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Day: 22 April 2024

Monte Carlo Beer’s alcohol-free blonde ale wins gold at Frankfurt International Trophy

by: Stephanie Horsman
22/04/2024
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Monte Carlo Beer’s innovative alcohol-free blonde ale has been awarded the top prize at the famous Frankfurt International Trophy, a highly regarded annual international beer, wine and spirits competition. 

The Principality-crafted beverage beat competition from more than 500 similar beers to claim the stellar gold award. 

Judges at the 2024 Frankfurt International Trophy scored the high fermentation and alcohol-free beer a remarkable 86 out of 100.

See more: Monte Carlo Beer adds new non-alcoholic brew and a tasty IPA to its cellars

This result included a near perfect 9.5 out of 10 for colour, an 8.75 in intensity of smell, a 9 in the quality of aroma, 8.75 in body and texture, and a 15 out of 20 for the taste.  

The brewery process for the ale combines “traditional know-how and high-performance technology” with a sterilising filtration system, centrifugation reaching 8,800 turns a minute to clarify, and a natural CO2 carbonation method to revive any sparkle potentially lost in the previous steps.  

“This gold medal represents much more than just an award for us,” say Anthony Orengo and William Scheffer, the founders of the popular brand. “It symbolises our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality products to our customers while remaining true to our Monegasque heritage and modern identity.” 

Monte Carlo Beer sources all ingredients locally and sustainably, making it a sound environmental choice as well as a tasty one.  

Read related:

Brasserie de Monaco’s La Blanche beer wins top award

 

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France’s income tax return deadlines are coming up

by: Stephanie Horsman
22/04/2024
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It is the season of income tax returns in France. Whether you are submitting your details via the traditional paper form method or online at impots.gouv.fr, here are all the important dates and deadlines you need to know about. 

Since 11th April, tax officials in France have been accepting income declarations for the 2023 tax year, but the final deadlines for submissions depend on where in France your main residence is located as well as your chosen method of submission. 

The final day for paper form-based declarations is 21st May.

The deadline for French departments numbered 01 to 19, which includes the Alpes-Maritimes, is 23rd May, while residents in departments 20 through to 54 get an extra week, with the deadline falling on 30th May. Departments 55 to 976, such as the Var, have more time still. Their deadline is set for 6th June.  

Everyone over the age of 18 who is considered to be a resident of France, i.e. you spend more than 183 days of the year in the country, must declare their income.  

If you notice an error on the form after it has been submitted, fear not. Corrections are possible in France until mid December. 

For more information on income tax declarations, click here.  

 

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