India. Prohibition: The only wave in Tamil Nadu

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For the first time since Tamil Nadu took complete control of liquor retail and converted the monopoly into its chief money-spinner that contributes nearly Rs 27,000 crore to the state’s coffers, the main Dravidian political parties have been forced into acknowledging that the policy of promoting liquor has had serious consequences for the health of the people and the social fabric. (more…)

Malaysia. Smooth cold one now in a bottle

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How would you like to enjoy the smooth sensation of freshly tapped beer anytime and anywhere?

Now, with Carlsberg’s latest innovation, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, you can – the only difference being the fact that it’s now in a bottle.

It is now available in a familiar looking green bottle with a white label with hints of silver instead of the brand’s iconic green. (more…)

N. Korean beer sale in China

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Taedonggang beer, a state-owned North Korean brand, is available in grocery stores in Dandong and Shenyang, China, according to news reports. (more…)

India. Move over draught, brew masters are creating craft beer infused with desi flavours and ingredients

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Citrusy, light-bodied with a hint of sweet. That’s Beteljuice for you, a beer infused with paan and lemongrass. For those who like to venture on the dark side, there’s the roasty Kaapi stout, which marries malt with coffee beans.

To revisit fond childhood memories, try the mango beer created with Alphonsos sourced from the farms of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. (more…)