United Kingdom: Labour’s 24-hour drinking policy has made crime around the clock a problem and has done NOTHING for trade, major report finds
United Kingdom: Labour’s 24-hour drinking policy has made crime around the clock a problem and has done NOTHING for trade, major report finds Around the clock drinking has ‘sucked up’ police resources, a report found The liberalised laws have led to a ‘seismic shift’ in drinking patterns Communities claims their interests […]
Whisky could soon be France’s national drink
Whisky could soon be France’s national drink Source: The Telegraph Saffron Alexander 17 March 2016 Not long after the Scots were left reeling when Canadian whisky was named the best in the world, another country has laid claim to Scotland’s reputation as the home of the world’s best whisky: France. According to […]
Is Cannabis-Infused Alcohol Worth Considering?
Is Cannabis-Infused Alcohol Worth Considering? Source: Leafly By Rebecca Kelley 3/15/2016 Cannabis aficionados shouldn’t be surprised to hear that a micro-distillery in Humboldt County, in the heart of northern California’s Emerald Triangle, is brewing batches of vodka infused with Cannabis sativa. Humboldt Distillery, which makes organic vodka and spiced rum in addition to […]
SD: S. Dakota governor approves moving alcohol funds to counties
SD: S. Dakota governor approves moving alcohol funds to counties Washington Times By Associated Press March 15, 2016 PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota counties experiencing what officials say are rising court and jail expenses will get a share of state alcohol tax collections, under a measure Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed into law Tuesday. […]
Legislative Roundup: Alabama, Maine Debate Direct Sales; Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Branch Divestiture
Legislative Roundup: Alabama, Maine Debate Direct Sales; Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Branch Divestiture BrewBound By Jane Lothrop March 15, 2016 Alabama Senate Reviewing Direct Sales Bill Small brewers in Alabama have cleared the first major hurdle in their quest to sell beer directly to consumers. Earlier this month, congressional leaders voted 68-17 (with 15 abstentions) […]
TB Issues Frequently Asked Questions on Category Management and “Tied House” (Excerpt)
TTB Issues Frequently Asked Questions on Category Management and “Tied House” (Excerpt) Source: TTB March 16th TTB has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on shelf schematics in response to questions we received following publication of Ruling 2016-1, The Shelf Plan and Shelf Schematic Exception to the “Tied House” Prohibition, and Activities Outside Such […]
Alcohol triggers breast cancer-causing gene
Alcohol triggers breast cancer-causing gene Source: MNT by Marie Ellis 15 March 2016 Each year, tens of thousands of cases of breast cancer in the US and Europe are linked to alcohol consumption, and it is also linked to an increased risk of cancer recurrence in women with early-stage breast cancer. Now, a […]
Craft beer is now drowning in brands and products
Craft beer is now drowning in brands and products Source: MarketWatch By Jason Notte Mar 14, 2016 We may not be at “peak beer” or even close to it, but it’s getting a lot more crowded in the beer marketplace than it’s ever been. If you don’t know what a beer stock […]
Millennials are ditching beer for liquor and wine
Millennials are ditching beer for liquor and wine Source: Business Insider Elena Holodny Mar. 14, 2016 Younger Americans love liquor and wine way more than previous generations. In fact, the 18-29 year old demographic has been shifting away from beer towards spirits and wine over the last two decades, according to a […]
Mayo Clinic: Medical students more prone to alcohol abuse
Mayo Clinic: Medical students more prone to alcohol abuse FOX 9 March 14 2016 ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) – Medical students are more likely to abuse alcohol than their peers, especially if they are young, single and carrying a high amount of debt. Researchers at Mayo Clinic surveyed 12,500 medical students as part of their […]