Massachusetts: Marijuana legalization leads to rethinking of Massachusetts alcohol laws
Massachusetts: Marijuana legalization leads to rethinking of Massachusetts alcohol laws Source: MassLive January 26, 2017 The need to regulate Massachusetts’ newly legal marijuana industry is leading to attempts to revamp state alcohol regulations. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg said in an interview with The Republican/MassLive.com this week that she was prompted to form a new Alcohol […]
Colorado: Proposed new alcohol, marijuana laws sure to draw a fight at Colorado State Capitol
Colorado: Proposed new alcohol, marijuana laws sure to draw a fight at Colorado State Capitol Source: The Gazette By: Joey Bunch January 24, 2017 Two products that are all about chilling out, liquor and pot, make a lot of people uptight at the Capitol. You might have expected a break after the bruising […]
Russians ditch legal booze as moonshine sales spike
Russians ditch legal booze as moonshine sales spike Source: CNN by Ivana Kottasova January 24, 2017 Russians are drinking less — at least officially. The country’s consumer protection agency said Tuesday that Russian adults drank an average of 10 liters of pure alcohol in 2016, 33% less than they consumed in 2009. […]
HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SAVING CRAFT ALCOHOL
HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SAVING CRAFT ALCOHOL Source: VinePair Laura Burgess January 26th Whether your drink of choice is vodka, Pinot Noir, or cider, you’ve probably noticed a change at bars and retailers lately: The selection is exploding. From craft beers to artisanal scotches and wines of every imaginable provenance, the American alcohol […]
Utah: Curtain call for Utah’s ‘Zion Curtain’ may be at hand
Utah: Curtain call for Utah’s ‘Zion Curtain’ may be at hand Source: The Salt Lake Tribune By LEE DAVIDSON Jan 24 2017 The “Zion Curtain” – the 7-foot-tall barrier to prevent restaurant patrons, especially children, from seeing alcoholic drinks being mixed – may soon come tumbling down. New House Majority Leader Brad […]
Postmates is planning a big push into alcohol delivery Starting in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Source: Recode BY JASON DEL REY JAN 25, 2017 Among young city dwellers with disposable income, the Postmates app has become synonymous with food delivery. The startup wants it to be more. Starting on Wednesday, […]
Florida: Liquor law protecting minors needs to remain
Florida: Liquor law protecting minors needs to remain Source: News-Press Charles Bailes III Jan. 25, 2017 There have been recent attempts made to undermine the reputation of the company (ABC Fine Wine & Spirits), my family and thousands of team members have worked hard to build for more than 80 years. I wish […]
Radical ketamine therapy could treat alcohol addiction
Radical ketamine therapy could treat alcohol addiction A one-off dose of the drug could help alcohol addicts reduce their intake by ‘erasing’ drink-related memories, say psychologists testing treatment Source: The Guardian Hannah Devlin 24 January 2017 Scientists believe that a radical treatment involving the tranquilliser ketamine could help overcome alcohol addiction by […]
ederal Trade Commission Slams Smartphone Breathalyzer for False Claims
Federal Trade Commission Slams Smartphone Breathalyzer for False Claims Source: Fortune Mahita Gajanan Jan 23, 2017 The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Breathometer on Monday, barring the company from making future claims about the accuracy of its smartphone breathalyzer. Breathometer, which gained fame for its breathalyzer smartphone accessories that appeared […]
Beer tourism boom brews up across the US, showing no signs of slowing
Beer tourism boom brews up across the US, showing no signs of slowing Source: BeverageDaily.com January 24, 2017 An estimated 10 million people visit craft breweries every year, signalling that beer tourism is no longer just a trendy hobby but a lifestyle choice more on par with the long-standing popularity of wine tourism. […]