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Guinness Rations Supply to British Pubs as the Stout Surges in Popularity

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On Friday, The Guardian reported that Diageo the beer brands parent company was forced to ration orders of Guinness to British pubs after an astronomic rise in consumer demand. So while the alcohol industry at large struggles with sales , Guinness continues to grow. Pub owners in the U.K. establishments, so U.S.

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How Guinness Led a Modern Nitro-Stout Takeover of Britain’s Pubs

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This pub, reopened in November last year, is run by Dubliner Oisín Rogers and Guinness has quickly become a central part of its appeal: More than 60 percent of the beer sold here is Ireland’s famous stout. If that makes the Devonshire unique, then this large street-corner pub is typical in another way. or Ireland. later this month.

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UK gives tax relief to alcohol industry

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The UK government has introduced two tax relief measures designed to push growth in the alcohol sector. The increase to draught relief, first announced in the autumn budget, will impact nearly three in five of all alcoholic drinks sold in pubs, and represents the first duty cut on a pint of beer in 10 years.

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The Real Reason Most Irish Pubs Are Named After People

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It’s comforting to know that even abroad, we’re never too far from the warm atmosphere of an Irish pub and a proper pour of Guinness. England expressed concern about alleged alcohol-related issues in Ireland, so the U.K. Whether you’re in the U.S., In the 1800s, Ireland was under English rule and governed by the U.K.

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Study Suggests the U.K. Should Shrink Pints in Pubs

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A Cambridge University research group published a study Tuesday revealing the impact of decreasing the serving size of beer in pubs, bars, and restaurants in England. known for its prolific pub culture, has historically served its brews in a standard-sized pint glass, which is objectively large compared to stateside pours.

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What Is Zebra Striping? A Catchy New Way to Drink In Moderation

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Zebra striping the coined term for alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within a session falls under this distinction. In this case, the volley references a style of mindful drinking thats uniquely suited to feed off the zeitgeist of the no- and low-alcohol movement. Its also a rather terrific conversation starter.

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Shockingly, Ireland Doesn’t Have the Most Pubs Per Capita in the World

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Ireland is world-famous for its lively pub scene, which has given rise to pub snugs and Irish-inspired bars around the globe. With such a vibrant reputation, it’s easy to assume that the small country has more pubs per resident than any other nation. The report revealed that the number of pubs in Ireland has declined by 8.2

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