Thursday’s ad is for Molson, a fairly recent ad, from 2004. The ad is extolling the virtues of Molson’s “Twin Label Technology,” which as far as I can tell means you can turn the bottle around and there’s a second label with a funny saying on it. With labels like “It’s Over,” “I’m Not Wearing Any Underwear” and “Nice Mullet,” it’s clever but isn’t reason enough to buy the beer inside. It seems like mainstream beer companies spend far more resources on their labels, advertising and marketing than the beer itself.
Archives for September 6, 2012
Swaziland Beer
Today in 1968, Swaziland gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Swaziland
Swaziland Breweries
Swaziland Brewery Guides
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- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Kingdom of Swaziland
- Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
- Government Type: Monarchy
- Language: English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
- Religion(s): Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha’i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
- Capital: Mbabane
- Population: 1,386,914; 154th
- Area: 17,364 sq km, 159th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New Jersey
- National Food: Cuisine of Swaziland
- National Symbols: Lion; Elephant
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, September 6, 1968
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 5
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
- How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 33%
- Wine: 4%
- Spirits: 3%
- Other: 60%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 5.70
- Unrecorded: 0.00
- Total: 5.70
- Beer: 1.64
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 5.7 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Sales promotions
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None