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Illegal bar leads to life ban

Illegal bar leads to life ban The Shout By Andy Young October 17, 2016 Operating an illegal bar and turning a blind eye to the sale and use of illegal drugs has seen two former Kings Cross operators banned for life from holding a liquor licence or managing any licensed venue. Deputy Premier and Minister […]

Booze And Culture: Penn State’s New, Educational Look At Alcohol

Booze And Culture: Penn State’s New, Educational Look At Alcohol Onward State By Mike Reisman October 17, 2016 Talking for even a few minutes with Dr. Kirk French about his new class, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the man has a passion for alcohol. Discussing alcohol, learning about alcohol, drinking alcohol — French loves it all. […]

UMass Campus Community coalition wants to talk options beyond alcohol at downtown Amherst forum

UMass Campus Community coalition wants to talk options beyond alcohol at downtown Amherst forum MassLive By Diane Lederman October 17, 2016 AMHERST — University of Massachusetts officials along with downtown supporters will meet Tuesday to talk about creating nightlife options that are both safe and appealing to college-age people. The UMass Amherst Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce […]

Kentucky: Provision In New Alcohol Reg Is Upsetting Some Beer Distributors

Kentucky: Provision In New Alcohol Reg Is Upsetting Some Beer Distributors   Source: wfpl.org Ryland Barton October 16, 2016   Beer distributors are taking issue with a little-known provision in Kentucky’s new alcohol regulations that allows brewing companies and distributors to give refrigerators to retailers for free.   During a committee hearing reviewing the new […]

Wine Press: 5 reasons why Americans drink more wine than ever

Wine Press: 5 reasons why Americans drink more wine than ever   Source: Mass Live Ken Ross October 17, 2016   More Americans are drinking more wine than ever before.   That fact comes from the Wine Institute, an organization that has been compiling data on wine consumption in the United States since 1934, a […]

Thailand bans alcohol indefinitely after King’s death

Thailand bans alcohol indefinitely after King’s death   Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 17th October, 2016   The Thai government has announced an indefinite ban on the public consumption of alcohol following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last week after 70 years on the throne.   The government has declared […]