Anniversary | It would have been Prof. Ludwig Narziß´ 100th birthday on 30 September 2025: Unfortunately, he did not quite make it. The “beer pope” passed away on 29 November 2022, at the age of 97. The outpouring of sympathy both nationally and internationally, from the US to Japan, but of course especially in German-speaking countries, was enormous. And even today, he is still very often talked about, not least because of the award named after him.

Nuremberg | The scientific magazine BrewingScience, published by Hans Carl in Nuremberg, is delighted to welcome Dr. Florian Lehnhardt from the Weihenstephan Research Center for Brewing and Food Quality to its group of experts.

Nuremberg | After months of intensive preparations, the time has now come: Specialist publisher Hans Carl, Nuremberg, has switched its scientific journal BrewingScience to open access on 1 August 2025.

Nuremberg | In June 2025, the latest BrewingScience issue was published online. The scientific online-journal BrewingScience features peer-reviewed scientific papers with impact on the brewing industry. The brief article abstracts below provide a good initial overview of the content.

Companies increasingly have a responsibility to operate sustainably. They are disclosing their carbon footprint and showing how they intend to specifically reduce their emissions. Ziemann Holvrieka is now using a tool to record environmentally relevant data. Plant operators in breweries can use it to document the carbon footprint of their new tanks.

Nuremberg | BarthHaas is again offering BarthHaas Grants to support two promising new research projects with funding amounting to EUR 10,000 per project. The grants will be awarded for project ideas in the fields of brewing science and hops. Young researchers can apply to the world’s leading hop services provider until 1 July 2025.

Nuremberg | The latest BrewingScience issue March/April 2025 is out now. The scientific online-journal BrewingScience features peer-reviewed scientific papers with impact on the brewing industry. The latest issue has been sponsored by Hopsteiner. The brief article abstracts below provide a good initial overview of what you can expect in this issue.

Hoofddorp | With their sustainable pallets made from recycled plastic, sustainable reusable packaging specialist Schoeller Allibert and Dutch brewer Royal Grolsch are taking another step towards a circular economy.

Carlsberg Group | At the end of March, Carlsberg Group and UEFA have announced a long-term partnership deal making Carlsberg the Official Beer of UEFA National Team Football. This includes UEFA EURO 2028 and UEFA Women’s EURO 2029, UEFA Nations League Finals and UEFA Women’s Nations League, Men’s & Women’s European Qualifiers and UEFA Futsal EURO.