Christmas beer 2026

Christmas beers and other seasonal holiday products will be available at Vínbúðin stores on Thursday, November 5th. The Christmas products are popular among customers, as they provide variety and an opportunity to discover new products.

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Harvest 2026

Now that October has arrived, the harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere is well underway. Over the years, the start of the harvest has steadily moved earlier in the calendar. This is largely attributed to climate change, as rising average temperatures accelerate the ripening process of the grapes. However, this is not necessarily a positive development. Grapes need a certain amount of time to mature properly, and more often than not, slow and steady ripening produces the best results.

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The origins of the deilicious Spanish dish tapas is not quite known, but the most likely explanation is that when wine was served in Spain, a slice of bread or thin meat was placed over the glass to keep the flies away. This is not an unlikely explanation since the word 'tapas' is derived from the Spanish/Portuguese verb tapar, 'to cover'.

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You can buy alcohol in Vínbúðin Alcohol is not like any other product on the market. Therefore the operation is based on clearly defined responsibilities and on the fact that we do not strive to maximize the profits or encourage sales within the stores.