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Craft beer boom: 500 craft breweries open in a year in the UK

By Rachel Arthur

The number of new breweries opening in the UK has leapt up 55% in the last year, as the craft beer business continues to build its position as an increasingly important part of the drinks industry, according to UHY Hacker Young.   

Both the BBPA & the UK government are focusing on export potential for British Beer. pic:iStock/maury75

‘It’s been a great year for beer exports, but we can certainly do more’: BBPA

British beer exports to China up 500%

By Rachel Arthur

British beer exports to China have increased by 500%, according to figures published by HMRC, while beer exports overall rose by 6% in 2016.

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Drinktec 2017

Call for speakers: Do you know what’s brewing in beer?

By Rachel Arthur

BeverageDaily and drinktec are collaborating to present a lively conference series at drinktec (Munich, September 11-15), which will provide small brewers with advice on how to scale up operations. We’re calling for speakers who are keen to get involved...

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Boston Beer Company highlights ‘softening of craft beer category’

By Rachel Arthur

The Boston Beer Company highlights the ‘general softening of the craft beer category’ and a challenging retail environment as new craft brews continue to enter the market. But it says flagship beer Samuel Adams is still set up for continued long term...

Increased global demand for premium products is helping Irish whiskey. Pic:iStock/KayTaenzer

Whiskey & craft beer help drive Ireland's record F&B exports

Irish whiskey exports to double by 2020

By Rachel Arthur

Irish whiskey exports are projected to double by 2020, according to Irish food board Bord Bia, with the category being the fastest growing spirit in the world. 

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British gin exports to US rise 553% in the last decade

By Rachel Arthur

2016 has been a ‘record breaking year for UK gin’ with the spirit continuing to grow in popularity in the country. Meanwhile, the popularity of Downton Abbey and James Bond has helped boost exports to the US. 

Arla donates left over whey from its Stilton cheese factory to Belvoir Brewery, who use it in a creamy beer called Blue Brew.

From blue cheese to Blue Brew

By Jim Cornall

Whey is a common dairy product for boosting protein levels in sports and health nutrition, but a UK brewery is working with dairy company Arla to use it in a different way.

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AB InBev notes craft beer slowdown

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev has noted a slowdown in the US craft sector in its Q3 results, although CEO Carlos Brito says it’s ‘too early to call’ on what this means for the future. 

Premiumization, crowdfunding, & more acquisitions... here's what experts predict for craft beer. Pic:iStock/Maksymowicz

What's next for craft beer?

By Rachel Arthur

It’s a big question, so we put it to beer gurus from around the globe. Crowdfunding, a split between ‘mass craft’ and ‘true craft’, and the continued rise of premiumization are all on the cards. From brewers to bloggers, and from analysts to associations,...