Fresh from a successful beer launch and boozy trip to Manchester, we’re back with another beefed up news round. We also give our Patreon a push and have a civilised debate about politics in beer.

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News links:

Beer sales down in Germany AND the US:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/its-not-just-the-us-beer-sales-are-down-in-germany-too/

15% of Admiral Taverns income comes from fruit machines:

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/admiral-taverns-profits-rise-on-investment-and-acquisitions-z836m9h8t

Ale & Radio ,a 24/7 beer-themed radio station that broadcasts from Sheffield, marks one year anniversary with a collab

https://www.beerguild.co.uk/news/ale-radio-marks-first-anniversary-with-exclusive-collaboration-beer-from-bayonet-brewing/

Trinity Brew in Lichfield closed after 4 years:

https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/food-and-drink/2025/02/19/weve-poured-our-last-beer-beloved-lichfield-brewery-closes-after-four-years/

AB InBev UK named as one of the worst payers:

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/ab-inbev-uk-named-as-one-of-the-worst-payers

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:35 Cracking open a Duration

00:03:03 What are we doing today?

00:04:10 This week's Fantasy Beer Name

00:05:26 Our trip to Manchester

00:16:03 Live stream details

00:17:10 Who brews it?

00:19:08 Patreon Chat

00:26:24 Member Shoutouts

00:30:33 Thoughts on the Burnt Mill

00:32:11 Part 2 - Cracking the Unbarred

00:35:26 New Brew News

00:37:44 Beer Sales Decline in Germany & USA

00:43:47 Admiral Taverns makes 15% profits from fruities

00:46:00 Ale and Radio celebrates 1st birthday

00:48:51 Trinity Brew closes

00:50:54 AB InBev UK are the worst payers

00:52:43 Cracking open an Electric Brew

00:54:02 DEBATE: Would you let Nazis rent your taproom?

01:02:54 Outro