‘Inoffensive and not bitter’ Joe Biden beer is launched

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A US brewery has launched a new beer bearing the name of the president-elect. Biden Beer was introduced at Minocqua Brewing Co. by owner Kirk Bangstad. The Biden-supporting beer boss describes the new brew as a kolsch that is “inoffensive and not too bitter”. He says he hopes to bring progressive politics to his county through beer.

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