A Dutch beer manufacturer with a penchant for competition has laid claim to the strongest brew in the world – a singular concoction that is 60 percent alcohol by volume.

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A beer for brave drinkers

Beer is the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage, but technology is integral to modern brewers. Alcoholic beverage – Beer – Drink – Food – Recreation

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Technology and Beer: A Love Story

BEER and pizza could be the solution to the world’s energy crisis, according to a celebrity scientist who will give a talk in the Capital tomorrow.

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Find out how beer and pizza can save world

At the risk of sounding as crotchety as Old Man Cereal-Hater over here, can someone explain to me the point of the Washington Post ’s annual Beer Madness tournament ? This year, the organizers of this 32- beer showdown opened up the competition to include beers from around the world, but it’s emerged even less coherent than before.

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Is WaPo’s Beer Madness Just Madness?

A unique blend of climate and tradition make the Great Lakes region the best in the country for beer brewers and drinkers, enthusiasts say. And because it can take up to 12 gallons of water to produce 1 gallon of beer, proximity to 21 percent of the world’s fresh surface water doesn’t hurt, either.

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Great Lakes labeled good for brewers :Enthusiasts say region is conducive to making beer. (South Bend Tribune)

March 26 (Bloomberg) — Heineken NV , the world’s third- largest brewer, said it’s increased its market share in South Africa fivefold during the past four years and now plans to capture more of rival SABMiller Plc’s customers.

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Heineken Targeting SABMiller’s Beer ‘Monopoly’ in South Africa (Bloomberg)

After being challenged by a friend to produce a record-breaking tipple, British brewer Peter Fowler came up with “The Hop” – the world’s most bitter beer.

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Brit brewer brews the bitterest beer ever! (Sify News)

British brewer Peter Fowler, has made the world’s most bitter beer after a friend challenged him to produce a record-breaking tipple.

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Ale lover brews world’s bitterest beer (Daily Telegraph)

Drinking less beer and more water is usually a good diet plan — unless you’re the world’s largest beer brewer. Instead, Anhe…

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World’s Largest Beer Brewer Cuts Water Use, Braces for Future Risks (New York Times)

Coffee and beer run neck-and-neck as the world’s two greatest beverages.

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Coffee? Beer? Meantime Brewing Coffee Porter (The Express-Times)