A more contrarian argument suggests prohibition was actually a success — pointing at dramatic reductions in alcohol consumption during and after the Prohibition Era, alongside declines in alcohol-related mortality and crime.
Whether you are a beer producer or a beer consumer, you should probably know about this. It might not sound exciting or sexy, but it's important for a couple of reasons. The USPS Shipping Equity Act would not only make it easier for breweries to ship beer direct to consumers, but it would also provide the USPS with a much-needed, new revenue stream.
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Having a drink or two regularly may still qualify as a mild ritual, despite dire reports to the contrary that crop up periodically. But when it becomes five or seven drinks at a single sitting, there's cause for alarm.
The success of ProWein's "Same but Different" Hall in recent years is a testament to growing interest in hybrid drinks, from hard seltzers to alcohol-free. The former has certainly exploded in popularity, particular in the US where the IWSR estimated in July 2021 almost 300 new hard seltzer brands had been launched in the previous year.
The National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving unveiled today its State Laws Map, an interactive, online database updated in real-time and designed to empower users to navigate the cannabis- and DUI-law labyrinth across the U.S. at no cost.
Gatherings with friends and family will no doubt be extra special this spring. But as the warmer temperatures creep in, experts have warned about the mental and physical impact binge drinking has on individuals across the country.
Today, TTB published a final rule that will implement Phase 2 of its rulemaking on modernization of the labeling and advertising regulations for alcohol beverages.
Bars and restaurants hope inflation and supply chain shortages don't result in fumbles and missed revenue opportunities on one of their busiest days of the year -- Super Bowl Sunday.
Age-verification is becoming handy these days, and this time, major supermarket chains are beginning to see it as an advantage for easier self-checkouts when buying alcohol. However, many are concerned about their privacy.