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French Beer Consumption Surpasses Wine Amid Rising Costs
For the first time in history, French citizens are consuming more beer than wine, a significant cultural shift attributed to the soaring cost of living. This trend reflects a change in drinking habits as consumers opt for more affordable beverages.
18 May, 09:44 — 18 May, 15:01
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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago
Du pain, de la bière, du Boursin? Why the French are now drinking more beer than wine
For the first time ever, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice in France. Bad news for national identity, but potentially good news in terms of alcohol consumption Name: French beer Age: About 11,700 years. Continue reading...
By Guardian Staff
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago
French people drinking more beer than wine for first time as cost of living soars
Wine consumption has slipped to its lowest level since 1957
By James C. Reynolds
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First report: The Independent · 18 May, 09:44|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h
