Lucky Buddha Beer - 12 Case x 33cl

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With its iconic laughing buddha shaped bottle and the word lucky printed on the neck, the Chinese beer is certainly one that stands out on the shelf. According to another legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha’s great belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity. The company explained that: Pu Tai’s image was used in amulets and within restaurants; Pu Tai had become a deity of contentment and abundance; people rubbed Pu Tai’s belly for wealth, good luck and prosperity; Pu Tai was the patron saint of restauranteurs, fortune-tellers and bartenders; when someone ate or drank too much, it was jokingly blamed on Pu Tai. The smiling Buddha on the beer bottle embodies positivity, making each sip a gesture of embracing joy and prosperity. The Panel first discussed whether the product name or packaging had caused serious or widespread offence.

His figure appears throughout Chinese culture [as well as Thai and Japanese Culture] as a representation of contentment. This crisp, earthy beer is a refreshing gift to our senses, with notes of grapefruit, lemon, honey and wheat. The Panel also noted that this product had reached the complaints process following a compliance audit of the new Code and considered that it did not provide evidence that Buddhists were offended by the name or packaging.The Laughing Buddha is in fact an entirely different person from the Sakyamuni buddha, or the Guatama buddha, that is, the historical Prince Siddhartha Guatama who founded the Dharma over 2,600 years ago. While some beer connoisseurs will find this as an excuse to knock the Chinese beer, it’s far from being a bad taste. They explained that the product was known as “Lucky Beer” in most markets but they were unable to use that name in the US, because another company held a similar trademark, so they had started trading under the name “Lucky Buddha”.

After launching in 2010, the Lucky Buddha rose to popularity across the United States in 2015 and has since committed itself to being an environmentally friendly brand – using recycled materials to support Walmart’s commitment to reaching a point of zero landfill waste. It’s unavoidable, with the holiday season comes colder weather, family get togethers, and that most of anticipated of holiday traditions, the seasonal craft beer collections. The Panel noted the front of the bottle did not include a product description or indicate its alcoholic nature, but the label on the back of the bottle described the contents as “beer” and included the unit content of the bottle, pregnancy logo, information about the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines, a responsible drinking message and “4. Perfect pairing – Lucky Buddha Lager pairs gorgeously with Chinese takeaway, particularly dim sum and vegetarian meals. When it comes to intriguing beer names and brands, Lucky Buddha Beer undoubtedly stands at the top of the list.No matter how much of a winter person one may be it’s hard to not love warmer weather and the freshness of the season. The flavor is an earthy malt with citrus features with notes of lemon, grapefruit, wheat, honey that combines together for a crisp taste. The Panel then discussed whether the packaging communicated the drink’s alcoholic nature with absolute clarity. This brew is not just about savoring a refreshing beverage; it's about embarking on a sensory journey, taking with you the rich history, unique taste, and tales of good fortune.

L: Poured a pale gold with a frothy white 2 finger head that quickly disappears, leaving be hind a thin white cap and little lacing on the glass. The buddha-shaped bottles have initiated a number of Do it yourself projects, being repurposed into everything from candle holders to soap dispensers. The bottle is made after the figure of Budai, the jolly Buddhist monk who travelled the world giving out gifts and joy. The Panel considered that the information on the back label was difficult to read, because it was printed on a clear label and so had to be read against the background of the liquid in the bottle rather than a solid printed background, and that the ABV statement was not conspicuous. The beer is sold in bottled and canned form and is imported by Sage Beverages, headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

His figure appears throughout Chinese culture as a representation of contentment and his image graces many temples, restaurants, amulets, and businesses. The bottom of the bottle contains four good-luck symbols (for good fortune, happiness, longevity and prosperity). The empty bottles have been known to be used in arts and craft projects such as making vases and lamps. A red, upright horseshoe on the back – perhaps the most well known and universally recognised symbol of good fortune – hugs the Lucky logo. The shape of the bottle, the name and the Buddha symbol are all prominently displayed on the bottle.