Deer enters liquor store, goes straight for the bourbon

Deer enters liquor store, goes straight for the bourbon   Source: Palm Beach Post Feb. 21, 2016   Why did the deer cross the road?   To get to the liquor store apparently.   A doe wandered into a liquor store in Clifton Forge, Virginia, and headed right for the bourbon aisle, according to the […]

How craft beer became a ‘pay-for-play’ bad guy

How craft beer became a ‘pay-for-play’ bad guy   Source: MarketWatch By Jason Notte Feb 22, 2016   Big brewers might be heavy-handed with distribution, but now their smaller rivals are engaging in bribery and extortion   Independent beer distribution is key to a diverse, fair marketplace that benefits both drinkers and brewers.   We […]

My local pub has started being rude to its customers – and everybody loves it

My local pub has started being rude to its customers – and everybody loves it   In this age of corporate coddling and passive-aggression, how refreshing to be treated like a grown-up who can take a little plain talking                                     Source: The Telegraph By Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski 19 Feb 2016   This is very much the […]

Drinking More Coffee May Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis

Drinking More Coffee May Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis   Source: KTLA5 February 20, 2016   Upping your coffee intake may help reduce your chances of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis, according to a review done by the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics of multiple existing studies.   Drinking just two more cups of coffee every day may […]

Researchers explain ‘alcohol harm paradox’

Researchers explain ‘alcohol harm paradox’   Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 18th February, 2016   New research explains why deprived communities have higher levels of alcohol-related illnesses than those in non-deprived areas, despite drinking the same amounts of alcohol.   The study – a collaboration between Bangor University, Liverpool John Moores University and […]

LA: Louisiana could raise taxes on alcohol for first time since 1948

LA: Louisiana could raise taxes on alcohol for first time since 1948   KLFY News By Kellie Brown February 18, 2016 Louisiana has not raised taxes on alcohol since 1948 but that could soon change as state legislators’ works on the looming budget deficit.   This increase would not only affect alcohol consumers but also […]

Thailand cracks down on ‘hardcore’ booze trips to South Korea

Thailand cracks down on ‘hardcore’ booze trips to South Korea   Travel Mole February 19, 2016 The Thailand Tourism ministry has moved to block travel companies from selling ‘hardcore’ alcohol fuelled trips to South Korea.   Online advertisements began surfacing last week for tours of pubs and entertainment venues in South Korea promoting excessive drinking. […]

Light-to-moderate drinking good for your heart, researchers say

Light-to-moderate drinking good for your heart, researchers say   MedicalXpress February 18, 2016 People who drink wine, liquor or beer regularly are less prone to heart failure and heart attacks than those who rarely or never drink. Three to five drinks a week can be good for your heart.   Drinking a little alcohol every […]