Now, a beer for the blind

Duesseldorf's Uerige beer, considered one of the world's best 'Alt' beers by experts, is now releasing new 0.33 litre bottles with a Braille label.

The world's first beer for blind people has been released in Germany.

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Duesseldorf's Uerige beer, considered one of the world's best 'Alt' beers by experts, is now releasing new 0.33 litre bottles with a Braille label.

Blind activist have welcomed the news.

Joana Zimmer, an activist said: "For blind people every drink is actually a lucky dip. You often have no idea what's about to go in your mouth”.

“But with this bottle you are clearly told what it is - and that's fabulous,” Ananova quoted Zimmer as saying.