Bizarre things from the WWW

Pearls on the Net

In this section, we show you interesting and bizarre things from the World Wide Web and social media.

How do I drink this? The Instagram account @howidrinkthis by Jess Arnott and Lewis Canavan was unfortunately deleted recently. On it, the two Australians posted cocktails that were impossible to drink, created by hobby ... Continue reading ...

Age traffic light for more clarity

Jalk ID scan

Jalk ID-Scan is the name of the new app that allows bar staff to check the age of their young customers easily, quickly and securely. quickly, easily and safely. Thanks to Jalk ID-Scan, there is no need to do the maths when checking age, making the staff's job easier.

In Switzerland, spirits may not be sold to young people under the age of 18; beer and wine may not be sold to those under 16. Checking the age repeatedly confronts the staff with ... Read more...

Former whiskey world power

Irish whiskey – a giant makes its comeback

In the last century, it seemed as though Irish whiskey was heading in only one direction: downhill. But now, the former whiskey superpower is well on its way to regaining its former glory – even if its neighbor Scotland is unlikely to be knocked off its throne.

Only those who can build on the success of days long past after a break can celebrate a comeback. Thanks to double-digit growth figures and the number of distilleries that have been established in the ... Continue reading ...

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Get yourself a SWISS BAR AWARD in 2021!

The call for entries for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021 is now open! For the 19th time, the trade magazine BAR NEWS is honoring talented Barkeeper trendy bars with the SWISS BAR AWARDS. Apply now or send us your tip.

Submit a recommendation or apply yourself Do you know a bar that deserves to win the "Best Longseller Bar" award? Does the rising star of the Swiss bar scene work at your bar? Or do you run ... Continue reading ...

Cocktail delivery

Ding-dong: Cocktails!

Thursday, 7 p.m. in the last week of January, the lights are on in the "delivery room." But no babies are being delivered at Brunngasshalde; instead, the people of Bern are being supplied with so-called "umbrella drinks."

Maurice Angst, bar manager in the delivery room, fiddles with his music system. Instead of jazz, as is usual in the delivery room, alternative rock blares from the speakers. In addition to the music, there are numerous boxes ... Continue reading ...

New business area

Morand acquires stake in Swiss-Boco

Swiss-Boco Sàrl produces and distributes soups, ready meals, terrines, and salad dressings based on recipes by chef François Chomel. Swiss-Boco Sàrl was looking for a strong partner to help it grow its business.

It was obvious that she would turn to the Morand distillery, which is not only based in the same town, but also supplies the company with ingredients (Abricotine ... Continue reading ...

Portrait: Best Bar Menu 2020

Sigi's Bar in Grächen

It is the first SWISS BAR AWARD, which goes to the small Valais village. After the surprise moment, there is great joy in Sigi's bar about the Best Bar Menu 2020 award. The business card of the Schalbetter house reflects how things are done at a high level: down-to-earth, honest and close to nature.

Shortly after the award ceremony in September, Hannes and Sara Schalbetter's Sigis Bar already received congratulations ranging from "congratulations" to "we're already looking forward to winter". ... Read more ...

Online, with over 100 participants

Agroscope distillery conference

On February 4, Agroscope held an information day for the distilling industry in collaboration with the Federal Customs Administration (FCA) and the industry association "Die Schweizer Brenner" (The Swiss Distillers).

Due to Covid-19, the conference, chaired by Sonia Petignat, was held online via video conference for the first time. Over 100 participants from Switzerland and the Benelux countries listened intently as Willy ... Continue reading ...

New but old

Le Tribute Olive Lemonade

The pharmacy sphere surrounding Le Tribute and its new Olive Lemonade is not just about design. Olive leaf tea, for example, is drunk because of its high oleuropein content, an antioxidant bitter substance.

At Le Tribute, the lemon peels are peeled and macerated. The essences from olives and lemon peels are distilled, and a splash of seawater is added to the lemonade to enhance the flavors of olive ... Continue reading ...

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