Monthly Archives: December 2020

Congress Aids Restaurants, Restores Full Meals Deduction

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The final vote hasn’t happened yet, but Congress has agreed to include the Meals Deduction in the Covid relief bill it is currently debating. In a statement, Michael Bilello, senior vp, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, called the action “a … Continue reading →

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College Students Who Returned Home Due to Covid Drank Less: Study

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“Drinking is a social behavior for college students, and without social interaction students are less likely to drink heavily,” says Helene R. White, Ph.D., distinguished professor emerita with the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies at Rutgers, The State … Continue reading →

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Underage Drinking Levels Off but Marijuana Vaping Surges

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In 12th grade the prevalence of marijuana vaping increased 7.7 percentage points in 2019, which is the second largest increase in 12-month substance use ever recorded in this grade (the largest increase was last year, with the 10.9% absolute increase … Continue reading →

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21 Seeds Tequila Signs with Southern Glazer’s

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The agreement will make 21 Seeds available in most of the country, the company said. The brand has three signature infusions – Grapefruit Hibiscus, Cucumber Jalapeno, and Valencia Orange – all lower ABV at 35 percent, gluten-free, non-GMO, and ideal … Continue reading →

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21Seeds Tequila signs with Southern

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Mijenta launches its Reposado. The second expression from the prestigious hand-crafted tequila brand, Mijenta’s Reposado comes on the heels of its Blanco expression which launched September 2020. Two more expressions will be announced in the future. A super premium, small … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Brewery Expands Non-Alcoholic Portfolio: Releases ‘Brooklyn Special Effects IPA’

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Coming off the success of its first non-alcoholic brew, Special Effects Hoppy Amber, Brooklyn Brewery releases Special Effects IPA. “During development, we held ourselves to the same quality standards as any other beer in the Brooklyn portfolio, but Special Effects … Continue reading →

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