Michigan Bill Will Crack Down on Illegal Wine Shipments, WSWA CEO Says
Michigan Bill Will Crack Down on Illegal Wine Shipments, WSWA CEO Says Wholesaler Association Applauds Governor’s Signature Source: WSWA January 11, 2017 A bill passed by the Michigan Legislature will help law enforcement and state tax authorities crack down on illegal wine shipments, a move praised today by Craig Wolf, President and […]
Siberian Death Toll From Alcohol Poisoning Rises To 76
Siberian Death Toll From Alcohol Poisoning Rises To 76 Source: Radio Free Europe January 09, 2017 The death toll resulting from dozens of people drinking poisonous bath lotion in Siberia’s Irkutsk region since December 17 has risen to at least 76. Russian regional health officials said on January 9 that three other […]
ABA dismisses calls for alcohol advertising ban
ABA dismisses calls for alcohol advertising ban Source: TheShout By Andy Young 11/01/2017 Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has said that new calls for a blanket ban on alcohol advertising and marketing are not based on fact, adding that they also ignore government statistics that show underage drinking is declining. The calls came […]
How wine before dinner makes you eat more: ‘Aperitif effect’ puts your brain into starvation mode
How wine before dinner makes you eat more: ‘Aperitif effect’ puts your brain into starvation mode Scientists discover alcohol makes you hungrier because it tricks your brain A British study led by London’s Francis Crick Institute discovered the insight They said alcohol fires up neurons in brains which are activated by starvation Increased hungier […]
College Football: Beer Sales Are Bigger in Texas
College Football: Beer Sales Are Bigger in Texas Longhorns fans are No. 1 in a Wall Street Journal analysis of beer sales in college football Source: WSJ By BEN COHEN Jan. 8, 2017 Texas’s football team isn’t playing for the national title on Monday. But the Longhorns fans already proved this season […]
Proof will track your blood alcohol content with a wristband
Proof will track your blood alcohol content with a wristband Source: TechCrunch by Matthew Lynley Jan 7, 2017 Checking your blood alcohol content with a breathalyzer while out with some friends might just be a party trick – but if you really wanted to know it to figure out whether or not you […]
SOCIAL DRINKING ‘GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH’
SOCIAL DRINKING ‘GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH’ Source: the drinks business by Octavia Bromell 9th January, 2017 New research has shown that moderate, casual drinking with friends may be linked to overall health benefits. Despite multiple studies praising the benefits of red wine, alcohol in general has gained a bit of a bad […]
‘Shower Beer’ Is a Dedicated Beer for the Bathroom (Yes, This Is Real)
‘Shower Beer’ Is a Dedicated Beer for the Bathroom (Yes, This Is Real) Source: People By Mike Pomranz JANUARY 6, 2017 Few beer drinking situations conjure up the relaxed romanticism of the “shower beer.” Showering evokes the idea of getting ready for something – be it the day or a night out on […]
IF YOUR COFFEE MAKER IS A KEURIG, IT CAN MAKE BEER, TOO
IF YOUR COFFEE MAKER IS A KEURIG, IT CAN MAKE BEER, TOO Source: Digital Trends By Lulu Chang January 7, 2017 Your Keurig could soon be dispensing both uppers and downers. In the morning, you can insert K-cup for your coffee, and at night, insert a K-cup for your beer. Thanks to a […]
Starbucks to stop selling alcohol at more than 400 US stores
Starbucks to stop selling alcohol at more than 400 US stores Source: K5 Associated Press January 07, 2017 Starbucks will stop selling beer and wine at more than 400 U.S. stores next week as it ends its “evenings” program. The coffee chain says the “Starbucks Evenings” program in 439 company-owned stores in […]