Philippines: Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal
Philippines: Filipino netizens react to Duterte alcohol ban proposal Source: BBC News May 11, 2016 Reports that the man set to lead the Philippines might ban alcohol in public places has outraged Filipinos online – but some say this is exactly why they voted him in. Rodrigo Duterte, known for his tough […]
United Summer of Budweiser
United Summer of Budweiser Source: Lehrman Beverage Law by Robert C. Lehrman May 10, 2016 I keep hearing about a Bud label that is so overflowing with patriotic hues and cries, that there is no room for the term Budweiser. For example, this Chicago Tribune article, from just a few hours ago, suggests […]
Budweiser renamed its beer “America” because it’s no longer America’s beer
Budweiser renamed its beer “America” because it’s no longer America’s beer Source: Vox by Libby Nelson May 10, 2016 Budweiser is taking rebranding to the next level this summer by renaming its beer “America.” And it doesn’t stop there. According to Ad Age, which first announced the change, “King of Beers” will […]
Budweiser renames its beer ‘America’ (Additional Coverage)
Budweiser renames its beer ‘America’ (Additional Coverage) Patriotic packaging designed to capitalise on US election fever Source: FT by: Anna Nicolaou in New York May 10, 2016 In a bid to capitalise on US election fever during the busiest season for beer sales, Budweiser will replace its name with ‘America’ on the […]
Unlike alcohol, it’s tough to set DUI limits for marijuana
Unlike alcohol, it’s tough to set DUI limits for marijuana Source: Washington Post By Ashley Halsey III May 10 There is a legal limit for drunk driving, but when it comes to marijuana, new research shows it may be impossible to say just how high is too high to drive. There’s no […]
Did you go to university or start smoking in your teens? Then you’re more likely to be a heavy drinker
Did you go to university or start smoking in your teens? Then you’re more likely to be a heavy drinker Study looked at the drinking habits of 30,000 people across Britain Female students found to be more likely to drink heavily after university Deprived backgrounds made people more likely to drink […]
Beverage Alcohol Representatives Participate in Capitol Hill Briefing on Industry Social Responsibility Programs
Beverage Alcohol Representatives Participate in Capitol Hill Briefing on Industry Social Responsibility Programs Event Hosted by Congressional Responsible Hospitality Caucus Source: WSWA May 10th Representatives from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), American Beverage Licensees (ABL), and The Presidents’ Forum of the Distilled Spirits Industry (The Presidents’ Forum) today participated […]
You Can Buy Your Own Whiskey Still, You Just Can’t Use It
You Can Buy Your Own Whiskey Still, You Just Can’t Use It Source: Paste By Chris Osburn May 9, 2016 You Can Buy Your Own Whiskey Still, You Just Can’t Use It Here’s the good news. You can own a whiskey still. There’s no law against that. There’s even a company, Clawhammer, […]
Prayer ‘can minimise alcohol cravings’
Prayer ‘can minimise alcohol cravings’ Source: The Spirits Business by Kristiane Sherry 6th May, 2016 Researchers from New York University (NYU) have published a study that claims prayer can “diminish” alcohol cravings for those with an addiction. The NYU team worked with members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to study their levels of […]
Drinking alcohol makes us happy, but not for long
Drinking alcohol makes us happy, but not for long Source: MNT by Honor Whiteman May 8, 2016 Eat, drink, and be merry,” so the saying goes. But according to a new study, when it comes to alcohol consumption, you’re unlikely to be merry for long. That after-work drink may put a smile […]