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Lockdown 3.0 - So once again every pub and taproom in the land is closed. All we can do is grin and bear it, which is made so much easier by drinking superb fresh Craft Beers. Please continue to support small craft breweries by ordering direct from their brewery webshop or independent bottle shops.
No apologies this week for featuring alcohol free beers in our new beer releases. With up to 1 in 5 regular beer drinkers participating in Dry January it seems only fair to include them for this month!
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TWICB PODCAST – This week Rob is joined by Joelle and Sarah from Drop Bear Beers recorded a few days ago. Download this Episode on Tuesday and join in the fun. We have many exciting new guests lined up for the next quarter.
TWICB is all about the Craft Beer Community and sharing stories and beers together. Please let us know of any new features or suggestions to improve our Newsletter. All gratefully received. Send to: [email protected]
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Fresh Beer Patreon News Brewer’s Corner Viva la Revolución! Latest Craft Beer releases Support TWICB Beer related news Worthwhile beer petitions
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TWICB Podcast Webshop Directory Podcast Directory Drop Bear Beer Co. Where to get your beer The best craft beer podcasts
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John Stevens Jamie Ramsey Peter Corrigan Sue Johnson Angela Peterson Mike Johnston Nick Flynn Jazz Hundal
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LATEST UK CRAFT BEER RELEASES 4th – 10th January 2021
Unity Brewing Co. Little Pleasures 3.2% Pale Ale A light, juicy Pale Ale that’s small on strength but packs a big punch of flavour. A delicate blend of Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe come together for a bright citrus aroma full of juicy fruits and a super soft drinkable body.
Unity Brewing Co. May Provisions: EIPA 6% IPA A homage to the traditional English India Pale Ale using heritage Chevalier barley from Crisp Malt for a rich malty flavour with a hint of marmalade, and UK Challenger hops from Brook House Hops for spice and bitterness.
Whiplash Beer Hot Pursuit 5% Pale Ale An initial aroma of bright tangerine and mandarin, pineapple, apricot and lemon. A honey malt base gives way to fruits - again mandarin, tangerine, white grape, apricots and lemons. Soft low bitterness, slightly sweet finish with a slight lingering of pleasant hop oil and tingling resin.
Left Handed Giant Brewing Co. Breathing : Conversations 8% DIPA Collab with Finback. This easy drinking, juicy DIPA with a hefty dry hop of Citra and Mosaic, was brewed to a recipe by Finback and Soul by You, a recipe which has now been brewed by many, all with an individual take on it yet all dedicated to being a base for conversation.
Boxcar Brewery Singularity Drive 8% DIPA Dank mangos and powdered papaya sherbet. Vanilla chews, thick and warming for the winter months. Comet in the whirlpool; Citra, Mosaic, Azacca and Ekuanot.
Turning Point Brew Co. It’s A Can Of Magic 5.5% IPA Dangerously drinkable at 5.5% ABV. Jam packed with hops and full of citrus and tropical fruit notes. Featuring: Simcoe, Cascade, Sabro, Bru-1, and Amarillo hops.
Electric Bear Brewing Co. 5 Steps Forward, 6 Steps Back 6.5% Belgian IPA A typical Belgian malty backbone is fermented using a Belgian Yeast strain to produce fruity banana flavours. It’s a hybrid IPA with all the tropical, citrusy flavours of an American IPA but with the malty banana flavours typical of a Belgian beer.
3 Electric Bear Brewing Co. Overdub 7.2% Black Rye IPA Overdub has all the citrus and tropical fruit elements of a big hoppy IPA, with some amount of spice from the rye and a subtle roastiness. This beer is black to look at but with the unexpected fruity flavours of an IPA.
Electric Bear Brewing Co. A Pale Of Two Cities <0.5% Alcohol Free Pale Ale Collab with Low Tide Brewing. A hazy pale ale with aromas of peach and a great hoppy flavour without the booze. Unfined, unfiltered, unpasteurised natural beer.
Overtone Brewing Co. Can Ye West 8% West Coast DIPA A big citrus forward hop bomb with a solid malt base, this double west coast IPA combines bitterness and sweetness in an enticing way making this beer hard to put down. Made with Citra, Simcoe, Rakau and Columbus.
The Wild Beer Co. Zobo 5% Gose Inspired by a traditional Nigerian drink, this is a mixed fermentation fruity, floral, spicy, sour beer. Pineapples, ginger and hibiscus flowers, balanced with salt and acidity; resulting in a 3-dimensional flavour experience.
The Wild Beer Co. Madness IPA 2021 6.5% West Coast IPA Wild Beer’s original West Coast IPA, brewed from 2012-18, has been revisited and reimagined with hops from 2020. Madness is bursting with mouth-watering tropical flavours and aromas and has an unapologetic West Coast bitterness.
North Brewing Co. North X Track 6.8% IPA Collab with Track Brewing Co. Brewed using Talus for its bright lime, juicy orange and creamy coconut profile. For good measure, sprinkled with some El Dorado, Citra and orange zest to polish up that citrus sunshine.
Vocation Brewery No.666 10.9% Russian Imperial Stout Collab with Kirkstall Brewery. Crafted with Colliano blend No.666 Coffee from Antonia & Panesar. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavours of the dark malt and provides a smooth, sweet finish.
Vocation Brewery Mesmerism 10% TIPA A punchy 10% TIPA. Expect a juicy explosion of flavour from a mighty combination of Galaxy, Simcoe, Mosaic and Enigma.
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Brew By Numbers 55|Double IPA – Mosaic & Nelson 8.2% DIPA Mosaic lays the foundation with waves of ripe tropical fruit alongside a fresh berry aroma. Nelson Sauvin adds depth, with flavours of white grape, subtle grassy notes and a refined fruity edge. A generous oat addition softens the profile, resulting in a beer that is juicy, full-bodied and smooth.
Mondo Brewing Co. Technological Adolescence 5.1% Pale Ale Extra Pale Ale malt provides the base. Wheat, Oats and Cara Clair added for body. Amarillo and Azacca in the cool pool. Dry hopped with Amarillo, Azacca and Citra. Fermented with a blend of American and English Ale yeast strains.
Pomona Island Brew Co. Bibbity-Bobbity Hat 5.3% DDH Pale Ale Pale Ale with Simcoe, Mosaic and Chinook.
Pomona Island Brew Co. I Still Believe 6.5% DDH IPA An all Mosaic double dry hopped IPA.
Abyss Brewing Co. Pixel Party 8.5% DIPA Collab with Play Brew Co. The abundance of intense tropical fruit flavours from using the freshest, most interesting hops available. Citra, Mosaic, Sabro and Bru 1 combine to create coconut, pineapple and lychee with smooth, thick stone fruits to satisfy the dankest of cravings.
Cloudwater Brew Co. A Path Of Smiles 6% DDH IPA Single hopped DDH IPA made with hand selected Simcoe from Yakima Chief Hops.
Track Brewing Co. Managing Expectations 8% West Coast DIPA A West Coast Double IPA brewed with Bagby Beer Co. and Crosby Hops, who provided the freshest Centennial hops straight from the kiln and into this beer.
London Beer Factory Jungle Trip 5.3% Pale Ale Fresh Pale Ale - Packed full of Nelson Sauvin, Summit & Comet hops - combining for far out tropical grapefruit and grape flavours.
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020 3633 2699 London Beer Factory High Notes 7% NEIPA A NEIPA that doesn’t shy away from hitting those high notes. The strong pineapple and peach flavours of Bru-1 and Galaxy are tempered by the smooth bitterness and citrus aromatics of Cashmere.
Polly’s Brew Co. DDH Every Piece Matters 10% TIPA A simple but mega effective hop bill of Citra and Mosaic. The amped up version of 'Every Piece Matters'. Positively dripping with tangerine, peach, and passionfruit notes, with just a little bit of grapefruit to back things up.
Alpha Delta Brewing Talos 11% TIPA New triple IPA that is laced with Strata, Citra and brand-new NZ blends Betty and Bruce.
BrewDog Bosh! AF 0.5% Alcohol Free Beer Collab with Bosh. Brimming with speciality malts and North American hops, bitterness is front and centre. Squeezing this many hops in, and the alcohol out.
Northern Monk Holy Faith 0% Alcohol Free Pale Ale From the season of gluttony emerges Holy Faith. No alcohol. No flavour sacrifices. Whether your January is wet or dry.
Alphabet Brewing Co. Juice Springsteen Deluxe 4.5% Fruit Beer Alphabet’s ‘Juice Springsteen' but with three times the fruit. Kilos upon kilos upon kilos of Mango, Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Guava are added to this Session IPA during fermentation, way more than your 5 a day.
Alphabet Brewing Co. Moose Springsteen Deluxe 4.5% Milkshake IPA Alphabet’s 'Moose Springsteen' but with three times the fruit. Kilos upon kilos upon kilos of Mango, Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Guava are added to this Session IPA during fermentation, and it’s packed with a load of lactose and vanilla too.
Tiny Rebel Brewing Co. Party Hard 0.5% Pale Ale You don't need a high ABV to have a good time. Non-alcoholic Pale Ale.
8 Tiny Rebel Brewing Co. Rhubarb & Custard Non-Alcoholic Sour 0.5% Sour You don't need a high ABV to have a good time. Non-Alcoholic Rhubarb & Custard Sour.
Tiny Rebel Brewing Co. Space Cake 0.5% Non-Alcoholic Stout You don't need a high ABV to have a good time. Non-Alcoholic Oat Milk Mocha Stout.
Brew York Viking DNA – Cherry Wood Edition 5% Porter Cherry Wood smoked malt compliments six other malts to create a smooth and well-balanced porter with subtle smoky undertones.
Beak Brewery Désť ̌ 5% Pilsner Unfiltered Czech Pilsner. This unfiltered, naturally carbonated lager is brewed with German Pilsner malt along with Saaz and Hallertau Mittlefrüh hops before being cold conditioned for 30 days. Crisp, clean and frizzing with classic noble hop character.
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When we launched This Week in Craft Beer in January 2020, we were blissfully unaware of what lay ahead of us! Considering the obstacles we have all faced, we are proud of what we managed to accomplish in our first year.
However, we have lots more that we want to do in 2021! In order to fund these activities and to enable our Community to get more involved with the creative process at TWICB, we have launched a Patreon Membership Programme.
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Q. What's this about Members getting involved with TWICB? A. We have been amazed and delighted with the amount of engagement and feedback we have received during our first year, via social media, email etc. The UK Craft Beer Community is clearly engaged, knowledgeable and sociable! We want to provide a mechanism for bringing the community into our creative process, allowing people to participate in the planning, research, production and delivery of our products.
Q. Why do you have to charge for things? A. TWICB is run by just two people: Rob and Steve. Whilst it is undoubtedly a labour of love, it has developed into something that consumes a significant part of our working weeks. Steve works mainly on the Newsletter, where the New Beers Section alone takes many hours per week, to research, collate and format. Rob works mainly on the podcast, where each episode takes several hours to schedule, research, record, edit and promote. Whilst we will continue to invest this time to produce the free products, we think Patreon could be a great way of funding the time and effort that we want to devote to developing new products and services.
Q. Apart from your time, what specifically will the Patreon proceeds be used to fund? A. As soon as the COVID-19 situation permits, we want to take the podcast on the road, to record Brewer interviews at their own Taprooms, as well as record live segments at Festivals, Tap-Takeovers and other beery events of note. In order to provide a quality finished audio product, we will need to invest in some decent mobile recording equipment, not to mention the cost of travelling the length and breadth of Britain in the pursuit of great interviews!
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12 BREWER’S CORNER Miscellaneous Beery News
This is probably the first time this column has ever linked to an article by the BBC! Here they are bemoaning the likely closure of Brains Brewery in Cardiff.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55558814
A comment right at the end that blames the closure on the growth of "funky localised brands". Give us funky and localised any day, in preference to a cask beer brewed to a recipe from the nineteenth Century!
Beer and pizza has always been a match made in heaven, but who knew that we should be using beer as the liquid in our pizza dough?! https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-and-food/beer-infused-pizza- dough-is-a-perfect-brewpub-pairing
We can't wait to give this a try...!
A London Beer and Pub Guide published an interesting summary of 2020, which shows far less carnage than you might anticipate?
https://www.beerguideldn.com/news.464
One thing that this probably highlights, is that the best pubs and taprooms are mostly going to ride out the pandemic just fine, but it is a tough market in which to be average or worse.
Finally, Johnny and Brad at the excellent Craft Beer Channel publish their list of Trends and Breweries to Watch for 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36bXU6RS1qs
13 Viva la Revolución!
Here at TWICB, we are not claiming to be the UK's largest lobby group, or even the UK's largest beer lobby group(!), but we do have a growing audience, who we hope might be willing to support the following Craft Beer related causes
Petition Southwark Council to pedestrianise the Bermondsey Beer Mile on a Saturday.
With pedestrianisation of some of the busiest streets in Bermondsey on Saturdays only, we can get the many bars and restaurants back up to their previous operating levels whilst keeping customers safe with outdoor drinking.
Sign the petition here
Reverse the change to Small Brewers Relief
The Treasury has announced changes to Small Brewers Relief (SBR) – the progressive tax system that has revolutionised UK brewing. These changes will reduce the 50% duty threshold from 5,000hl to 2,100hl: small breweries will have to pay more duty, whilst larger breweries could pay the same or less.
Sign the petition here
At the moment, we are conscious that this is very London-focused! Please help us to make this list of causes more UK-inclusive, by suggesting your local petitions for inclusion on this list!
Please email [email protected]
14 Branding & Marketing Beer in a Weird New World Tip #7: Know What People are Picking
The world being in turmoil doesn’t mean craft beer aficionados have given up on seeking out what’s next. Whether it’s low-cal hazy IPAs or quality NA’s, keep your ear to the ground and try to offer the latest trends.
O Street is a branding & design studio in the UK and USA that helps breweries stand out. See all the tips at ostreet.co.uk FRESH PODCAST EVERY TUESDAY
This Week in Craft Beer - The Podcast
Aired each Tuesday, Rob from TWICB chats to those who make the magic happen in the UK Craft Beer Scene.
Listen-in as we go deep, exploring their backgrounds, motivations, hopes, fears, and big plans for the future, at the same time sharing and talking about a small selection of beers which are considered particularly special.
EPISODE 29 – DROP BEAR BEER CO. (Available Tuesday)
Recently featured breweries include…
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Don't worry! There will be no brewing advice administered here!
Instead, we will be focusing on everything but the brewing, looking at some of the fine details that need to be attended to, if you want to build a great business in today's competitive market.
We have partnered with some of the most innovative suppliers to the UK Craft Brewing Industry, to bring you a short series of episodes each focused on a specific aspect which can really make a difference to your business.
CHECK OUR RECENT COLLECTION OF 9 EPISODES.
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Named after the mythical carnivorous version of the cuddly koala, Drop Bear was launched by Joelle and Sarah in 2019 with a clear mission - brew game-changing alcohol-free beer and build a better world in which to drink it.
Drop Bear Beer Co. Gower House, Tir Y Farchnad, Swansea, SA4 3GS Instagram @dropbearbeer 4,008 followers
Most checked in beers
Beer name No. of check-ins Style ABV Tropical IPA 256 IPA <0.5% Yuzu Pale Ale 224 Pale Ale <0.5% Bonfire Stout 199 Stout <0.5% https://www.dropbearbeers.com/
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17 WEBSHOPS Order Fresh Craft Beer Direct To Your Fridge
Alphabet Brewing Hop-Forward and Fruit-Led Beers Online Shop https://alphabetbrewing.co.uk/collections/webshop/beer Free local Manchester delivery over £30 Standard delivery £6.49 Next day delivery if ordered before 2pm
Mondo Brewing Company All Things Point South West Online Shop https://shop.mondobeer.com/ Free delivery over £75 Standard delivery £4.99 Weekend collections
Thames Side Brewery A Microbrewery that has Passion and Heart by the Barrel-Load! Collection Only http://www.thamessidebrewery.co.uk/index.html
Full Circle Brew Co. Craft Brewery & Taproom Online Shop https://shop.fullcirclebrew.co.uk/collections/beer Free local delivery over £30 Free national delivery over £70
East London Brewing Co. Established 2011 Online Shop https://www.eastlondonbrewing.com/collections/elb Free local delivery to London E postcodes for 2 cases +
Langham Brewery Independent Craft Beer Collection or local delivery https://langhambrewery.co.uk/beer-shop/ Free local delivery
18 Stubborn Mule Brewery Fiercely Independent Beer Online Shop https://stubbornmulebrewery.com/shop/ Free local delivery over £20 Standard delivery £3.95
Brewboard Young Independent Craft Brewer Brewery & Taproom Online Shop https://www.brewboard.co.uk/shop/ Free national delivery over £45
Phantom Brewing Co. Brewery & Taproom Online Shop https://www.phantombrew.com/collections/all Free national delivery over £60
Simple Things Fermentation Celebrate Variety Online Shop www.simplethingsfermentations.com/shop Free delivery on orders over £35 Standard delivery £6
Friendship Adventure Ltd. Online Beer Shop www.friendship-adventure.com Standard delivery £4.90
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Orbit Beers Classic European Beers Online Shop and Subscription Service https://orbitbeers.shop/discount/TWICB 10% Off first order Free nationwide delivery on orders over £70
CraftHaze Focusing on a select 24 beers from some of the leading microbreweries. Online Shop https://www.crafthaze.co.uk/ Free delivery on orders over £60
19 Beermats Brewing Company Great range of bottles, mini kegs & beer-in-a-box Online Shop www.beermatsbeer.co.uk/shop 10% discount for click and collect
Bestens Brewery Fresh. Unfiltered. Naturally hazy https://www.bestensbrewery.co.uk/shop Free local delivery for orders over £20 Nationwide courier available
Double Barrelled Brewery Brewery & Taproom Online Shop https://doublebarrelled.co.uk/shop/ Free local delivery over £50 Standard delivery £6.00
Pomona Island https://www.pomonaislandbrew.co.uk/shop
Bone Machine Brew Co. Flavour. Balance. Unreal Ales, since 2017 Online Shop www.bonemachinebrewing.com Delivered to your door UK-wide
S43 Brewery For The Love Of Beer https://s43brewery.com/shop/ Free delivery on orders over £30
Duration Brewery For The Love Of Beer https://shop.durationbeer.com/ Free delivery on orders over £50 Standard Next Day Delivery £4.99
Thirst Class Ale Hand Crafted Beers Brewed in Stockport We also stock 200+ guest beers from leading breweries! https://thirstclassale.co.uk Free local delivery (10 miles) or only £4.99 nationwide
Free nationwide delivery for orders over £50
Fallen Brewing Co. Quality, Innovation, Heritage Online Store https://www.fallenbrewing.co.uk/shop/ UK-wide delivery, no minimum order
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Neptune Brewery Ltd Quality Traditional & Modern Beers https://www.neptunebrewery.com/ National and local delivery available
Lord's Brewing Co. Brewed Differently By Tradition https://www.lordsbrewing.com/shop Nationwide Delivery
Ainsty Ales Brewery, York Enjoy the taste of the York & Ainsty Wapentake https://ainstyales.co.uk/collections/our-shop Free delivery on orders over £50
Piglove Brewing Online Store https://piglove-brewing.myshopify.com/ Free delivery local delivery Standard Next Day Delivery £6.99
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24 CRAFT BEER PODCASTS
This Week In Craft Beer – The Podcast In-depth weekly interviews with some of the UK's leading independent Craft Brewers, exploring their backgrounds, motivations, hopes, fears, and big plans for the future, all whilst sharing and discussing a small selection beers the brewer is particularly proud of.
The Beer Fridge Podcast The Beer Fridge Podcast is hosted by a group of beer enthusiasts making their way through the incredible craft beer scene. Listen to their likes and dislikes as they pick their beers of the week. Joined by some of the UK's leading breweries and craft beer enthusiasts, the Beer Fridge Podcast brings pub banter and craft beer straight to you.
Daft About Craft A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys called Dave who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at UK craft beer scene.
Ale Tales Irreverent ale chat. Two mates, drinking ale, discussing ale. It's truly riveting stuff.
UK Craft Beer Stories Stories, insights and lessons from the incredible people behind the UK’s craft beer industry. Andy Thorburn hosts a series of deep-dive interviews with various guests from the craft beer community.
Triple Hopped A fortnightly podcast dedicated to their love of the craft beer scene.
Men Beerhaving Badly Leicestershire-based podcast on all things craft beer!
We Made A Beer We Made a Beer is a podcast by two beer novices, learning about beer by brewing it, drinking it and chatting to the experts about it. In each episode they brew a new style of beer (with varying levels of success) and get insights and recommendations from some of the UK's most exciting brewers, publicans and beer experts.
Let’s Drink with Formal Shark A humorous show reviewing real ale and craft beer with pub like banter.
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Beernomicon Beernomicon is a podcast hosted by Ross and Tom, shit talking the finer points of beer. Based outta the North of England.
The Jamil Show The Jamil Show is the world's first radio program dedicated to brewing classic styles of beer. Each week award winning homebrewer and author Jamil Zainasheff, along with co-host Jon Plise, covers a specific beer style and how to brew it at home. From recipe design to fermentation techniques, The Jamil Show covers everything you need to know to brew classic styles.
More Views on Craft Brews A fortnightly podcast reviewing some of our favourite craft beers and breweries from around the world.
Hop Forward Hop Forward is a creative agency specialising in marketing, branding and business development for breweries and the beer industry; supporting everyone from budding beer entrepreneurs to well- crafted brewery professionals.
Rhythm and Brews The craft beer and music pairing podcast. In each episode they match four interesting beers with music as a way of helping to enhance flavours using your years. It’s a bit like pairing wine with food, but with a much higher level of audio satisfaction. Featuring great guests from the UK and international beer scenes, they taste, debate and discover great beer alongside great music.
Beer Fridge Podcast is hosted by a group of beer enthusiasts making their way through the incredible craft beer scene. Listen to their likes and dislikes as they pick their very own beers of the week. Joined by some of the UK's leading breweries and craft beer enthusiasts, Beer Fridge Podcast brings pub banter and craft beer straight to you.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beer-fridge- podcast/id1423388212 (or wherever else you listen to podcasts)
Recent guests have included Rob from TWICB, Top Out Brewery, Acid Brewing, Boden Brewing, Drygate Brewing, Bellissimo Vino , Williams Bros, Deadend Brew Machine, Phantom Brewing and North Brewing.
Last week the guys discussed their relationship with alcohol.
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WHO OWNS WHO…?
This Week in Craft Beer is dedicated to supporting and promoting Independent UK Craft Breweries and the ecosystem surrounding them.
We define Independent as being those breweries who are not wholly or partly owned by a macro brewery. A macro brewery is generally defined as a large, national or international brewery that produces and distributes more than 6 million barrels of beer per year.
Getting a new brewery off the ground is an expensive business, so most have external shareholders in some shape or form, whether through friends and family, crowdfunding, or some other form of investment. In our opinion, this does not compromise their independence, as long as the shareholder is not a macro brewery.
Why does this matter?
Having a Macro as a parent company (even a minority shareholder), gives the brewery huge advantages of patronage, including access to cheaper or scarce ingredients, access to distribution networks, access to points of sale including draft taps and pub fridges etc. For example, in 2017 ABInbev bought the entire South African hop market for its own use and denied access to all independent breweries.
BREWERY OWNER % Date Group Annual Group Brands Stake Profits Owned
BEAVERTOWN HEINEKEN 49 2018 € 2.5 billion Heineken, Amstel, Sol, Red Stripe, Lagunitas, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Bulmers MAGIC ROCK KIRIN 100 2019 ¥ 87 billion Kirin, Brooklyn, San Miguel
BRIXTON HEINEKEN 49 2017 € 2.5 billion Heineken, Amstel, Sol, Red Stripe, Lagunitas, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Bulmers MEANTIME ASAHI 100 2016 $ 1.3 billion Asahi, Peroni, Grolsch, Fullers LONDON FIELDS CARLSBERG 100 2017 $ 985 million Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg, Holsten FOURPURE KIRIN 100 2018 ¥ 87 billion Kirin, Brooklyn, San Miguel
CAMDEN ABInBEV 100 2015 $ 8.1 billion Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, Becks, Hoegaarden, Lowenbrau DRYGATE C&C GROUP 100 2009 € 121 million Tennants, Magners
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