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 […]
California: Proposed Bill Would Help Servers To Set Limits On Customers’ Alcohol Consumption
California: Proposed Bill Would Help Servers To Set Limits On Customers’ Alcohol Consumption Source: CBS Sacramento By Adrienne Moore February 19, 2016 New legislation is being served up at bars statewide that would make it mandatory for anyone who serves alcohol to take a course to help identify customers who may be drinking […]
FL: Bill that allows All Aboard Florida to sell alcohol at stations is ready to be heard by the Senate
FL: Bill that allows All Aboard Florida to sell alcohol at stations is ready to be heard by the Senate TCPalm By Isadora Rangel February 18, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would allow All Aboard Florida to serve alcohol at its train stations is ready to be heard on the Senate floor. The […]
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 […]