American lager in global dispute and media spotlight
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows broad participation planned for July 4 celebrations in the United States, with strong patriotic displays and concerns about the country’s future. The survey indicates ongoing public interest in the 250th anniversary, while a notable minority plans not to celebrate.
No- and low-alcohol beer has surged in the UK, with no- and low-volume sales up dramatically and more than 64 million pints forecast for the summer. Yet regulators' 0.05% ABV threshold is seen as a barrier to further investment, while industry voices push for a 0.5% standard to unlock growth.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Kenneth Jouppi’s challenge to the seizure of his 1969 Cessna after a Alaska ruling upheld criminal forfeiture in a case stemming from a 2012 incident involving alcohol in a dry community.