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Mid · 03-07-2009, 04:13 PM

North Korea launches stress relieving beer
Friday July 03, 2009

ONE News

Communist North Korea's latest launch is sure to cause much frothing ... it is a locally brewed beer that promises drinkers it will help ease stress.

The impoverished state this week launched an advert on state TV for Taedonggang beer, a tipple it has been quietly brewing since shifting an entire brewery it bought in Britain to North Korea.

State TV shows almost no adverts, although programming about local factories is common, so the beer advert is a rare step towards commercialism.

Set to chirpy music and low-quality graphics, the ad opens with a glass filling with draught beer and the slogan: "Pride of Pyongyang."

In the ad aired on Friday, the beer is consumed by a miner dripping with sweat and served to well-attired urban dwellers by attractive young women dressed in traditional Korean clothes.

"It represents the new look of Pyongyang," said the ad, monitored on Friday in Seoul. "It will be a familiar part of our lives."

The brew has been sometimes available in South Korea. It sells at hotels for foreigners in the North Korean capital for around $1.50

tvnz.co.nz

malako · 03-07-2009, 04:41 PM

I wonder if it goes down well with tree bark

ClaraLondon · 03-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Hi i think this is a great idea for all beer lover, and it's also beneficial for those who want to keep their stress out. good.

Mid · 03-07-2009, 05:20 PM

all beers relieve stress ...............

The Fresh Prince · 03-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Is there another purpose for beer?

EmperorTud · 03-07-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Is there another purpose for beer?

Sure, many people can't get laid without it.

The Fresh Prince · 03-07-2009, 05:37 PM

Probably coz they're not stressed anymore.

Happyman · 03-07-2009, 05:53 PM

The impoverished state this week launched an advert on state TV for Taedonggang beer, a tipple it has been quietly brewing since shifting an entire brewery it bought in Britain to North Korea.

Anybody have any idea where they got it ?
Looks like 'Brown Ale' to me

The Fresh Prince · 03-07-2009, 05:56 PM

Looks like Guinness to me.

SandMike · 03-07-2009, 06:27 PM

Here's the BBC report from November 2000

BBC News | ASIA-PACIFIC | North Korea buys English brewery

According to the report :-

Communist North Korea has bought a traditional English brewery in a £1.5m deal. The world's most secret state plans to re-use equipment from the Ushers plant in Wiltshire to build a giant new brewery on the outskirts of its capital Pyongyang.

Ushers was famous for traditional ales

Workmen are already dismantling the Trowbridge plant. It will be shipped to impoverished North Korea early next year.

Never tried Usher's myself, was it any good ???

BenDoverMax · 03-07-2009, 06:39 PM

'North Korea’s launch of four short-range missiles yesterday didn’t surprise Defense Department officials, a Pentagon spokesman said today.'

beer... missiles...

busy over there...

Deck Ape · 03-07-2009, 07:55 PM

Like that question they ask if you might be an acloholic. Which would you rather have, food or alcohol?

Almost guaranteed to be better than Chang.

Rural Surin · 03-07-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmperorTud

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Is there another purpose for beer?

Sure, many people can't get laid without it.

How unfortunate.

EmperorTud · 03-07-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackgang

Maybe even Silly Lily will get layed if they start selling that shit in Aussylandia.

Got to be better than the piss they brew there.

Plan B · 03-07-2009, 09:06 PM

Maybe they will start launching beer missiles.

What can I do to piss off the North Koreans?

Incoming! Run for cover! Get into the bunkers! I'll shield you from the blast.

somtamslap · 03-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Not a good idea. What if ol Kim Jong wakes up with a bitch of a hangover and tries to shake it off by blowing up the world. Dangerous. Unhinged lunatic + hangover + red button = get in the fucking bunker, now.

WujouMao · 05-07-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandMike

Here's the BBC report from November 2000

BBC News | ASIA-PACIFIC | North Korea buys English brewery

According to the report :-

Communist North Korea has bought a traditional English brewery in a £1.5m deal. The world's most secret state plans to re-use equipment from the Ushers plant in Wiltshire to build a giant new brewery on the outskirts of its capital Pyongyang.

Ushers was famous for traditional ales

Workmen are already dismantling the Trowbridge plant. It will be shipped to impoverished North Korea early next year.

Never tried Usher's myself, was it any good ???

BBC have finally updated the news on their website.

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | From Ushers with love

the Ad for the beer isnt exactly like the one you see for Calsberg or heineken

somtamslap · 05-07-2009, 02:26 PM

crippen · 05-07-2009, 11:03 PM

No good buying a brewery from that far south in the U.K. Its liable to be 2% stuff and taste crarp

WujouMao · 06-07-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somtamslap

love it, funny as fcuk

03-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,183	North Korea launches stress relieving beer North Korea launches stress relieving beer Friday July 03, 2009 ONE News Communist North Korea's latest launch is sure to cause much frothing ... it is a locally brewed beer that promises drinkers it will help ease stress. The impoverished state this week launched an advert on state TV for Taedonggang beer, a tipple it has been quietly brewing since shifting an entire brewery it bought in Britain to North Korea. State TV shows almost no adverts, although programming about local factories is common, so the beer advert is a rare step towards commercialism. Set to chirpy music and low-quality graphics, the ad opens with a glass filling with draught beer and the slogan: "Pride of Pyongyang." In the ad aired on Friday, the beer is consumed by a miner dripping with sweat and served to well-attired urban dwellers by attractive young women dressed in traditional Korean clothes. "It represents the new look of Pyongyang," said the ad, monitored on Friday in Seoul. "It will be a familiar part of our lives." The brew has been sometimes available in South Korea. It sells at hotels for foreigners in the North Korean capital for around $1.50 tvnz.co.nz __________________ "Keeping quiet while monks and other peaceful protesters are murdered and jailed is not evidence of constructive engagement." - Arvind Ganesan, Human Rights Watch. "I think...I think it's in my basement. Let me go upstairs and check" - M.C. Escher

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ClaraLondon Pattaya Last Online: 15-07-2009 05:52 PM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Reply Hi i think this is a great idea for all beer lover, and it's also beneficial for those who want to keep their stress out. good.

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crippen Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 11:12 AM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Korat Posts: 1,254	Trowbridge,Wiltshire?? No good buying a brewery from that far south in the U.K. Its liable to be 2% stuff and taste crarp

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Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,183	all beers relieve stress ...............

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The Fresh Prince Sprayed On Member Last Online: Today 12:59 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Not in the willage Posts: 4,533	Probably coz they're not stressed anymore.

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Happyman Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 02:09 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 5,264	The impoverished state this week launched an advert on state TV for Taedonggang beer, a tipple it has been quietly brewing since shifting an entire brewery it bought in Britain to North Korea. Anybody have any idea where they got it ? Looks like 'Brown Ale' to me

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The Fresh Prince Sprayed On Member Last Online: Today 12:59 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Not in the willage Posts: 4,533	Looks like Guinness to me.

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SandMike Krabi Last Online: 24-10-2009 03:43 PM Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Gulf States Posts: 60	Here's the BBC report from November 2000 BBC News \| ASIA-PACIFIC \| North Korea buys English brewery According to the report :- Communist North Korea has bought a traditional English brewery in a £1.5m deal. The world's most secret state plans to re-use equipment from the Ushers plant in Wiltshire to build a giant new brewery on the outskirts of its capital Pyongyang. Ushers was famous for traditional ales Workmen are already dismantling the Trowbridge plant. It will be shipped to impoverished North Korea early next year. Never tried Usher's myself, was it any good ???

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BenDoverMax Big Buddha Beach Last Online: 09-07-2009 05:00 PM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 63	'North Korea’s launch of four short-range missiles yesterday didn’t surprise Defense Department officials, a Pentagon spokesman said today.' beer... missiles... busy over there...

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Deck Ape Koh Kut Last Online: 06-11-2009 05:55 AM Join Date: May 2008 Location: Adrift Posts: 608	Like that question they ask if you might be an acloholic. Which would you rather have, food or alcohol? Almost guaranteed to be better than Chang.

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Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 02:02 PM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 1,783	Maybe they will start launching beer missiles. What can I do to piss off the North Koreans? Incoming! Run for cover! Get into the bunkers! I'll shield you from the blast.

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somtamslap splendid and tremendous Last Online: Today 01:54 PM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 1,350	Not a good idea. What if ol Kim Jong wakes up with a bitch of a hangover and tries to shake it off by blowing up the world. Dangerous. Unhinged lunatic + hangover + red button = get in the fucking bunker, now.

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