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Here we publish news that don't really want to fit into any of the other categories. Sometimes it is current data from the economy. Sometimes it can be little anecdotes or small news releases that might make you smile, trivia, fun facts from the beverage industry, or just a few notes on new trends in beverages and packaging for beverages.

Perhaps you might like to take a look at this news category now and then for a change and be pleasantly surprised...

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House drink: An old brewery tradition

House drink refers to a beverage that is produced by beverage manufacturers and distributed to employees. It is usually beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks.

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To be full as a howitzer: Where does this Germany saying come from?

A howitzer is a steep-fire gun that was packed with gunpowder and shells. And that's how "full" or "loaded" a very drunk person is - albeit with alcohol.

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Drinking in class - a curse or a blessing?

Compromises such as "drinking in moderation" or special drinking breaks can be a good middle way to ensure that children also drink enough fluids at school.

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The Mexican: from Hamburg cult drink to popular party shot

The "Mexican"mixed drink made from a clear spirit (korn, vodka or tequila), tomato juice, sangrita, tabasco, salt and pepper is reminiscent of a spicy Bloody Mary.

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The new Beaujolais is here: a controversial cult wine

Clever advertising: this exclamation celebrates a rather second-rate wine from a grape that is not permitted for the production of high-class Burgundy wines.

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Russian coke: the drink that causes a sensation

Russian coke has nothing to do with illegal drugs, but with just a few ingredients - vodka, lemon, coffee powder and sugar - it mixes everything up for an hour.