Tag: Beer

  • The Sex Pistols – the punk band that declared war on Great Britain

    The Sex Pistols – the punk band that declared war on Great Britain

    The sun's rays glisten in the brown waters of the Thames. On the river, boats are shuttled, which in honor of the day are decorated with British flags in blue, red and white. There is joy throughout London. It is June 7, 1977 and Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 25 years on the throne. Britain, rocked…

  • The culture gnomes say goodbye – from the fairytale castle in Bavaria

    The culture gnomes say goodbye – from the fairytale castle in Bavaria

    Since 1990, Gunnar Bolin and Karsten Thurfjell have been P1 listeners' steady hand during a stormy day before day-evening. This year is the finale of this sit-in tradition. The last trip goes to Bavaria, to the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein, model for all Disney castles and to beer halls, Christmas markets and baroque churches.

  • New alcohol advice – an extra beer for the women

    New alcohol advice – an extra beer for the women

    Hear Ulrika Björksténformer science commentator, about how the view of women's alcohol consumption has changed throughout history – and why the limit for how much women can drink is now being raised. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Ulrika Björkstén, Secretary General for Science and the Public, former science commentator on Sveriges Radio Producer: Karl Kadhammar and…

  • Turku’s Kauppatori is welcomed by a design Christmas sauna

    Turku’s Kauppatori is welcomed by a design Christmas sauna

    The sauna designed by Space of Mind in collaboration with Studio Puisto Arkkitehtoimisto and Protos Demos is a proof of fine design and craftsmanship, which is made by hand in Haliko from untreated solid wood. It offers three finish options: larch, galvanized steel and tar felt, all sourced from local producers. Aleksi KoskelinThe managing director…

  • Beer cellar coup – Hitler’s fateful moment

    Beer cellar coup – Hitler’s fateful moment

    In November 1923, Adolf Hitler and his German National Socialist Workers’ Party stormed into the beer cellar Bürgerbraukeller with guns drawn. The plan, to seize power in the city of Munich and then march on Berlin failed, nevertheless the beer cellar coup became the starting point for the Nazi movement and Hitler’s path to power.…

  • Part 7: Kindergarten Day

    Part 7: Kindergarten Day

    The Christmas calendar Tjuven på Nikolaus's textbook is suitable for ages 7-13 and can be listened to until January 2025. On the Christmas calendar's website, you can find today's question, competitions, puzzles and audio clips to listen to. Participating Script and direction: Astrid MohlinVoices in this episode: Tim Hilton-Brown, Hanna Ullerstam, Signe Ternstedt, Casper Fridfelt,…

  • Beer sales in Finland continue to decline

    Beer sales in Finland continue to decline

    In the lobby of the industry, it was stated that Finland has the highest beer tax in the EU.

  • Alko announces moderate price revisions for autumn

    Alko announces moderate price revisions for autumn

    Alko’s retail prices change twice a year, typically between the end of March and September. This fall, the new prices came into effect on September 26, when the average price revision was 0.4 percent. Beer prices rose on average by 0.4 percent, spirits by 0.7 percent, sparkling wines by 0.9 percent, red wines by 0.2…

  • Decline in domestic beer sales continues – Industry awaits tax reduction

    Decline in domestic beer sales continues – Industry awaits tax reduction

    In more detail, the report reveals that a total of 248.4 million liters of beverages were sold from April to June. Beer, a quintessential Finnish favorite, saw sales of 93.1 million liters, but experienced a decrease of 2.0% or 1.9 million liters compared to the same period last year. Similarly, cider sales amounted to 6.1…

  • Beer is the best summer drink – Hard seltzer’s popularity is on the rise

    Beer is the best summer drink – Hard seltzer’s popularity is on the rise

    Beer’s position as the favorite summer drink is clear. Almost a third (32%) of Finns consider beer to be the best brewed drink of the summer. Slightly more than a fifth (22%) of respondents preferred mineral water, which came second. The popularity of beer has increased, while the popularity of water has decreased compared to…

  • The lively summer terrace on Torikorttelitie opens its doors today on the edge of Senate square

    The lively summer terrace on Torikorttelitie opens its doors today on the edge of Senate square

    Sofia Helsinki brings Sofia Helsinki Café to the square (10:00-18:00), offering a moment of relaxation with homemade cinnamon buns, freshly ground coffee, refreshing smoothies and sparkling wines. And of course, their menu doesn’t forget the blueberry pie! Sofia Helsinki’s Velo Bar Sofia (11:00-23:00) is inspired by the Velocipede of 1887, which found its way to…

  • Beer for two thousand crowns in happy hour

    Beer for two thousand crowns in happy hour

    The residents of Hlíðahverfi were surprised by the new price list for a bar in their district. Now beer costs no less, no more, but 2,500 crowns. The price is lower from 5pm to 9pm during happy hour and is 2,000 kroner. The price set by the Bus Hostel at Skógarhlíð in Reykjavík did not…

  • The Torikorttelis summer terrace will be opened on the Senate Square side in July

    The Torikorttelis summer terrace will be opened on the Senate Square side in July

    By combining their resources, they aim to create a lively summer atmosphere in one of Helsinki’s top destinations. Peggy BauerCEO of Helsinki City Spaces Oy, expresses his joy about this cooperation. This expansion of Torikorttelitie’s restaurant terraces includes the extension of the terrace areas above Aleksanterinkatu to the edge of the square. The city’s terrace…

  • Mackindergarten: It’s my time

    One of the worst things about being a parent is having to spend time with other parents. People you have nothing in common with – except that you successfully procreated around the same time. And that’s it. A thing. A simple mistake. It is not enough. It is not enough to build a friendship on.…

  • Minors acquire alcohol through intermediaries

    Minors acquire alcohol through intermediaries

    The study also shows that around 90% of alcohol consumed by minors comes through intermediaries. 40% of middle school-aged youth who use alcohol got it from their family, either from a parent or sibling, or by stealing alcohol from home. “Graduation and graduation weekend is approaching. For some young people, it is still a party…

  • Hold my beer, Hacienda! The 48-hour party Nørrebro crew is back with a vengeance

    Since the opening year in 2012, the 48 Timer Festival in Nørrebro, which is again held this weekend (May 12-14), has grown significantly in size. The pandemic slowed it down a bit, but with more concerts, street parties, community events and exhibitions than ever before this year, it’s safe to say it’s never been bigger.…

  • My ♥ CPH: He felt the electricity in his ♥

    My heart is electric (aka Adam Taylor) is a British-born electronic music artist and producer who has called Copenhagen home for the past seven years. His life in music started at the age of 14, when he bought his first guitar – since then the journey has led to the world’s biggest festivals as frontman…

  • My ♥ CPH: “I knew right away it was something special”

    Eoin O’Sullivan is an improv comedian and freelance sound producer from Ireland. He is part of the Coping in Copenhagen podcast team, which was launched in 2019 and has been available on cphpost.dk since 2020, and has lived in Denmark for five years. We asked Eoin (pronounced Owen) what he likes about living in Copenhagen.…

  • Icelandic fish beer a hit at Seafood Expo Global

    Icelandic fish beer a hit at Seafood Expo Global

    Beer with capelin roe, Masago, was a hit at the Seafood Expo Global conference held in Barcelona from April 25-27. Produced by Icelandic Asia, the beer is brewed with masago and the Japanese herb shiso. Beer first appeared at the conference last year, but this year’s batch was enriched with shiso. […]

  • Concert review: Post delivered with confidence

    Concert review: Post delivered with confidence

    Congratulations are in order, Post Malone at the Royal Arena. Telephones lit up the sky to mark his arrival. Fresh from a Roskilde Festival performance and the surprise release of ‘Chemical’, the anticipation was palpable. With the exception of an acoustic break in the show, Post Malone literally brought the fireworks. Tilt the microphone He…

  • Dating the Danes: Are one-night stands the only way?

    Brushing your teeth, emptying the dishwasher or having sex with a stranger are all banal activities in the lives of Danish singles, but the latter can be a rather confusing experience for inbound expats. My Moroccan male friend is one of them. On his first night on the town, he was approached by an attractive…

  • Dating the Danes: Are one-night stands the only way?

    Brushing your teeth, emptying the dishwasher or having sex with a stranger are all banal activities in the lives of Danish singles, but the latter can be a rather confusing experience for inbound expats. My Moroccan male friend is one of them. On his first night on the town, he was approached by an attractive…

  • Copenhagen is among the best cities in the world for public transport

    Asian cities score highlyTime Out also praised Copenhagen for its stylishness and impressive list of restaurants, museums and beer bars. Stockholm followed Copenhagen in fifth place, while the rest of the top 10 was made up of Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai and Amsterdam. To compile the list, Time Out surveyed over 20,000 residents in…

  • My ♥ CPH: Industrial designer Antonio Sena

    My ♥ CPH: Industrial designer Antonio Sena

    On a scale of integration from 1 to 10, I would say that I am… an 8. The only drawback is the language; I think I would be fully integrated if I had this. I think, of course, that my way of thinking is different. In Southern Europe, we are always trying to find ways…

  • Naked in mosquito hell

    Naked in mosquito hell

    In the summer of 2009, the mosquito plague is unbearable in the village of Bärrek in Gästrikland. In the area around the mouth of the lower Dalälven, mosquitoes cause businesses to move, tourists to flee and local residents to stay indoors. At a rock festival, three friends from Valbo talk about the mosquito hell in…

  • Beer sales in Finland continue to decline

    Beer sales in Finland continue to decline

    Finns drink about 50 million liters less beer than ten years ago.

  • It’s February: Let there be light!

    The third verse of Genesis, and no, we’re not talking about the first time Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel harmonized on stage, included the immortal line: “Let there be light!” At some point on the third day of February, a similar command is issued. And the fourth, and the fifth, and for three more weeks,…

  • The Ministry of Justice proposes to allow home brewing

    The Ministry of Justice proposes to allow home brewing

    The Ministry of Justice has published on the government’s consultation website proposals for an act on permitting home brewing of alcohol for personal use. The production of alcohol for personal use by distillation will continue to be prohibited. The proposal says that legislation in Iceland is being updated in line with legislation in other Nordic…

  • Home delivery alcohol available from Heimkaup

    Home delivery alcohol available from Heimkaup

    Yesterday, Heimkaup began distributing beer, wine and other spirits with home delivery. In this way, consumers can now access a large selection of groceries and alcohol every day of the week and have it shipped home same day. The alcohol is sold by the Danish company Heimkaup ApS. Heimkaup (Wedo ehf) only distributes the products…

  • Beer prices are foaming up at Danish festivals

    Beer prices are foaming up at Danish festivals

    A common themeSimilar walks will be seen at Heartland and Smukfest, according to Børsen avis. At the two above-mentioned festivals, the price of beer will increase by 4-5 kroner. The same was the case for Northside, which was held over the Pentecost weekend. If beer prices have not deterred you from going to a festival…

  • THL: Finns will drink less alcohol in 2021

    THL: Finns will drink less alcohol in 2021

    Last year, total alcohol consumption in Finland fell by three per cent compared to 2020, according to a report published by the Public Health Authority on Thursday. The agency explained in its release that the decline in consumption was mainly due to a dramatic decline in the amount of alcohol imported by travelers returning from…

  • Easter 2022: How to make …

    Easter 2022: How to make …

    Easter lamb Joints of lambSalt pepperOnionCarrotStem of celeryLaurel leafDifferent herbsGarlic350 ml beer 1 Start planning well in advance of Easter, and scan the freezer departments of local supermarkets. Lamb joints, both legs and shoulders, usually from New Zealand, are usually offered at discounts and can be purchased at half price by a fresh joint closer…

  • The pressure is rising on Danish companies to leave Russia after Carlsberg’s departure

    The pressure is rising on Danish companies to leave Russia after Carlsberg’s departure

    The pressure is rising on all Danish companies with Russian interests after Carlsberg’s decision to withdraw completely from the country in the wake of the Ukraine invasion and put all its assets up for sale. Most analysts agree that Carlsberg will be lucky to get back even a fraction of the value of $ 20…