Is that…? Yell Qaeda?
A British brewery has been embroiled in controversy after its Osama Bin Laden-themed beer went viral online and sold out.
Luke Mitchell, owner of Mitchell Brewing Company in Billingay, Lincolnshire, said: “Over the last few days I’ve been waking up to thousands of notifications.” BBC An insane request.
Cleverly named Osama Bin Lager, the label of this “dark” beer features a caricature of the notorious al-Qaeda leader, who was killed by Navy SEALs in 2011.
Photos of this incendiary ale quickly went viral online, and it sold out so quickly that brewery staff had to unplug their phones and shut down their website due to “crazy” demand. Ta.
“My phone hasn’t stopped ringing for the last 48 hours,” said Mitchell, who runs a hops business that bears his name with his wife, Katherine.
It’s unclear whether this enthusiasm has anything to do with his newfound popularity among his followers on TikTok.
Despite its controversial name, Osama bin Lager’s profits go to charity. According to a report by the BBC, for every barrel sold, the brewery donates $13 to charities supporting victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
This strange brew is Mitchell Brewing CompanyMitchell explains that the company specializes in giving its beers “sarcastic names” to poke fun at “horrible dictators.”
Other options include Putin’s Porter and Kim Jong Ale.
While these beers may seem like they don’t taste good, Mitchell insists that “everyone laughs when they see the name on the bar.”
“As far as I know, no one was offended, but I’m sure someone was,” he added.
Speaking of racy food and drink names, an Argentinian fast food restaurant has been slammed as “disgusting” and “disgusting” by Jewish groups after serving a dish inspired by the Holocaust.
Dishes included the “Adolph Fries,” fries sprinkled with bacon and cheddar cheese, and the “Anna Frank Burger,” a 3.5-ounce serving of ground beef with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise. .
