UK: Meantime launches hibiscus flavoured beer
Meantime Brewing Company, part of the Asahi group, has launched a new ‘saison’ beer made with hibiscus flowers, according to a report in FoodBev. Reportedly called Tea ‘N Biscus, the beer is described as a traditional ‘saison’ with fruity aromas, a touch of spice and a dry finish, due to the saison fermentation method. Hibiscus […]
UK: SABMiller to buy Meantime Brewing Company – reports
Leading brewer SABMIller is to buy the London-based craft beer producer Meantime Brewing Company to meet growing consumer demand for craft beers, according to a report from Reuters. Meantime saw volume sales surge 58% in 2014, compared with just 1% Britain’s beer market as a whole, Reuters adds. The terms and conditions of the deal, […]