Barnes & Noble to open four ‘concept’ stores selling beer and wine
Barnes & Noble to open four ‘concept’ stores selling beer and wine Source: Chicago Tribune June 24th With the unveiling of a revamped store design Thursday, Barnes & Noble seems to be betting that the way to its customers’ wallets is through their stomachs. The bookselling behemoth said in a presentation for […]
Colorado: Colorado’s full strength beer bill battle still brewing
Colorado: Colorado’s full strength beer bill battle still brewing Source: Coloradoan Nick Coltrain June 23, 2016 Liquor stores aren’t quite jumping for joy over a compromise bill to phase in the sale of full-strength beer and wine at grocery and convenience stores, but backers of an initiative to completely open up the sales […]
Tennessee: Alcohol delivery service Drizly launches in Nashville
Tennessee: Alcohol delivery service Drizly launches in Nashville Source: Tennessean Lizzy Alfs June 22, 2016 Forget going to the liquor store to stock up on your favorite beer, wine and spirits. On-demand alcohol delivery service Drizly launched in the Nashville area this week, promising to bring booze straight to consumers’ doors in […]
Three people die from alcohol a day in Ireland, report shows
Three people die from alcohol a day in Ireland, report shows Source: Irish Times June 22, 2016 Three people a day die from drinking alcohol in Ireland as the health costs from the drug continue to rise, a new report shows. Hospital discharges solely attributable to alcohol have doubled in the past […]
Someone Stole a Whole Lot of Beer from an Atlanta Brewery
Someone Stole a Whole Lot of Beer from an Atlanta Brewery Source: NBC News by Associated Press June 22nd A mystery is brewing in Atlanta, where someone stole an ocean of beer. A brewery in the city says nearly 3,300 cases of beer went missing when two of its refrigerated trailers were […]
As on-demand delivery gets competitive, one start-up goes old school
As on-demand delivery gets competitive, one start-up goes old school Source: CNBC Anita Balakrishnan 21 Jun 2016 While giants like Amazon and Uber are pushing to make delivery instantaneous, one delivery start-up is looking in a completely different direction: mail order. Alcohol delivery start-up Thirstie announced Tuesday it would keep its 10 […]
Bar staff shouldn’t serve drunk patrons, say alcohol importers
Bar staff shouldn’t serve drunk patrons, say alcohol importers Times of Malta June 20, 2016 MALTA – A new code of practice for outlets selling alcoholic beverages has put the onus on bars and bar staff to ensure their clients drink responsibly. The guidelines published by The Sense Group, an organisation made up […]
Craft beer drinkers have healthier habits than non-craft drinkers, says study
Craft beer drinkers have healthier habits than non-craft drinkers, says study Source: Fox News June 20, 2016 Craft beer drinkers may take their imbibing more seriously than their macro-brew loving counterparts, but, when they do drink, they drink less and boast healthier lifestyle habits. According to a recent study conducted by the […]
What alcohol REALLY does to your body – and how quickly you can repair the damage
What alcohol REALLY does to your body – and how quickly you can repair the damage New guide reveals what happens to your body when you stop drinking From flawless skin to new levels of energy, Dr Niall Campbell reveals all After 12 weeks, you’ll sleep better, look younger and have […]
Study Finds Drinking Alcohol Associated With Heart-Rhythm Disorder
Study Finds Drinking Alcohol Associated With Heart-Rhythm Disorder Using long-term hospital-admissions data from Texas, researchers found a link between drinking alcohol and atrial fibrillation Source: WSJ By Ron Winslow June 20, 2016 A study comparing hospital admissions in “wet” versus “dry” counties in Texas offers a surprising new perspective on how alcohol […]