2020 Will Be the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer
2020 Will Be the Year of Non-Alcoholic Beer Zero and low-alcohol beers are creating a ton of industry buzz (well, in sales, that is). Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/ Bill Schulz December 19, 2019 Not to sound like a creepy Supreme Court judge.but I love beer. That lunk-head admission, coupled with this being the hooch-heavy height of the holiday […]
What does one glass of alcohol do to your body?
What does one glass of alcohol do to your body? Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Jack Rear 19 DECEMBER 2019 Tis the season to be merry – but by now, all those Christmas work drinks and quick-pints-with-friends are starting to take their toll. And that’s before we mention the habitual glass of wine we use to wind down at […]
Why Drinking Can Make You Feel Extra Anxious Over the Holidays
Why Drinking Can Make You Feel Extra Anxious Over the Holidays Healthline Written by Julia Ries December 19, 2019 For many people, drinking and the holidays go hand in hand. Between the work parties, festive get-togethers, and influx of family members, there are plenty of opportunities to get caught up in a whirlwind of drinking. […]
Moderate drinking tied to lower risk of hospitalization
Moderate drinking tied to lower risk of hospitalization Denton Daily by Denton Staff, Contributor December 15, 2019 New research suggests that moderate drinking may lower the risk of being hospitalized for any cause, including cardiovascular conditions. Drinking in moderation may reduce the risk of hospitalization. The effects of alcohol consumption on health are the subject of […]
Whiskey makers making a play for climate-conscious drinkers
Whiskey makers making a play for climate-conscious drinkers Business Mirror By Bloomberg News December 16, 2019 As the climate crisis accelerates, fueling powerful storms, unprecedented droughts and wildfires, more consumers are focused on making purchases that are environmentally sensitive. Companies hoping to capture their dollars are increasingly trying to do something—anything—to show they are part […]
Why is drinking in moderation so difficult for some people?
Why is drinking in moderation so difficult for some people? Medical Xpress by Santa Clara University December 18, 2019 Compulsive drinking may be due to dysfunction in a specific brain pathway that normally helps keep drinking in check. The results are reported in the journal Biological Psychiatry. In the United States, 14 million adults struggle with alcohol […]
“Sober curious” Americans are reshaping nightlife: “I actually have more fun without alcohol”
“Sober curious” Americans are reshaping nightlife: “I actually have more fun without alcohol” Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/ December 19, 2019 A growing group of Americans are reducing their consumption of alcohol or cutting it out entirely. Interest in the “sober curious” community can be seen at new alcohol-free bars and events and online, with more than 1.2 million […]
Current Underage Drinking At Lowest Recorded Level Since 1991
Current Underage Drinking At Lowest Recorded Level Since 1991 Source: Responsibility.org December 18, 2019 Fewer American teens are consuming alcohol underage than ever before, however, the longer-term declines noted over the past few decades have leveled off according to the just released 2019 Monitoring the Future survey. Lifetime, annual, current and binge drinking prevalence rates […]
What consumers want: US bartenders divulge what’s driving sales in the on-premise
What consumers want: US bartenders divulge what’s driving sales in the on-premise US bartenders share the spirits, cocktails and flavours that are driving consumers’ drinks choices Source: https://www.theiwsr.com/ December 19, 2019 Based on one-on-one interviews with bartenders from across 15 US cities, and from across account tiers, here are 3 key trends from the US on-premise: […]
Survey: 78% of Brits give into drinking pressures
Survey: 78% of Brits give into drinking pressures Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Owen Bellwood 18th December, 2019 Almost four in five drinkers in the UK consume more alcohol than they intend to due to social pressures, according to new research commissioned by Alcohol Change UK. According to a survey carried out by YouGov on behalf of […]