Beer

Europe News

Sales of no or low alcohol beers rise in The Netherlands

And one in twelve beers in Dutch supermarkets is now alcohol-free, according to figures from market researcher Circana.

12/01/2025

Economy

Euro 2024: UK comes top of the big spenders in the football challenge

Euro 2024 is boosting spending across Europe with the UK alone predicted to spend more than a billion pounds on food and drink.

24/06/2024

Green News

Brewers froth over winemakers’ exemption from anti-waste rules

As the EU debates rules to limit packaging waste, beer producers argue they are being unfairly discriminated against with exemptions for winemakers from reuse targets and deposit-return schemes, but one of Europe’s wine industry association chiefs says brewers should “mind their own business”.

11/01/2024

Food and Drink

The Icelandic brewery selling pea and red cabbage flavoured Christmas beer

A Christmas beer made from green peas and marinated red cabbage has become a festive hit in Iceland. Made by a small Reykjavik brewery, the recipe is inspired by Iceland's Christmas dinner.

06/12/2023

Destinations

Where are Europe’s most affordable beach holidays?

The top ten ranking features three seaside destinations in Turkey, including the number one spot.

27/06/2023

Food and Drink

The Brexit effect: Prized brewery says trade with Europe not viable

An award-winning British brewery is batting post-Brexit trading costs to the European Union and says soaring export fees are crippling the business.

31/01/2023

Belgium

Belgians' wallets burn to crisp as inflation hits favourite fries

For Belgians who visit their favourite friterie at least once per week, the increase in price -- tied to rising costs of ingredients -- can quickly add up.

09/12/2022

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest 2022 in pictures: Germany's largest beer festival returns

Oktoberfest: Germany's boozy folk festival makes its returns

20/09/2022

Portugal

'Your good health!': Drinking beer can be good for you, claims study

Researchers in Portugal say drinking one beer a day can have a positive effect on the bacteria in our stomachs.

07/07/2022

Destinations

Flight-free travel: Leuven is easy to get to and a cycling paradise

This small Belgian city is packed with historical monuments, peaceful retreats and thousands of bicycles.

01/07/2022

Tech News

Heineken banks on the metaverse to help reach net zero by 2030

Heineken - one of the biggest beer companies in the world - is on a mission to create a more sustainable company for its customers and the planet.

24/06/2022

Finland

'A taste of security': NATO beer flies off the shelves in Finland

The owners of Olaf craft brewery in the eastern city of Savonlinna say they can't keep up with demand for the new brew.

20/05/2022

World News

Five positive news stories about what's going well in the world

A scientific breakthrough could see you charging your phone using the sun, the world's biggest animal crossing and brewing beer for Ukraine. We have five positive news stories for you.

22/04/2022

Food and Drink

Hadrian's Wall brewers create 'Anti-Imperial Stout' for Ukraine

A collective of master brewers in Northumberland, where the UK's first beer-maker's presence was recorded in 122AD, have co-developed a beetroot-flavoured ale that packs a punch - with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.

13/04/2022

Experiences

Beer lover? Take a bath in it at France’s first beer spa

Take a sip and a dip in the baths at Strasbourg’s beer spa for an unusual day of relaxation.

11/04/2022

Food and Drink

Sacrebleu! Meet the French brewery using algae to make their beer blue

Lille-based Hoppy Urban Brew are incorporating a naturally-occurring pigment found in algae to create an extraordinary brand of hoppy alcoholic beverages.

07/02/2022

Travel News

US tourists fined for breaking into Rome’s Colosseum to drink beer

They’re not the first to commit crimes in the famous landmark.

18/11/2021

Travel News

Oktoberfest cancelled again: A look back at the 2019 beer festival

For the second year in a row, the world’s largest folk festival has been cancelled due to health concerns.

29/09/2021

No Comment

US brewery gives away Covid vaccine shots and free beer

A brewery in Sterling, Virginia, gives away Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine shots and free beer for those receiving an injection.

03/06/2021

Living

This new brand of beer tastes like ‘climate change in a can’

A beer business hopes to encourage competitors to go carbon neutral by 2030 to help tackle the climate crisis.

17/05/2021