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  • These are The Most Popular Beers Around the World

    You’d probably be surprised to learn which beers are most widely sold throughout the globe and you probably haven’t even heard of some of these but they make up a large percentage of the $661 billion worth of beer sold in 2017.

    These are the 10 biggest selling beer brands according to sales by volume estimated by GlobalData Consumer in 2017,the Chinese brand Snow unsurprisingly tops the list.

    • 10. Coors
    • 9. Corona
    • 8. Yanjing
    • 7. Harbin
    • 6. Heineken
    • 5. Skol
    • 4. Bud Light
    • 3. Tsingtao
    • 2. Budweiser
    • 1. Snow

  • Man Goes Blind After Drinking methanol Laced Alcohol

    A man in Kuala Lumpur has  become the latest victim of poisonous alcohol. The Indian national has gone blind and 40 other people have died as a result of the methanol-laced alcohol.

    The 32 year old man bought the alcohol from a shop near the Bangsar Light Rail Transit (LRT) station.He soon after began developing complications in his eye sight becoming blurry at first and then dark.

    He was taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment but this incident highlights an important issue and the risks of buying alcohol at dodgy stores when overseas, especially in developing countries.

    Read more https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/09/415526/man-india-ends-blind-after-drinking-alcohol-laced-methanol

  • Here’s How to Drink Moderately

    With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s as good a time as any to get your drinking under control, particularly given all the temptation you’re likely to face over the coming months.

    If you’re trying to start drinking more responsibly and moderately, here are some things you should remember.

    1. Keep in mind why you want to drink more responsibly, is it for your health, your safety, your relationships etc?

    2.Find a friend that can do it with you. You two can hold each other accountable for every drink

    3. Stay away from temptation.

    4. Reward yourself for good behaviour. For example, take the money saved on alcohol and buy something you really want.

    Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/tell-everyone-and-six-other-tips-to-help-you-drink-less-1.3655650

  • Officially The Easiest Way to Cool Down Beer

    We’ve all been there, you want to enjoy the beer you’ve just bought but by the time you make it home, the beer is warm and the fridge won’t do the job fast enough. There is a solution.

    Following a scientific experiment, these guys figured out the fastest way to cool a beer and all you need is some ice and salt. Watch the video for more.

     

  • Harmful Alcohol Use Claims 3Million Lives a Year

    According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 3 million people lost their lives as a result of harmful alcohol use in 2016.

    The WHO says 1 in 20 deaths can be attributed to harmful alcohol use, which is more than three quarters of deaths among men.

    The harmful use of alcohol causes more than 5% of the global disease burden according to WHO’s Global status report on alcohol and health 2018.

    The report also details the actions being taken by various countries to tackle harmful alcohol use.

    From the alcohol induced deaths, 28 per cent were caused by injuries – including traffic crashes, self-harm and violence induced injuries.

    Digestive disorders caused 21% of alcohol harm deaths and 19% were due to cardiovascular diseases.

    One of the key findings of the study is that countries need to do more to tackle alcohol fuelled harm and fatalities.

    See more at http://www.who.int/news-room/detail/21-09-2018-harmful-use-of-alcohol-kills-more-than-3-million-people-each-year–most-of-them-men

  • Should You Be Drinking Beer After A Workout?

    Beer is a diuretic, so is drinking beer after exercising a good idea, given that exercise dehydrates you? It’s obvious that water is the best choice for post workout but what about a beer with your mates after gym?

    This video breaks down what happens when you drink beer after exercising.

  • What Happens when Your Drink Alcohol on an Empty Stomach

    Time and time again you’ve heard that you shouldn’t drink on an empty but has anyone ever explained why, other than it will get you drunk quicker?

    In this video, we see exactly how alcohol affects an empty stomach and why you should always have something to eat before indulging.

  • Drinking All 50 American State’s Favourite Alcoholic Beverages in one Sitting

    Watch this guy from Buzzfeed’s Try Guys test out the most iconic alcoholic drink from every one of the USA’s states.

    While we wouldn’t recommend drinking 50 of any drink in one sitting, watch this one for the sake of research.

  • Making The Wine Cork is As in-depth as Making the Wine

    If you thought corking a bottle of wine was a pain, you should watch this video to see how in-depth the production of cork actually is. The cork used for your wine is actually still harvested by hand and in this video you can see the painstaking labour that goes into getting the job done, so you can enjoy a good bottle of wine.

  • Pet Wine is Now a Thing

    Pet wine is now a thing, so you’re best mate doesn’t have to miss out the next time you’re having a party or just winding down with a glass of wine at the end of the day.

    This pet wine is loved by dogs and cat, but don’t worry it wont give them a hangover – it doesn’t have any alcohol in it.