Now a party bike that holds two beer kegs, bags of ice, pizza tray, sound system!October 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A company has come up with a novel idea for a party bike by fixing two beer kegs, bags of ice, pizza tray and sound system to it. The Hopworksfiets party bike is a merger of human-powered pizza delivery, beer on tap and portable entertainment system, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Monster controversy: Energy drink-maker tells Vt. brewer to stop selling 'Vermonster' beerOctober 12th, 2009 Monster-maker to Vt. brewer: No 'Vermonster' beerMORRISVILLE, Vt.
Wynn says IPO for Macau operating unit is priced at $1.30 per share in Hong KongSeptember 30th, 2009 Wynn prices Hong Kong IPO at $1.30 per shareLAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Wednesday its Hong Kong IPO was priced at 10.08 Hong Kong dollars ($1.30) per share, which the company said is at the top of the expected range for the offering.
German beer sales hit lowest level since government began tracking them in 1991July 30th, 2009 Flat: German beer sales hit new lowBERLIN — Rainy weather, smoking bans, an aging population and a preference for more health-conscious fare have put a stout dent in the sale of beer in Germany, leaving the nation's brewers ailing, a report said Thursday. Sales of beer — a veritable staple in Germany for centuries — dropped from January to June to their lowest level since the government's Federal Statistics Office began keeping tabs on such figures in 1991.
AP source: Obama to host professor and police officer at center of racial dispute over arrestJuly 28th, 2009 AP source: Gates and Crowley going to White HouseWASHINGTON — The professor, the policeman and the president are ready to share a beer — and maybe a few thoughts about race and law enforcement in America. The gathering set for Thursday evening may help President Barack Obama write a sudsy but happy ending to an arrest that triggered a fierce debate over race relations and briefly knocked him off his stride.
Genes, not beer, lead to 'beer belly'July 6th, 2009 MELBOURNE - It's not the beer, but your genes, that cause that 'not so loved' 'beer belly', according to British scientists. In a study of thousands of beer drinkers, it was discovered that although regular drinkers had a tendency to put on weight, they did not necessarily store fat around the abdomen.
Constellation Brands 1st-quarter profit falls on charges, but adjusted results top Wall StreetJuly 1st, 2009 Constellation Brands 1Q profit drops 85 percentNEW YORK — Wine and spirits maker Constellation Brands Inc. said it is benefiting from consumers switching from higher-priced beverages to those that offer more buzz for the buck.
Airline offers flights 'cheaper than a carton of beer'!June 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Low-cost airline Tiger Airways is offering travellers flights to destinations around Australia that are cheaper than a carton of beer. The airline launched the "Just Pay Taxes and Charges" sale as its latest discount scheme against rivals Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue.
American beer giant saves curry house lager Cobra from collapseMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - The American beer giant behind Carling and Worthington's has saved curry house lager Cobra from collapse. Molson Coors announced it is setting up a joint venture with Cobra founder Lord Karan Bilimora to buy the business.
Karan Bilimoria to stay with Cobra BeerMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria is to stay involved with Cobra Beer as its chairman after setting up a joint venture with an American brewer Friday to save the financially troubled company, a media report said. Molson Coors acquired the brand in Britain, where Cobra Beer is sold in 6,000 restaurants, mostly Indian curry outlets, The Times reported Saturday.
Anhueser-Busch InBev agrees to sell Oriental Brewery for $1.8 billionMay 9th, 2009 Anhueser-Busch InBev to sell Oriental BrewerySEOUL, South Korea — Anhueser-Busch InBev says it has agreed to sell South Korea's Oriental Brewery to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts for $1.8 billion. Belgium-based Beer giant Anhueser-Busch InBev and U.S.
St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6May 4th, 2009 St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St.
Australian pays four million dollars to drive Aston Martin One-77May 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - One Australian buyer has already put down 200,000 dollar deposit and will take delivery of the four million dollar Aston Martin One-77 in Italy. According to The Australian, the One-77 will be built in a limited edition of just 77 and Aston is still looking for some mega-rich buyers.
Good Beer Lunches make women hit with beaus on boozy night-outsApril 8th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Men are usually reluctant to take their girlfriends along on a boozy night out, but thanks to Matt Kirkegaard's Good Beer Lunches, a large number of female drinkers have become beer connoisseurs and are a hit with beaus in bottleshop. With Good Beer Lunches (www.goodbeers.com.au), Kirkegaard holds regular beer education classes, matching food and beer.
Indian students are Australia's third largest export income earnerApril 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - With India projected to be the fifth-largest consumer market by 2025, Australian-trained Indian graduates and skilled workers represent a future trade and investment bonanza as they return home to jobs in the business and government sector. Indian students now make up almost 18 per cent of Australia's total foreign student population, the second largest group after China, which represents 23.5 per cent of the total foreign student body.
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