Palcohol Creator: Ban Is “Huge Government Overreach’

Palcohol Creator: Ban Is “Huge Government Overreach’ Idaho Reporter By Dustin Hurst January 28, 2016 IDAHO – The creator of powdered alcohol said Thursday Idaho legislators are going too far in banning his product. Mark Phillips, who developed the substance now illegal in 27 states, told IdahoReporter.com that lawmakers would make a big mistake to […]

Arizona: Bill to allow wine shipping to Arizona homes introduced

Arizona: Bill to allow wine shipping to Arizona homes introduced   Source: The Republic Richard Ruelas January 28, 2016   A bill that would allow Arizona consumers to order wine and have it shipped to their homes or businesses was introduced in the Arizona Legislature on Thursday.   More than a dozen lawmakers signed on […]

Millennials Drink More Wine Than Any Generation, Study Confirms

Millennials Drink More Wine Than Any Generation, Study Confirms   When it comes to vino, Boomers and Gen X are no match for you, Gen Y.   Source: Details By Roger Morris January 28, 2016   Which generation drinks the most wine-Millennials, who last year celebrated birthdays 21 to 38, Generation X (39-50) or Baby […]

Binny’s unveils one-hour alcohol delivery service

Binny’s unveils one-hour alcohol delivery service   Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 27th January, 2016   Binny’s Beverage Depot has teamed up with retail delivery firm Instacart to offer Chicago consumers a one-hour alcohol delivery service.   The new service is already active and offers same-day delivery of beers, wines and spirits to […]

8 States With The Strangest Alcohol Law

8 States With The Strangest Alcohol Laws January 27, 2016 By Mary Beth Quirk   THE BOOZE BIZ ALCOHOL BOOZE BEER WINE LAWS SPIRITS   What’s the first thing you do to prepare for a trip to another state? After finalizing your packing list, looking up the law of the land should be on your […]

Indiana: Follow top alcohol bills at Statehouse

Indiana: Follow top alcohol bills at Statehouse   Source: Indy Star Amy Haneline January 26, 2016   The 2016 Indiana General Assembly is bringing in another round of Sunday sales debate. But, that’s not all. Here are the alcohol issues IndyStar is following. Keep track of the bills’ progress here.   Sunday sales   Sunday […]

Lower alcohol wines: What are the opportunities – and the challenges? (Excerpt)

Lower alcohol wines: What are the opportunities – and the challenges? (Excerpt)   Source: Beverage Daily By Rachel Arthur 26-Jan-2016   Consumer interest in health and wellness is opening a door for lower alcohol beverages. But does this actually translate into sales in the wine category?   Wine Intelligence says lower alcohol wines still face […]

Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew

Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew   Source: USA Today Nicole Young January 26, 2016   A second Greenbrier teen has died and two more received medical treatment after officials said they drank a mixture of Mountain Dew and racing fuel last week.   On Thursday, authorities were called to […]

Going to the pub is good for you, study says

Going to the pub is good for you, study says   Source: the drinks business by Neal Baker 24th January, 2016   Regularly going to your local pub makes you happier, healthier and more sociable, new research from Oxford University has found.   Previous research has shown that face-to-face meetings are vital to maintaining friendships, […]