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  • ACT Government Cracking Down on Alcohol Fuelled Crime

    The ACT government may resort to earlier lockouts and raising alcohol prices in an effort to curb alcohol-related crime.

    Canberra’s pubs and clubs may be forced to close earlier following the release of a discussion paper to gauge the community and industry’s opinions on what should happen next.

    The Hotel’s Association says the state government is being unfairly influences by anti-alcohol campaigners and also accused them of sending mixed messages to the alcohol/ hospitality industry.

    Find out more about it here.

     

  • Legal Drinking Age in Australia in Question Again

    We know that as servers of alcohol we cannot serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 18. But is this drinking age the right one? Are 18 year olds, old enough to make responsible decisions about drinking? According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, they are not and the legal drinking age in Australia should be raised to 21.

    According to a report by the group, raising the legal drinking age will help curb alcohol related violence and abuse.

    To find out more click here. 

  • Ten Good Affordable Wines to Try Now

    These affordably priced wines certainly won’t break the bank, but they are worth every penny. All the wines on this list are around $25 or less.

    1.  Hahndorf Hill Wines 2012 GRU
    2.  Lark Hill 2013 biodynamic Viognier
    3.  Briar Ridge 2014 Signature Karl Stockhausen Semillon
    4.  42 Degrees South 2011 Chardonnay
    5. Devil’s Lair 2013 The Hidden Cave Chardonnay
    6. Hanging Rock 2013 Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
    7. Angullong Wines 2013 ‘Fossil Hill’ Sangiovese
    8. D’Arenberg 2010 The Cenosilicaphobic Cat Sagrantino Cinsault
    9. Rufus Stone 2013 Heathcote Shiraz
    10. Tenute Girolamo 2012 La Voliera Negroamaro

    Find out more about these wines here.

  • Study Shows Food Smells Better with Alcohol

    Ever wondered why you enjoy your meal more with a glass of wine. This may have something to do with it – research shows that alcohol may make food smell better, which in turn improves how we perceive it to taste.

    Alcohol actually interferes with our brain’s response to food smells and could make us enjoy it more.

    We all know that its a good idea to mix food and alcohol, especially because food can help slow the absorption of alcohol into the blood stream and thereby slow the effects of intoxication, but now we know it also improves the experience of eating.

    To find out more about the research click here.

     

  • This is the right way to rim a glass

    The salt / sugar or other substance on the rim of your cocktail not only serves an aesthetic purpose, but actually adds to the flavour of the drink.

     

     

  • Try This Popular Cocktail 2 Ways

    What could be more fun that reinventing an old classic. If you’re a purist you can still have this cocktail the old fashioned way.

     

     

  • Think You Know How to Shake a Cocktail, Watch This and Find Out

    Whether you’re just starting out, or are an experienced server of alcohol, you could always learn new skills. This video shows you how to properly shake a cocktail, find out if you’re doing it right here.

     

  • Impress Your Customers – Flame an Orange Peel

    I recently learnt a cool new way to impress your customers and friends. Forget about flaming drinks, this video shows you how to flame the garnish,

     

     

     

     

  • Perfect Way to Pour a Beer

    Although it seems like the easiest thing in the world, for a bartender it’s crucial to know how to pour a beer properly. Watch this video to find out if you’re doing it right,

     

  • Cancer Council Warns About Link Between Alcohol and Cancer

    According to the Cancer Council, there is a link between alcohol consumption and throat and mouth cancer.

    In the past we have spoken about the benefits of moderate consumption of alcohol.

    Remember drinking responsibly and moderately is both fun and good for you, but abusing health presents not only an immediate safety risk but a risk to your health in the long run.

    It is also why serving responsibly is so important. Complete RSA training today.

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