Beer industry: hop production is on the rise – at least for now
According to the current BarthHaas Report Hops, the beer industry reported a positive development worldwide in 2019, with cultivation areas...
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A portrait of the South African beer industry
With a population of more than 58 million, South Africa is the richest country
and largest beer producer and consumer on the African continent. But the South African beer industry’s growth has been muted for the last few years on account of sluggish economic growth. Yet, the country remains one of the most interesting global beer markets with a strong dominance of two major players.
Do we need to rethink the craft beer market?
Craft beer has become an integral part of the beverage culture in Germany. But, an initial wave of consolidation is brewing in the still young craft beer movement.
Bock beer renaissance
It seems there’s no stopping the current trend for regional and specialty beers. And for several years now, bock beers have been no exception. Demand for strong beers is growing.
Japanese craft beer rises in a tough market
We present an overview of Japanese breweries and beer market with a special focus on country’s craft beer revolution. Dominated by five domestic producers Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo and Orion it is also one of the toughest markets for new entrants. Though overall beer consumption may have fallen in Japan during the current decade craft beer’s market share has quadrupled to approximately two percent of all beer consumed and produced in the country.
The Japanese beer market
The “Land of the Rising Sun” Japan has been one of the largest Asian
and global beer markets for a long period. Dominated by five domestic producers, it is also one of the toughest markets for new entrants.
Dark beer adds variety
Dark beers and black beers have a large fan base. These specialties are especially popular in eastern and southern Germany....
Popularity of pale lager beer is uncontested
Pale lager is rated tops as the most popular beer style: Around the world, it beats all other styles in...
News on the hops market: Demand is rising
The beer market has been influenced by the craft beer movement of recent years, bringing taste and flavor increasingly into the spotlight for brewers around the world.