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Alcohol-tax time??

September 28th, 2011 · No Comments · ~ Alcon ~, ~ Drinker's rights ~

Budget 2012 will be tabled next week by the government. Will the tax on alcohol be raised further, although it’s already one of the world’s highest? I dont know. An outlet owner told me this – “my supplier advised me to order extra stockĀ  now as the tax is going up.” Maybe its a rumuor. [...]

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Did u know that…

June 22nd, 2010 · 23 Comments · ~ Beer (lager / ale / stout) ~, ~ Drinker's rights ~

… a pint of Hoegaarden only costs about $12? And so a half pint is only $6? Well now u know! Are drinkers here gettin scammed? Yup! Some outlets sell a pint at $25, some close to $30, some more than that! And a half pint close to 20 bucks! Massive marking-up like these should [...]

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