Did you know there is so much to learn about wine from its appearance, even more than just its colour. The wine’s appearance can help you deduce its age, texture, alcohol level and even the grape used to make it.
If you want to learn more about wine and how to appreciate it, read this article on The Australian today.
New liquor laws have been passed by the ACT state government which aim to crack down on parents who supply their children or other minors with alcohol irresponsibly.
The Liquor Amendment Bill brings the state in line with liquor laws in other states and territories.
Not everyone is in favour of the amendment, The ACT Opposition says the laws are too vague.
Find out more here.
Recruitment and staff retention are common concerns for many hospitality employers. Bar staff and waitrons in particular commonly move from job to job, which can present a problem for licensees.
In this video 5 hospitality recruitment rules are discussed which could help. Just remember everytime you hire someone new to make sure they complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training first.
Chinese police are investigating alcohol suppliers for apparently adding Viagra to alcohol and marketing it as having added health benefits.
Authorities found that a total of 69 wine products, from 52 companies, had the drug or a substitute, as an additive.
Nineteen companies are under criminal investigation.
Find out more here.
After 2 years of development the Retail Savvy Group’s cocktails on tap are finally ready for the public.
Father’s Office was the first venue to offer the 12 different cocktails on tap and bartenders at the venue have been busy practicing to serve the tapped cocktails which make service of cocktails much faster and more convenient.
Asian Beer Café is the second venue to offer the tapped cocktails.
Read more here.
You don’t need to be a sommelier to know how to taste wine.This video will teach you how to taste wine like a pro…
While binge drinking is never a good idea, alcohol usually plays a part in most of our lives’ best moments and celebrations.
Some scientists have even noted that alcohol in moderation can be healthy, for example the benefits of red wine on the human heart have been well documented.
Source: News.com.au
The concerns with alcohol revolve around binge drinking and abuse of alcohol, which is why Responsible Service of Alcohol is such an important part of the hospitality industry.
To find out more about Responsible Service of Alcohol, click here.
A recent report shows that health is poorer in rural areas, and alcohol consumption is higher. The report also found that suicide rates are 66 per cent higher.
The poll results were released in the Medical Research and Rural Health report, created by Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
Regardless of where you serve alcohol, rural areas or big cities, according to Australian legislation, you must enforce Responsible Service of Alcohol laws, to help tackle alcohol related problems affecting the community.
Find out more here.
If you aren’t an expert on wines, don’t worry you’re not alone…according to a poll by the International Wine Challenge.
One of the interesting findings of the poll was that a portion of wine drinkers in the UK had pronounced the ‘t’ in merlot or Pinot. It also revealed that almost one third gulped wine instead of sipping it.
Find out some of the Australian faux pas here.
A recent post on Goodfood.com.au highlighted the growing trend among women to opt for a good whisky instead of a colourful, fruity cocktail.
No longer the domain of men, whisky is being consumed by more females, not only here in Australia but in The United States as well, where females make up 37 per cent of whisky drinkers.
Don’t know much about whisky, click here for Whisky 101.