s Pixeled Brewing closes for good ...Click here
Brewery news USA, FL: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery permanently closes its doors ...Click here
World News
Brewery news Germany: Beer industry going through one of its most difficult periods in decades ...Click here
Barley news Australia: Both malting and feed barley prices settle into a sideways trend ...Click here
Barley news Australia: Barley consumption expected to increase in MY 2025/26 ...Click here
Brewery news Ireland: Drinks industry demanding a 10% cut in alcohol excise ...Click here
Brewery news Germany: Paulaner to massively expand recently purchased Gotha brewery ...Click here
Brewery news Vietnam: Carlsberg inaugurates expanded Phu Bai Brewery ...Click here
Brewery news India: United Breweries invests in new canning line at Telangana brewery ...Click here
Brewery news Estonia: Non-alcoholic beer market booming in Estonia ...Click here
Brewery news Belgium: AB InBev discontinues production of Belle-Vue Geuze beer ...Click here
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These Days in Business History


25 August
1609 - Galileo demonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers
1900 - Friedrich Nietzsche philosopher, dies in Weimar, Germany
1956 - 1st non-stop transcontinental helicopter flight arrived Washington D.C.

26 August
1541 - Turkish sultan Suleiman occupies Budapest and annexes Hungary
1843 - Charles Thurber patents a typewriter
1880 - Guillaume Apollinaire was born, poet/movie critic (Alcoola)

27 August
1910 - Mother Teresa was born (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu), Yugoslavia, Nobel 1979
1950 - 1st transmission of a TV program from continental Europe shown on BBC
1965 - Le Corbusier, (Charles Jeanneret), Swiss/French architect, dies at 77


Agenda

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)
15 - 17: BBTech Expo 2026 (Rimini, Italy)
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)

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News Articles


Barley newsCanada & USA: Persistent rainfall less than ideal for both Canada and US barley crops
Persistent rainfall is less than ideal, as US barley harvest advances (currently around 40% complete) and Canadian combines are beginning to roll (<10%), RMI ...More info on site


Brewery news USA, OH: Honest Friend Brewing expected to open in Columbus in October
The owners of Honest Friend Brewing have spent the last five years crafting their business, and the time for the brewery to open its doors is almost here, Columbus Underground reported on August 22.

Honest Friend Brewing is expected to open in October at 2112 S. High St., Columbus. The brewery, owned by friends Chris Carter, Will Gutmann and Kayla Lewis, specializes in session ales — beers with a lower ABV level.

Opening their own brewery has been a topic of discussion for Carter and Gutmann for years. Carter, formerly Seventh Son’s head brewer, brought his brewing knowledge to the table, while Gutmann, a lawyer, looked at the legal and business side of things.

The pair started to bring their idea to life in 2020 and reached out to Lewis for brand design ideas. Soon after, they realized they needed Lewis as more than just a contract worker, so they brought her on as a founding member.

“She’s been invaluable to both of us as we’ve gone through the process,” Gutmann said. “It was kind of Chris and I that put the initial idea together, but Kayla helped breathe life into it, and so I think it formed a really good team ...More info on site


Brewery news USA, WA: Steam Donkey Brewing to open new facility doubling its production capacity
Steam Donkey Brewing and the Port of Grays Harbor recently announced that the Aberdeen-based brewery will open a new facility allowing it to double production capabilities, streamline operations, and expand its business. The addition of the new 2,900 square-foot production facility at the Port of Grays Harbor will not impact the existing taproom in downtown Aberdeen, Washington, Washington Beer Blog reported on August 26.

“After maximizing every inch of our current brewing space, and adding a food truck and off-site storage, we have just outgrown our original footprint,” explained Stefanie Bennet, owner of Steam Donkey Brewing. “We are thrilled about our new production space at the Port and are looking forward to serving our growing customer base and remaining a cornerstone of the community while expanding our business.”

The brewery was founded in 2017 by Stephany and Jonathan Bennett. It was the first brewery to open in Aberdeen in 70 years. The brewery is female-majority and veteran-owned. Its taproom in downtown Aberdeen is a beloved fixture in the community. Also, it’s just a block away from Mount Olympus Brewing, making it easy for beer lovers to visit two breweries and only park once.

According to a press release from the Port of ...More info on site


Brewery news EU & USA: Brewers, distillers voice concern over lack of tariff relief in EU-US joint statement
Trade associations The Brewers of Europe and the Distilled Spirits Council of the US (Discus) have voiced concern following the EU-US joint statement last week, which did not secure tariff-free trade terms for their respective industries, Global Drinks Intel reported on August 26.

Beer exports from the European Union to the US remain subject to a 15% tariff, with canned products facing an additional 50% aluminium derivatives duty. The Brewers of Europe said the “double blow” is weighing heavily on brewers, farmers and supply chain partners, adding that a zero-for-zero tariff deal would stimulate investment and increase consumer choice.

“Beer has long been a cornerstone of EU-US trade, built on a unique ecosystem of collaboration,” said secretary-general Julia Leferman. “Restoring fair and reciprocal trade terms would allow the transatlantic beer market to flourish once more – to the benefit of farmers, brewers, distributors, hospitality workers and consumers in both Europe and the US.”

In a separate statement, Discus CEO Chris Swonger welcomed US efforts to protect domestic manufacturing jobs but warned that the absence of permanent tariff-free trade leaves the country’s distillers exposed to the risk of retaliatory duties returning.

“We commend the administration for safeguarding US spirits from tariffs in the short term, ...More info on site


Brewery news USA, NJ: Mark Anthony Brewing to eliminate 143 positions at its Hillside brewery
A wave of layoffs is set to impact the Union County operations of the manufacturer behind popular ready-to-drink brands like White Claw Hard Seltzer and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, JNBiz reported on August 19.

In a filing with the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Mark Anthony Brewing said it will eliminate 143 positions at its brewery and production site in Hillside between Sept. 23 and Nov. 3.

Based in Chicago, MAB is considered the fourth-largest brewer in the U.S. The 53-year-old company employs more than 800 workers across its facilities in New Jersey, Arizona and South Carolina, according to its website.

It is also a subsidiary of Mark Anthony Group, a family-owned, diversified, privately held beverage company.

Media representatives for Mark Anthony Brewing and Mark Anthony Group did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Hillside brewery and packaging operation opened five years ago. The move came as part of a larger growth effort that also saw the addition of plants in Arizona and South Carolina.

In Hillside, the 440,000-square-foot facility on North Union Avenue has a workforce of 170 full-time team members. Last year, that group produced 11.7 million cases, according to Mark Anthony Brewing.


Brewery news USA, ND: Fargo’s Pixeled Brewing closes for good
A Fargo brewery has announced that Sunday, August 24, was the last day they were open, Valley News Live reported.

According to a Facebook post, Pixeled Brewing owner Nick Hill announced the closure.

In the Facebook post, Hill thanked everyone for playing his arcade games and for all of the laughs, smiles, and memories that were brought to him.

“I never opened Pixeled to get rich. I opened it to share my love for 80s arcades with this community and to allow that kid to finally be able to play every game.” Hill wrote on Facebook.

Hill announced that Pixeled Brewing would be permanently closing.


Brewery news USA, FL: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery permanently closes its doors
After a six-year run, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery has permanently closed its doors, Daytona Beach News-Journal reported on August 26.

Upon visiting the brewpub this week, patrons were met with a sign taped to the eatery’s front door that reads, “Unfortunately we have permanently closed. Thank you for allowing us to serve the Daytona Beach community.”

The Colorado-based national chain of more than 30 years opened its Daytona Beach location, anchored at 1864 Victory Circle, in January 2018, serving as its sole Florida restaurant. It was one of many establishments to join the touristic dining and entertainment hub known as One Daytona, housed directly across the street from the International Speedway, alongside Stoked Poke, which opened in 2021, 4 River's Smokehouse and BurgerTen.

The "upscale brewpub" featured an on-site craft beer brewery and served a variety of "premium comfort foods," from stacked burgers to crispy fried chicken and steaks. It holds a 3.8-star rating on Google with more than 1,000 reviews.

While no formal statement regarding the Daytona Beach closure was released on the restaurant’s social media pages, news quickly spread online through various popular Facebook foodie groups.

Posts announcing the news seemed to draw a divided response among commenters, with some lamenting ...More info on site


Brewery newsGermany: Beer industry going through one of its most difficult periods in decades
Germany's traditional beer industry, one of the country's cultural and economic pillars, is going through one of its most difficult periods in decades. Stefan ...More info on site


Barley newsAustralia: Both malting and feed barley prices settle into a sideways trend
Since early 2022, the prices of both Australian malting and feed barley have steadily fallen before recently settling into a sideways trend. This price ...More info on site


Barley newsAustralia: Barley consumption expected to increase in MY 2025/26
FAS/Canberra forecasts barley consumption in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 at 6.1 million metric tonnes (MMT), up 100,000 tonnes from the MY 2024/25 estimate, according ...More info on site


Brewery news Ireland: Drinks industry demanding a 10% cut in alcohol excise
Ireland's drinks industry is demanding a 10% cut in alcohol excise in the October Budget that it says should be the first step in a multi-year plan to align excise rates with those seen across most other EU countries, Irish Examiner reported on August 25.

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) said consumers here pay 11 times more excise duty on beer than Germans, and 80 times more excise on wine than the French.

They published a report on August 25 by economist Anthony Foley, which shows that overall excise duty on beer, wine and spirits in Ireland is the second highest in EU and UK, with only Finnish customers paying more. Broken down by drinks category, Ireland has the second highest excise tax on wine, the third highest on beer and the third highest on spirits.

They also point out that the steep rate of excise is separate to the VAT that is also applied on alcohol purchases, meaning the Government takes a combined total of between 27% to 29% of the price of every drink sold in a pub or restaurant.

DIGI said the high rate of tax is hard to justify given that the average consumption of alcohol per ...More info on site


Brewery newsGermany: Paulaner to massively expand recently purchased Gotha brewery
The Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe is set to massively expand its brewery in Gotha, only two years after taking over the former Oettinger site, Inside.Beer ...More info on site


Brewery news Vietnam: Carlsberg inaugurates expanded Phu Bai Brewery
Danish brewer Carlsberg, in partnership with the Hue City People’s Committee, inaugurated the expanded Phu Bai Brewery on August 26, making it the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, vov.vn reported on August 26.

The inauguration also represents a significant milestone in Carlsberg Vietnam’s ongoing journey of innovation and sustainable growth, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market

With a total investment of nearly US$ 90 million, the project increases the brewery’s capacity by 50%, making Phu Bai the largest Carlsberg’s production facility in Asia. It now ranks among the most efficient breweries across the Carlsberg group globally.

The expansion enables Carlsberg Vietnam to better meet the evolving preferences of consumers, offering a diverse portfolio of both international and local brands. These include premium names such as Carlsberg, 1664 Blanc, Tuborg, and Somersby, as well as popular domestic brands like Halida and Huda.

Through enhanced production capacity and cutting-edge technology, Carlsberg Vietnam reaffirms its commitment to delivering high-quality, internationally standardized, and continually innovative beer products.

Andrew Khan, Managing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam, emphasised that the expansion of Phu Bai Brewery is a clear demonstration of the company’s long-term commitment to Vietnam. As Carlsberg’s largest brewery in Asia, it is equipped with advanced ...More info on site


Brewery news India: United Breweries invests in new canning line at Telangana brewery
United Breweries Ltd, the largest brewer and beer brand in India, is investing Rs 90 crore in a new canning line in their existing Nizam Brewery, in Telangana, one of the two breweries it operates in the state, the company said in a share market notification on August 26.

This comes a month after chairman Vivek Gupta mentioned during Q1FY25 earnings call, how the cans' demand increased, and because of which shortage is making him nervous.

The new facility will be commissioned in a year, and add 0.4 million hectolitres of capacity, which is in addition to the already 0.5 million hectolitres capacity.

Speaking about the new addition, Vivek Gupta, managing director and chairman said, “Telangana is one of the largest beer markets in India, and consumer demand for cans has been consistently rising. With this investment, we are confident of gaining market share in this high-potential format while delivering the iconic taste of Kingfisher, Ultra, and Heineken to consumers in a new and exciting way.”



Brewery news Estonia: Non-alcoholic beer market booming in Estonia
The market for non-alcoholic beer and beverages is booming in Estonia, with sales at major breweries soaring, News ERR reported on August 26.

"The Estonian market for non-alcoholic drinks has changed beyond recognition in recent years," Saku Brewery board member Jaan Härms told ERR.

One of the biggest shifts has been that people are increasingly opting for non-alcoholic beverages over alcoholic ones.

Compared to 2017, sales of non-alcoholic beer at Saku Brewery have tripled, while overall sales of non-alcoholic beverages — including beer, cider and long drinks — have nearly quadrupled.

"At Saku Brewery, we're seeing growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages, so we've expanded our lineup," Härms said.

In 2017, the Estonian brewery, still based in its namesake town of Saku, offered just seven non-alcoholic beverages — six beers and one cider. By last year, that number had more than tripled.

"In 2024, Saku's lineup included 23 non-alcoholic items: 16 beers, five ciders, and two long drinks," the board member noted.

He added that nonalcoholic beverages accounted for 4 percent of the company's domestic retail sales last year.

Jaanus Vihand, CEO of the Tartu-based A. Le Coq, also told ERR that consumption of nonalcoholic beverages is growing.

Beer remains the country's top nonalcoholic choice, with 41 percent of respondents ...More info on site


Brewery news Belgium: AB InBev discontinues production of Belle-Vue Geuze beer
Beer giant AB InBev has decided no longer to produce Belle-Vue Geuze beer in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Flemish Brabant) due to insufficient demand, vrt.be reported on August 26.

‘The beer has been removed from our range,’ confirmed a spokesperson for AB InBev following a report in daily De Tijd. Production of Belle-Vue Kriek at the brewery in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw will continue.

Belle-Vue Geuze was originally launched by Constant Vanden Stock, the brewer and later chairman of football club RSC Anderlecht. When he took over the family brewery after the Second World War, he hit on the idea of marketing a sweetened Geuze.

Geuze beer was traditionally quite sour and was often served with sugar cubes. The sweeter Geuze in bottles with a crown bottle cap (instead of a cork) proved to be a success.

Interbrew that was later to become AB InBev bought Belle-Vue from the Vanden Stock Family in 1991. In recent years, the volume of Geuze sales has fallen sharply as consumption patterns have changed.

In 2018, the brewer launched a product that was closer to the traditional Geuze, which is making a comeback, but now the production of Geuze in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is being completely discontinued. The group insists the halt to production will not lead ...More info on site


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