Beer gets a "skunky" taste. Wine develops an unpleasant flavor termed "light-struck." And exposure to light causes off flavors, colors, and aromas in hundreds of other foods and beverages and decreases shelf life.

Scientists in Venezuela are reporting an advance in the centuries-old effort to preserve the fresh taste that beer drinkers value more than any other characteristic of that popular beverage.

LEUVEN, Belgium – 21st April 2008 – Stella Artois, the Gold Standard European lager which traces its roots back to 1366, today celebrated achieving new levels of excellence by winning eight Gold World Medals, including Best Consumer Targeted Website, for its ground-breaking and immersive www.stellaartois.com at the New York Festivals Innovative Advertising Awards.

Glass particles found in Samuel Adams beer prompt the recall of Sam Adams beer in 12-ounce brown glass bottles. The Boston Beer Company has provided the following statement about the Sam Adams beer recall.

The science behind the perfect pint will be among the topics at a special evening of discussion, song and dance this weekend as part of the on-going Cambridge Science Festival.

Lakeport Brewing Income Fund is an Ontario-based brewery focused on producing value-priced quality beer for the Ontario market. Lakeport produces nine proprietary beer brands, two of which, Lakeport Honey Lager and Lakeport Pilsener, are among the top selling brands in the province. Lakeport has approximately 200 full-time employees at its production facility in Hamilton, Ontario.

Germany seems to betray its favorite beverage in favor of juices and bottled water.

Coca Cola Amatil today announced that it is planning to produce local versions of imported beers and develop new local brands. Managing director Terry Davis says a move into the production of alcoholic drinks will be highly profitable for the company.

A team of three out-of-work stem cell biologists announced Monday that, after four weeks of rigorous observation and field testing, the evidence conclusively shows that chief researcher Dr. Henry Rogers' dog Franklin likes beer.