NC ABC Launches New ‘Talk It Out’ Campaign Messages in Chapel Hill
Monday, September 18, 2017
The North Carolina Alcohol Beverage Control Commission introduced a new campaign in Chapel Hill to combat underage drinking across the state....
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1884, The Year Iowa City Rioted Over Beer
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Carroll Zuber was traveling in Germany, when he had an idea: bring microbrewing to Iowa. In 1975, the most popular beer seemed to be Miller Lite, and Zuber wanted to change that....
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Gov. Gary Herbert says changes to tough DUI law can wait until next year
Thursday, September 14, 2017
While he’s backed off plans to call a special legislative session this year to alter Utah’s new toughest-in-the-nation drunken driving law, Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday outlined some major changes he would like to see next year...
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Conecuh Ridge Distillery plans $13 million Troy 'tasting experience'
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Conecuh Ridge Distillery plans to build an $13.5 million artisan distillery, rack houses and a bottling hub in Troy....
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OLCC inspectors teaming up to combat sex trafficking in Portland area
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - Oregon Liquor Control Commission inspectors are teaming up to combat sex trafficking in the Portland area....
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House bills extend 0.08 drunken driving limit for 5 years
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
LANSING, MICH. - Legislation up for a vote in Michigan's Legislature would continue the state's 0.08 blood-alcohol limit for drunken driving until 2023....
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Draft bill would levy 20% tax on recreational pot sales in Maine
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
AUGUSTA — The draft of a bill designed to lay the groundwork for the regulation of marijuana in Maine would tax retail s...
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What to do with MIP's
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Although drinking before you're 21 is illegal in the U.S., a report by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention shows people age 12 to 20 drink 11 percent of alcohol consumed in our country....
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Diageo partners with others to create momentum against Producers’ Commitments
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Diageo welcomes today’s release of the latest Producers’ Commitments Report by the International Alliance for Responsibl...
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Montgomery County wants to sell you a $6,800 bottle of tequila
Monday, September 11, 2017
WASHINGTON — The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control controls liquor sales in the Maryland county, and that includes the really good stuff....
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Oregon Liquor Control Commission Approves TIPS Online Alcohol Server Training Program
Thursday, September 07, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online re...
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ABC Cops Use Apps To Spot Fake IDs
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Underage drinkers are going online to buy high-tech phony IDs, and some state alcohol enforcement agencies are using apps to help spot them....
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State Rep. Proposes Liquor Code Amendments
Thursday, September 07, 2017
A state representative issued a memo declaring his intention to propose amendments to the liquor code. Rep. Gene DiGirol...
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Pa. attorney general launches college campus safety initiative
Friday, September 01, 2017
WEST CHESTER — Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a new campus safety initiative focused on preventing drug and alcohol abuse, mental health and sexual assault at colleges and universities across Pennsylvania....
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OLCC minor-decoy 'sting' learning experience for businesses
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission recently used their "minor decoy" program to see if Central Oregon businesses would sell alcohol to minors. And the number that did was way above the statewide passing grade....
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Talk It Out Campaign Launches New Phase
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has launched the fourth phase of Talk It Out, the statewide, multimedia, underage drinking prevention campaign. This...
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Ignition interlocks are a good start but more needs to be done to keep impaired drivers off the road
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
A new state law went into effect Friday requiring first-time DUI offenders with a blood-alcohol content of 0.10 percent or higher to install breathalyzers, known as ignition interlocks, in their vehicles for a year....
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McAuliffe declares September as Virginia Spirits Month
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Governor Terry McAuliffe declared that September is Virginia Spirits Month. This year marks the second annual celebration with new and exciting promotions intended to educate consumers and travelers about Virginia distilled spirits....
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Department of Liquor Control hires new director for Compliance & Enforcement Division
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
MONTPELIER, VT – August 29, 2017 - The Department of Liquor Control is pleased to announce that Skyler Genest has been hired as the new Director of the Compliance & Enforcement Division...
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Checks won't be accepted at state liquor stores after Sept. 30
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY — Customers at Utah's state-controlled liquor stores soon will no longer be able to write a check to pay for their purchases....
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State Says Increased Sales Of Alcohol Cause Need For More Liquor Stores
Monday, August 28, 2017
Rising sales of booze in the Buckeye State are leaving the state agency that oversees liquor thirsting for more operators....
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State receives 15 proposals for ABC operations, puts CIT property up for sale
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Virginia will have plenty of options to consider for replacing the state’s central liquor warehouse and headquarters....
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Craft Beers Mean Economic Development Brewing in W.Va.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Craft brewers in West Virginia are doing more than creating the perfect beer; they are creating new economic opportunities and bringing people to the state....
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Students attend substance abuse conference
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Washington and Lee High School students attended the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) held from July 17 – 21, 2017 on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia....
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Will 'auto-brewery syndrome' get you arrested for DUI in Utah?
Friday, August 04, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY — A rare condition in which yeast and sugar combine in the gut to make a person drunk, without drinking, may be of special concern to Utahns after the state's new DUI law takes effect at the end of the year....
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A museum devoted to beer and drinks made in NC could become a reality
Thursday, August 03, 2017
RALEIGH - The next time you go to a local brewery, a request for money might not be from someone who forgot a wallet at home....
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Dunbar mayor resigns to take job with WV ABCA
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Dunbar Mayor Terry Greenlee has stepped down from his post to take on a leadership role with the state Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Revenue....
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Commissioners Puzzled After Finding Alcohol Sales Tax Discrepancies
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission is requesting information from the State Tax Department Tuesday, citing concerns over a six-month period where the county received no revenue from taxes on alcohol sales....
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State liquor law change helps micro distilleries expand reach
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
It soon might become easier for Ohio’s micro distilleries to get their vodkas, gins and whiskeys on barroom shelves thanks to a change in state rules that will allow small-time distillers to sell products directly to pubs and restaurants....
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Survey Reveals Decline In High-Risk Alcohol Use Among UI Students
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
High-risk drinking among University of Iowa students is at its lowest in 25 years, according to data from an annual survey, but students still experience more negative consequences from alcohol use compared to other campuses nationwide....
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Oregon Brewing Industry sees continued growth
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
The brewing industry seems to be getting overshadowed by the quickly growing and recently legalized recreational cannabis industry. Despite the lack of media attention, the industry continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace....
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Iowa Businesses Prohibited From Serving Alcohol in Solid Copper Mugs
Sunday, July 30, 2017
IOWA -- The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is reminding bars and restaurants they cannot serve beverages in solid copper cups....
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OLCC fines Walgreens $80,000 for Bottle Bill violations
Sunday, July 30, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Liquor Control Commission last Friday ratified a stipulated settlement with Walgreen Co. out...
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Program that monitors sobriety to be piloted in Woodbury County
Sunday, July 30, 2017
A program that twice daily tests drunken drivers to determine whether they are sober will be piloted in western Iowa’s Woodbury County, likely beginning in January, The Des Moines Register has learned....
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Montgomery County Departments of Liquor Control and Police Introduce “I Take It Personally;” Public Awareness Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving and Patron Over-Consumption
Friday, July 28, 2017
In an effort to help prevent drunk driving and encourage patron responsibility, the Montgomery County Department of Liqu...
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Idaho In Good Spirits, State Sells Record Amount Of Booze
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Figures from the Idaho State Liquor Division show the state sold the most alcohol ever in the fiscal year that just wrapped up June 30. One takeaway from the data is it's always 5 o'clock somewhere in Idaho....
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Three Utah liquor stores are test driving new retail technology that could improve selection
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Three Wasatch Front liquor stores are trying out new retail technology that tracks customer buying patterns...
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Economics of beer modernization
Monday, September 18, 2017
Across the state, Oklahoma businesses and consumers are readying their communities for alcohol modernization in 2018....
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board cracks down on distillers’ cocktails
Saturday, September 16, 2017
FAIRBANKS — Martinis are extra dry today at Fairbanks’ two distillery tasting rooms, and all cocktails may soon go off the menu based on a new interpretation of the 2014 law that legalized tasting rooms....
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Alcohol-selling businesses to get more warnings instead of citations
Friday, September 15, 2017
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission begins using new standards for certain violations starting on Friday, Sept. 15....
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Brewers, distributors at odds over legislation
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Now that beer distributors have conceded that the statutory hold they maintain over brewers should be relaxed, the beer makers and distributors are at loggerheads over what defines a small brewer....
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689 citations issued during alcohol saturation campaign in ND
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign resulted in 143 alcohol- or drug-related arrests and citations in North Dakota....
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Drink special regulations might leave thrifty drinkers thirsty
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Columbia soon may get a last call for popular drink specials such as 1-cent pitchers, $1 shots, $5 “bottomless cups” and trivia nights with alcohol for prizes....
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New law means extra costs for large craft brewers — unless they're owned by brewing giants
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The latest draft of beer legislation in Texas has left a bitter taste in the mouths of some craft brewers....
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Tragic Deaths of UCSD Students in DUI Crash Inspired Bill: Assemblywoman
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Should bartenders and servers be trained to know how much alcohol is too much for their customers?...
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Push being made to expand cold beer sales
Monday, September 11, 2017
Indiana’s convenience stores can currently sell warm beer if they have a state license. They can’t sell cold beer. That means consumers can buy frosty ones only at package liquor stores....
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Establishments object to hike in liquor license fee
Friday, September 01, 2017
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Oahu 1,400 establishments hold liquor licenses. The Honolulu Liquor Commission's proposed license fee increase would raise what they pay by 70 percent...
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Ban 40-Ounce Bottles After Midnight In Chicago (Tall Boys, Too): Aldermen
Thursday, August 31, 2017
CITY HALL — Late-night partiers would no longer be able to buy one last drink from liquor stores after midnight under a proposal set to be approved next week by the City Council....
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Are South Carolina dash cam laws making DUI prosecutions more difficult?
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is blasting a South Carolina law that makes dash cam arrest videos a required piece of evidence in drunk driving cases, according to a new annual report....
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Nevada Tax Commission again says no to liquor distributors in marijuana fight
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
The Nevada Tax Commission on Tuesday dealt another blow to liquor distributors hoping to hold a monopoly on distributing retail marijuana throughout the state....
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Court to decide fate of beer stores near dry SD reservation
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
LINCOLN, Neb. — The fate of four stores criticized for selling millions of cans of beer next to a dry South Dakota Indian reservation now rests with Nebraska's highest court....
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Delawareans who like drinking will be paying more to do it soon with a new tax increase
Thursday, August 17, 2017
At just a few weeks away from Delaware nearly doubling its per-barrel tax on beer and increasing liquor tax, some local purveyors are gearing up for the changes--though the impact remains ambiguous....
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TABC steps up enforcement as start of school gets closer
Thursday, August 17, 2017
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are out in force this month....
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign begins
Thursday, August 17, 2017
WOODBURY -- The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, a time for our country to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans....
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City set to revise Alcohol Ordinance; workers question ‘bar card’ enforcement
Thursday, August 17, 2017
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Questions continue to brew from the City of Savannah’s Alcohol Ordinance....
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Marylanders support changes to current brewery laws
Thursday, August 17, 2017
ANNAPOLIS — A majority of Marylanders support fundamental changes to the state's alcohol laws that govern the production, distribution and sale of beer, according to the results of an online survey released Aug. 14 by Comptroller Peter Franchot....
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Alberta won't appeal court ruling on province's impaired driving laws
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
The province is overhauling a portion of its impaired driving laws on the heels of a May court ruling that found it unconstitutional to suspend the licences of suspected drunk drivers before bringing cases to court....
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TABC officers work to keep tainted alcohol from Texas borders
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4 — Reports of tainted alcohol in Mexico have made their way to Texas border towns....
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Cashed? California Cannabis Distributors Aren’t Really Distributors
Monday, August 07, 2017
Under California’s now-repealed Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MCRSA”), would-be distributors would have had a field day (which became the subject of great debateindustry wide)....
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More Oklahoma counties seeking liquor-by-the-drink sales
Monday, August 07, 2017
WAURIKA — Waurika Chamber of Commerce member Jessica Coody is worried about the county’s businesses....
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Why you haven't seen beer, liquor in grocery stores
Thursday, August 03, 2017
As Bullfrog Wine & Spirits general manager Josh Beard glances out of his office window, he notices three gas station convenience stores and one of Colorado’s largest grocery stores....
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Tavern League: 'We'll continue to fight' bill to change Wisconsin liquor laws
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Wisconsin's Tavern League said Tuesday it will fight a Republican bill that would loosen the state's liquor laws for craft brewers, wineries and distilleries....
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Republican lawmaker files bill to change three-tier system
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
State Republican lawmakers say they want to restart a conversation about the state's liquor laws by introducing a bill they say will remove barriers to business growth....
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“Second chances” law aims to help low-level DWI offenders
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
CORPUS CHRISTI - September 1 is when House Bill 3016, also known as the “second chances” law, goes into effect....
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Long Rounds Out Alcohol Code Revision Commission
Monday, July 31, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS - The final two appointees to the statewide Alcohol Code Revision Commission have been named....
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1 Month After Sunday Sales, Liquor Store Owners Say Total Sales Haven’t Budged
Monday, July 31, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Almost exactly one month after Sunday liquor sales began in Minnesota, liquor stores say their overall sales haven’t changed....
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Mass. restaurants want OUI serving data eliminated
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Massachusetts bars and restaurants are pushing to eliminate a state program that tracks where convicted drunk drivers had their last drinks before being arrested, saying it embarrasses businesses without giving them a chance to defend themselves....
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Latina Immigrants in Miami Struggle With Alcohol, New Study Shows
Friday, July 28, 2017
MIAMI, Florida - After a day of relentless Miami traffic and working a job that barely pays skyrocketing rents, a bottle of wine snagged from Publix or an overpriced craft beer is often just the right medicine....
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Whiteclay closures boost booze sales for nearby communities
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Liquor outlets in four nearby communities have seen a boost in sales since beer stores in Whiteclay were ordered to close...
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City considering new alcohol license hearing policy
Thursday, July 27, 2017
RACINE — Citing state statutes and the desire for a more consistent process, city staff have recommended aldermen consider changes to the city’s alcohol license hearing policy....
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Cuomo signs legislation to boost farm distilleries
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation to allow farm distilleries to sell New York State labelled beer, wine, and cider for consumption on-premises....
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Proposed liquor license fee increase could affect the price you pay for alcohol
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
It could soon cost businesses more to sell alcohol on Oahu....
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Total Wine wins challenge on discount pricing
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
A Boston judge has ruled that Massachusetts alcohol retailers can legally sell booze at deep discounts when they order i...
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Last Call for Alcohol at Casinos?
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Boston —How much alcohol is needed to keep a Casino afloat? Massachusetts may grant Casinos the right to serve alcohol u...
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‘You’d lose everything’ if York County voters reject 2018 alcohol proposal
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
YORK COUNTY - York County voters may need to show up at the ballot box next fall if they want to continue buying beer and wine on Sunday....
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Court rules against alcohol distributor’s affiliate
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court has denied an affiliate company of the state’s largest beer and wine distributor the ability to distribute liquor....
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Alcohol distributors lose bid to block marijuana
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
CARSON CITY (AP) — A Nevada judge denied a request from a group of alcohol distributors to stop recently approved emergency regulations that allow the state to license some retailers to transport marijuana from growers to storefronts....
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Zimbabwe moves to ban sales of alcohol during weekdays
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
The Zimbabwean government is planning to enact a law barring the sale of alcohol from Monday to Friday, some hours of the day and to expectant women, in order to curb abuse....
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Pilbara-wide ban on full-strength alcohol sales in the offing
Monday, September 18, 2017
Full-strength beer will be outlawed at bottle shops in every town across the hard-drinking West Australian Pilbara as part of a plan to try to end generations of child neglect and abuse in the frontier town of Roebourne....
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Greece backtracks on ‘ineffective’ excise tax on wine
Monday, September 18, 2017
Speaking to the Athens News Agency, the Greek minister stressed that the amendment will be submitted for a vote before the end of the year....
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‘De-normalisation’ of alcohol purchases targeted by health body
Monday, September 18, 2017
New legislation is aimed at both “de-normalising” the sale of alcohol and reducing impulse buying, which accounts for almost one-third of alcohol purchases, according to the vice-chairman of the association representing public health staff....
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Thailand sets new excise tax on alcohol, cigarettes
Saturday, September 16, 2017
BANGKOK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Thailand’s new excise tax law will see higher prices of certain goods, including some alcoh...
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Soft Drink Makers Caught Out By High Alcohol Levels In Products
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Two manufacturers have been shut down after locally-brewed soft drink testing by the Victorian government found almost half of samples breached alcohol standards....
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Crackdown on barbers, hairdressers serving alcohol begins in Dunedin
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A nationwide police crackdown on barbers and hairdressers offering complimentary drinks started in Dunedin....
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Sin Taxes Take A Hike Saturday
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
BANGKOK — Cigarettes will be more expensive and the price of booze will rise or tumble under new sin tax rules which will take effect Saturday....
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Over one in ten Irish parents believe it acceptable for children to drink at home before the age of 15
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
14% of Irish parents believe that it is acceptable for children to drink alcohol at home before the age of 15, according to a new report commissioned by Drinkaware....
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'Weak evidence' light alcohol use in pregnancy harms
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
They reviewed all the available studies done on the topic since the 1950s and found no convincing proof that a drink or two a week is harmful....
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Excise dept to start renewing liquor licences in municipal areas
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Panaji: With the finance department granting its nod, the excise department will now start the process of renewal of liquor trade licences located within municipal areas....
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Ontario Unveils Cannabis Distribution Plans
Monday, September 11, 2017
On September 8, 2017, Ontario unveiled its plan to give the existing Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) the oversight of retail sales of recreational cannabis in Ontario, upon its legalization in Canada....
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ABS stats show alcohol consumption up for the first time in nine years
Monday, September 11, 2017
COULD you drink just over a can and a half of beer every day for a year?...
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China Insurance Regulatory Commission bans alcohol in offices
Friday, September 08, 2017
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has banned alcohol from all its offices and subsidiary departments to get in line with the country’s anti-corruption campaign, Caixin reported on Thursday....
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Alcohol is a Drug – and Must be Legislated as Such
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Ireland: Alcohol is a Drug – and Must be Legislated as SuchFFT.ieBy Leslie WilliamsSeptember 7, 2017
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National FASD awareness day to be observed on September 9
Thursday, September 07, 2017
A teratogen is NOT a dinosaur. That is the slogan for National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness day on Saturday, September 9....
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Alcohol empire that makes Smirnoff, Guinness and Bailey's promises to pay all its staff a real living wage
Friday, September 01, 2017
The alcohol empire behind household brands Smirnoff, Guinness and Bailey's has announced it will now pay its staff a real living wage....
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U of M students about to get taste of new alcohol policy
Thursday, August 31, 2017
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada - Concerned about alcohol abuse by students, the University of Moncton has developed its first alc...
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EU health chief says all alcoholic beverages should be labelled
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The European Commission wants the industry’s expected alcohol labelling self-regulatory proposal to cover all alcoholic beverages in order to avoid confusion among consumers....
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ABFI Welcomes Drop in Alcohol Consumption In Ireland
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) has welcomed the latest figures from the European Commission which show a fall in alcohol consumption in Ireland....
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Hard-drinking Lithuania wages battle against vodka
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Behind a heavy wooden door next to a Vilnius church, a couple of dozen Lithuanian men are talking about their dependence on alcohol. The moderator is Kestutis Dvareckas, a priest and a decade sober....
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Manitobans uncomfortable with certain aspects of pot legalization: survey
Monday, August 28, 2017
The federal governments marijuana legalization bill is set to take effect in less than a year but the results of a recent survey show Manitobans are uncomfortable with key aspects of the looming legislation....
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MADD Canada Welcomes Enactment of New Brunswick's New Anti-Impaired Driving Measures
Thursday, August 17, 2017
OAKVILLE, ON--(Marketwired - August 17, 2017) - MADD Canada welcomes today's announcement by the Government of New Brunswick that impaired driving measures, originally passed as part of Bill 16, will be enacted and enforced in the fall....
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Panel to study liquor ban effect on revenue
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Nagpur: Excise minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has constituted a committee to study the effects of liquor ban on highways of the state. The committee will submit its report to the government in a month....
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Thirst for craft beer helps profits flow at Carlsberg
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Demand for more expensive craft beers has helped Carlsberg brew up a rise in sales and profits so far this year....
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The Banned Drinker
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Will re-establishing a Banned Drinker Register help overturn years of alcohol policy failure in Australia’s Northern Territory? The answer depends on how well the government listens to public advice, Liam Grealy and Joanna Laidler write....
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Feds ponder lowering legal alcohol limit for drivers
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Canada’s legal blood-alcohol limit could be reduced, according to a letter sent by Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to her Quebec counterpart....
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WSTA and CAMRA call on government to rethink alcohol duty hike to protect pubs
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
British pubs are facing a tax raid of £1bn over the next five years, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)....
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NRSC urges review on alcohol law
Monday, August 07, 2017
The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), Greater Accra Region, has called for a review of the law on alcohol blood concentration of drivers....
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'One in 10 drove after consuming some level of alcohol in the past 12 months'
Saturday, August 05, 2017
More than a quarter of a million motorists drove after drinking at least once in the past year, a revealing survey shows....
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Local vibe gives craft beer a boost
Saturday, August 05, 2017
Korea’s beer industry, often overlooked as bland and monotonous, is seeing new life with domestic craft beers named after specific neighborhoods or regions across the country....
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Know The Law: The laws on drinking alcohol around children and how drunk you have to be to get arrested
Friday, August 04, 2017
IT’S against the law to be drunk and in charge of a young child in a public place.But how drunk do you have to be to break the law and is it better not to drink at all? Here’s the lowdown…...
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Most Irish adults unaware of alcohol guidelines, survey finds
Friday, August 04, 2017
The majority of Irish adults are not fully aware of the low-risk guidelines for alcohol, according to a new survey....
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Public markets feeling left out of new Alberta booze rules
Friday, August 04, 2017
New rules allowing Alberta liquor to be sold at farmers' markets isn't going down well with everybody....
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Supermarkets slammed as 'mega-drug dealers' as doctors back calls for an end to booze sales
Friday, August 04, 2017
The Medical Association has added its voice to calls for an end to supermarket booze sales....
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Liquor sales decline substantially in first quarter of financial year
Thursday, August 03, 2017
PUNE: Old-timers in the liquor industry termed the first quarter of the current financial year "black dog" of all phases following the drop in alcohol sales between April and June this year....
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Students hail liquor ban decision
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Responsible behaviour in the student quarter has saved residents' rights to drink on the street....
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Dan Murphy's backs out of case against NT Government over alcohol restrictions
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Liquor chain Dan Murphy's parent company, Woolworths, has announced it will end its legal proceedings against the Northern Territory Government over its regulations on store sizes....
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Bottleshops affect people’s health, so our laws need to reflect that
Monday, July 31, 2017
AUSTRALIA - When a new alcohol supermarket opens up in your neighbourhood you might think it’s a great place to get a ch...
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Drink-driving cases down by 40% after highway liquor ban
Monday, July 31, 2017
MUMBAI: Even as deadly potholes continue to trap motorists, a review of road accidents in the period April 1 to June 30, that is after the highway liquor ban came into effect, shows that people have started driving more cautiously....
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Alberta government urged to scrap craft beer tax
Sunday, July 30, 2017
The Alberta government is being urged to scrap its craft beer tax after a trade panel ruled the levy is illegal....
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Scottish pub industry takes first step in attempt to break centuries-old beer tie
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Scottish pub tenants have until Monday to make their voices heard over landmark legislation that would end a centuries-old system forcing them to buy supplies from their owners....
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Is talking about alcohol's "health benefits" a nonsense?
Friday, July 28, 2017
Scotch leaders are currently holding a collective breath for the Supreme Court's decision on whether or not to allow the Scottish government to introduce the long-contested 50p minimum unit price for alcohol....
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Gov’t ‘sin’ tax take up 5.44% in first 6 months
Friday, July 28, 2017
Philippines - With the higher excise rates slapped on alcoholic drinks and cigarettes under a unitary system since January, total “sin” tax collections grew 5.44 percent year-on-year to P60.047 billion in the first half....
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Manitoba appears open to private marijuana sales when pot becomes legal
Thursday, July 27, 2017
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government raised the distinct possibility Thursday that it may allow private retailers to sell marijuana when recreational use of the drug becomes legal next July....
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“It’s inappropriate:” New alcoholic Pop Shoppe drinks raise concerns about youth appeal
Thursday, July 27, 2017
New alcoholic Pop Shoppe beverages are sweetening LCBO shelves this summer, but some experts on alcohol policy are worried that the drink could be particularly attractive to youth....
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Putin toughens penalties for illegal alcohol circulation
Thursday, July 27, 2017
MOSCOW, July 27 (RAPSI) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill toughening penalties for illegal production and sale of alcohol and alcohol-containing products into law....
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'New alcohol laws a ban on sponsoring sport' - Diageo
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Drinks giant Diageo has claimed the Government's plan to crack down on alcohol advertising is an "effective ban on sports sponsorship through the back door"....
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Doctors call for alcohol pricing reform to cut £17bn NHS drinking cost
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Doctors have this week called for the introduction of minimum unit pricing on alcohol in the UK after it was revealed that drink could kill 63,000 people and cost the NHS almost £17bn over the next five years....
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Alcohol consumption is rising among all Americans, but most staggering for seniors
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Older adults are showing an upward trend in alcohol abuse and risk drinking compared to rates in 2001 and 2002....
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Pregnant scientist investigates: Can I drink alcohol?
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Many mothers-to-be drink alcohol while expecting. There is little robust scientific evidence linking the occasional drink to health problems in children, but is one glass really safe?...
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How binge drinking alters brain activity
Friday, September 15, 2017
Earlier studies showed that alcoholic people have measurable changes in their resting brain activity. And now, for the first time, researchers find similar changes in the brains of non-alcoholic students who binge drink....
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Every 10 grams of alcohol per day may raise skin cancer risk
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
It is no secret that a high intake of alcohol can be detrimental to health. A new study provides further evidence of this, after linking high alcohol consumption with increased risk of skin cancer....
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Undocumented immigrants do not increase prevalence of drug, alcohol crimes and deaths in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Despite being saddled with many factors associated with drug and alcohol problems, undocumented immigrants are not incre...
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AAFP Develops New Alcohol Screening, Intervention Manual
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
HealthDay News — The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has announced the development of a new alcohol screening and brief intervention manual for use in family medicine practices....
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For Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
New research suggests older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers....
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Drinking alcohol after learning could help recall information better, study says
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
A new study conducted by the University of Exeter, U.K., states that consuming alcohol improves memory for information that is learned before starting the drinking episode....
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Decline in Cognition & Brain Volume
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Researchers recently discovered that alcohol consumption, even in moderate amounts, causes a decline in brain volume and cognitive ability....
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Drinks CEOs to develop ‘rigorous’ digital marketing standards
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
The world’s leading alcohol producers, including Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Bacardi Limited, have pledged to develop “robust” new responsibility standards for digital marketing....
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There’s no stigma in a stein of alcohol-free beer, research shows
Monday, September 18, 2017
Once rarely seen and often derided, low or no alcohol beer seems to be entering an amber age....
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UK cider sales top £1bn for first time since 2014
Saturday, September 16, 2017
The warm British summer has propelled cider sales above the £1bn threshold for the first time since 2014....
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11 global alcohol and beverage brands to drive new digital marketing standards
Friday, September 15, 2017
11 global companies in the alcohol and beverage industry have signed an agreement to further commit in developing new robust and responsible marketing standards for digital channels....
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Does Craft Beer Have Any Room Left for Innovation?
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Back in the ‘90s, I drank a lot of beer. I’d typical opt for straight-forward brews like Miller Genuine Draft or Yuengling Lager....
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Recognizes Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Duane Kaitoku, a driver with Southern Glazer’s in Hawaii, is just one example of a Southern Glazer’s professional that exemplifies safety and understands the importance of ongoing training. (Photo: Business Wire)...
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U.S. brewers look to Germany to give Oktoberfest ales a little more oompah
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Oktoberfest officially begins Saturday in Munich when the mayor taps a ceremonial keg at noon. Over the next few weeks,...
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One Secret Behind The Whole Foods Deal: Amazon Wants To Sell You All The Alcohol
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
What does a $4,944 bottle of Hennessy cognac have in common with a $7.49 bottle of Mogen David “Mad Dog 20/20” red, rotgut wine? Both can be delivered to your doorstep these days, and it’s dooming the local liquor store....
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On-trade alcohol sales continue to fall due rising prices
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) reported today that Brexit’s impact on the pound, rising inflation and the...
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Growler USA Plans to Rescue Beer Kegs Destined for the Auction Block
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
A keg is more than just a large vessel for holding beer; it's a valuable piece of property that makes its way from a brewery to a distributor and then on to a liquor store, restaurant, bar or even your back patio....
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U.S. Beverage Celebrates 20 Years as an Independent Leader in Imported Beer
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Beverage(USB), the #1 Independent Beer Importer in the United States, is proud to celebrate 20 years since the company's founding....
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California Craft Brewers First to Bring German-Engineered SIGMATEC Dealcoholizing Technology to the U.S.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dealcoholizing technology developed in Germany has attracted the attention of a group of...
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Bevinco Rolls Out Mobile App That Streamlines Inventory Management
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
TORONTO (Sept. 8, 2017) – Did you know that restaurants and bars lose, on average, $1,500 each week just from inaccurate inventories and accountability? That’s equivalent to an average of $78,000 per year in lost profits....
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What are you going to do to close the premium alcohol sales gap in your store?
Friday, September 08, 2017
“We see premium becoming the ‘standard’ pour, and standard brands declining further.” These are the words of Chris Shead from Pernod Ricard, talking about spirit sales in the UK....
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Cape Coral, Sanibel to suspend liquor sales during Irma
Thursday, September 07, 2017
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Liquor sales will be suspended on Sanibel and within Cape Coral city limits as Hurricane Irma passes....
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Pernod Ricard’s FY17 India sales hit by regulatory changes
Friday, September 01, 2017
Bengaluru: French liquor giant Pernod Ricard SA reported a marginal 1% increase in its India sales for the financial year 2016-17 on Thursday and said growth was hurt by regulatory changes during the year....
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Report: Beer industry contributes over $1 billion to Conn. economy
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Raise a glass to Connecticut's beer-brewing industry, which in 2016 contributed $1.01 billion to the state economy, according to a new report....
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Houston Beer Industry Responds to Hurricane Harvey
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
As heavy rain from Hurricane Harvey continues to fall, causing massive flooding in the Houston area, the local beer industry is in a state of flux....
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Molson Coors hits back at claims it misled customers about the strength of Carling
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Burton brewer Molson Coors has defended the strength of Carling lager after it was criticised over the ale's alcohol content....
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Target Just Launched A Line Of $5 Wines
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Target isn’t typically associated with wine, but the superstore is now offering an array of $5 bottles cleverly named California Roots....
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Some U.S. States Are Cracking Down On Interstate Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
According to ShipCompliant by Sovos, at over $2 billion in 2016 sales, the more than 5 million cases of wine shipped Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) is fast making it an important segment of the wine business ....
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Federal tax reform may stand in the way of craft-brewery tax breaks
Monday, August 28, 2017
One of the short-term victims of President Donald Trump’s effort to pass comprehensive federal tax reform could be a lon...
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Legislative wine committees come to Napa to talk industry issues
Thursday, August 17, 2017
California lawmakers joined forces in Napa on Wednesday, hoping to glean experts’ views on two of the most pressing issues facing the state’s wine industry: sustainability and farmworker housing....
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How Trump's trade policy could hit your bar tab
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
President Donald Trump's attempts to boost domestic metal production could make your booze more expensive....
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Aldi Ups Lower Alcohol Range
Monday, August 07, 2017
Aldi has become the latest retailer to bump up its low alcohol range with the addition of four new 5.5% ABV wines....
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US retailer offers two-hour alcohol delivery service
Monday, August 07, 2017
Independent US wine and spirits retailer Total Wine & More has joined forces with Minibar Delivery to offer Virginia-based consumers a two-hour alcohol delivery service....
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China’s wine consumption growing in tandem with ageing millennials
Sunday, August 06, 2017
Current wine consumption is skewed towards younger drinkers, but that market should expand as the millennial population grows older, as has already been seen in developed nations, according to the research led by analysts Liao Xufa and Lincoln Kong....
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UK wine industry ‘concerned’ by Brexit as sparkling imports soar
Thursday, August 03, 2017
The industry body representing the UK’s wine industry has warned that a clear plan is needed in order to protect the industry against the effects of the UK withdrawing from the European Union (EU)....
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NZ Winery Charged With Wine Fraud In Landmark Case
Thursday, August 03, 2017
Southern Boundary Wines Ltd, based in Waipara in New Zealand, and three of its directors are facing a total of 156 charg...
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Karl Strauss to Distribute for Other Craft Brands
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Add Karl Strauss Brewing Company to a small but growing list of craft breweries expanding beyond self-distribution and into broader beer wholesaling....
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Key Trade Organisations Refute Forbes Article On Chinese Fake Wine Epidemic
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
A recent article published by Forbes alleging that China is facing an “epidemic” of fake wines is causing a stir in the...
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Calls to protect $5.2bn Scotch from post-Brexit’ import rivals
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
In an open letter, Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brown has formally called upon the UK Government to insist upon ‘protection’ for the Scotch whisky industry – once the UK has left the European Union (i.e. Brexit)....
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Why Hard Cider Is the Ultimate American Drink
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
One of the country's most overlooked alcoholic drinks is actually an integral part of its history....
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Europe Beer Market: Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat, Says TMR
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/01/2017 -- The European beer market is highly diversified owing to the presence of a large number of regional and international players....
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One Craft Distillery Opens Every Day. One Decision Can End The Boom. (Excerpt)
Monday, July 31, 2017
On a humid July Tuesday, nearly 50 American craft distillers traipsed around Capitol Hill, meeting with more than two dozen congressional staffers for a chat about the industry....
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Get to know the 20-to-30-year-old potential alcohol shoppers in your area
Friday, July 28, 2017
At what point is an alcohol column not an alcohol column? Probably when it’s about alcohol-free drinks, you might say....
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Hop Take: Beer Stocks Fall, But Wall Street’s Wrong
Friday, July 28, 2017
Less than a week after an annual Gallup poll found that beer is the preferred alcoholic beverage for 40 percent of Ameri...
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Pinot protection put in place for NZ winemakers
Thursday, July 27, 2017
New Zealand winemakers now have legal protection against growers taking advantage of the reputation of famous wine growing regions....
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Drizly Opens The Tap On Data
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The spirits industry in the U.S. is big business — topping $210 billion last year and growing. The ad spend behind getting people to pick one brand over another is even bigger....
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Is this the world's best whiskey?
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
(CNN) — When WhistlePig's Boss Hog IV "The Black Prince" rye whiskey won "best in show" at the prestigious 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it dominated a field of whiskeys from around the globe....
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Buy a millennial a beer. Their distaste for a cold one is a threat to the industry
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Beer before liquor? Not for millennials.The makers of Corona, Modelo and Samuel Adams are seeing especially declining sales thanks to a shift in taste by younger generations....
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Irresponsible consumption of alcohol bigger problem than where liquor is sold
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
There’s been a lot of hullabaloo lately about Indiana’s liquor laws. Could a convenience store qualify as a restaurant?...
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Today's US teens about three years behind '70s generation when it comes to sex, alcohol and getting jobs
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Teenagers in America today are about three years behind their counterparts from the 1970s when it comes to taking up sex, drinking alcohol, and working for pay, researchers said Tuesday....
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Alcohol is both a conflict and a social standard
Monday, September 18, 2017
INDIA - The Supreme Court has clarified its order on banning liquor sale within 500m on highways, and many parts of India are sighing with relief....
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Booze delivery businesses were Amazon-proof — but now they're bracing for the Whole Foods factor • At the
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Alcohol has been mostly out of grasp for Amazon — until recently. Even with a network as vast and complex as Amazon, the logistics of shipping booze is somewhat nightmarish....
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Medical Professionals Brace for Cannabis
Saturday, September 16, 2017
A group of about 30 law enforcement, medical, and treatment professionals met behind closed doors Wednesday at Cottage Hospital to brace for the full legalization of cannabis....
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New short report on small suppliers now available
Thursday, September 14, 2017
This report describes how the alcohol supplier landscape has dramatically changed. While the market is still dominated b...
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FDA permits marketing of mobile medical application for substance use disorder
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the first mobile medical application to help treat substance use disorders (SUD)....
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13-year-old drunk off Four Loko leads cops on high-speed chase
Thursday, September 14, 2017
A teenager in North Carolina was caught driving his parents’ car under the influence, The Charlotte Observer reports....
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Alcohol plays a pervasive part in many of our favorite fictional worlds
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
In the dark reaches of a futuristic universe, the expansive lands of a poetic fantasy, the eerily familiar dystopian society—what could these fictional settings possibly have in common? If you guessed alcohol, you’re correct....
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Armenia Might Be One of the Oldest and Youngest Beer-Making Countries in the World
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
In 1984, Charlie Papazian authored The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, a landmark text (now in its fourth edition) that laid out for the first time in simple, straightforward terms, the basic formula for making beer in the comfort of one’s home....
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Marijuana Use In The U.S. Has Increased Since 2005, But Not Because Of Legislation, Study Says
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
American adults are smoking more pot, but increased cannabis use does not appear to be due to wider availability of legal marijuana, a new study shows....
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Bartender found guilty of selling alcohol to woman in fatal crash
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
NEW PHILADELPHIA - A JNG Grill bartender was found guilty on Tuesday of selling alcohol to an intoxicated woman who later crashed her SUV and died....
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Older Men Drink More Regularly, but Younger Men Drink More
Monday, September 11, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Among the 67% of U.S. men who drink alcohol, those aged 50 and older are more likely than those under 50 to say they have imbibed within the last 24 hours, which suggests older men drink more frequently than younger men....
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Brewery Leaders to Speak at NBWA’s 80th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Monday, September 11, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) today announced that Joao Castro Neves, North America...
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Self-driving cars are 'significant growth opportunity' for alcoholic beverages, Morgan Stanley says
Friday, September 08, 2017
There are more ways to trade the autonomous driving trend than you might think, according to a top Wall Street firm....
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Give bar staff more power to say: ‘You’ve had enough’(opinion)
Friday, September 08, 2017
Alcohol makes our behaviour unpredictable, so why don’t we limit its potential impact in public houses, asks Jim Duffy...
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‘Sessionable’ Wine Will Help Boost Us Wine Sales, Producers Claims
Friday, September 08, 2017
Making wine more ‘sessionable’ will help boost US wine sales and appeal to new consumers, a leading US wine producer has claimed....
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Shot in the Dark: College Students Don't Know How Strong Their Drinks Are
Friday, September 08, 2017
WASHINGTON — Do you know how much alcohol is in your drink? If you're making a judgment based on taste and smell alone, you may miss the mark, a new study from England finds....
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Alcohol brewers tap into discussion about marijuana industry
Thursday, September 07, 2017
SACRAMENTO — There's been no shortage of requests of California's cannabis czar....
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Public's Concern Over Alcohol Misuse Remains High
Thursday, September 07, 2017
According to a recently released national poll commissioned by the Center for Alcohol Policy, four-in-five Americans support individual states' ability to regulate alcohol....
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Help from restaurant industry pours into Texas, Louisiana's flooded areas
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Restaurant workers have long held a reputation for taking care of one another. Whether it's ranging from small one-on-on...
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Drinks Industry Joins Forces To Provide Hurricane Harvey Relief
Thursday, August 31, 2017
After Hurricane Harvey drenched Houston with over 50 inches of rain earlier this week, beverage alcohol producers, distr...
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Did German U-Boats Smuggle Alcohol Into the U.S. During Prohibition?
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
IN THE WINTER OF 1922, two years after the start of Prohibition in the United States, a mysterious craft was said to be...
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Sonoma County shoppers react after Amazon lowers Whole Foods prices
Monday, August 28, 2017
Amazon closed its $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Monday, affecting hundreds of stores in North America and the...
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Senator wants feds to probe Mexican resort alcohol after 20-year-old died
Thursday, August 17, 2017
MILWAUKEE — A U.S. senator from Wisconsin is urging the State Department to investigate reports of tainted or substandard alcohol at Mexican resorts....
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A study finding a huge increase in alcoholism may have been seriously flawed
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Last week, multiple media outlets, including the Washington Post, Bloomberg, and, yes, Vox, reported on a study in JAMA...
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With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
If one glass of wine takes the edge off, why not drink a few more?...
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Wine in grocery stores forces Farragut liquor store out of business, owner says
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
TENNESSEE - After a 10-year run, Farragut Wine & Spirits is closing – killed, its owner says, by a year of wine sales at Tennessee supermarkets....
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Wine tastes better if you think it's expensive, says study
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Thank your brain's reward and motivation center for making the pricier bottles seem superior....
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'12-Step' Strategy Boosts Success of Teen Drug Abuse Program
Monday, August 07, 2017
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Drug and alcohol abuse treatment for teens and young adults may be more effective when it includes a 12-step program similar to that used by Alcoholics Anonymous, a new report suggests....
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San Francisco Chronicle Uncorks New Interactive Wine Website, "The Press"
Monday, August 07, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco Chronicle, Northern California's largest newspaper, today announces the debut of The Press, an online, interactive guide to the best of California Wine Country....
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Trump that! Scottish brewery plans to build a BAR on the border between the US and Mexico as it tells the world 'make beer, not walls'
Monday, August 07, 2017
A rapidly-growing Scottish craft beer brewery has announced plans to build a new bar which staddles the US-Mexican border offering Texan brews to those on the southern side and Mexican drinks to those on the north....
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How The Navy’s Ban On Booze Birthed A Million-Dollar Floating Ice Cream Parlor
Monday, August 07, 2017
On July 1, 1914, the U.S. Navy implemented the cruelest and most unusual punishment in its venerable history: a ban on alcohol....
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College Students More Disciplined With Alcohol Than In Years Past, Study Finds
Saturday, August 05, 2017
BETHESDA, Md. — Young adults are showing greater judgment when it comes to alcohol, leading them to be involved in fewer...
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Ask the Expert: What's the Difference Between a Liquor's ABV and Proof?
Friday, August 04, 2017
A few weeks ago I ended up in what turned into a heated debate about alcohol proof and ABV. While out drinking, a friend of a friend remarked that he had a bottle of 100-proof liquor at his house, which was, in his words “straight alcohol.”...
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Wine Expert Explains Why Screw Tops Are Better Than Corks On Wine Bottles
Friday, August 04, 2017
You probably do it without realizing: You see a bottle of wine with a screw top and assume it’s a cheap bottle of wine. This, friends, is actually wrong (in many cases, at least)....
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Millennials are killing the beer industry with their rosé obsession
Thursday, August 03, 2017
Millennials are increasingly swapping a can of beer for a glass of rosé wine....
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Beer Institute Supports FDA Action to Increase Transparency Through Menu Labeling Requirements
Thursday, August 03, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Beer Institute, an industry trade association whose members include domestic brewers of al...
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Do You Pass the Test? New Safer Workplaces Act Expands and Limits Drug and Alcohol Testing
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
As noted in our June 2017 Employment Law Letter, the West Virginia Legislature passed the West Virginia Safer Workplaces Act....
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Area's moveable bars are actually converted campers
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Why bother going to the bar when the bar can come to you?The appeal of food trucks has spread from tacos and sliders to the liquid options that hungry (and thirsty) customers desire...
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Snapchat videos capture small alligators being force fed alcohol, tortured
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Snapchat videos showing two small alligators being force-fed alcohol by several people are being investigated by Pennsylvania authorities after images of the torturous acts went viral....
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Alcohol should be traceable to tackle those selling drink to minors
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
A CORK garda chief is calling for the introduction of new technology to catch those buying alcohol for teenagers or selling drink to minors....
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Brewers Association Mid-Year Results Show Stable Growth For Craft Segment
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Boulder, CO • August 1, 2017—Small and independent craft brewers demonstrated continued, but slowed, growth, according t...
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Drinking Organic Wine Won't Prevent a Hangover
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Organic food has a reputation for being healthier than conventional, and there's some evidence for that. But when it comes to organic wine, the health benefits are much less clear, experts say. And they won't help you avoid a hangover....
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Metro liquor store gets attention for sign asking customers to stay out if their pants aren’t up
Monday, July 31, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY - A sign at a metro liquor store is getting some attention after it tells customers to stay out if their pants aren't up....
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UPS expanding alcohol shipping capability
Monday, July 31, 2017
UPS has reported that it is expanding its ability to ship alcohol, wine and beer around the world....
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North Carolina home brewer carries on historical legacy of women in beer
Monday, July 31, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boilers radiate heat as wheat showers into the hot water. After the last grain is dropped, a mixture of smells — like fresh-cut grass and summer rain — flows from the boilers into the garage....
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A happy reunion of moonshiners and ABC agents who worked to put them out of business
Monday, July 31, 2017
VIRGINIA - Years ago, the arrival of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents on their doorstep would’ve been an unsettling development for Merle and Earl Corbin....
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Pot is the New Alcohol: A Money-Making Business
Monday, July 31, 2017
Pot is what alcohol used to be....
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Robots in the fields
Sunday, July 30, 2017
SALINAS, Calif. — Driscoll’s is so secretive about its robotic strawberry picker it won’t let photographers within telephoto range of it....
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Arlington County Police Department Trains TIPS to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm
Friday, July 28, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) is pleased to announce that the Arlingto...
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Expert tips for avoiding tainted alcohol in Mexico
Friday, July 28, 2017
The U.S. State Department has warned travelers in Mexico about possible tainted alcohol, leaving many to wonder if it’s safe to indulge in their vacation margaritas....
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Talk to college-bound teens about alcohol
Thursday, July 27, 2017
In the coming weeks, millions of college-bound freshmen will be leaving home for the campus for the first time. As parents prepare their teens for college, it’s important to set aside time to talk about alcohol....
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Mixing Guns and Alcohol Isn't Enough for Liability, Court Rules
Thursday, July 27, 2017
TEXAS - Guns and booze are a notoriously dangerous combination. Yet a Texas court of appeal has ruled that homeowner can...
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Wine study aims to end cork-or-cap debate
Thursday, July 27, 2017
British scientists could soon provide a definitive answer to the years-long debate over whether wine tastes better from a cork or screw cap bottle....
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Brewing education bill signed by governor
Thursday, July 27, 2017
SACRAMENTO - Support for college beer brewing programs has been signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown....
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Taking a closer look at technology behind alcohol tether
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Christopher Lockhart--the person of interest in his wife Theresa Lockhart's disappearance--was released from jail Tuesday on a charge not related to her disappearance after posting bond....
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New concerns over tainted alcohol at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
There are growing concerns out of Mexico with allegations that popular resorts drug and serve tainted alcohol to tourists....
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Bethlehem dusts off old rental ordinance to target college drinking
Friday, September 15, 2017
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - After back-to-back weekends of wild college parties near Lehigh University, Bethlehem is dusti...
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To Change Students’ Dangerous Behavior, Understand Their Motives
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Anyone who works with fraternities eventually realizes how much their success depends on the decision making of undergraduates. When students make poor choices that lead to alcohol abuse or destructive hazing, there is pressure on us to...
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Ohio State sees drop in gameday incidents with in-stadium alcohol sales
Friday, September 08, 2017
When Ohio State announced its stadium-wide beer sales for the 2016 football season, its effect on alcohol-related incidents on gameday was a question....
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Why Are So Many College Names Showing Up on Beer Bottles?
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Colleges have long had to walk a delicate line with drinking. The majority of American undergraduate students will spend...
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University of Montana Licenses Beer for First Time Ever
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
There are lots of licensed Griz products, from clothing to ice cream, but now, for the first time ever, the University of Montana is licensing a beer, which will be brewed by Big Sky Brewing Company out of Missoula....
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The wrongs of passage in fraternity hazing
Monday, August 28, 2017
THE CONVERSATION) In the 40 years since publishing my first research on hazing in collegiate groups, I’ve often been reminded of the adage that every good thing is accompanied by trouble....
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Beer sales at college games a risky revenue stream
Monday, August 28, 2017
Several universities have made decisions in recent years to allow beer sales at games. Joining the list this year is Ohio University, whose first home game is this weekend (September 2)....
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GAMMA aims to reduce alcohol misuse
Thursday, August 17, 2017
KEARNEY — Whether it’s a story about binge drinking injuries or cases of drunken sexual assault, much of the news about fraternities and sororities seems to stem from issues with alcohol abuse on college campuses....
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