The Rise of the Sophisticated Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Drinks Go Gourmet
The Rise of the Sophisticated Mocktail: Alcohol-Free Drinks Go Gourmet Now a fixture of fine dining, alcohol-free mocktails may well be the most interesting option on the drinks menu these days. Pair them with a multicourse restaurant meal, or mix them at home with these nine refreshing recipes Source: WSJ By Aleksandra Crapanzano […]
Low and no alcohol beer sales at a record: Britons down 18.2million litres of the drinks in 12 months
Low and no alcohol beer sales at a record: Britons down 18.2million litres of the drinks in 12 months Sales of low an non-alcoholic brews increased by 17 per cent over 12 months That came as sales of high percentage beers dropped by 11 per cent Drinkers are increasingly seeking out ‘moderation products’, experts […]
Alcohol brands are reluctant to advertise on Snapchat
Alcohol brands are reluctant to advertise on Snapchat Source: Digiday by Shareen Pathak AUGUST 23, 2017 Snapchat has a drinking problem. Alcohol brands say they are hesitant to spend money on Snapchat, citing concerns about the platform’s ability to verify that ads are only served to people 21 and up and the overwhelming […]
Massachusetts: Cheaper liquor licenses? Not so fast, restaurateurs say
Massachusetts: Cheaper liquor licenses? Not so fast, restaurateurs say Source: Boston Globe August 21, 2017 The disparities are glaring: Restaurants with liquor licenses are concentrated in Boston’s more affluent neighborhoods. Of the city’s 1,110 licenses, a negligible number are held by African-American owners. Mattapan has no restaurant that serves alcohol. A Boston […]
United Kingdom: Baby boomers ‘are problem drinkers’:
United Kingdom: Baby boomers ‘are problem drinkers’: Nearly half of hospital admissions for alcohol over a year were for people aged between 55 and 74 NHS specialists increasingly concerned about heavy drinking among over-50s Doctors increasingly more worried about middle-aged, middle-class women Men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units […]
We Need a DUI Test for Marijuana
We Need a DUI Test for Marijuana Barring confession, there’s no way to tell if a driver is high. Source: WSJ By Ethan Siegel and Alex Berezow Aug. 22, 2017 Cheyllyn Ranae Collinsworth, an 18-year-old Washington state resident, died in May following a car crash. The person responsible was driving under the […]
Australia: Millennials drinking less alcohol when they socialise compared to older generation
Australia: Millennials drinking less alcohol when they socialise compared to older generation Herald Sun By Catherine Lambert August 20, 2017 IF excessive drinking used to be a badge of honour, it is now more a cause for shame among young people, research shows. A 10-year study commissioned by Drink Wise found 24 per […]
Canada: Nunavut hopes first legal beer and wine store might curb boozing
Canada: Nunavut hopes first legal beer and wine store might curb boozing The Canadian Press August 20, 2017 IQALUIT, Nunavut — After almost two decades of debate, the capital of Nunavut is hoping to reduce booze-related social problems by opening the territory’s first retail store for beer and wine. “We need to take […]
California: Alcohol would legally be served until 4 a.m. at California bars under new proposal
California: Alcohol would legally be served until 4 a.m. at California bars under new proposal Source: ABC 7 By John Gregory August 18, 2017 Bar patrons in California are accustomed to hearing “last call” announced shortly before 2 a.m., but that could change to 4 a.m. under a new proposal. Supporters gathered […]
Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health? The Science Is Confusing
Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health? The Science Is Confusing Source: Fortune Laura Entis Aug 15, 2017 Should you feel good or bad about drinking a glass of wine a day? For years, moderate drinking was linked to a slew of health benefits, including a lowered risk of developing heart disease and longer life […]