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I promise I did not make this, but the advice of the nice beer-drinking mouse is solid.

‘Tis the season for acquisitions and deals. AB-InBev has sold five European brands, including stalwart Pilsner Urquell, to Japanese brewer Asahi in AB’s continued quest to divest after the SAB merger. Meanwhile, Michigan favorite New Holland has struck a deal with Pabst for sales and distribution nationwide. New Holland points out the deal is not a merger or a sale, so good news for any fans who were worried.

Some new details from the FDA on beer labeling and menus are out. This letter from the Brewers Association seem