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Article: Splitting hairs; BEER.(Features)
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- October 3, 2008
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Byline: ALASTAIR GILMOUR BEER WRITER OF THE YEAR
IT could be said the brewing industry is responsible for headaches. Not all of them are the paracetamol-busting variety; some involve thumping at a framework of rules designed to curb alcohol's excesses.
One example which causes concern for those of us who have a weakness for fine ale and progressive ideas is the Orkney Brewery, which has mounted a vigorous defence of its award-winning Skull Splitter ale - which could be withdrawn from sale in the UK following a report claiming its Viking-branded bottles have ...