Domus Birrae

Mar

23
'10

The United Kingdom is preparing for the pub revolution

The new minister John Healey on the right (photo: Morning Advertiser)

The new minister John Healey on the right (photo: Morning Advertiser)

The news is that the British government has decided to create a new ministry, the Ministry for Pubs. No joke. Parliamentarian John Healey was appointed as first representative of this office, which, of course, seeks to preserve and support traditional Anglo-Saxons breweries. This may sound crazy to Italians, but in English society, so historically linked to public houses, is perfectly understandable. Needless to say, such an innovation opens up unimaginable prospects for the pubs and the craft beer.

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Sep

2
'09

Craft beer trends in US, UK and Germany

midyear_2009Despite of the differencies between countries, we can say that worldwide craft beer is enjoying a decent time, albeit with exceptions. Apart from beer cultures on the rise (including the Italian one), the country that seems more attracted to the craft revolution is United States, where penetration of quality products has reached unexpected levels. As reported recently by Beernews, the Brewers Association has revealed that the market is always growing, constantly noting new records.

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