Polish brewery sparks outrage with new beer called White IPA Matters

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A Polish brewery has sparked outrage with a new beer called White IPA Matters and an advert featuring a black barman drinking it at a US-themed bar. 

The Mentzen brewery, owned by right-wing politician Slawomir Mentzen, has been flooded with complaints by people claiming the commercial is racist.

It features a black barman cleaning glasses with the camera cutting to symbols of America's Deep South, including a Confederate flag.

The camera cuts back to the barman before a customer slides him a bottle of the White IPA - a light-tasting ale generally marketed at people who don't like the taste of beer.

The barman takes a sip and declares: 'This is what I needed.'