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  • It’s Not for Purists But Beer Yoga is A Thing Now

    BierYoga is the latest yoga craze and after a year of popularity in Germany, it’s come to Australia.

    This Summer people in Melbourne and Sydney can join a BierYoga class and combine 2 of their favourite things yoga and beer into a one hour class.

    During the class, yogis typically consume 2 beers while doing various yoga poses as they would in any other yoga class.

    The idea which began in the USA, quickly spread to Europe where it took off in Germany and has now made it to our shores.

    Unlikely as it may sound, BierYoga is pretty popular, so if you want to know more, visit http://www.theage.com.au/business/bottoms-up-its-not-for-the-purists-but-beer-yoga-is-now-a-thing-20170113-gtrbll.html

  • Why Does Alcohol Make You Hungry

    New research has discovered why we wake up so hungry after a night of heavy drinking. Researchers have discovered an underlying neurological link between binge drinking and binge eating.

    During the study, lab mice ate more food on days that they were also given alcohol, something we use to chalk up to simple lack of control.

    They believe the brain cells or neurons which stimulate the urge to eat can also be activated by alcohol consumption.

    Binge drinking was also linked to greasy foods, so don’t feel guilty the next time you blow your diet after a night out.

    Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-11/why-does-alcohol-make-you-hungry/8176220

  • 5 Awesome Bourbon Cocktails

    Bourbon, or American produced whiskey, is slowly growing in popularity globally outside of it’s country of origin. One of the reasons may be the strict guidelines which dictate what constitutes a Bourbon, namely:

    • It must be made in the United States.
    • It should contain 51 percent corn.
    • Be aged in new oak charred barrels.
    • Be distilled to no more than 160 proof and entered into the barrel at 125 proof.
    • Bottled at no less than 80 proof.
    • No added flavoring, coloring or other additives allowed.

    If you want to give it a try, these bourbon cocktails can help ease you into becoming a Bourbon connoisseur.

  • After One Night of Drinking, This is How Your Body Looks

    After one night of excessive drinking, you may think the only consequence is a splitting headache or a hangover, but you’re actually doing harm to body in the long run.

    If you drink at least 5 drinks in one night, you’re defined as a “single occasion risky drinker”, so it’s best to stick to 2 standard drinks on any one occasion.

    Some of the risks to your health include, brain damage, cancer, alcohol poisoning, heart problems, liver disease and diabetes.

    And if you thought you were young enough not to do any permanent damage to your health, you are mistaken. According to research, brain damage from alcohol is a greater risk for people under the age of 25.

    Find out more at: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-after-a-night-on-the-drink/news-story/5e836e5fbf79477f5e1b0fa8b2f9c8f6

  • Violent Incidents at NSW Night Venues Drops 91 Per Cent

    Since it began in 2007, the NSW’s violent venues list has no venues in its most serious category and the number of violent incidents at listed venues also decreased by 28 per cent to 112.

    The scheme was established to manage venues with high levels of alcohol related violent incidents.

    Venues that feature on the list face special licensing conditions which are aimed at reducing violence, including restrictions on trading times and the types of alcohol served. It also includes introduction of various security measures.

    Since 2008, there has been a 91 per cent decline in violent incidents at listed venues, falling from 1270 incidents to just 112.

    There are eight venues on the latest list, down from 12 in June.

    To avoid your venue making the list, ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol principles are enforced at your venue. Make sure that all staff understand how to do this by completing RSA training.

    Find out more at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/91-percent-decrease-in-violent-incidences-in-nsw

  • This is Our Nation’s Favourite Liqueur

    Roy Morgan research has revealed that women really like their liqueurs, even more so than men.

    Research shows that Australian adults drink at least one liqueur in any given weeks, and in particular Australians love Baileys Irish Cream, enjoyed by 574,000 adults in that time.

    The following liqueurs are also popular,

    1. Baileys – 574,000 in a 4 week period.
    2. Kahlua – 165,000
    3. Jägermeister – 123,000
    4. Midori – 121,000
    5. Cointreu – 104,000

    The research shows that women drink an average of 5 glasses of liqueur per 4 weeks, ahead of men who drink 4 glasses on average in that time period.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/what-is-australians-favourite-liqueur

  • Roy Morgan Reports on Australia’s Spirit Consumption

    The latest Australian spirit consumption findings have been released and according to it, more than 25 per cent of Australian adults consume spirits at least once in an average of 4 weeks.

    Although wine is still the most popular alcoholic beverage, followed by beer, spirits are third and are consumed by 26.2 per cent of Australians of the legal drinking age.

    Males are the majority consumers of spirits, favouring whisky, bourbon and rum. Women outnumber males when it comes to consumption of vodka and gin.

    It’s also interesting to note that while nearly one-third of all Australian drinkers (31.5 percent) ‘don’t like drinking in pubs’, spirits drinkers tend to have fewer objections.

  • Ways To Not Feel Depressed When Drinking Alone

    Here are some ways to drink alone and not feel depressed…

    1. Put on some upbeat music, nothing soulful, jazzy or teary.
    2. Try something new like a vermouth or make a new cocktail.
    3. Make sure to snack, drinking alone doesn’t mean you must drink on an empty stomach.
    4. Avoid social media rants. In fact avoid social media at all.
    5. Enjoy your drink in nature.

    Read more ways to solitary drinking that won’t make feel down: http://vinepair.com/articles/8-ways-to-drink-alone-without-it-being-depressing/

  • Try The Frosé Trend

    A popular New York drink that has caught on quickly around the world and here in Australia in particular is The Frosé.

    The trendy new drink  is exactly what it’s name suggests – frozen slushie type rosé.

    If you’re a lover of rosé, you’ll love this drink which is perfect for summer.

    In fact rosé sales outweigh the sales of white and red wines in summer in Australia, so the fact that this drink has become a firm favourite is not surprising and we have the Bar Primi in New York City to thank. That’s where the drink was created.

    Find out more about this popular drink at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/capitalising-on-the-frose-fad

  • Alcohol Abuse Self Harm Higher Around The Holidays

    It seems self-harm presentations at emergency departments spike on public holidays according to Dr Christina Dillon of University College Cork.

    According to IrishTimes.com over 30 patients are treated for self-harm each day and one third of these cases involve alcohol.

    In Irish hospitals, New Year’s Day is the worst for self-harm presentations with an average of 56 people being treated in hospital emergency rooms on January 1st. This is twice the average of other days.

    Although these statistics are based on Irish patients, the number of people with alcohol related issues presenting at Australian hospitals also rises on public holidays.

    Source: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/self-harm-with-alcohol-abuse-rises-on-public-holidays-1.2930536