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Excited to share that Diageo is constructing a greenfield 2.0mhl/a brewery in Ireland!  ·       Project Ambition: Diageo is developing a new 2.0mhl/a brewery in Ireland, with the initial volumes being Ale & Lager. The brewery will be leading in terms of energy efficiency and low water usage. ·       Sustainability: The brewery will implement Diageo’s sustainable vision for 2030 compliance via the use of technologies such as Renewable heating plant, heat pumps, biogas boilers and water recovery technology. ·       Energy Innovations: Project Black will implement best-in-class energy and water innovations, delivering a Carbon Neutral Solution with an approx. 50% reduction in energy consumption. ·       Reduced Water Usage: Water recovery up to 80% of the brewery effluent, segregation of product and service water with further segregation for pushouts, improved water ratio. ·       Embodied Carbon: Project Black will be light-housing Embodied Carbon tracking to help reach 2030 Sustainability targets, with a pledge to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50%. 

Dear fellow brewers from around the world, Today, I raise my voice on behalf of our beloved brewing industry and the Mexican barley farmers who have been affected by actions that cannot be ignored. It is with deep disappointment that I publicly denounce the breaking of agreements signed with the Ministry of Agriculture and the resilient barley producers in Mexico by HEINEKEN MÉXICO and AB InBev (Grupo Modelo) breweries. I am attaching a powerful video to this message in which Mr. Ricardo Canales, President of the Barley Farmers, addresses barley producers to expose the breach of agreements by those breweries. In a world where the brewing community prides itself on its heritage, craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability, it is unacceptable for some companies to choose to disregard agreements that ensure a fair and mutually beneficial relationship with local farmers. These agreements go beyond mere contracts; they are a promise to support local communities and preserve the natural resources we rely on. As part of this global community, it is our responsibility to uphold the values we share: respect, collaboration, and integrity. I urge the companies involved to reflect on the consequences of their actions and to rectify their course. Together, we can forge a stronger brewing industry where respect for agreements and transparency form the bedrock of our operations. I make a call for unity in this critical time. It's time to come together and reaffirm our commitment to the principles that define us as brewers and as human beings. Let us recognize that our impact transcends borders and that our actions have consequences beyond profits. Together, we are stronger. 🍻💪 #NoFarmNoBeer #Barley #Beer #MexicanBeer #MexicanBeerRevolution The HEINEKEN Company Anheuser-Busch Cassiano De Stefano Guillaume DUVERDIER

TAPROOMS - Today, it’s all about taprooms. This begs the question: what role do staff, owner(s) and brewers play in creating a sense of community in local breweries? Do rarely seen key brewery staff and an ever revolving door of taproom staff support a sense of community that local breweries are all about?

There is a ton of competition in the alcohol industry these days. From craft beers to ciders, seltzers, and even cocktails and mocktails in a can. With so much competition and pressures to make each brand stand out, business in these markets should be actively building and managing their trademark portfolios. If you're in this industry and want to make sure your brand is protected, take a look at my short article below!

Thanks Mark Steed great article in the Guardian. Seems like I missed the great American Craft meltdown in the 1990’s - but I do remember some issues with the real ale movement in the UK about the same time. There are opportunities to help the sector: - buy more beer; - support free houses; - buy direct from the brewery; - breweries need to raise capital (even if down rounds); - investors in the F&B sector need to get the fundamentals of the sector and the long term benefits.

A bit more about this project and our Grounded in Truth campaign.

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On November 28th, the Brewers Guild of New Jersey expressed disappointment that Governor Murphy, despite advocating for the end of brewery restrictions, did not sign a unanimously passed bill aimed at removing barriers to the craft beer industry. Governor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed Senate Bill 3038/Assembly Bill 4360, calling for comprehensive reform of the state's outdated liquor license laws, with the goal of taking a more modern, but fair approach to better support small businesses. Gov. Murphys proposed revisions include: - reclaiming inactive liquor licenses after eight years - introducing new licenses for restaurants in large malls. - increasing the amount of plenary retail consumption license & lowering the costs for those applying The Brewer's Guild of NJ plans to continue advocating for brewery law changes. With regulations set to resume on January 1, 2024, breweries face renewed challenges. The Guild notes increasing resistance from retailers, viewing local breweries as responsible for legislative changes, resulting in potential hardships for the state's craft beer industry. #NJBrewery #CraftBeer #breweries #NJRealEstate #RetailStore #CRE #CommercialRealEstate

Craft brewers, which have been struggling since the COVID pandemic have been failing as it appears the craft beer boom has peaked. Yet breweries and brewers struggles are not unique as this happens to businesses of all sorts and in all business categories. Often. Where’s Blockbuster? Or Pier 1 Imports? Or Borders, Sports Authority or Toys R Us? And I could go on, but I won’t. In America, pre-pandemic, if you had the gumption and good fortune to start a business, nearly 80% of this freshman class were out of business in five years. Yet a number of regional brewers have failed at a time when you think they would pick up market share due to the Anheuser-Busch brand's scandal. Apparently, many thought so too. This has already claimed Anchor Brewing Company, a San Fran icon that’s been operating since 1896. What happened during the pandemic?? Anchor Brewing employees voted to unionize. Anchor was in deep financial do-do pre-COVID. Here’s one more … Metropolitan Brewing, one of Chicago's oldest craft breweries (it opened in 2008-2009) has filed filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy largely because it cannot afford to pay the back rent it owes its lenders. The company's Chapter 11 filing blames its struggles on its rent. The brewer moved to a new, much more expensive location in 2017. As a business, their rent was WAY too high for their beer sales. “Perform various business pro formas; see if you can make your financial nut.” — Stephen Carter King #Beer #CraftBeer #Brewer #Brewery #Taproom #Brewpub #DataAnalysis #PredictiveAnalytics #Data #ActionableInsights #BusinessInsights #BusinessIntelligence #BI #ProForma #EnterpriseResourcePlanning #ERP ✦ ✦ ✦ Stephen Carter King Chief Beerconomist • Team Leader • Sherpa + CEO of Beerconomy a Beerconomy & Co. marketplace agora of Kings Crossing Steve@KingsCrossing.com Beerconomy is a data and business intelligence source, empowering people. As thought leaders to the beer trade, our mission is to strengthen and guide, fact-based decision-making that impacts business, society and our world at large

Interesting counterpoint to the usual struggle conversation for the craft brewing industry. Glenn Clark and #Craftingabrand are back with Three Things Every Thursday. If you're not getting this, you should. It's a fast read on thoughtful things happening in marketing and brewing/distilling from one of our region's experts. Ben Gibson - Engineering phase? Marketing phase? Shut up and enjoy your beer phase? #EMFL https://lnkd.in/eMPPZmcc