Finnish scientists say it could be possible to recreate the 170-year-old beer found alongside what is thought to be the world’s oldest drinkable Champagne in an Åland shipwreck.
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Åland shipwreck beer could be brewed again
Posted on 22 May 2012.
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Three more controversial alcohol sale cases for Iceland state monopoly
Posted on 26 February 2012.
Following last week’s mudslinging over the banning of Motörhead wine, Iceland’s state alcohol monopoly has been in the headlines again for making controversial decisions — not once, not twice, but three times.
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Iceland loves Christmas beer, risks running out already
Posted on 22 December 2011.
The Icelandic love of specially-made Christmas beers knows no bounds this year…that is until all of it has been sold.
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Icelandic beer crowned Best Standard Lager in the world
Posted on 16 November 2011.
International beer experts have voted Iceland’s Egils Gull as the Best Standard Lager Beer in the World at the World Beer Awards 2011.
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Reykjavik sun bathers criticise lack of beer fridge
Posted on 08 July 2011.
Iceland’s national alcohol retail monopoly, known as Vinbudin, has received numerous complaints from customers wondering why there is no fridge in their city centre outlet. Some say local bars have bribed the state-owned store in order to sell more cold draught beer.
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Iceland volcano good for beer sales
Posted on 30 June 2010.
The recent Eyjafjallajokull eruption in South Iceland is proving a good long-term marketing tool for the country, despite its negative short-term effects, some businessmen are claiming.
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Lapland brewery closure stuns locals
Posted on 19 October 2009.
The news that Lapin Kulta, the iconic beer of Finland’s Lapland, is set to halt production has shocked residents and city officials in the brewery town of Tornio.
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Funeral for famous Finnish brewery
Posted on 05 October 2009.
Last week saw a small crowd hold a funeral procession to commemorate the closure of the famous Pori Brewery. The last rites were administered to a beer-filled coffin as a delivery truck, which was laden with Finland’s favourite beer, Karhu left the site for the last time.
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