In its first full-year results since acquiring Carlton and United Breweries last year, Japan’s Asahi Group was bullish, aiming to target growth in Australia in lower alcohol sectors.
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Mid-strength, no and low alcohol beers make up 25% of CUB sales
Australia’s taste in beer is changing, and non-alcoholic, low and mid-strength beers now account for around a quarter of Carlton & United Breweries’ sales with Carlton Zero driving the trend towards “moderation”.
CUB reduces ABV on mid-strength beers
Carlton & United Breweries has announced it will reduce the abv on its lower alcohol beers, including Cascade Premium Light, Carlton Mid and VB Gold.
Stone & Wood release Garden Ale
Stone & Wood have released their 2014 Garden Ale, made using Ella hops…