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Brewers seem to be blessed with a sturdy health. This is no surprise as the endless change of climate zones between fermenting hall/storage cellar and brewhouse toughens up the human organism. But this is not as simple as it sounds: a brewery involves a multitude of hazards, from scalding to frostbites up until death by asphyxiation due to inhalation of carbon dioxide. In this article, the significance of occupational safety in general and the hazards in the daily work routine in particular are dealt with and recommendations are given to help brewers to keep safe.
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Those under the impression that in the world of beer there is nothing new under the sun, must simply travel south to sunny Italy. In 1985 the first brewpub in Sorrento near Naples opened its doors. Though this region is known for its wines, something very intriguing began stirring in the country’s brewery landscape, and it has quite rapidly gained momentum. 30 years on, in the land of blossoming lemon trees, a brewing culture is flowering which has reached cult status like no other. Italian breweries now regularly win awards at international competitions, among them the prestigious European Beer Star in 2016.
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At their sixth annual Beer Serves Europe event in November 2016, The Brewers of Europe presented two new publications, the 180-country study “Beer Connects Europe with the World” and the 2016 edition of “Beer Statistics”, highlight how beer is accompanying Europe’s economic recovery and flowing increasingly towards fast growing areas of the globe.
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With the de-listing of SABMiller in October 2016 the era of globalisation in the brewing industry will be nearly over, simply because there are hardly any blank spots left in the world of beer where a heavyweight beer champion has not made its mark. All the majors appear to have settled into their seats, namely their dominant positions in their respective markets around the world. But this is not the end of history. No doubt, dealmaking will continue, even if only to help the big brewers pay down debts from past acquisitions.
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The 91 billion EUR takeover of SABMiller is a done deal. However, this has not satiated AB InBev’s thirst for growth. By 2020, the conglomerate’s revenues should reach the 100 billion US dollar mark. To achieve this goal, further acquisitions are inevitable. In the brewing industry, AB InBev is almost out of options. There are compelling reasons to believe that the conglomerate will expand its portfolio to include other beverages.
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Over the last decade, a drinks revolution has been felt around the world. Cider has become a global success story, and its popularity and growth show no signs of abating. The roots of this revolution can be traced back to the UK, the world’s largest cider market, home to the world’s largest cider producer and arguably the spiritual home of cider. Once a drink of the agricultural classes, cider became a commercial proposition in the early 20th century and via breweries gained national distribution. It grew to become a significant, if small drinks category. It is little wonder, therefore, that the International Brewing Awards sought to create a platform solely for cider, and to do so in 2013.
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Any drink manufacturer who falls into the CO2 supply trap, has a serious problem. Without CO2, beer, mineral water or soft drinks can neither be produced nor bottled at the required quality. As a consequence, brewers and bottlers worldwide consistently strive to secure their CO2 supply. Here, CO2 recovery from beer and other fermentation processes continue to be of very high importance. CO2 recovery enables beer and beverage manufacturers to receive the highest CO2 quality, be safe from logistic and supply uncertainties, and finally in many cases, the consumer regards natural CO2 from fermentation as positive and sustainable.
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Many German readers, especially those who are older, will still remember Heinz Schenk and his TV show “Zum Blauen Bock”. At least in Germany, the show had a lasting impact on how apple wine, or “Äppelwoi”, as the Germans call it, has been perceived. This reputation has recently also been extended to cider, but whether it is positive or negative is up to each individual. But what has this topic to do with beer and brewing? With all that’s happening in the “brewing world”, why is BRAUWELT International publishing an article about cider? The reason is clear: a brewery meets almost all of the prerequisites for cider production.
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There were not many compelling reasons for AB-InBev to take over SABMiller, except for one: AB-InBev wanted SABMiller’s African business. If projections hold true, the African continent with its 1.2 billion people will become a critical driver for the future growth of AB-InBev’s business. Between 2015 and 2025 beer volumes in Africa are expected to rise over 30 million hl to reach to 175 million hl. With global beer volumes in decline since 2013 all hopes now rest on Africa to replace China as the driving force in the brewing industry. Imagine that: brewers will be saved by Africa, a continent that has long struggled to shake off its image as ‘lost’.
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The 12th Trends in Brewing took place in Ghent from April 3rd to 7th, 2016 (see BRAUWELT International 3 2016, pp. 192-195). The leading theme of the event was “Diversity of Beers and Beer Styles”, and the keynote speeches from Prof. Ludwig Narziß, TUM-Weihenstephan, Germany, Chuck Skypeck, Brewers Association, USA, Chonlada Manakul, Boonrawd Brewery, Thailand, and Christian von der Heide, Newlands Systems, Canada, provided a good overview on beer diversity in the various continents. The four speeches are summarised below, exclusively for our readers.
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