TOKYO -- Japan's Kirin Holdings will increase its investment in the emerging Indian brewer of the popular Bira 91 beer by $70 million, part of a push into the global craft beer market as Japanese sales continue to decline.
Japanese beverage company looks abroad as domestic beer consumption slows

B9's premium craft beer offerings are popular with young Indian drinkers. (Photo courtesy of B9 Beverages)
TOKYO -- Japan's Kirin Holdings will increase its investment in the emerging Indian brewer of the popular Bira 91 beer by $70 million, part of a push into the global craft beer market as Japanese sales continue to decline.