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  • Before You Drink Kombucha Again, Read This

    Kombucha is the latest buzz word in the drinking world and much of the craze is due to the fact that it’s so good for you.

    There are so many different flavours and brands to choose from, that it can be compared to soft drinks, although its  a lot healthier.

    So what exactly is it?

    Simply put, Kombucha is a fermented tea loaded with probiotics which aid in gut health, digestion and immunity, among other things.

    It’s become popular around Australia for its naturally detoxifying and energising qualities.

    It’s difficult to say exactly how much alcohol Kombucha contains, and different brands will most certainly differ in this regard.

    More details at http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/01/15/what-you-should-know-before-drinking-kombucha-again/

  • An Exciting 2017 Ahead for DrinkWise

    Over more than a decade, DrinkWise has put in $30 million into changing Australia’s drinking culture, into a more responsible one and the year ahead will be no different, according to CEO John Scott.

    Scott recently spoke at the National Liquor News for the 2017 Annual Industry Leaders’ Forum, about the “exciting” things planned for the year including newly commissioned research surrounding our current drinking culture.

    One of the ways the government has tackled the problematic drinking culture is through mandating Responsible Service of Alcohol training for all alcohol servers at licenced venues. Find out more here.

    Source: http://theshout.com.au/2017/01/16/article/DrinkWise-looking-forward-to-an-exciting-2017/VIJKWKAHIM.html

  • Hospitality Confidence Increases

    According to the latest quarterly Sensis Business Index, Australian small and medium business confidence is at its highest point for over six years.

    Confidence is also increasing in the hospitality sector with positive capital expenditure up 17 per cent in the last quarter.

    The year ahead is looking positive for the hospitality sector. Not only is this good news for business owners but employees as well as prospective employees.

    Read more about it at  http://www.theshout.com.au/2017/01/19/article/Hospitality-confidence-increases/MOSZUOJQYX.html

    Remember that to work in a licensed venue in the hospitality sector such as a restaurant that serves alcohol, you must be in possession of a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate. Find out more here.

  • Australians Love Buying Alcohol Online

    A new report from KPMG revealed that Australians love buying alcohol online.

    The study involved examining the online spending habits of almost 20,000 consumers from 50 countries, Australia being one of them.

    In Australia the top five categories for online shopping are women’s apparel, books and music, men’s apparel, electronics and wine.

    Australians are increasingly embracing online shopping but most people still only trust websites linked to bricks and mortar stores.

    Find out more http://www.theshout.com.au/2017/01/16/article/Alcohol-is-Australias-third-biggest-online-purchase/STXEQPGNCC.html

  • Study Says Children Less Likely to Drink if Given First Drink By Parents

    An Australian study has revealed that having an occasional drink with your parents even before you’re of the legal drinking age, will mean you’re less likely to become a binge drinker later on.

    Researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at the University of New South Wales, studied the European model of drinking earlier in life but in moderation and followed 2000 Aussie teens and their parents for 4 years as part of their study.

    They found that teens who were given alcohol by their parents were more likely to consume full drinks a year later but drank less on any drinking occasion. They were also far less likely to binge drink.

    Those kids given alcohol by their peers are more likely to binge drink.

    Whether or not parents decide to give their kids alcohol, as alcohol servers who have a responsibility to ensure WE never do. We must ensure that we ask for an ID everytime we suspect a person to be underage.

    Read more about the study at: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/european-model-drinking/8170538

  • Sydney’s Third Anti-Lockout Protest Announced

    Not everyone is happy about Sydney’s entertainment district’s lock-out laws, in fact there are many people who are still protesting against the laws including the group calling themselves, “Keep Sydney open”.

    The group recently held its third rally on Saturday 21 January, at night in the Kings Cross entertainment precinct to protest against what it calls “pathetic lockout laws”.

    On its Facebook page, the group said it needed to defend the colour, fun and vibrancy of the city.

    The group is calling for the 1:30am/2:00am lockout to be  lifted as well as exemptions to the 3:00am/3:30am cease of service time. They also want the state government to revert the 11pm takeaway cut-off to midnight; and remove the freeze on liquor license applications in inner-city entertainment districts.

    Read more at: http://www.theshout.com.au/1970/01/01/article/Third-anti-lockout-protest-announced-for-Sydney/BQUNYZUSGJ.html

  • It’s Not for Purists But Beer Yoga is A Thing Now

    BierYoga is the latest yoga craze and after a year of popularity in Germany, it’s come to Australia.

    This Summer people in Melbourne and Sydney can join a BierYoga class and combine 2 of their favourite things yoga and beer into a one hour class.

    During the class, yogis typically consume 2 beers while doing various yoga poses as they would in any other yoga class.

    The idea which began in the USA, quickly spread to Europe where it took off in Germany and has now made it to our shores.

    Unlikely as it may sound, BierYoga is pretty popular, so if you want to know more, visit http://www.theage.com.au/business/bottoms-up-its-not-for-the-purists-but-beer-yoga-is-now-a-thing-20170113-gtrbll.html

  • Why Does Alcohol Make You Hungry

    New research has discovered why we wake up so hungry after a night of heavy drinking. Researchers have discovered an underlying neurological link between binge drinking and binge eating.

    During the study, lab mice ate more food on days that they were also given alcohol, something we use to chalk up to simple lack of control.

    They believe the brain cells or neurons which stimulate the urge to eat can also be activated by alcohol consumption.

    Binge drinking was also linked to greasy foods, so don’t feel guilty the next time you blow your diet after a night out.

    Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-11/why-does-alcohol-make-you-hungry/8176220

  • 5 Awesome Bourbon Cocktails

    Bourbon, or American produced whiskey, is slowly growing in popularity globally outside of it’s country of origin. One of the reasons may be the strict guidelines which dictate what constitutes a Bourbon, namely:

    • It must be made in the United States.
    • It should contain 51 percent corn.
    • Be aged in new oak charred barrels.
    • Be distilled to no more than 160 proof and entered into the barrel at 125 proof.
    • Bottled at no less than 80 proof.
    • No added flavoring, coloring or other additives allowed.

    If you want to give it a try, these bourbon cocktails can help ease you into becoming a Bourbon connoisseur.

  • After One Night of Drinking, This is How Your Body Looks

    After one night of excessive drinking, you may think the only consequence is a splitting headache or a hangover, but you’re actually doing harm to body in the long run.

    If you drink at least 5 drinks in one night, you’re defined as a “single occasion risky drinker”, so it’s best to stick to 2 standard drinks on any one occasion.

    Some of the risks to your health include, brain damage, cancer, alcohol poisoning, heart problems, liver disease and diabetes.

    And if you thought you were young enough not to do any permanent damage to your health, you are mistaken. According to research, brain damage from alcohol is a greater risk for people under the age of 25.

    Find out more at: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-after-a-night-on-the-drink/news-story/5e836e5fbf79477f5e1b0fa8b2f9c8f6