Why we reach for the bottle when we feel stressed out: Alcohol fools the brain into thinking it is releasing chemicals that calm us down
Why we reach for the bottle when we feel stressed out: Alcohol fools the brain into thinking it is releasing chemicals that calm us down Increased stress levels alter the brain’s chemical make-up by changing what it thinks it needs to survive according to new research by scientists The brain is tricked into thinking alcohol […]
Ignore the booze-shaming, ladies
Ignore the booze-shaming, ladies Source: The Hill By Sarah Longwell, managing director of the American Beverage Institute 11/07/16 Last week was Halloween, but the scariest part of the day was Karin Agness’ column telling women to “put down the glass” because we now consume alcohol at levels on par with our male American counterparts. Women […]
The People Have Spoken & Pot Prevails
The People Have Spoken & Pot Prevails Source: Cowen and Company November 9th The Cowen Insight Post election, we offer a summary of results from the ballot initiatives impacting our coverage across cannabis, tobacco and soda. Cannabis results were encouraging, with 8 of 9 states likely passing their respective measures. As expected, California passed the […]
Utah: Oklahoma beer vote passes and it could have an impact on 3.2 beer in Utah
Utah: Oklahoma beer vote passes and it could have an impact on 3.2 beer in Utah Source: Fox13 November 9, 2016 Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control told FOX 13 it is studying the impact of a ballot initiative that modernizes Oklahoma’s liquor laws, which could have a significant impact on our state’s beer laws. […]
Oklahoma: Voters to wait years for full-strength beer at grocery stores after state question passage
Oklahoma: Voters to wait years for full-strength beer at grocery stores after state question passage Source: Fox23 by: Rick Maranon Nov 9, 2016 Oklahomans will not see the results of State Question 792 until Oct. 2018. Legislators say this allows voters and legislators to work out any issues with the quesiton. State Question […]
Illinois: Ind. wine dealer challenges Illinois law barring importation of alcoholic beverages
Illinois: Ind. wine dealer challenges Illinois law barring importation of alcoholic beverages Source: Legal Newsline John Breslin Nov. 9, 2016 Illinois officials aren’t commenting on a challenge to the laws barring retailers from importing wine and other alcoholic beverages into the state. The legal challenge, by an Indiana wine dealer and two […]
If You’re Buying Whisky Or Other Liquor In Scotland, It’s About to Get More Expensive
If You’re Buying Whisky Or Other Liquor In Scotland, It’s About to Get More Expensive Source: Forbes Felipe Schrieberg November 10th Scots may feel like they need a good, stiff drink following an intense American campaign resulting in the election of a President who has significant private investment plans in their country. […]
Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ?
Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ? Source: Bloomberg by Jennifer Kaplan November 10, 2016 Constellation Brands Inc., the alcohol giant that sells Corona beer and Svedka vodka, is considering a new approach to livening up its beverages: marijuana. “We’re looking at it,” Constellation Chief Executive Officer Rob Sands […]
Ladies, put the glass down – a gender gap we don’t want closed Source: The Hill By Karin Agness, contributor October 31st Who is winning the battle between the s–es? It is a question that young women have been taught to ask. From their own experiences in school to the 2016 presidential race, […]
What a Trump presidency might mean for wine
What a Trump presidency might mean for wine Source: Decanter November 9, 2016 Donald Trump has won a tumultuous US presidential election campaign battle against Hillary Clinton. What could that mean for wine collectors and producers? First take: What president Trump might mean for wine. Surprise win dubbed ‘America’s Brexit’ […]