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People who drink beer are more likely to attract mosquitoes than those who don’t, according to a new study by Dutch researchers. The findings suggest that lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption can influence how often someone gets bitten. Researchers observed that people who drink beer attract mosquitoes at a significantly higher rate, approximately 1.35 times more, compared to non-drinkers. The study, led by Felix Hol of Radboud University Nijmegen, was conducted at the 2023 Lowlands music festival in the Netherlands. To carry out the research, Hol and his team set up a temporary lab built from connected shipping containers...

Former employees at Minocqua Brewing Company's Madison tap room question how the brewery's political Super PAC, Minocqua Brewing Company Super PAC, uses donations, saying employees were paid from the PAC despite doing no work for it. Brewery owner Kirk Bangstad, has raised more than $2 million since the PACs creation to support liberal political causes. The $2 million raised by the Minocqua Brewing Super PAC represents a small fraction of Super PAC spending in Wisconsin, where such organizations spent $49 million on the state's most recent Supreme Court race alone. However, former employees say some of those funds went toward...

Germany’s beer market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by changing consumer preferences and the evolving tastes of younger generations. While traditional beer consumption is declining, the demand for alcohol-free alternatives has surged, signalling a shift in the country’s long-standing beer culture. In the first half of 2025, German beer sales fell by 6.3%, amounting to a reduction of around 262 million litres and bringing total consumption to roughly 3.9 billion litres. This represents the steepest decline in the domestic beer market since 1993, excluding non-alcoholic products. Economic pressures, rising prices, and shifts in social habits, particularly among younger consumers,...

Researchers found PFAS in 95% of tested beers, with the highest levels linked to contaminated local water sources. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as forever chemicals, are gaining notoriety for their ability to linger in the environment and for possible links to health problems. Now, scientists are finding these chemicals in surprising places, including beer. A study published in ACS Environmental Science & Technology analyzed beers brewed across different regions of the United States. The results showed that the highest PFAS levels appeared in beers made in areas where local water supplies are already known to be contaminated....

Sydney Sweeney can raise a glass to several weeks of bumper publicity - but she may soon be toasting with beer rather than champagne amid speculation that she could become the new face of Bud Light. Industry experts believe Sweeney could turn the woke furor over her recent American Eagle jeans campaign to her favor by capitalizing on her popularity among conservative Americans - and earn a whopping sum in the process. It's thought that the Anyone But You star could command a fee of as much as $10 million from Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch if it wanted to...

Heavy drinking, not cannabis, was tied to a sharp increase in unintended pregnancies—even among women actively trying to avoid them. The study reveals a gap between intention and outcome that alcohol may be widening. A Risky Link Between Alcohol and Unwanted Pregnancy According to a new study, women who strongly wanted to avoid pregnancy were significantly more likely to become pregnant if they engaged in heavy drinking. Their risk was 50% higher compared to women who drank moderately or did not drink at all. On the other hand, cannabis use showed no connection to increased chances of undesired pregnancy. Women...

Things are not happy in Monterey County. The California county, which Kamala won by 63%, is considered a ‘sanctuary’ for illegal aliens by the Department of Homeland Security. But that sanctuary status was recently violated and local officials are outraged. So is the Solidarity Network: a pro-illegal alien group that ‘monitors’ immigration enforcement arrests. Monterey County Board of Supervisors Chair Chris Lopez responded by announcing that a maternal health walk was cancelled. “Monterey County deeply values the contributions of our immigrant workers and families that strengthen our local communities and economy,” Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo posted. The Monterey Solidarity...

In 1895, a significant chapter in the Czech brewing industry began. This distinctly Czech company was established in response to the Czech-German rivalry in Budějovice and the dominance of the German Měšt'anský Pivovar. Czech national brewers, led by August Zátka, established a brewery that continued the long-standing tradition of Budějovice beer production. On October 7, 1895, the first brewmaster of the Czech Joint Stock Brewery brewed the first batch of beer. This moment marked the beginning of the history of the famous Budějovice brewery. In 1930, the Budvar trademark was registered, becoming synonymous with quality and a leading brand of...

Cooking how-to videos, recipe blogs and mass-produced cookbooks may be relatively recent inventions, but our ancestors liked to cook, too. Archaeologists have found remnants of food resembling our own all over the world, from traces of burnt porridge on Stone Age pots to "beer loaves" of bread in ancient Egypt. Yet, for much of history, cooking was an art passed down orally and not often documented in writing.So what's the oldest known recipe?The answer hails back to one of the oldest civilizations, although their recipes look a little different from the ones we see today...In fact, what we now know...

Citigroup announced Tuesday that it’s ending its policy restricting banking services to businesses selling firearms, citing “regulatory developments, recent executive orders and federal legislation.” The policy, which required retailers to limit gun sales to people over 21, was originally implemented in 2018 after a 19-year-old shot and killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. However, in a statement released Tuesday, the bank indicated it will “no longer have a specific policy regarding firearms.” “The policy was intended to promote the adoption of best sales practices as prudent risk management and didn’t address the manufacturing of...

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In a nutshell * Rice malt could help the brewing industry adapt to climate change, yielding twice as much extract per hectare as barley while requiring 50-67% less land * While rice malt costs 20% more to produce than barley malt, it offers significant advantages for gluten-free brewing and can reduce costs when used as an adjunct * As climate change threatens barley production, rice provides a more resilient alternative that’s already grown abundantly in warmer regions worldwide ****************************************************************** FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Beer prices might soon rise as climate change threatens barley crops, but an unexpected savior is emerging from...

April 21 (UPI) -- A brewery in Belgium swapped painted eggs for frothy brews when it celebrated Easter with the "World's Biggest Beer Hunt." The fifth annual Easter event at the Aywiers Gardens in Lasne, Belgium, saw over 1,000 registered hunters searching the grounds for 12,000 hidden bottles of Lutgarde beer. Hidden among the beers was a special golden bottle, which earned its finder a prize of his weight in beer. The event began Sunday with a chocolate egg hunt for children at noon, and the beer hunt then commenced at 12:30 p.m. A barbecue at 1:30 p.m. allowed the...

Washington -- America’s craft brewers already have enough problems. Hard seltzers and cocktails are muscling into beer sales. Millennials and Gen Z don’t drink as much as their elders. Brewpubs still haven’t fully recovered from the shock of COVID-19 five years ago. Now there’s a new threat: President Donald Trump’s tariffs, including levies of 25 per cent on imported steel and aluminum and on goods from Canada and Mexico. “It’s going to cost the industry a substantial amount of money,” said Matt Cole, brewmaster at Ohio-based Fat Head’s Brewery. Trump’ trade war “will be crippling for our industry if this...

Smiling man in sauna holding Finnish beer, towel wrapped around his waist- Beer fear brewing in Finland: strikes at top breweries spark supply warnings. Credit: Shutterstock, r.classen A bitter row over pay and working hours has left Finland’s top breweries facing industrial action this week – and the nation’s beer lovers sweating over their favourite pints. Nearly 1,000 workers across three of the country’s biggest beer producers – Hartwall, Olvi, and Sinebrychoff – have downed tools in a strike that’s set to last until March 28. And while breweries insist the taps won’t run dry, retailers are sounding the alarm...

Behind that aroma is a complex cheese packed full of flavor.Just because an ingredient or dish is polarizing doesn’t mean it’s not worth your time. As a child I didn’t like mushrooms — their somewhat slippery texture can be off-putting — but learning to love them over the years has opened up new opportunities to enjoy a meaty, umami-packed, and versatile ingredient. What would I do without buttery mushroom pastas and crispy fried fungi in my life now? Among the world of misunderstood ingredients, perhaps none is as renowned stinky cheeses. Taleggio, Limburger, Époisses, raclette, and Gruyère are all varieties...

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man has been arrested after three people were injured in a suspected knife attack that left a Dublin neighbourhood in “a state of shock”. Irish police responded to a “serious incident” after approximately 3pm on Sunday. Three men, aged between their mid-20s and mid-40s, were injured in what was described as an “awful random attack” across several streets in the Arbour Hill area of Stoneybatter in the Irish capital.

In 2023, Bud Light had one of the worst years of its existence as it faced a massive boycott and lost its spot as the top-selling beer brand in America. The controversy surrounding Bud Light erupted in April of that year after the beer brand featured Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender social media influencer, in a social media campaign that promoted a $15,000 giveaway

That’s a buzz kill! Big Apple beer hounds may have to fork over 13% more for a brew as congestion pricing drives up costs for customers and businesses alike in some of Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods. Anheuser-Busch, whose brands include Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois and Corona, will raise keg prices by $5 across the board for customers throughout the NYC area, a company sales rep told The Post this week. “We’re building the cost of congestion pricing into delivery fees,” the rep said. And that means bars will likely have to charge an extra dollar per pint to offset the...