Louisiana: Alcohol tax increase probable
Louisiana: Alcohol tax increase probable Source: The Times By Noah Bryant Ballard February 15, 2016 For the most part, Louisiana has not raised taxes on alcohol since 1948. That is likely to change as the State Legislature works to address an historic budget crisis. State Rep. Kenny Cox, D-Natchitoches, has filed legislation […]
Craft brewers count pennies instead of calories
Craft brewers count pennies instead of calories Source: USA Today James Fisher, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal February 14, 2016 The federal government wants you to know how many calories you are putting into your body. So much so that starting next year, all restaurants with at least 20 locations will be […]
Cocktails Sip Away at Beer’s Market Share
Cocktails Sip Away at Beer’s Market Share Liquor industry makes remarkable comeback, helped by TV ads, fickle young drinkers Source: WSJ By Tripp Mickle Feb. 15, 2016 Shortly after finishing a full-bodied India pale ale, Jack Knauss asked the bartender at Atkins Park Tavern for a cocktail. “I love beer,” the […]