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Happy Christmas from Brew Crew.

Another year nearly in the bag. Time to make plans for 2004. Always Save Time by recycling 2003 resolutions; Stop Smoking - Start Marathon Running - Do more European City Breaks etc...

Some Better 2004 Suggestions

1. Buy a Home Bar from http://www.brewcrew.ie/order/equipsales.asp

2. Have your ancient Equipment serviced?

If you happen to have an old beer cooler or have inherited some parts along the way. We can organise full stress and electrical test services, parts upgrades, and the supply of gas for you bar.

Anyhow, thanks fo your continued subsription to the BCN. A special thanks to all those who used our service keg rental during the year.

The New Year will be an interesting time for home and office events. We will be beefing up our equipment sales profile to meet forecasted demand. (Fingers crossed)

3. Start 2004 at A Keg Party.

Limited availablity for Xmas and New Years kegs. Kegs from 120 Euro ex Del/Collection. Email info@brewcrew.ie or call 086-8500016 for details.

Take care and drink safe over the next few weeks,

Brew Crew.

Ps> Considering signing up for 2004 http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/ (As seen in Sunday Times last week). Keep thinking a desert run would be a fitting end to my Land Rover. Any takers??

O N E  T O  W A T C H

LAURA ISIBOR - WHELANS WEXFORD STREET
8pm Sat 20-DEC-2003 10 Euro Ticket
Ticketmaster link

Don't wait for the Point dates, catch this talent early. Dublin born Laura Isibor has a strong and beautiful voice, the ability to write honest and catchy melodies and overwhelming prowess playing piano.

That fella Tony Dixon from FM 104 said this:
"For the last 20 years I have been playing RnB & Soul on Irish radio. After interviewing such star's as Mary J Blige, R. Kelly, Destiny's Child and Angie Stone, the most exciting artist I have seen is Laura. I saw her for the first time at the Sugar Club this week, all I can say is that she is truly a STAR and her performance was amazing, I am shocked that she is only 16. My highlight this year will be to have Laura on my show!"

See you there.

H A V I N G A  'M A R E  A T  W O R K ?

1. Another opportunity for the Irish to skew an Internet Poll.

Save Gaeilge from being dropped off post-accession EU list of handy languages to Conduct business through. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?gaedhilg

2. USA vs. the Rest of the World Quick general knowledge quiz aims to prove that not all Americans are stupid. See how you do against Joe Hamburger and Betty Plaid Pants. http://www.netcartoon.net/naaas/quiz.html

3. Check out [NOBRA] The National Organization of Bar Stool Racing in America.
http://www.barstoolracing.net/

4. Draw Picasso style pictures and then email them on. http://www.mrpicassohead.com/create.html

A S  W E  G O  A R O U N D  T H E  B A R from http://www.realbeer.com

Beer Can Widget Voted Best Invention of Last 40 Years

Beer Drinkers More Fun Than Wine Drinkers Shocker!!

Beer drinkers are more extroverted than wine drinkers, according to a new study in Canada. The scientists at the University of Manitoba's Alcohol and Tobacco Research Unit in Winnipeg found relatively distinct psychological traits when they surveyed hundreds of beer, wine and liquor aficionados. The results were published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol. Beer drinkers tended to be more extroverted and ego-driven, the wine drinkers less so, and spirits drinkers fell somewhere in between the two. While it is clear that alcohol in general can aid cardiovascular health, the apparent advantages of one type of drink may have as much to do with the psyche of the people who consume it as the properties of the beverage itself, according to the report. http://www.realbeer.com/news/articles/news-002060.php

Made in China - No.1 World Beer Producer in 2002

Japan's Kirin Brewery Co. Kirin attributed the increase in China's beer output to foreign beer brewers who have relocated production facilities to China, where beer consumption has been steadily growing. The United States fell to the second spot, while Germany remained third, followed by Brazil and Russia. Kirin's began the survey in 1974, and China first reached the top 20 in 1982.

Coming Soon - Warnings on Beer Labels

Cains Brewery in Liverpool becomes the first in the UK to put a health warning label on its bottles with the release of its 2008 Celebration Ale. The label reads: "Alcohol advice: Robert Cain supports responsible drinking. Excessive drinking can cause harm. Observe the daily guidelines for sensible drinking. Do not drink and drive." It has a picture showing how many units of alcohol the bottle contains. In explaining the decision to add a warning to the label Cains Brewery boss Sudarghara Dusanj said, "There's mounting pressure to tackle the issue of binge drinking in the UK. We think brewers have a responsibility to promote sensible drinking to their customers."

W H O  A R E  T H E  B R E W C R E W?

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