Returnable Beer Bottles: How the Deposit System Works and Why It Matters

Returnable vs. One-Way: Understanding the Difference Not all glass beer bottles are created equal. Walk into a German supermarket, and you will notice that most beer bottles carry a small printed label — “Mehrweg” — alongside a deposit price. These are returnable beer bottles, designed to be collected, washed, inspected, and refilled dozens of times […]
Glass Bottles and Beer: A Timeless Partnership

Few pairings in food and drink last like glass bottles for beer. Long before cans and plastic arrived, brewers filled glass with their ales and lagers. Moreover, the best brewers never stopped. Today, craft brewing is at an all-time high, and consumers scrutinise packaging more than ever. As a result, the reasons to choose glass […]