Month: August 2020

Final 9th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

Marc Uthe mixes the best non-alcoholic cocktail in Switzerland

On August 17, 2020, the best Barkeeper competed Barkeeper grand finale of Switzerland's oldest non-alcoholic cocktail competition in Bern. Marc Uthe took the top spot on the podium with his drink "Sangrial," a composition that included a non-alcoholic alternative to gin, sangria syrup, and grapefruit lemonade.

BAR NEWSMarch 11, 2021August 18, 2020

Once again this year, a large number of Barkeeper all over Switzerland Nullpromille Trophy their recipes for the 9th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy . These were anonymized and evaluated by an expert panel... Continue reading...

Non-alcoholic craft beer

Schützengarten India Pale Ale Non-Alcoholic

The Schützengarten brewery is expanding its range of craft beers with India Pale Alcohol-Free. With its full-bodied flavor, this fruity, cold-hopped beer meets the high standards of beer connoisseurs—just without the alcohol.

BAR NEWSAugust 18, 2020August 14, 2020

The new India Pale Alcohol-Free is absolutely uncompromising in its taste. The golden yellow and naturally cloudy beer combines subtle grain notes with fruity citrus aromas and a refreshing bitterness. The three hop varieties Citra, ... Continue reading ...

Whiskey from a paper bottle

Plastic-free bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label

Diageo is launching the first plastic-free spirit bottle made from paper. In partnership with venture management company Pilote Lite and the joint venture Pulpex Limited, packaging is set to become more sustainable.

BAR NEWSSeptember 11, 2020August 13, 2020

Companies such as Unilever and PepsiCo are also involved in Pulpex Limited and plan to launch their own branded paper bottles in 2021. The bottles are made from cellulose in order to ... Continue reading ...

The three finalists have been decided

Who will be named Barkeeper the Year 2020?

The five Barkeeper "Barkeeper the Year" category who made it onto the 2020 shortlist were visited incognito at their workplaces and evaluated over the past few months. Now it's clear who has made it to the finals of the SWISS BAR AWARDS.

BAR NEWSSeptember 11, 2020August 12, 2020

In addition to the incognito visit to the workplace, the points achieved in the qualification round and the written test also counted towards the result. For the final at the Award Night on September 16, ... Continue reading ...

A tribute to Switzerland

Every canton has its own Appenzeller

Appenzeller Alpenbitter is bidding farewell to its traditional motif, the world-famous Aescher mountain restaurant. The Geneva Jet d'eau, Zurich's Grossmünster cathedral, and other Swiss landmarks now adorn the label of Switzerland's most popular bitter.

BAR NEWSSeptember 18, 2020August 11, 2020

For over 100 years, the Aescher-Wildkirchli mountain inn has adorned the label of Appenzeller Alpenbitter. Now that is coming to an end – at least temporarily. With its limited edition "Destinations suisses" label series, Appenzeller ... Continue reading ...