NY: Cuomo signs legislation to boost farm distilleries
NY: Cuomo signs legislation to boost farm distilleries The Daily News July 26, 2017 ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation to allow farm distilleries to sell New York State labelled beer, wine, and cider for consumption on-premises. “This measure restores parity for New York’s burgeoning craft beverage industry and allows for new […]
SC: ‘You’d lose everything’ if York County voters reject 2018 alcohol proposal
SC: ‘You’d lose everything’ if York County voters reject 2018 alcohol proposal The Herald By David Thackham July 25, 2017 YORK COUNTY – York County voters may need to show up at the ballot box next fall if they want to continue buying beer and wine on Sunday. York County Chamber of Commerce is working with […]
MA: Last Call for Alcohol at Casinos?
MA: Last Call for Alcohol at Casinos? WCVB 5 By Bill Fine, President and General Manager July 25, 2017 Boston —How much alcohol is needed to keep a Casino afloat? Massachusetts may grant Casinos the right to serve alcohol until 4am – this development courtesy of a provision tucked into the 2018 budget by a […]
United Kingdom: Industry hits back at “lazy scaremongering” story claiming alcohol will kill 63,000 people unless affordability, availability and advertising is reduced
United Kingdom: Industry hits back at “lazy scaremongering” story claiming alcohol will kill 63,000 people unless affordability, availability and advertising is reduced Source: DRN By Martin Green 24 July, 2017 The public health lobby has called for off-licence hours to be cut to 10am-10pm, the reintroduction of the duty escalator, minimum unit pricing […]
Alcohol improves memory, scientists say as study finds drinking helps people recall information
Alcohol improves memory, scientists say as study finds drinking helps people recall information Source: The Telegraph Sophie Jamieson 24 JULY 2017 Drinking alcohol can actually improve memory, academics have found as a study showed that those who drink after studying are better at recalling what they learnt. In a study, 88 social […]
Millennials are killing the beer industry
Millennials are killing the beer industry Source: Business Insider Dennis Green July 24, 2017 Millennials aren’t drinking enough beer to keep brands afloat. According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs downgraded both Boston Beer Company and Constellation Brand on the data that younger consumers aren’t drinking as much alcohol as older generations, and the […]
New York: Angry protests erupt at ‘racist’ Brooklyn bar that serves 40 ounces of rose wine in paper bags and brags about its ‘genuine’ bullet holes in the wall (Excerpt)
New York: Angry protests erupt at ‘racist’ Brooklyn bar that serves 40 ounces of rose wine in paper bags and brags about its ‘genuine’ bullet holes in the wall (Excerpt) Protest erupted at a Brooklyn bar after they released a press release advertising 40 ounces of rose wine in paper bags and ‘genuine’ bullet […]
Here’s how Four Loko became a thing again
Here’s how Four Loko became a thing again Source: Crain’s By PETER FROST July 23, 2017 Back in 2010, Phusion Projects was on the brink of collapse. Its most popular-and notorious-product, Four Loko, had been tied to a spate of alcohol poisonings across the country. Then came a tersely worded warning from the […]
How Tech Is Changing How We Drink
How Tech Is Changing How We Drink LawFuel By LawFuel Editors July 21, 2017 Many people love drinking as a way to kick back and relax, and some people drink for their health; however, drinking too much can lead to drunk driving and result in hurting other motorists as attorneys and others know only […]
Russia: Alcohol consumption, alcohol-related deaths going down in Russia – health ministry
Russia: Alcohol consumption, alcohol-related deaths going down in Russia – health ministry A federal law of July 20, 2012 banned advertising of alcoholic drinks, including beer, in printed and electronic media TASS July 20, 2017 MOSCOW, July 20. /TASS/. Alcohol consumption and alcohol-related deaths in Russia continue to demonstrate downwards tendencies, the press service […]