Brewery uses booze to predict the EU referendum outcome

Brewery uses booze to predict the EU referendum outcome   Reveal By Paisley Gilmour June 22, 2016 Tomorrow (June 23), Brits will vote in what will prove to be one of the most important referendums of our lives.   It’s become such a hot topic, that even our most loved celebs are joining the EU […]

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 […]