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. […]
Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions In 2018: 5 Strategies To Make This Year Different
Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions In 2018: 5 Strategies To Make This Year Different Newsweek By Melissa Matthews December 28, 2017 It’s that time of year again when it’s time to start thinking about all of those resolutions that likely won’t stick. According to a story by U.S. News & World Reportin 2015, about 80 percent of […]
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 […]
UT: 3.2 beer phase out: Anheuser-Busch warns they could go from 20 brands to 12 in some states
UT: 3.2 beer phase out: Anheuser-Busch warns they could go from 20 brands to 12 in some states FOX 6 Now By Fox News Wire Service December 25, 2017 UTAH — Lighter beers may soon be harder to find in some states out west, as big breweries phase them out. “Starting probably early to mid-2018, you’re going […]
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 […]