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🍁 Happy Canadian Beer Day! 🍻 Did you know Craft Beer is Canada's second-largest beer segment by volume in the traditional On Premise channel? While its slightly behind Domestic Beer, it still holds a significant share of beer sales. What stands out is that 49% of Craft Beer drinkers prioritise one key factor when choosing their beer: that it’s made by a local company. This top factor shows the strong preference for supporting Canadian-produced brands. Tap into more Beer insights in Canada by getting in touch here > https://lnkd.in/gku6zdfe #CanadianBeerDay #CraftBeer #BeerSales #LocalBrewery #BeerInsights #CanadianBrands

After lots of engagement on my recent post about Carling being named the most "boring" draught tap at pubs, it's great to share a story from the other side of the coin—𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻🍻. Yesterday, the news broke that many small UK breweries are moving away from the “craft beer” label, and are instead championing the term “𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗿.” This shift, led by Andy Slee and the team at SIBA, aims to help consumers distinguish true independent British beers from brands owned by multinationals. At Hospitality Data Insights (HDI), we did a project for SIBA, The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates last year, 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿. Our analysis showed that draught Independent British Beer was available in only 60% of Managed Pubs, meaning 4 in 10 pubs were missing out on this category entirely. By contrast, 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 - highlighting the 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. There’s clearly a desire among consumers to support local and British producers. Independent British Beer can help pubs offer something unique and create a more premium, engaging range for their customers. Great to see the SIBA team driving this important initiative!👏 #IndependentBeer #BritishBrewers #HospitalityData #UKPubs

Brewing Greatness: How We Win Awards At Mannheim Craft Brewery, we don’t just brew beer—we craft experiences that win hearts (and medals). Competing in top-tier beer competitions across India, Singapore, and the U.S., we’ve proven that great beer knows no borders. So, what’s our secret? Dedication, precision, and a relentless drive to perfect every pint. Feedback from global competitions is our goldmine. Detailed score sheets show us exactly how to elevate our brews to match (and beat) international standards. Every tweak, every improvement—it’s all about delivering a better beer for you. But it’s more than just data. We swear by strict processes, never cut corners, and treat every batch like it’s destined for greatness. The result? Beers that aren’t just award-winning but legendary in flavor, balance, and style. Want to taste the magic? Visit our taproom and explore 20 incredible styles, from crisp lagers to bold stouts, tangy sours, hoppy IPAs, smooth wheat beers, and even a couple of meads. Cheers! Naveen Menon | Nirmal PV | Shankar Subramaniam | Varsha Bhat | Rahul Sanap | Nikhil Menon | Suraj Khadangale | Chetan Jadhav | Sanket Jamdhade #AwardWinningBrews #MannheimCraftBrewery #CraftBeerCulture #BrewedToPerfection #BeerLovers #InternationalBeerScene #FromGrainToGlass #BeerCompetition #CraftingExcellence #RaiseYourPint #HopsAndDreams #SipTheWorld #BeerAwards #BeerInnovation #CheersToCraft

The Czech Republic is renowned for its deep-rooted beer culture, holding the title for the highest beer consumption per capita globally. With an average annual consumption exceeding 140 liters per person, beer is a significant aspect of Czech tradition and daily life. The country is the birthplace of the Pilsner lager, which originated in the city of Plzeň, and is home to iconic breweries like Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar. Czechs embrace beer not just as a beverage but as a cultural staple, enjoying it in traditional beer gardens, pubs, and festivals. The affordability and quality of Czech beer, coupled with its central role in social gatherings, make it a cherished symbol of national pride and identity. #CzechRepublic #BeerCulture #BeerLovers #HighestBeerConsumption #Pilsner #CzechBeer #BeerTradition #GlobalBeerTrends #BeerFacts #BeerFestivals #designyourdestini #designyourdestiny #vishalsaxsena #vishalsaxena

An overview of the leading beer distributors in the UK and their market reach. Folks in the beer business know that you cannot separate the UK from beer. Here are the beer distributors of UK that are bringing you the best beers. London Competitions

Stout popularity soars to make it Britain’s fastest growing beer! Stout has become so popular again that it is now the fastest growing beer variety in the UK. In the last year volume demand for the malty, full-bodied, dark beer with a creamy head has grown by 35% at Tesco. Historically, Irish stout, including Guinness, dominated the British beer market for well over a century, but towards the end of the 20th century it saw a decline in popularity because of the arrival, from Europe, of lager. It’s back in demand now with a wide variety of craft brewers bringing some interesting beers with real character and a whole variety of flavours to market. Brew Dog’s stout, Black Heart, is Tesco’s most popular after Guinness. In the UK, Guinness is becoming the best-selling beer in both the on-trade (bars and pubs) and off-trade (retail) markets. You can even enjoy the quality of a pub-drawn pint at home now with the Nitrosurge device launched by Guinness. The innovative technology allows you to pour the perfect pint at home when used with Nitrosurge cans. What’s next in this competitive market? #ukbeerindustry #craftbeer

Unveiling the World's Strongest Beer – Snake Venom Beer Have you ever wondered what the world's strongest beer looks like? Today, let me take you into the Brewmeister brewery in Scotland to uncover this beer with an astonishing alcohol content of 67.5%, the Snake Venom Beer! Snake Venom Beer, the name alone is enough to make one's heart race. Its uniqueness is not just in its name. This beer is crafted using a unique ice distillation method, blending smoked peat malt, two types of yeast, and champagne to create an unparalleled taste and strength. Every sip of Snake Venom Beer is an ultimate challenge to the taste buds. With an alcohol content of 67.5%, it far surpasses regular beers and even many spirits. This beer is not just a drink; it's a symbol of culture and spirit, challenging everyone who dares to try it. If you're a beer enthusiast, Snake Venom Beer is an absolute must-try. It will not only offer you an unprecedented taste experience but also a dual test of courage and taste. Come on, if you try it, please tell me how you feel🤗 #beerkeg #brewery #snakevenombeer #craftbeer #strongestbeer

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Yesterday, I was proud to be a part of the launch of SIBA, The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates Independent Beer Report. As a business, we have been supporting SIBA and independent breweries for many years, and I am glad to see overall beer numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels. Craft is back it seems, even if at a more granular level, there are changes in the mix of beer sold. As the report tells, there is still a lot of work to be done! The UK beer industry is a huge part of our culture in the UK, with the role of the local pub often mis-understood and valued. The role of independent brewers is also still undervalued - I wonder how much of our spend in a pub stays local when spent in a local pub, drinking local beer, rather than drinking in a large pub chain, drinking global brands. You can download the report here. Drink local, support your local economy, support your local independent brewer. https://lnkd.in/ecn-8c6M

The Business of Beer Coming from the home of Guinness, a brand that is synonymous with Ireland, we Irish have an appreciation of beer being part of a national identity: think Heineken and Carlsberg as being associated with their home countries, also. But the brewing industry is much more complex than that, with major corporations holding a multitude of national and international brands. So where does a national brewery such as Bofferding fit? How does it compare with the many local and regional brewers in Germany, for example? Where does it sit vis a vis the craft beers and micro-breweries? What are the challenges - quality raw materials, water purity and distribution to name but a few? Join us for a presentation on this by Mathias Lentz, Director of Brasserie Nationale on 10th July, 2024 at 18.00 (Registration) to hear these topics addressed. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A which in turn will precede a tour of the brewery and beer tasting. Canapes will also be available. Registration Prior registration necessary by clicking on this link https://lnkd.in/ee9wFSbs   Or by sending a mail to info@ilcc.lu