Global supply chain issues causes beer shortages ahead of the holiday, according to Australian brewing companies
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Sipping on a few bottles of ice-cold beer with loved ones during the holidays is a fun way to celebrate the festive season.

However, for beer lovers out there, this news might be a bit unpleasant for you.

Global supply chain issues have affected beer importation, causing stock challenges on popular beer brands in Australia.

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), one of Australia's largest brewing companies, revealed that the company is facing issues with importing Corona, one of the favourite beer brands of Aussies.

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) said that global supply chain issues caused stock shortages for several imported beer labels including Corona beers. Credit: Derek Moore.​

It should be noted that CUB also supplies other popular brands which include Great Northern, Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter.

A CUB beer sales representative told The Australian that the company had introduced a maximum order limit for their stocks of Corona beers.

“I have just been advised this morning that unfortunately, CUB are having stock challenges on Corona,” the sales representative said.

“Up to last week, they had felt that our … stocks were fairly safe, however, they are facing some massive shipping challenges along with ongoing challenges at the Mexican brewery."

“CUB has now placed ALL customers nationally a maximum order limit on Corona.”

Meanwhile, CUB sales director Peter Bingeman confirmed that despite the stock issues, the company would be distributing supplies of Corona beers “fairly” across its Australian retailers.

He told news.com.au: “Corona is brewed in Mexico and the international supply chain, including shipping, has been impacted by Covid.”

“However we expect supply will continue to arrive in Australia in the lead-up to Christmas and we are distributing it fairly to retailers across Australia to help limit shortages.”

The company recently made it into the headlines after they announced that they would limit the selling of its most popular canned beer brand due to aluminium shortages.

The announcement has caused liquor stores — such as BWS — to impose a purchase limit on a number of products.

However, Endeavor Group confirmed that they are now in the process of removing the temporary limits imposed by BWS.

An Endeavor Group spokesperson said: “We have over 1000 different beers in our stores, and our cool rooms are filled with stock ahead of Christmas, so customers can rest assured they will be able to enjoy their favourite brews this summer.”

Endeavor Group said that they are working on removing the purchase limit imposed by BWS. Credit: NCA NewsWire/Steven Saphore.​

Although stock issues on imported brands affected the supplies in stores, CUB clarified that popular local labels are not experiencing shortages.

Mr Bingeman said: “We are not facing shortages of kegs or our most popular domestically brewed stubbies or cans. To be clear, we are not facing shortages of VB, Carlton Draught, Great Northern, Carlton Dry or Pure Blonde.”

“Recently we had limited the sale of our most popular canned beer for a short time due to aluminium shortages, but those shortages have been successfully managed.”

Wooden pallet shortage affects brewer

Lion, a rival brewing company, also said that the ongoing global supply chain crisis has affected their supply of wooden pallets.

The brewing company supplies popular brands such as Tooheys, XXXX Gold, Iron Jack, Hahn, and Furphy.

Lion sales director Warwick Parks said that the company was doing its best to secure additional pallet stocks.

“Lion, like many other manufacturers and distributors across Australia, is currently being impacted by a number of supply chain challenges, including an industry-wide shortage of hardwood pallets,” Mr Parks said.

“We recognise this is a busy and important time of year for our trade customers and we are doing everything possible to minimise disruptions to supply and delivery.

“We are working around the clock to source alternatives and secure additional pallets.”

For the ladies and gents who fancy some bubbly, stock issues on champagne and spirits are also causing stores to impose purchase limits on them.

As much as imported booze is facing shortages, locally-produced drinks are available in-stores. Time to support local these upcoming holidays, folks!

 

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Global supply chain issues causes beer shortages ahead of the holiday, according to Australian brewing companies
​

Sipping on a few bottles of ice-cold beer with loved ones during the holidays is a fun way to celebrate the festive season.

However, for beer lovers out there, this news might be a bit unpleasant for you.

Global supply chain issues have affected beer importation, causing stock challenges on popular beer brands in Australia.

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), one of Australia's largest brewing companies, revealed that the company is facing issues with importing Corona, one of the favourite beer brands of Aussies.

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) said that global supply chain issues caused stock shortages for several imported beer labels including Corona beers. Credit: Derek Moore.​

It should be noted that CUB also supplies other popular brands which include Great Northern, Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter.

A CUB beer sales representative told The Australian that the company had introduced a maximum order limit for their stocks of Corona beers.

“I have just been advised this morning that unfortunately, CUB are having stock challenges on Corona,” the sales representative said.

“Up to last week, they had felt that our … stocks were fairly safe, however, they are facing some massive shipping challenges along with ongoing challenges at the Mexican brewery."

“CUB has now placed ALL customers nationally a maximum order limit on Corona.”

Meanwhile, CUB sales director Peter Bingeman confirmed that despite the stock issues, the company would be distributing supplies of Corona beers “fairly” across its Australian retailers.

He told news.com.au: “Corona is brewed in Mexico and the international supply chain, including shipping, has been impacted by Covid.”

“However we expect supply will continue to arrive in Australia in the lead-up to Christmas and we are distributing it fairly to retailers across Australia to help limit shortages.”

The company recently made it into the headlines after they announced that they would limit the selling of its most popular canned beer brand due to aluminium shortages.

The announcement has caused liquor stores — such as BWS — to impose a purchase limit on a number of products.

However, Endeavor Group confirmed that they are now in the process of removing the temporary limits imposed by BWS.

An Endeavor Group spokesperson said: “We have over 1000 different beers in our stores, and our cool rooms are filled with stock ahead of Christmas, so customers can rest assured they will be able to enjoy their favourite brews this summer.”

Endeavor Group said that they are working on removing the purchase limit imposed by BWS. Credit: NCA NewsWire/Steven Saphore.​

Although stock issues on imported brands affected the supplies in stores, CUB clarified that popular local labels are not experiencing shortages.

Mr Bingeman said: “We are not facing shortages of kegs or our most popular domestically brewed stubbies or cans. To be clear, we are not facing shortages of VB, Carlton Draught, Great Northern, Carlton Dry or Pure Blonde.”

“Recently we had limited the sale of our most popular canned beer for a short time due to aluminium shortages, but those shortages have been successfully managed.”

Wooden pallet shortage affects brewer

Lion, a rival brewing company, also said that the ongoing global supply chain crisis has affected their supply of wooden pallets.

The brewing company supplies popular brands such as Tooheys, XXXX Gold, Iron Jack, Hahn, and Furphy.

Lion sales director Warwick Parks said that the company was doing its best to secure additional pallet stocks.

“Lion, like many other manufacturers and distributors across Australia, is currently being impacted by a number of supply chain challenges, including an industry-wide shortage of hardwood pallets,” Mr Parks said.

“We recognise this is a busy and important time of year for our trade customers and we are doing everything possible to minimise disruptions to supply and delivery.

“We are working around the clock to source alternatives and secure additional pallets.”

For the ladies and gents who fancy some bubbly, stock issues on champagne and spirits are also causing stores to impose purchase limits on them.

As much as imported booze is facing shortages, locally-produced drinks are available in-stores. Time to support local these upcoming holidays, folks!

Well with the supply of corona running out I won't be worried it's horrible stuff