United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’ Source: BelfastTelegraph.co.uk July 12th A small alcohol tax could cut the number of A&E visits caused by violent injury by more than 6,000 a year, research suggests. Putting a duty of just 1% above inflation on drinks sold in […]
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol Source: irishtimes.com Dominic Coyle July 11, 2016 The umbrella group for off-licences is calling on Government to reduce excise duty and ban below-cost selling of alcohol. In a pre-budget submission, the National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) said Ireland had the highest excise on wine […]
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks Source: adage.com July 11, 2016 Here is the surest sign yet that Snapchat is growing up: Alcohol brands are starting to advertise on the mobile app in significant numbers after overcoming fears of marketing on the teen-friendly platform. Anheuser-Busch InBev broke the […]
KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights
KLM airlines launching world’s first on-tap draught beer on flights Source: foxnews.com July 7, 2016 Passengers who have thirsted for a better beer experience on a flight are in luck – a tasty addition to the drinks menu is coming to one of Europe’s major airlines. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is gearing […]
Massachusetts: Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws
Massachusetts: Treasurer seeks overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ Mass. alcohol laws Source: bostonglobe.com By Dan Adams July 08, 2016 Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the state’s alcohol regulators, is set to launch a sweeping review of the state’s liquor laws and regulations, calling the current rules outdated, unclear, and burdensome for businesses. The […]
Heavy night? Here are 10 reasons why you get a hangover
Heavy night? Here are 10 reasons why you get a hangover Source: Daily Mail 9 July 2016 1 IT’S YOUR GENES Ever wondered why some people can happily knock back drink after drink and spring out of bed the next morning, while others simply need to walk past a pub to get […]
Here’s the Big Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur — and No, They’re Not Interchangeable
Here’s the Big Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur — and No, They’re Not Interchangeable Food.Mic By Khushbu Shah July 5, 2016 While there are many words that are interchangeable — like whiskey and water — but liquor and liqueur are not. While the first four letters of the words are the same, and they […]
PA: Drink Sales Rising At Philly Establishments, Contributing To Alcohol Tax
PA: Drink Sales Rising At Philly Establishments, Contributing To Alcohol Tax CBS Philly By Anita Oh July 7, 2016 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The demand has been bubbling. The owners of popular Philadelphia establishments, like McGillan’s Olde Ale House and Uptown Beer Garden, say they’re selling more beer and liquor than in years past. […]
AK: New law reduces penalties for minors caught consuming alcohol
AK: New law reduces penalties for minors caught consuming alcohol KTUU By Samantha Angaiak July 7, 2016 ANCHORAGE (KTUU) – A new rule signed into law on Wednesday by Governor Bill Walker reduces the punishment for minors caught consuming alcohol. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Peter Micciche, said it was a large group effort involving […]
IL: New dunes alcohol law pops top on new questions
IL: New dunes alcohol law pops top on new questions Chicago Tribune Amy Lavalley, Post-Tribune July 7, 2016 A recent emergency rule regarding the possession and consumption of liquor at Indiana Dunes State park does not lift the prohibition of alcoholic beverages there, an official with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said. A […]