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  • Research Shows Food, not Alcohol Driving Pub Visits

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au

    Roy Morgan research shows that most of the Australians visiting pubs are going for a meal rather than just a drink. Pub owners should be pleased because this is good for business.

    According to the research, in the 12 months to June 2015, 43 per cent of Australians over the legal drinking age visited a pub or hotel at least once in any given 3 month period in order to eat a meal.

    This was double the amount of people going just to have a drink, that equals 7.9 million people. This phenomenon is part of the reason “gastropubs” have become so popular.

    Read more at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/food-driving-pub-visits-not-drinks-roy-morgan

  • Government Crackdown on Alcohol Promotions

    Authorities in NSW are concered about what they deem as “dangerous” alcohol promotions.

    Officials say they are honing in on dangerous promotions and giant martinis and alcohol laden lollies are the latest on their radar.

    The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing released a list of reckless alcohol promotions for the last financial year.

    Of the 100 cases investigated, the OLGR issued 44 bans or restrictions.

    Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-01/giant-martinis-and-alcohol-laden-lollies-on-the-hit-list-of-liq/6740810

  • Worries about Brisbane Vapour Alcohol Bar

    With health experts condemning it, a Brisbane show director has defended the vapour cloud bar where guests absorb alcohol through their eyes and lungs.

    We first heard of the concept when it began in London but it recently made its way to our shores as part of the Fear & Delight dinner and stage show at the Brisbane Festival.

    Scott Maidment, the show’s director said this isn’t a way to get people drunk but rather present them with a new and stimulating experience.

    Read more at http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/brisbane-vapour-alcohol-bar-sparks-concern/story-e6frfku9-1227508874685

  • Levitating Cocktail Takes Bartender to Diageo final

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com

    A bartender from Melbourne’s Boilermaker House, Jack Sotti has just made the finals of the Diageo Reserve World Class Global Competition. Sotti made it into the top six with a levitating cocktail.

    The competition held in Cape Town began with 54 bartenders who have now been narrowed down to just 6.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/australian-bartender-makes-diageo-final-with-levit

     

  • Breathe in Alcohol at Brisbane Bar

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    Source: DailyMail.co.uk

    A bar where you literally breathe in alcohol has been launched in Brisbane.

    A Brisbane bar is the first in Australia following success of the concept in London.

    The alcohol cloud allows patrons to breathe in alcohol instead of drinking it as usual. It also apparently prevents a hangover.

    The bar, called Alcoholic Architecture was set up for a Brisbane festival. After 40 minutes in the bar, patrons would have had the equivalent of 2 drinks.

    Patrons’ bodies are covered when they enter the bar but their face is left exposed to absorb alcohol through their eyes and lungs.

    Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3219041/Bizarre-alcohol-vapour-bar-launched-Brisbane-literally-breath-drinks.html

     

  • Adding Smokiness to Your Cocktails

    To add another dimension of flavour to your cocktails and take the taste to the next level, why not add a hint of smokiness to enhance the drink?

    Here’s how.

    1. Add smoke with spirits

    The writer of the DrinkStraightUp.com blog suggests rinsing a glass in a scotch such as Compass Box’s The Peat Monster, or popular Laphroaig.

    2. Try Charcoal Aging

    Put what you want to age into an air tight container and add some natural hardwood charcoal.
    Seal and store in a dark, cool dry place. Taste every few days to check when its ready.

    3. Try a Smoked Tea

    Use Lapsang Souchong tea, a black tea with a smoked flavour. Either infuse the spirit you want to use with the tea or use it to make a simple syrup.

    4. Smoking the glass

    Find out more at http://drinkstraightup.com/2013/09/26/the-smoked-cocktail/

     

  • Canberra Outdoor Bars Allowed for First Time

    There are fears that outdoor, alcohol-fuelled crimes will rise in Canberra now that ACT laws have been changed to permit the sale of alcohol outdoors by licensed venues, if they apply for an outdoor bar.

    The state government said the move would be a boost for small business and would make a night out in Canberra more enjoyable but there are some that are concerned that we may see a risk in violence linked to alcohol on Canberra streets.

    Servers of alcohol will need to be more vigilant when enforcing responsible service of alcohol.

    Read more at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-06/outdoor-bars-to-open-for-first-time-in-canberra/6598568

     

     

     

  • Effects of SA Lockout Laws May be Exaggerated

    According to research by University of Adelaide law lecturer Dr Mark Giancaspro, the benefits of SA 3:00am lockout laws on alcohol fuelled violence may have been exaggerated.

    According to Dr Giancaspro lockout laws might not be the only reason why levels of alcohol-fuelled violence have dropped in South Australia. It probably has more to do with a combination of measures including requiring licensed venues to use particular forms of glassware; limiting the drink varieties sold, providing first aid officers and public transport information and managing queues outside premises better.

    Find out more here.

  • Calls For Lower Alcohol Taxes on Vic Pubs and Clubs

    The Victorian branch of the Australian Hotels Association has blamed the high price of drinks at pubs and clubs for alcohol fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol and is calling for alcohol taxes on venues to be lowered.

    The AHA Vic Branch says that if alcohol taxes are decreased, venues could lower the price of their alcohol which will minimise people pre-loading. At the moment patrons drink about 80 per cent of the drinks for the night at home and only 20 per cent is consumed on the premise because of the high price. They say this is contributing to drunkenness and anti-social behaviour.

    The group is now lobbying for taxes on pub and bar drinks to be lowered, with the aim of “luring” people back to these venues.

    The AHA says licensed venues were better equipped to deal with the responsible service of alcohol nowadays and are ready for more customers.

    To find out more, click here.

  • Eliminate Streaky Stained Glasses

    Do you want crystal clear, clean glasses easily without the hassle of hand polishing? It IS possible.

    I recently came across an article on HospitalityMagazine.com.au which highlighted the importance of shiny, clean glassware to a hospitality business.

    The post suggests Winter Halter unique 360 degree RO system for glass and cutlery which claims to eliminate the need for hand buffing of glassware.

    Find out more here.