Beer news
News, history, podcasts and opinion from the archive.
- How did beer steins get lids?2012
Beer steins have long been considered collectible by many enthusiasts around the world, but its origins have more to do with simple survival than decor.
- A short history of beer in Germany2012
Man cannot live by bread alone - so that's why he created beer! "Beer turns thirst into a beautiful thing," goes an old German saying, as shown by the German…
- Skol: International World Traveler2012
it's a little known fact among Brazilians that Skol beer it originated 6,000 miles away 50 years ago in a small Scottish town called Alloa.
- Two Guys Most Unlikely To Drink Cocktails2012
Beer drinkers and cocktail drinkers sometimes are as likely to mix as oil and water. Or to put it another way, beer drinkers are from Venus and cocktail…
- Beer: The new food of the gods2012
US brewing company has delayed the launching of its new “Kali-Ma” beer amid outcry from the Hindu community that its name is inappropriate. The Portland-based…
- British pubs suffer due to high beer tax2012
n Britain, sales in pubs were down 6.0 percent quarter on quarter, but off-trade (off-premise for those of us in the States) sales were up 4.7 percent. Most…
- Beer consumption falls in 20112012
Well it was another up and down year for beer producers in the states with beer consumption down slightly. The big brands are still losing market share, but…
- How Influential Are Beer Ads?2012
When you’re lining up at the bar, waiting to be served, do you always go for your usual brand or are you tempted to try other beers while you’re there? If you…
- Barley Prices on the Rise2012
First it was hops and the hop shortage a few years ago. Now it seems that barley is going to conspire to raise the price of your favorite beverage - beer…
- England beer consumption on the decline2012
t seems that the economy is playing havoc abroad as well as the United States. According to the British Beer Pub Association alcohol consumption (including…
- Does beer cause a beer belly2012
Most people think that beer causes a beer belly despite studies that show mixed conclusions. There are even studies that show beer to be a negative factor in…
- 2011 Oktoberfest Breaks Beer Drinking Record2012
Well the 2011 Oktoberfest is over and good weather contributed to a record-breaking attendance. The full story from chinchinjobs.com describes the event: The…
- Could one company control almost half the beer in the world?2012
When 25% of the beer market is not big enough, you need to buy your competition, specifically your number one rival, who also wants to grow. Does the world…
- Scottish beer brewed underwater to break ancient curse2012
The brewers at BrewDog are at it again. This time they created a beer that was fermented on the bottom of the North Sea. Why? To break an ancient curse on the…
- Can beer save the economy?2012
Even though the news for beer sales has been bad for the last several years, some breweries are taking advantage of the down economy along with city and…