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 […]

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 […]