Beer News: Peta Accuses Anheuser-Busch Of Clydesdale Horse Abuse / Bill Gates Buys Into Heineken

PETA is going after the world’s biggest brewer for the treatment of its famous Clydesdale horses. We’ve that, Bill Gates, Martha Stewart and more.

PETA Accuses Anheuser-Busch of Mutilating Its Famed Clydesdale Horses

Going into the Super Bowl PETA accused the world’s biggest brewer of abusing its famous Clydesdale horses through a practice called “docking,” which involves cutting through a horse’s tailbone.

“Budweiser is keeping an ugly secret,” proclaims a PETA-produced video, that accuses Budweiser representatives of having mislead the public about the short tails by claiming they are “trimmed,” implying that just the hair is cut.

According to PETA the procedure is banned in 10 states and several countries around the world including the UK and Germany.

“It’s the same kind of mutilation that’s done to certain breeds of dogs,” Kathy Guillermo, a PETA vice president, told The New York Post. “But the horses rely on their tails to swat away flies and vets tell us that the tails are important for balance when they are turning or stopping.”

“The safety and wellbeing of our beloved Clydesdales is our top priority,” an Anheuser spokesperson said. “Combined with our highly trained staff of professional caretakers, we partner with an equine medical expert to ensure our animals receive the highest level and quality of care. For 90 years the iconic Clydesdales have represented the best of the American spirit and have made a positive impact across our country in communities large and small.

 

Words to Drink By

“Of course I know how to roll a joint.”  – Martha Stewart, American businesswoman and lifestyle icon

 

Bill Gates Buys $904 million Stake in Heineken

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, one of the richest individuals in the world, snapped up a 3.76% stake in Heineken Holding NV, despite admitting he is “not a big beer drinker”.

According to the Drinks Business, Bill Gates purchased the shares, worth €850 (More than $904 million US) on February 17.

The move came as a surprise to many, as Gates has previously admitted he is not a big beer drinker.

“When I end up at something like a baseball game I drink light beer to get with the vibe of all the other beer drinkers. Sorry to disappoint real beer drinkers,” he said in a 2018 interview with Reddit.

Bill Gates was the richest man in the world for 15 consecutive years from 1995 to 2010, and again from 2013 to 2017.

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