Australia: Will shots be BANNED on New Year’s Eve?
Australia: Will shots be BANNED on New Year’s Eve? Drastic plans could see bars and pubs stop serving straight alcohol to curb violence (Excerpt) Restricting drinks at venues is part of the voluntary measures for Victoria Liquor regulator has urged bars and pubs to limit drinks on New Year’s Eve Ban […]
Ireland: Bill to ban alcohol adverts near schools, on public transport
Ireland: Bill to ban alcohol adverts near schools, on public transport Minmum price of wine expected to be set at ?7.60 ($8.48) in efforts to curb cheap drink products Source: Irish Times December 9th Alcohol advertising is to be banned near schools, playgrounds and public transport under long-awaited drinks legislation to be published […]
Pennsylvania: Sweeping liquor reform bill advances toward full Senate and uncertain future
Pennsylvania: Sweeping liquor reform bill advances toward full Senate and uncertain future Source: Penn Live By Wallace McKelvey and Charles Thompson December 09, 2015 Sweeping liquor reforms that would keep the existing state stores but expand sales at grocery stores and restaurants advanced Wednesday toward a full state Senate vote. The raft […]
Texas: Texas alcohol regulators warn against extortion scam
Texas: Texas alcohol regulators warn against extortion scam Source: KTBS Dec 07, 2015 Texas beverage regulators have warned businesses that sell alcohol to beware of an extortion scam. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Monday announced retailers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have been targeted since October. U.S. Postal Service inspectors […]
Pennsylvania: Wine, Liquor Sales in PA Top $2.2 Billion Last Year
Pennsylvania: Wine, Liquor Sales in PA Top $2.2 Billion Last Year Source: WNEP 16 by Bill Michlowski December 8, 2015 The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board released its 2014-2015 fiscal year report Tuesday and sales were up once again. Total sales of wine, spirits, and other items topped $2.2 billion. The time frame […]
What a glass of wine a day does to your body
What a glass of wine a day does to your body We explore the risks and benefits of the time-honored daily drink of the grape. Source: mother nature network By: Melissa Breyer December 7, 2015 We are a species that loves our fermented grapes. We’ve been making and drinking wine since 6000 […]
Massachusetts: Gov. Baker wants to give cities control over liquor licenses
Massachusetts: Gov. Baker wants to give cities control over liquor licenses Some current liquor license holders against proposal Source: WCVB5 Dec 07, 2015 Gov. Charlie Baker is asking state lawmakers to give local city and town leaders the power to set quotas for the number of liquor licenses that can be issued […]
Oregon: Liquor Privatization Ballot Question Filed in Oregon
Oregon: Liquor Privatization Ballot Question Filed in Oregon Source: Heartland Kimberly Morin December 6, 2015 Paperwork for a proposed voter initiative that would allow private sector businesses to sell alcoholic beverages has been filed in Oregon. Currently, consumers must purchase alcoholic beverages from state-approved stores operating under the direction of the Oregon […]
Guy Named Bud Weisser Arrested For Breaking Into Budweiser Brewery
Guy Named Bud Weisser Arrested For Breaking Into Budweiser Brewery Source: Elite Daily Gillian Fuller Dec 5, 2015 This, friends, is what we call a self-fulfilling prophecy. A 19-year-old named – wait for it – Bud Weisser was arrested on Thursday evening for trying to break into the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. […]
An anti-alcohol flavor in the highway bill
An anti-alcohol flavor in the highway bill Detection devices in cars could strand sober drivers Source: Washington Times By Richard Berman December 7, 2015 This holiday season many Americans will take a break from lines at the mall and traffic to enjoy a glass of wine with family and friends. While it’s […]