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Heineken gets more beer on S&N buyout

Posted by admin | News | Posted on January 26th, 2008

The News Review:

- Heineken gets more beer on S&N buyout
- Dado Bier launches the first beer with yerba-maté
- Good Microbrew and Grill
- Reviews by Chefie:

Heineken gets more beer on S&N buyout
Economic Times – Jan 26, 2008
Belgian BoxmeerHeineken?s first non-Dutch CE has bagged names including Foster?sJohn Smith?s and Newcastle Brown Ale with the £7. 8-billion agreedbid. He has also raised hiscompany?s profile in Belgium Finland India Ireland Portugal and US. Since taking over the top job van Boxmeer has concentrated on boosting salesentering high-growth emerging markets and promoting Heineken as a premium beerbrand.

Dado Bier launches the first beer with yerba-maté
BeerAdvocate.com – Jan 26, 2008
Tastings & ReviewsRecent TastingsBest of BATravel & EventsBeerFly | DirectoryBeer CalendarCommunityJoin BeerAdvocateBeer ForumGroupsGatherings. In the Guarani language it is called ca? or “water of the delicious herb” and according to the Indians it provides a sense of well-being to all those who try it. The flavor of this drink invented by the Indians has crossed frontiers among South American countries acquiring versions such as the terer?nd the chimarr?Inspired by this tradition Dado Bier brewery is betting on innovation and launching the first beer in Brazil to be made from yerba-mat?Dado Bier Ilex. With its newest creation Dado Bier a benchmark on the Brazilian market among specialty breweries is looking to capture the essence for a beer with this typical South American herb. Dado Bier Ilex reveals the characteristic flavor of yerba-mat?n a beer that surprises the palate.

Good Microbrew and Grill
BeerAdvocate.com – Jan 26, 2008
Food is pretty decent. Some unusual takes or spins on pub grub and even some vegetarian fare. Not so much a beer bar as a cafe with a ton of beer avaialable for sampling. They do evidently care about their beers here. Not a bad little joint by any stretch of the imagination. Wish it wasn’t in an awkward spot for me to get to!For sampling purposes I tried Gonzo Imperial Porter (on tap) Abita Turbodog (on tap) and mmegang Witte (in bottle)Reviewed on: 01-26-2008 06:20:22… 5%I gotta say this place has sooo much potential (and I’ve tried to find some good in it on so many occasions) but I’ve been repeatedly let down. Yes they have a good beer selection but that’s basically where it stops. They have standard bar fare that I have been nothing but disappointed by but being that their image is one that concentrates on beer I will review as such. I recently stopped by for a beer wanting to sit on the patio (sidewalk) and read while I had a drink. The staff seemed perturbed by my desire to simply have a beer and not eat and I had to order my beer about three times before I got it (and it seemed to be about 10 minutes for them to bring it after the third attempt). I also asked for a non-chilled glass each time I ordered but when they finally brought the beer (with a chilled glass) they looked at me like I was an idiot when I again asked for one that was not chilled.

Reviews by Chefie:
BeerAdvocate.com – Jan 26, 2008
5 | selection: 5 – $$rDev: +8. 3%I recently stopped by this shop for the first time (I’m an out of towner) and was amazed at the size of this store. Huge amount of beer. I found beers that are in extreme limited supply in klahoma as well as every other beer available here. I will now be making a special trip to this store as often as I can. I live about and hour and a half away. It’s clean big and has knowledgeable employees… 7%Place is in a little strip mall out on the corner of town. Walked in and DAMN the place is huge. Beers are along the back and left walls as you come in. Excellent selection and a huge wall of singles which I always appreciate. The beers I checked out all appeared to be relatively fresh. Had just about every brewery one can find in kla-homa.