Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight

Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight   New Year’s Eve is upon us. It’s a night when many drinkers will make poor decisions. A Quartz data analysis suggests a lot of that bad judgment will involve tequila.   Quartz December 29, 2017 Quartz obtained the records of all sales from one […]

‘Drynuary’: Could you give up alcohol for a month?

‘Drynuary’: Could you give up alcohol for a month? LA Times By Sarah Elizabeth Richards December 28, 2017 When Steve Byrne’s friend dared him to give up alcohol for the month of January five years ago, Byrne accepted the challenge. He cleared his calendar of beer-filled social events and doubled down on his CrossFit workouts. […]

Attorney, liquor distributor to give away sober rides on New Year’s Eve

Attorney, liquor distributor to give away sober rides on New Year’s Eve Missourian By Maria F. Callejon December 29, 2017 COLUMBIA, Missouri – This story was updated at 4 p.m. to add the ride credits being offered by Major Brands. Columbia attorney Mike Campbell is giving away 25 free Uber rides on New Year’s Eve […]

Temperance is the new craft beer for drinks groups

Temperance is the new craft beer for drinks groups Nasdaq By Carol Ryan, Reuters December 28, 2017   (The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist.) LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters Breakingviews) – With a teetotaller in the White House and strong demand for low-alcohol tipples, moderation is having a moment. Greater health awareness and restrained consumption […]

MI:  Bill would drop restrictions on who buys drinks at VFW

MI:  Bill would drop restrictions on who buys drinks at VFW Huron Daily Tribune December 26, 2017 PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers are working on a bill to allow out-of-town veterans to buy drinks at clubs run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion. Under current law, veterans from out […]

WI:  Demerit point system proposed to track alcohol license holders’ performance

WI:  Demerit point system proposed to track alcohol license holders’ performance The Journal Times By Sari Lesk December 26, 2017 RACINE — People licensed to sell alcohol in Racine could become subject to a demerit point system that monitors compliance with local rules and state laws. The system was first proposed by City Attorney Scott […]

Non-drinkers pushing bars for better non-alcoholic cocktails

Non-drinkers pushing bars for better non-alcoholic cocktails National Post By Maija Kappler, The Canadian Press December 27, 2017 CANADA – For years, Carolyn Rebeyka has met friends at the same Regina bar every Friday afternoon for drinks. Sometimes they’d be celebrating a birthday or triumph at work, other times it was just to catch up. […]

Wyoming: Bill proposal could increase price of spirits and wine

Wyoming: Bill proposal could increase price of spirits and wine   Source: http://thesheridanpress.com/ December 27, 2017   Wyoming residents could see an increase in prices on wine and spirits beginning next summer.   The Joint Interim Revenue Committee approved a bill proposing a 3 percent increase in the maximum state profit on sales of wine […]