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  • How Alcohol Makes You More Sociable

    We’ve all either experienced it or witnessed it, the ability of alcohol to “loosen people up” and make them more sociable and outgoing.

    Although we’ve always known that alcohol is a social lubricant, Swiss researchers are among the first to actually prove this hypothesis in a study.

    Researchers from University Hospital in Basel conducted the test on 60 healthy people, both men and women by giving them alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer.

    They then did a series of tests including a sexual arousal test, empathy test and recognition tests.

    The lead researcher, Professor Matthias Liechti explained that the desire to be with others, in a happy, talkative environment was higher in the group which drank the alcoholic beer.

    Researchers also found that women showed the greatest change in behavior and those with higher initial inhibitions showed the greatest tendency to loosen up after a drink.

    Read more at: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-37383682

  • Sydney 2016 Craft Beer Week Program Launched

    The program has been just been launched for Sydney 2016 Craft Beer Week which will be running from Friday 21 October to Sunday 30 October.

    The program this year will include over 100 events at over 75 different venues including international brewery guests, beer and dessert pairing, beer history lessons and so on.

    The organisers say the event is for everyone from connoisseurs to the occasional drinker and will feature fun for everyone.

    Craft beer is one of the fastest growing drinks in popularity and this year’s program aims to reflect that.

    Find out more at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/sydney-craft-beer-week-launches-2016-program

  • A Delicious Use of Ginger Beer – The Moscow Mule

    Whether you’re patrons are consuming beer, hard liquor or cocktail after cocktail, it’s important to ensure you’re abiding by Responsible Service of Alcohol principles.

    RSA training is mandatory for all servers of alcohol to ensure that they do not serve alcohol in excess or to minors, that includes serving alcoholic cocktails.

    Once you have your RSA certificate, you can serve alcohol in a pub, bar or restaurant in Australia.

    Now learn to make a Moscow Mule Cocktail to impress your patrons.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLE6NTRgBms

  • Making Easy Beer Cocktails

    Following news that the Smithsonian is hiring a beer historian, I decided to find my favourite beer cocktails.

    If you’re a fan of beer, but want a new twist on it, try one of these beer cocktails. Although these are summer drinks, I think they work perfectly no matter the season.

     

  • New Brewing Kit Launching Soon

    Would you like to brew beer the way you do coffee, from the comfort of your home? Now it is possible with the BeerDroid.

    The machine can brew 10 litres of beer at the push of a buttom, dispensing fully carbonated beer with the usual frothy head, without any CO2.

    Marketing manager for BrewArt Scott Harris, said that the BrewArt system was designed to suit the modern lifestyle.

    This is not the only home brewing machine on the market, as home brewing becomes a global trend. SodaStream International and PicoBrew ave also released machines.

    Find out more http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/06/24/article/New-automated-brew-kit-to-launch/WFOTRILXDQ.html

  • Drink Beer for Your Health

    Are you a lover of beer? Then there’s good news for you, beer is actually good for your health, despite beliefs to the contrary.

    A review of more than 150 studies by epidemiologists has found that the alcohol and other chemicals in beer have a number of beneficial effects.

    The review led by the Meditteranean Neurological Institute in Pozzilli, Italy found that drinking up to two 330ml cans of beer a day can minimise the risk of cardiovascular disease by about a quarter.

    This is welcomed news for the multitude of Australians that are enjoying beer responsibly.  Read more at http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/05/13/article/Beer-is-good-for-you-says-science/HDKCACGOBU.html

  • Reminder to Check IDS before Selling Alcohol

    Licensed venues have been reminded to check age IDs of anyone who appears under the age of 25 after a bottle shop in the Sutherland Shire had its licence suspended for serving alcohol to minors.

    The business Woronora Cellars at Woronora had its licence suspended for 3 days from 4 April to 6 April after police officers discovered the store had served alcohol to minors under the age of 18.

    Last year in October police found out from 2 minors aged 16 and 17 that they purchased six 750ml long neck beer bottles from the store.

    The licensee then admitted to police that he failed to ask for age identification before selling alcohol to minors.

    He paid a $1100 fine and had the store’s licence suspended for 3 days.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/03/30/article/ID-check-reminder-after-bottle-shop-has-its-liquor-licence-suspended/PXUNPRAKIX.html

  • Growing Popularity of Bespoke Brews

    If you’re in the hospitality industry you’ve probably noticed the growing popularity of bespoke brews.

    In a recent article on TheShout.com.au it was put forward that bespoke beers were a way of differentiating your venue in a sea of licensed venues.

    A good way to take on the competition is to collaborate with local breweries and create something unique.

    Alyce Schlothauer of NSW-based bar group, the Pocket Group speaks about their decision to create their own bespoke brew to stand out from the crowd and how it has paid off.

    As consumers become more discerning quality is going to be what sets your venue apart from all the others.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/why-the-growing-interest-in-bespoke-brews

  • Gluten Free Beer Advancements by German Company Using Australian Technology

    Australian ingenuity has paid off, with a gluten free grain developed in Australia being used by German brewer Radeberger to make the first gluten free beer.

    The Kebari barley was developed through the Coeliac Friendly Cereals project, co-funded by the CSIRO and The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

    The grain was developed using conventional plant breeding methods resulting in 10,000 times less hordeins (the type of gluten found in barley) than regular barley.

    Radebarger created the Pionier beer using the gluten free grain, to be launched this month.

    As the number of people with coeliac disease rise and increasing numbers opt for gluten free diets, this is a particularly valuable development.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/04/18/article/German-brewers-use-Australian-technology-to-brew-gluten-free-beer/YUMKSZOFVI.html

  • Make Way for Craft and Low Carb Beers

    A recent survey by popular website TheShout.com revealed that craft and low carb beers are set for the most growth this year.

    Most of the voters in the survey believed that craft beer would continue to boom – 50.91 per cent of voters.

    The results of the survey reflect the most recent stats from IRi which showed that to 3 January 2016, craft beer accounted for 6.5 per cent of the off-premise packaged beer market by value.

    Low carb beer came in second place with 21.82 per cent of the votes.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/02/29/article/Poll-Craft-and-low-carb-beers-set-for-growth-in-2016/BWTFAOFKTB.html