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  • Hangover Free Alcohol to Hit The Shelves Soon

    Hangover free alcohol could be closer than you think.

    The synthetic alcohol called Alcarelle was created by UK researcher Professor David Nutt and has received interest from investors.

    The product gives the same buzzed feeling as alcohol but without any of the negative health impacts or subsequent hangovers.

    The creators say the drink could be on the market within the next 5 years.

    Until then we’ll just have to continue sticking to recommended limits -maximum 2 standard drinks a day to avoid hangovers and other health and safety risks.

    See more at https://www.menshealth.com.au/alcarelle-hangover-free-alcohol

  • One in 20 Deaths Worldwide Caused by Alcohol According to WHO

    According to the World Health Organisation, alcohol causes more than 1 in 20 deaths globally due to drink driving, alcohol-fuelled violence and abuse as well as diseases and health disorders.

    The 500 page report found that more than 3 quarter of alcohol related deaths were men and more than 200 health conditions were also attributed to alcohol including some forms of cancer, liver cirrhosis and strokes.

    The report also found that abuse of alcohol made people more susceptible to infectious diseases such as TB, HIV and pneumonia.

    In 2016, 3 million alcohol related deaths were registered globally and these accounted for 5.3 per cent of all deaths globally that year. This report highlights the importance of measures such as Responsible Service of Alcohol training which is mandatory for all servers of alcohol Australia-wide. For more about the RSA training click here.

    Read more at: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/alcohol-responsible-for-one-in-20-deaths-worldwide-who

  • Easy Vodka Cocktails to Try at Home

    If you want to take your cocktail game to the next level and have a little vodka in your liquor cabinet, here are 5 quick and easy vodka cocktails for a next level happy hour.

  • Cannabis Flavoured Vodka Makes its Debut

    A number of countries are beginning to review their marijuana policies and one vodka brand is jumping on the cannabis bandwagon by producing a cannabis vodka.

    The drink is made with 100% natural cannabis terpenes to flavour the vodka so it doesn’t have the same psychoactive or medicinal properties that people usually take marijuana for.

    According to the creator, the cannabis vodka ‘Weedka’ is 100% legal wherever alcohol is legal.

    The first batch was produced in December in the Netherlands and is now also available in Germany. The company hopes to expand to the UK, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Georgia, Lebanon, Central/South America and the Caribbean.

    Read more at: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/cannabis-flavoured-vodka-to-make-debut-at-wine-spirits-show/

  • The Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Beer

    With all the options out there for beer it can become an overwhelming decision, especially when deciding how much to spend to get a good one, and are the expensive ones even worth the price tag? In this video a beer expert guesses between a cheap beer and a more expensive variety. Let’s see if he can even taste the difference.

  • Alcohol Licensee Gets Life Ban

    The former licensee of a club in Sydney has been given a lifetime ban from the liquor industry for multiple licence breaches including allowing cocaine use at the venue.

    According to The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority the licensee had exhibited one of the worst records of non-compliance ever. In addition to the ban he also received a $10,000 fine.

    He was also banned permanently from entering the venue.

    The authority said life bans were for the most serious offenders and that this particular case was an example of a blatant disregard for the law by allowing a culture of indecent conduct and illegal drug use.

    Read more at: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/life-ban-for-licensee-over-sex-acts-and-cocaine-use/

  • The Key Segments of the Australian Wine Drinker

    According to the latest Australian Portraits 2019 report released by Wine Intelligence, there are 6 segments of Australian wine drinkers, related to their wine buying and consumption, they are:

    • Engaged Explorers,
    • Social Newbies,
    • Mainstream Matures,
    • Contented Treaters,
    • Senior Bargain Hunters and
    • Kitchen Casuals.

    The 2 segments that have experienced the most changes since the last report was published in 2016 are Engaged Explorers and Social Newbies. These groups now make up 25 per cent of the monthly wine drinking population of Australia, but over 60% of the dollars spent in the category.

    The group who consumed wine most often are Engaged Explorers. They are the second youngest segment, with the majority aged under 45, accounting for nine per cent of the monthly wine drinking population. This group rarely spends less than $15 per bottle to drink at home and spend around $22 on an average off-premise bottle, even spending as much as $25 for more formal occasions.

    Read more at : https://www.theshout.com.au/news/the-characteristics-of-australian-wine-drinkers-revealed/

  • Can a Wine Expert Tell Between Cheap and Expensive Wine

    Do you think those high price tags on some wines are worth it, while others are so cheap? A wine expert in this video tries to guess the cheap versus the expensive wines, the results may surprise you.

  • How To Make White Negroni Cocktail

    If you’re planning your Easter menu and drinks, here’s one you should definitely add to the list – The White Negroni. Learn how to make this delicious cocktail below.

  • Real World Tips for Resisting Alcohol Cravings

    If you’re cutting back on alcohol, giving up or just decided to drink more responsibly, here are some tips for resisting those alcohol cravings.

    1. Identify your motivation – why do you want to quit or cut down. Having a motivator will help you remember why you’re doing it, for you health, your kids etc.

    2. Find alternatives to drinking alcohol – for example when you would ordinarily drink alcohol at a pub, opt for a coffee shop insetad.

    3. Reshape your social patterns – Alot of your socialising may revolve around alcohol. Find an alternative to meeting your mates after work for a pint.

    4. Find something else you enjoy – it may sound like a cliche’ but get a hobby or something to keep you distracted that you enjoy.

    Read more at: https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-to-resist-cravings-when-trying-to-stop-drinking-alcohol/10874638