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Czech Beer Culture Recognised as National Heritage

A milestone in preserving the country’s brewing tradition. The Czech Republic has officially recognised its beer culture as part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage, marking a significant step toward potential UNESCO World Heritage status. This acknowledgment places Czech beer culture alongside other esteemed national traditions, such as handmade glassmaking, and puppetry. The nomination, prepared…

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The World’s First Beer FromAir®: This Pilsner has Zero Groundwater

In Bangalore, a city celebrated for its vibrant craft beer scene yet challenged by water scarcity, a revolutionary product is redefining the brewing world. In a candid conversation between Prashant Kunal, Founder and CEO of The Bier Library, and Venkatesh RY, Co-Founder of Uravu Labs, discover how a visionary idea evolved into 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗔𝗶𝗿®—the world’s…

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Love on Tap: Heineken® Launches Dating App for Bars to Help Young Adults Spice Up Their Social Lives

Heineken® is shaking up the dating app scene – not for romance, but to help young adults discover new bars and “match” with a more rewarding social life. The global beer brand has launched ‘Bar Dating’ apps in Brazil and Italy, designed to add a fresh twist to a night out by helping consumers find…

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Cheers to the Champions: Winners of the 2025 World Beer Cup® Announced

The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—announced the winners of the 2025 World Beer Cup®, the world’s most prestigious professional beer and cider competition. The awards ceremony was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®. Throughout…

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CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market to Open First U.S. Location In 2026

With nine locations across Canada, CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market announces expansion into the U.S., with its first restaurant set to open in Dallas, Texas. CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market, a leader in delivering exceptional craft beer and elevated casual dining experiences, is excited to announce its first U.S. location, set to open in early…

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Singapore’s LeVeL33 Recognized by Guinness World Records as World’s Highest Microbrewery in a Building

LeVeL33 was awarded the title of Highest Microbrewery in a Building by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicator Emi Saito, presented the record and confirmed that LeVeL33, standing at 149.32 metres, has set a global benchmark. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Martin Bém, LeVeL33 was built on a bold vision: merging old-world brewing…

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New Seam Analysis Product Line Launched

A new “cutting-edge” seam analysis product line, designed to meet the quality and budgetary needs of craft beverage producers has been launched. Manufactured by Innovus Engineering, the comprehensive system includes a lightweight beverage seam saw, a seam inspection camera, SeamVision software, a seam thickness gauge, and a countersink depth gauge. Recognising the lack of affordable,…

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Heineken Forms Partnership to Establish Brewery in Dubai

Heineken NV’s joint venture, Sirocco, intends to manufacture well-known beer brands in the emirate, making Dubai the first large-scale brewery in the Gulf. It is anticipated that construction would start late next year and be finished in 2027. The brewery intends to increase its staff to 190 full-time workers and will manufacture brands including Heineken,…

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How Mash Gang is Taking on the Giants with Their No-Compromise Attitude Award-Winning UK Brand Launches Three New Non-Alcoholic Beers in the U.S.

Death to Boring Beer! Mash Gang, the award-winning UK brewery shaking up the non-alcoholic (NA) beer scene, made waves across the United States with the launch of their flagship brew, Chug, which is already challenging the dominance of big players. On the heels of their success, and just in time for Dry January, Brewer Jordan…

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New Campaign Helps Consumers Identify ‘true’ Independent Breweries as Demand for Local Beer Rises

A new campaign launched last month in seeking to make it easier for beer drinkers to identify beer from independent breweries in pubs, bars, and shops as demand for local beer rises across the UK. Production volumes for independent breweries have now returned to pre-covid levels, with cask beer sold in pubs also in double…

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