The First Beer Pipeline Has Opened in Belgium
The First Beer Pipeline Has Opened in Belgium Travel and Leisure By Ellie Storck September 20, 2016 This city takes its brews seriously. The city of Bruges, in Belgium, has taken its love for beer to the next level. De Halve Maan, or “The Half Moon,” one of the fastest developing breweries […]
‘Sober parties’ offer students unique social option
‘Sober parties’ offer students unique social option TMJ 4 News By Courtny Gerrish September 20, 2016 When you hear college house party, your next thought is probably booze, but some Wisconsin students are putting the party before the alcohol. It’s a surprising twist in the state’s college party scene. College drinking leads to […]
The Importance of Compliance with Alcohol Regulations
The Importance of Compliance with Alcohol Regulations Public Action Management, PLC By Pamela Erickson September 19, 2016 Recently, a national liquor store chain, Total Wine and More, decided to ignore Connecticut’s minimum price law. They set prices on several items below the required minimum and advertised the new practice. Shortly thereafter, another liquor store […]
Morrisons offers students 10% off alcohol and food
Morrisons offers students 10% off alcohol and food Source: OLN By Martin Green 22 September, 2016 Morrisons is giving students 10% off beer, wine, spirits and food in a bid to improve its sales and claw back market share. It is the first time a Big Four retailer has launched such a […]
Why bed time is SO important: Sleep-deprived children ‘more likely to abuse drugs and binge-drink as teenagers’ (Excerpt)
Why bed time is SO important: Sleep-deprived children ‘more likely to abuse drugs and binge-drink as teenagers’ (Excerpt) Study found every hour of less sleep drove up binge-drinking by 20% Sleep-deprived kids were also more likely to smoke cannabis earlier Researchers warn this shows the importance of sleep for children […]
‘Hangover-free alcohol’ could replace all regular alcohol by 2050,
‘Hangover-free alcohol’ could replace all regular alcohol by 2050, says David Nutt The new drink, known as ‘alcosynth’, is designed to mimic the positive effects of alcohol but doesn’t cause a dry mouth, nausea and a throbbing head Source: The Independent Katie Forster September 23rd A new type of synthetic alcohol has been discovered which […]
Minimum unit pricing: What does the public think? (Additional Coverage)
Minimum unit pricing: What does the public think? (Additional Coverage) Source: BeverageDaily.com Rachel Arthur September 21, 2016 A survey of British social attitudes suggests that 52% of the public supports minimum unit pricing (MUP), while attitudes vary between people who drink lightly and heavily. People who drink the most are less likely […]
Pennsylvania: Bill would allow liquor sales in hotels, restaurants and grocery stores
Pennsylvania: Bill would allow liquor sales in hotels, restaurants and grocery stores Source: Fox43 September 21, 2016 Legislation to allow hotel and restaurant licensees to begin selling distilled liquor was introduced Wednesday as a means to further improve Pennsylvania’s liquor laws. The bill’s author, Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), called his proposal another step […]
Why alcohol has always played a role in human civilization?
Why alcohol has always played a role in human civilization? Source: Business Insider Kevin Loria September 21st At the end of a long day, there’s often nothing more satisfying than sitting down to have a drink with a few friends. It’s a way to kick off some steam, to talk through the things […]
Do YOU have a drink problem? The tell-tale signs you need to cut back on booze
Do YOU have a drink problem? The tell-tale signs you need to cut back on booze Dr Bosco Rowland is a psychologist at Deakin University, Victoria He explains signs of having had too much alcohol over a long time Long-term health consequences of drinking too much include cancer Source: Daily […]