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| Despite a less favourable political and economic environment, Europe has defended its leading position as the world’s largest beer producer, according to an Ernst & Young report. With a yearly production of 427 million hectolitres (hl), Europe remained ahead of China (393 million hl) and the US (234 million hl), stated the report which was conducted in all 27 EU countries plus Norway, Switzerland, Croatia and Turkey. Germany remained Europe’s largest beer producer (103 million hectolitres), followed by the UK (49.5 million hl), Poland (36.9 million hl) and Spain (33.4 million hl). Germany also has by far the most breweries (1,330). Over 2.5 million jobs in Europe can be attributed to the beer producing and selling sector, which brings Europe’s economy in an additional €59 billion in terms of value added and national governments roughly €57 billion in beer tax revenues |
| The fifth annual Palestinian Oktoberfest wasrecently held at the mainly Christian town of Taybeh, West Bank. It is home to the first and only Palestinian beer - Taybeh Beer which was established in 1995, The two-day beer festival celebrates the town’s famed beverage and markets other local Palestinian products. This year’s Oktoberfest boasted a diverse program featuring Brazilian and Greek bands and traditional Japanese dancers. Organizers expected more than 10,000 visitors, a new record. But what truly marks this Oktoberfest is that this year’s is the first to serve Taybeh beer’s new non-alcoholic line which only launched this year. In the West Bank where Muslims form the majority, having Taybeh Halal could address a wider clientele for those banned by religion from drinking alcohol. To encourage sales, Nadim Canaan Khoury, the Christian owner of the Taybeh Brewery, changed the trademark gold bottle labels to green, the colour of Islam, for the non-alcoholic version. A Hamas official said Taybeh Halal is not welcome. In a heated debate on the BBC Arabic TV channel, aired on the opening night of the Taybeh Oktoberfest, Hamas legislator Mushir al-Masri called Palestinian Authority Economy Minister Bassem Khoury’s government ”alcoholic” arguing that brewing, even of non-alcoholic beer, was illegal. |
Appeal Denied- A Malaysian religious court appeals panel on Monday upheld a
caning sentence for a woman who was caught drinking beer at a resort. The ruling
means that Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, a 32-year-old mother of two, will become the
first woman to be caned under the country’s religious laws that apply only to
Muslims. She was caught by Islamic enforcement officers.Under the ruling by the
appeals panel in the state of Pahang, she will receive six strokes of the cane.
The country’s majority Malay-Muslims make up 55% of the country’s 27 million pop.
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Police Crackdown?- Police overseeing a car race in Australia have set a limit for
beer consumption by fans: One case a day. That's 24 cans, or 96 cans if you hit the limit
for each day of the four-day race. About 180,000 fans are expected to attend the
Bathurst 1,000 V8 Supercar race. Police will be checking vehicles for excessive alcohol,
drugs and other prohibited items. With about 30,000 race fans camping within the race
grounds, police say they hope the spectators will drink responsibly but still have fun.
caning sentence for a woman who was caught drinking beer at a resort. The ruling
means that Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, a 32-year-old mother of two, will become the
first woman to be caned under the country’s religious laws that apply only to
Muslims. She was caught by Islamic enforcement officers.Under the ruling by the
appeals panel in the state of Pahang, she will receive six strokes of the cane.
The country’s majority Malay-Muslims make up 55% of the country’s 27 million pop.
.
Beer Pong Money Saver- Investing too much in replacement beer pong
balls? Refurbish your banged-up balls with this easy fix. Simply boil a pot of water and
place the balls into the boiling water for about 10 seconds to pop the dents out.
Police Crackdown?- Police overseeing a car race in Australia have set a limit for
beer consumption by fans: One case a day. That's 24 cans, or 96 cans if you hit the limit
for each day of the four-day race. About 180,000 fans are expected to attend the
Bathurst 1,000 V8 Supercar race. Police will be checking vehicles for excessive alcohol,
drugs and other prohibited items. With about 30,000 race fans camping within the race
grounds, police say they hope the spectators will drink responsibly but still have fun.
| Ghost Serves Free Beer A Hampshire pub landlady plans to call in an exorcist to get rid of a ghost that keeps topping up drinkers' glasses. Janice McCormack, of the Apsley House in Southsea, says the spectre is costing her a fortune as he gives away her beer. Ms McCormack, 60, said: "It happens when customers pop to the loo or put their pint down for a second. When they look back there's an extra inch of beer. It must come from my pumps." Regulars have nicknamed the phantom barman Reedy - after actor and legendary boozer Oliver Reed. Ms McCormack, who runs the pub with husband Patrick, said the ghost started its antics nine months ago. She said: "My regulars love it but it is costing me. People are drinking less as their pints are being filled up all the time. My stocktaking figures are all out. We get more customers through the door but it seems to be people expecting a cheap, never-ending pint." She now plans to hold a seance to ask the poltergeist to quit - and if that fails she will seek an exorcist to get him out. Regular John Sanders, 27, said: "I will certainly miss old Reedy because he keeps me topped up. "If you drink in the Apsley you were always guaranteed a hangover - and would always have money left in your pocket for a kebab on the way home." send contributions for On Tap to webmaster@beernexus.com |
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