Why Sapporo’s swoop for Stone Brewing makes sense
Some will question the utility of entering the North American market in a bigger way right now – but they…
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Beer helped fuel the rise of RTDs. How can it strike back?
The original RTD was beer but it’s facing an ever-growing range of rivals. Just Drinks’ Stephen Beaumont sets out how…
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Will beer’s forays into functional stick?
Brewers need to walk a tightrope when playing the 'functional' card for their wares. Category commentator Stephen Beaumont surveys the…
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Where has beer’s innovation mojo gone? – comment
This month, beer commentator Stephen Beaumont looks at innovation in the category - Or, he would, if he could find…
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Why beer’s social conscience is not without consumer risk – comment
Beer brands are well-known for 'speaking' on societal matters. Category commentator Stephen Beaumont warns, however, that thinking twice is the…
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Supply Chain Special – What’s the impact on beer? – comment
"Malted barley price increases are just getting started”
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What’s coming up in beer in 2022? – Predictions for the Year Ahead – comment
To say that the past couple of years have been turbulent ones for the global brewing industry is to make…
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The false equivalence of beer versus hard seltzer – comment
Beer commentator Stephen Beaumont has been watching the battle between his specialist category and hard seltzer for long enough now…
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