Kirin's US beer deal threatened by Myanmar links

Craft brewer New Belgium urged to block takeover by Japanese group

20191211 Kirin and New Belgium

Japan's Kirin is looking to acquire New Belgium, the fourth-largest brewer in the U.S.

SHAUN TURTON, Contributing writer

PHNOM PENH/TOKYO -- Opposition to Japanese beverage giant Kirin's joint venture with a military-run company in Myanmar is creating headwinds for its expansion plans in the U.S. craft beer market.

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