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12/06/2020

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Little or no income, millions of pints thrown away and operating at reduced capacity when they do reopen. Will Europe's bars and pubs survive?

02/06/2020

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Watch: Robot pulls the pints as bar offers a taste of the future

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20/05/2020

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A brewery in Bavaria is one of many that are being forced out of business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak

19/04/2020

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A website dedicated to to delivering local, artisanal beer has sprung up to support breweries while pubs are closed.

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24/07/2019

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04/02/2019

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At Ukrainian brewery Pravda, visitors can pick up a Putin, or perhaps try a Trump.

10/09/2018

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Cities around the world celebrate International Beer Day

Breweries and beer lovers all over the world are celebrating International Beer Day today. The annual event takes place the first Friday of August, and is 10 years old this year. Meanwhile, Germany is struggling to produce enough beer to meet demand.

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German brewers running out of bottles

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A brewery in Germany is appealing for drinkers’ help after admitting it’s running out of bottles to fill.

23/07/2018

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It may be well known for its beer, but Belgium is now growing its wine industry.

19/07/2018

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A shortage of carbon dioxide gas in Northern Europe has left beer and soft drinks producers struggling to meet demand, according to an industry magazine.

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