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Some very bad news for French beer drinkers

AdministratorDecember 2, 2012

In France, the government says it is going to raise taxes on beer, as part of a drive to bring down the budget deficit. Supporters of the proposal say it's to improve the health of French citizens - and follows a growing trend against beer consumption. Our always informed and thirsty correspondent John Laurenson sends us this postcard from France…

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