British Parliament challenges brewers to produce session beers
Thought-provoking initiative by the British Parliament
Four lagers and fifteen ales of 2.8% ABV or below were the stars of a packed tasting held by the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group in the Houses of Parliament for MPs and Lords.
Following the Treasury’s Alcohol Taxation Review, published in November 2010, it was announced that duty on beers of 2.8% ABV and below would be reduced, with a revenue-neutral increase in beers over 7.5%. The reduction for lower-strength beers was later announced to be 50 per cent, while higher-strength beers will pay an additional 25% levy.
H/T to Lee Williams.
via Beer Today.
