Everything you need to know about Beer: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Beer: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Panaji, May 1 (IANS) Kingfisher and Budweiser beer sold in glass bottles may be off counters in Goa by next week, the state's only liquor trading body warned Wednesday.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Young Australian spinner Ashton Agar has reportedly come into contention for the berth of the second spinner in the yet to be finalised squad for the back-to-back Ashes series.
London, Apr 19 (ANI): A cartoon depiction of a topless woman has been deemed too sexy for Sweden's state run liquor store monopoly Systembolaget, forcing a brewery in Denmark to change the beer bottle's label.
New York, Apr. 18 (ANI): A Washington state brewer has offered to pay 25,000-dollar-a-year for the next 40 years to anyone who can capture a live, unharmed Bigfoot.
Washington, Apr. 16 (ANI): The taste of beer, without any effect from alcohol itself, can trigger dopamine release in the brain that is associated with drinking and other drugs of abuse, researchers have claimed.
New York, Apr 6 (ANI): Typically, women order wine and men order beer, but beer was much more of a woman's beverage back in the day-and children had their fill of it too.
London, Apr. 5 (ANI): An American couple, who were looking for an unusual entry in a home brewing competition, have invented a beer that tastes like pizza.
Islamabad, April 2 (IANS) Seven people were killed when heavily-armed militants attacked a power grid station in Peshawar Tuesday, a media report said.
Johannesburg, Mar 27 (ANI): Brazilian advertising regulators have warned Ambev, Latin America's largest brewer over an ad for beer-flavoured ice cream, saying it could tempt children and adolescents.
Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): Australian selectors must admit they blundered by picking up left-arm tweaker Xavier Doherty as deputy to incumbent offie Nathan Lyon in their Test series against India, which they have already lost 3-0, and they should now make amends by calling up nation's most successful spinner in the domestic circuit, Steve O'Keefe for the final dead rubber Test in Delhi, according to sports journalist, Peter Badel.
Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Beer and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) will be marginally expensive after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar presented the state budget for 2013-14 Monday but a consumer can now make up part of the added expense.
Singapore, March 14 (IANS) Saxo Capital Markets, an online trading and investments firm, has signed up as the statistics partner of the Asian Tour, the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia.
New York, Mar 12 (ANI): Couples trying to conceive a baby, should try during winter and spring, as human sperm seem to be healthier -- with faster swimming speeds and fewer abnormalities -- during those times, a new study has found.
Sydney, Feb 28 (ANI): Australian coach and selector Mickey Arthur has defended their decision to exclude country's most successful spinner Steve O'Keefe from the India Test series.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A research team in Israel has devised a novel approach to identifying the molecular basis for designing a drug that could decrease the risk diabetes patients face of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Sydney, Jan 31(ANI): Australia chief selector John Inverarity has claimed the position of number one spinner in the Test team is still up for grabs, which has put pressure on Nathan Lyon, following the naming of the squad for their upcoming India tour.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Researchers have unlocked the structure of humulones, acids that give beer its distinctive flavour, which could help design better drugs for diabetes, some cancers and other maladies.
Washington, January 30 (ANI): Using a century-old observational technique, researchers have determined the precise configuration of humulones, substances derived from hops that give beer its distinctive flavor.
Sydney, Jan 25(ANI): Xavier Doherty's stunning dismissal of Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal in the fifth one-day at Hobart might have been the moment that nailed his spot in the Australia's Test touring party for India next month since it is the sort of delivery desired against the fine players of spin from the subcontinent.
Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) chairman of selectors, John Inverarity has admitted lack of spin bowling talent in the Test squad is a serious issue ahead of team's difficult tour of India next month.
Sydney, Dec 29 (ANI): Former Australia captain Allan Border has urged swashbuckling opening batsman David Warner to practice bowling leg-spin in the nets ahead of crucial tour to India.
Washington, December 29 (ANI): Despite its bad reputation, beer actually has a number of natural antioxidants and vitamins that can help prevent heart disease and even rebuild muscle, a doctor has revealed.
London, Dec 13 (ANI): A key ingredient found in beer may help ward off cold and flu virus, a new study has revealed.
London, November 20 (ANI): Women can actually run further than men after a night of moderate drinking, researchers say.
Sydney, Oct 26 (ANI): Australian selectors are facing another selection dilemma after Test-spot contender Jon Holland's summer was cut short with a shoulder surgery, and it is unlikely he would return to play any international game this season.
Panaji, Oct 24 (IANS) A Goa beach village now wants tourists to carry back the garbage they generate while having a ball on the beach.
Centurion, Oct 23 (IANS) Perth Scorchers defeated Auckland Aces by 16 runs in the Champions League Twenty20 here Tuesday. Both teams, however, failed to make the tournament semifinals.
Sydney, Oct 17 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Jon Holland, who plays for Victoria, is in line for Test selection this summer, and possibly next year's Ashes, after he was declared by selectors as one of Australia's top two spinners for the longest form of the game.
Washington, Oct. 11 (ANI): In the new fall issue of the World Policy Journal, editors have likened today's period of politics to an "electoral tsunami," as they believe that a a growing number of 'potential voters' are taking democracy for granted.
New York, Oct 10 (ANI): A brewery in Colorado, USA has created a beer flavored with bull testicles after the response to what was originally meant as an April Fools' joke proved overwhelmingly positive.
Melbourne, Oct 9 (ANI): Passersby in Australia took off with 12-cartons of beer in less than a minute after the crates fell off a truck in Surfers Paradise.
London, Oct 8 (ANI): People in Britain are turning their backs on binge-drinking, as booze consumption dropped to its lowest level in 13 years, according to reports.
Moscow, Oct 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman staff member of a Russian university has been slapped a fine of 100,000 rubles ($3,000) by a court for posting an online copy of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" on her personal website.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) It's carnival time in Germany with the over 175-year-old Oktoberfest celebrations on in full swing. It's no less here in India, where several pubs, micro-breweries and brewers have tried to recreate the magic of the fest, by offering special menus, music, a Bavarian set-up and thousands of litres of beer.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the world largest body of entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and professionals, will host its annual conference TiEcon here Friday and Saturday, with over 1,000 global delegates.
London, September 21 (ANI): Scientists looking to see if items like beer and soft drinks were still drinkable if an atomic bomb went off nearby have finally found their answer - bottles and cans are left largely unaffected by the radiation.
Wellington, Sep 14 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Daryl Tuffey Friday pulled the curtain down on a 16-year-long domestic and international career.
Washington, September 3 (ANI): A leading national beer trade group has issued a statement praising the release of two White House homebrew recipes.
Washington, August 28 (ANI): People who are of normal weight but have fat concentrated in their bellies have a higher death risk than those who are obese, according to a Mayo Clinic research.
London, August 22 (ANI): Beer is the alcohol of choice for most Americans and two thirds of people are indulging in four alcoholic drinks every week, a new poll has confirmed.
London, August 4 (ANI): Beer-drinking Britons spend over a year of their lives at the pub, a survey has revealed.
New York, July 27 (IANS) India's Kingfisher Premium Lager and Saratoga IPA served as the official beers of the 18th season of World Team Tennis matches held in New York State's capital city Albany this week.
London, July 25 (ANI): Britain is preparing for a 200 million pounds booze bonanza during the Olympics.
London, July 12 (ANI): Drinkers can no longer breezily tell their suspicious spouses or girlfriends, "Oh, I just had a couple," on a drink out session.
London, June 29 (ANI): The prayers of Beer buffs, who always crave for chilled bottle during summers, has finally been answered, as the world's first self-chilling beer can, which can turn the stuff inside ice cold in just two minutes, will soon hit the market.
London, June 24 (IANS) Men and women who enjoy a pint are 60 percent more likely to sleep with someone early in a relationship, statistics show.
London, June 24 (ANI): Both men and women who enjoy a pint are 60 per cent more likely to sleep with someone early in a relationship, statistics show.
Washington, June 19 (ANI): A Seattle company is brewing beer for dogs, which is a non-carbonated mixture of meat-broth and malt barley, with glucosamine added for joint health.
London, June 17 (ANI): An algorithm that mimics the way a human solves jigsaws has broken last year's puzzle-solving record of 3300 pieces.
Brasilia, June 7 (ANI): Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday signed into law a measure approving beer sales during 2014 Soccer World Cup (SWC) matches, after pressure from football's world governing body FIFA.
Melbourne, June 1 (ANI): A brewer chose a bizarre way to create beer similar to the original India Pale Ale (IPA), which was brewed in England and exported to India in the 19th century.
London, June 1 (ANI): Spectators will be forced to stump up the cash for food and drinks at the London Games, after reports emerged that it will cost people more than seven pounds for a pint of beer, which is more than double the national average.
London, May 29 (IANS) Cobra Beer has created a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II using just beer and spices to commemorate the British head of state's diamond jubilee celebration next month.
Sydney, May 5(ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke's recent success with his young but talented team against the Indians and the West Indies shows how he is growing as a leader, according to Sydney Morning Herald columnist Richard Hinds.
Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): Australians may have cut back on booze, but they still drink enough to fill 600 Olympic size swimming pools a year.
Dominica (West Indies), Apr 24(ANI): Australian spinner Nathan Lyon will be the key bowler to help his team fight their way back into the third Test after their batsmen struggled to tackle the West Indies' spinners.
Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has asked his team to make one last effort to win the last Test against the West Indies in Dominica this week.
Dominica (West Indies), Apr 22(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke believes his decision to declare behind the West Indies total in the Barbados Test, and then setting them a target of 215 from 61 overs in Trinidad on the last day shows the positive mindset of his team.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), April 21 (IANS/CMC) Australia captain Michael Clarke admitted he was slightly worried about losing the second Test against the West Indies, especially after the way his opposite number Darren Sammy set about the run chase.
Port of Spain, Apr 21 (ANI): Inexperienced pacer Mitchell Starc can get a chance to play against the West Indies in the third Test due to injuries to fast bowlers Peter Siddle and James Pattinson.
Port of Spain, (West Indies), Apr 20 (ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has said he was confident of winning the rain-affected second Test match at Queen's Park Oval on the last day after declaring their second innings at 8-160, setting the West Indies an enticing target of 215 runs from 61 overs.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), April 19 (IANS) Exciting young Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has injured his back and will miss the remainder of the West Indies tour.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), April 19 (IANS/CMC) An outstanding spell from speedster Kemar Roach was the brightest spot on the rain-wrecked fourth day of the second Test between West Indies and Australia at Queen's Park Oval here.
London, April 18 (IANS) Cobra Beer, run by Indian origin entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria, has been chosen as the sole supplier of beer for British Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee function to be held at Buckingham Palace garden on June 4.
Trinidad, Apr 17(ANI): Australia has clinched control of the second Test against the West Indies after Michael Clarke opted to open the bowling with left-arm spinner Michael Beer.
Melbourne, Apr 16(ANI): Australian batsman Ricky Ponting continues to struggle as his team's top order failed to click on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies.
Melbourne, Apr 16(ANI): Both Australian spinners Nathan Lyon and Michael Beer are under pressure to lead their side to victory in the second Test against the West Indies.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Indian government's move to amend a law retrospectively to tax global merger and acquisition transactions involving Indian assets is "scaring" foreign investors and might hit fund flows from overseas, believes Lord Karan Bilimoria, president of the UK-India Business Council.
Sydney, Apr 14 (ANI): Australia is considering playing spinner Michael Beer alongside Nathan Lyon for the second Test against the West Indies, temporarily dismantling their pace attack.
Port-of Spain (Trinidad) Apr 13(ANI): Australia will not allow a resurgent West Indies to bounce back in the second Test at Trinidad after drawing both the one-day and Twenty 20 series, coach Mickey Arthur has said.
Bridgetown, Apr 10(ANI): Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon needs to learn fast in his Test career and adapt quickly to the West Indies conditions if he is to retain his berth in the squad for the remaining series.
Sydney, Apr 5(ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade believes he had to come out of his comfort zone to earn his baggy green, as he prepares to make his Test debut against West Indies in the first Test at Kensington, Oval on Saturday.
Barbados, Apr 2(ANI): Australia's rookie Matthew Wade will make his Test debut against the West Indies on Saturday, despite being rested from a warm-up match against a West Indies Board XI.
Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.
Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Former Indian Cricket League (ICL) anti-corruption officer Howard Beer told the High Court in London that New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns was involved in match fixing, along with his ex- teammates.
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Former Indian Cricket League (ICL) anti-corruption officer Howard Beer told the High Court in London that New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns was involved in match fixing, along with his ex- teammates.
Melbourne, Mar 7 (ANI): You can buy a beer for a friend now, no matter where you are, by sending a Twitter message.
Melbourne, Mar 7 (ANI): You can buy a beer for a friend now, no matter where you are, by sending a Twitter message.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Israeli researchers have developed a simple blood test that may provide early detection of many types of cancer.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Israeli researchers have developed a simple blood test that may provide early detection of many types of cancer.
London, Feb 16 (ANI): Networking giant Cisco Systems has said that it will challenge Microsoft's acquisition of Skype in a European Union court, and added that conditions need to be set to ensure that the software firm does not block other video calling services.
Melbourne, Feb 7 (ANI): An Irish ultra-marathon runner has revealed that a last-minute chug of beer helped him become the only man on the planet to run seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days.
Melbourne, Feb 7 (ANI): An Irish ultra-marathon runner has revealed that a last-minute chug of beer helped him become the only man on the planet to run seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days.
Melbourne, Jan 12 (ANI): An Australian woman is vexed after she was denied entry to a home brew competition because it is a men-only event.
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): Beer drinkers are most likely to drive drunk and get involved in driving fatalities than wine or scotch drinkers, a new study has found.
Rohtak, Dec 16 (ANI): The farmers and the mill owners in Haryana have expressed their unhappiness over the state government's revised State Advised Prices (SAP) for sugarcanes.
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): Italian researchers have found a very similar inverse association between the consumption of beer and the consumption of wine in relation to cardiovascular outcomes.
London, Oct 31 (ANI): Kate Moss, who got hitched to Jamie Hince in a high profile wedding, was recently spotted having 3 bottles of beer and several cigarettes for breakfast, in Jamaica.
Johannesburg (S. Africa), Oct.31 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has said that he would be surprised if young tyro Pat Cummins doesn't earn a baggy green in the first Test against South Africa.
Durban, Oct.29 (ANI): After winning the one-day series against South Africa two games to one, Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is encouraged by the domestic form of the seven Test squad members making their way to South Africa for the two-match Test series.
Melbourne, Oct 17 (ANI): Teenage pace sensation Patrick Cummins has been selected in the Australian squad for the Test tour in South Africa.
Sydney, Oct.9 (ANI): Brit-Indian left-arm spinner Monty Panesar believes he has a good chance of making a comeback to the England squad early next year against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Brisbane, Sep.10 (ANI): Injured Australia spinner Nathan Hauritz had to undergo facial surgery after being struck during an altercation with a patron of a Queensland nightclub a fortnight ago.e had a few drinks before the incident occurred, Fox Sports reports.
Sydney, Aug 29 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has insisted that his team could let two spinners, Michael Beer and Nathan Lyon, play yet again in this week's first Test against Sri Lanka.
Galle (Sri Lanka), Aug.29 (ANI): Australia will get their first look at the venue for the opening Test against Sri Lanka when they train at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Colombo, Aug 28(ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has said that he is looking forward to having a good look at the wicket in Galle to familiarise himself with conditions before the first Test series against Sri Lanka gets underway.
Colombo, Aug 25(ANI): Australian batsman Michael Clarke has ruled out moving all-rounder Shane Watson from the opening slot despite fears that he might be overcooked with three Tests against Sri Lanka in three weeks.
London, Aug 21 (ANI): Ardent beer fans have been provided with special soundproof bonk boxes at Europe's biggest lager festival as tents are considered to be terrible to get intimate, from where everyone can hear everything.
London, Aug.20 (ANI): In 2006, the Goldsborough second eleven suffered its worst defeat in modern English recreational cricket.
