Study says increasing demand for craft beer will boost Europe’s beer market through 2020
Study says increasing demand for craft beer will boost Europe’s beer market through 2020 Source: DBR 03 January 2017 A new study by Technavio has revealed that increase in demand for craft beers will boost the beer market in Europe through 2020. Europe’s beer market is anticipated to increase at a steady […]
New York Bars Adapt to Dry January Trend With Mocktail Menus
New York Bars Adapt to Dry January Trend With Mocktail Menus Proprietors look to juice up sales as some patrons resolve to abstain from booze Source: WSJ By CHARLES PASSY Jan. 2, 2017 For some New York drinking establishments, January is turning into mocktail month. With a number of their patrons […]
Are you having a Dry January? How to get through the month without drinking, and how it could help your health (Excerpt)
Are you having a Dry January? How to get through the month without drinking, and how it could help your health (Excerpt) Source: The Telegraph Emily Allen 1 JANUARY 2017 It’s a truth universally acknowledged that January is by far the worst four weeks of the year. A joyless, misery of a month […]
The Rum War (From 60 Minutes, in case you missed it – 12 minute video segment)
The Rum War (From 60 Minutes, in case you missed it – 12 minute video segment) Who makes the real Havana Club rum? And who owns the rights to sell the liquor under that famous brand name? Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Cuba Source: CBS / 60 Minutes Sharyn Alfonsi January 2, 2017 […]
Two shot in early morning Florence bar after argument
Two shot in early morning Florence bar after argument South Carolina The Florence County Sheriffs Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a Florence bar Friday morning. Deputies say two individuals received gunshot wounds after a verbal altercation inside the bar and then in the parking lot.
Advocates, state police warn Virginians about drunken driving during Christmas holiday
Advocates, state police warn Virginians about drunken driving during Christmas holiday Virginia Safe-driving advocates and the Virginia State Police are warning motorists that the Christmas holiday, like New Year’s, is treacherous for drinking and driving. They are urging Virginians to make a plan for a sober driver when traveling to and from holiday festivities.
Crash deaths, DUI arrests up over Christmas holiday
Crash deaths, DUI arrests up over Christmas holiday California More people died in crashes over the Christmas holiday and more people were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving when compared to last year, according to the California Highway Patrol. Three people died in San Diego County collisions between Friday evening and Monday morning, the […]
Governor Cuomo announces record number of fake ID seizures and underage drinking arrests
Governor Cuomo announces record number of fake ID seizures and underage drinking arrests New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that underage drinking sweeps conducted by DMV investigators in 2016 resulted in the seizure of 862 fraudulent licenses and the arrest of 818 individuals for underage drinking, both single year records. Through the year-round […]
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS
WHAT’S IN A LABEL? HOW WINE MAKERS REEL IN DRINKERS Source: Newsweek BY MARIANNE MCGARRY WOLF 12/24/ Most wine purchasers are dazed and confused as they wander the aisles of their local wine shop. There are thousands of wine brands and dozens of types of wines lining the shelves. Obviously wineries want purchasers to pick […]
Deadly toll of depraved drinking rituals at Britain’s top universities: The disturbing initiations that can see students downing half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes
Deadly toll of depraved drinking rituals at Britain’s top universities: The disturbing initiations that can see students downing half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes Initiations among students often take alcohol consumption to dangerous levels Disturbing trend has been on increase in the UK sometimes with tragic results Thought to have been influenced […]