British men losing their reputation as beer drinkers...

It has been claimed that Britain is losing its reputation as a nation of beer drinkers.

Beer consumption has apparently fallen by a quarter since 2006, because many men have stopped going down to the local pub, preferring to stay at home with their wives and girlfriends, sharing a bottle of wine, cider or spirits.

I wonder how true this really is? Or has it to do more with economics? Read on:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10774796

Kiwipete

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