1.1% 'Nanny State' brew; BEER 1.A BREWERY branded irresponsible for creating the UK's "strongest beer" has launched a low alcohol ale called Nanny State nanny state n. Informal A government perceived as having excessive interest in or control over the welfare of its citizens, especially in the enforcement of extensive public health and safety regulations. . Scottish brewer BrewDog, of Fraserburgh, was criticised for launching Tokyo* in July, which has an alcohol content of 18.2% - an average UK beer is 4.4%. Owner James Watt said: "The people who witch-hunted us should now offer us heartfelt support." Jack Law at Alcohol Focus welcomed Nanny State, with 1.1% alcohol, but said its name did not acknowledge serious booze Booze sold cheap whiskey in a log-cabin bottle. [Am. Hist.: Espy, 152–153] See : Drunkenness problems in Scotland. |
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