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Spaniards were the first beer brewers
21.10.06 - According to an article in the daily newspaper Periodico of Wednesday 6 October 2004, the ancestors of today’s Spaniards were brewing beer as early as 5 000 years ago. They drank strong beer hundreds of years before wine became popular.
01.10.06 - A Canadian study has found that those who regularly drink moderate quantities of alcohol earn approximately 10% more than those who never drink alcohol.
Beer was invented before bread
01.10.06 - Recent research has dated the invention of beer at 9000 BC.
01.10.06 - Beer contains Silicium, which promotes bones growth and protects against Osteoporosis.
No, alcohol ain’t necessarily good for breast-feeding!
25.05.05 - Folk wisdom has it that a beer or two before giving suck helps lactation. But recent American research suggests that this just “ain’t necessarily so”. Women in fact produce less milk after a few beers, and they need more time to produce the more or less that they do. So, is beer counterproductive as regards milk?
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InBev Closes Anheuser-Busch Acquisition
20.11.08 - Belgian brewer InBev Tuesday announced it has completed the acquisition of U.S. beer producer, Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. (BUD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), following approval from shareholders of both companies. The $52 billion deal makes the combined entity the world's largest brewer. [more]
Heineken launches new responsible drinking campaign
19.11.08 - Brewer Heineken has launched an international responsible drinking campaign called ‘Know The Signs’. The internet-based campaign is an extension of the five-year-old ‘Enjoy Heineken Responsibly’ programme, and is aimed at encouraging responsible drinking. [more]
New mixed beer drinks and alcohol-free refreshment with a malt base
19.11.08 - According to a study from the Society of Consumer Research, the demand for mixed beer drinks quantitatively increased by more than 3% during the first half of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, and sales grew by almost 11% at the same time. [more]
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