Thailand: Three waitresses in French maid outfits become the first to be arrested in an alcohol crackdown in Thailand for promoting a buy one get one free offer on beer (Excerpt)
Thailand: Three waitresses in French maid outfits become the first to be arrested in an alcohol crackdown in Thailand for promoting a buy one get one free offer on beer (Excerpt) Janjira Jansaka, Nantida Poonyamanoj and Nantarika Pueakkleang arrested They made a live social media video promoting the beers in plunging outfits Girls urged […]
Ireland: Alcohol should be traceable to tackle those selling drink to minors
Ireland: Alcohol should be traceable to tackle those selling drink to minors Source: Evening Echo Roisin Burke August 1, 2017 A CORK garda chief is calling for the introduction of new technology to catch those buying alcohol for teenagers or selling drink to minors. Chief Supt Con Cadogan explained to the Evening […]
Early success’ for non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0
‘Early success’ for non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0 Source: BeverageDaily.com August 2nd Heineken says its Heineken 0.0 brand is already enjoying early success, as the non-alcoholic beverage goes after new consumption occasions in Europe. Launched earlier this year, Heineken 0.0 – a zero alcohol lager with 69 calories per 33cl bottle – is now […]
Iowa: Iowa Businesses Prohibited From Serving Alcohol in Solid Copper Mugs
Iowa: Iowa Businesses Prohibited From Serving Alcohol in Solid Copper Mugs Source: WHO TV 13 July 30, 2017 The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is reminding bars and restaurants they cannot serve beverages in solid copper cups. Iowa has adopted the FDA’s code that prohibits copper from coming into direct contact with foods […]
Minnesota: 1 Month After Sunday Sales, Liquor Store Owners Say Total Sales Haven’t Budged
Minnesota: 1 Month After Sunday Sales, Liquor Store Owners Say Total Sales Haven’t Budged Source: CBS By Esme Murphy July 31, 2017 Almost exactly one month after Sunday liquor sales began in Minnesota, liquor stores say their overall sales haven’t changed. Five Sundays have passed since that first Sunday when consumers waited […]
UPS expanding alcohol shipping capability
UPS expanding alcohol shipping capability Post & Parcel July 31, 2017 UPS has reported that it is expanding its ability to ship alcohol, wine and beer around the world. Using one of the UPS Express or Standard shipping services, wine connoisseurs can have their favourite cases of wine shipped directly from the vineyards to […]
A happy reunion of moonshiners and ABC agents who worked to put them out of business
A happy reunion of moonshiners and ABC agents who worked to put them out of business Richmond Times-Dispatch By Bill Lohmann July 31, 2017 VIRGINIA – Years ago, the arrival of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents on their doorstep would’ve been an unsettling development for Merle and Earl Corbin. But when those lawmen showed up Saturday, […]
Two killed, 40 ill after consuming spurious liquor in India
Two killed, 40 ill after consuming spurious liquor in India Source: Xinhua 2017-07-30 At least two people were killed and 40 others got sick due to consumption of spurious liquor in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, officials said Sunday. The liquor was consumed by people on Saturday evening in Wangoi town of […]
Anheuser-Busch to scale back 3.2 beer brands and that’s going to impact Utah
Anheuser-Busch to scale back 3.2 beer brands and that’s going to impact Utah Source: Fox13 JULY 28, 2017 The world’s largest brewing company is going to stop producing some 3.2 beer brands, which will have an impact on Utah. In a statement to FOX 13, Anheuser-Busch said it was planning to scale […]
Is talking about alcohol’s “health benefits” a nonsense?
Is talking about alcohol’s “health benefits” a nonsense? Source: harpers.co.uk By Jo Gilbert 28 July, 2017 Scotch leaders are currently holding a collective breath for the Supreme Court’s decision on whether or not to allow the Scottish government to introduce the long-contested 50p minimum unit price for alcohol. But as the court […]