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| Venezuela is facing the prospect of a national beer shortage because of striking workers at two breweries.Unions linked to President Nicolas Maduro have forced the closure over a pay dispute with the brewer Polar. The company makes up to 80% of Venezuela's beer. Half of their breweries are now shut, with others already running at reduced capacity. For the past years there have been shortages of milk, toilet paper and medicines in Venezuela. In previous disputes, the government has threatened to nationalise Polar. Workers are striking at Polar's breweries in Caracas and Anzoategui state, as well as at 16 locations. The striking unions say that pay is at the heart of the dispute.Venezuela is suffering 615% inflation, The country also has one of the world's highest homicide rates. So, you might say Venezuelans could use a drink. |
| Pabst, brewer of the PBR so beloved by today's hipsters, is returning to its original Milwaukee location. Pabst Brewing Company will open a new brewery on the site of its former home in summer 2016. Beer lovers will be able to visit the complex for tours, to check out historical memorabilia – and, most important, to taste the beer. The original Pabst Milwaukee brewery shut down in 1996 after the owner of the much-sold company at the time, S&P Co., contracted out production to Stroh Brewery Company's facility in La Crosse, Wis. The shutdown ended 152 years of Pabst production in Milwaukee. Brewers will also make pre-prohibition brands such as Old Tankard Ale, Kloster Beer, Bock and Andeker, Pabst started brewing PBR in Milwaukee again — not at the original site — in 2001 when its owners contracted the production out to Miller Brewing Company's Milwaukee plant. Until the brewery opens all Pabst products will continue to be contract brewed. |
| Beer Helps Economy- The U.S. beer industry contributed $253 billion to the American economy and supported 1.75 million jobs in 2014 Georgia Reform- For the first time breweries in Georgia finally be able to sell beer to customers. Technically, they’ll sell tours of the brewery – and patrons can then enjoy up to 36 ounces of free beer on site or take home up to 72 oz. as a “souvenir”. Controversial Beer- The Duquesne Brewing Company is making a beer honoring the late Penn State football coach. The Vienna-style lager will be available in mid-August in 12-oz. cans featuring Paterno's image and accomplishments but will not mention his involvement in the scandal that forced his retirement. Jellyfish Beer Bong- For $10.99, you get an inflatable plastic beer bong that comes in the shape of a Jellyfish. Unfortunately, it only has one funnel for beer flow. Available online, it's one of the big sellers for college summer fun seekers. |
| World Beer Prices Geneva has the highest average beer price, but Hong Kong’s bars rank as the most expensive. A beer there will set you back $10.86 on average. The cheapest can be found in Bratislava at just $2.22. Send contributions for On Tap to webmaster@beernexus.com |
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