Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Why People Drive When They Think They’re Over the Legal Limit

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

In a word, they think they’re okay to drive.  And they’re driving short distances and think they can drive carefully.  Or the just don’t think about it. That’s the results of a poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation.  The … Continue reading →

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WSWA: Postal Service Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Ship Alcohol

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) said it opposes legislation that would allow for the first time in its history, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to ship beverage alcohol via mail.

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Ronald Reagan Decided 33 Years Ago 18-Year-Olds Can’t Buy a Beer

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Consider chugging one for the Gipper this afternoon. Thirty-three years ago Monday (6/17), President Reagan yielded to peer pressure and, using the power of the federal purse-strings, forced the states to play the worst drinking game of all time. With … Continue reading →

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How Amazon’s Whole Foods Merger Will Disrupt Bev/Al

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

When Amazon.com agreed to acquire Whole Foods Markets, there was a lot of chatter about the impact on major grocery chains such as Kroger Co. But Tucker Herndon, a partner with Burr & Forman, a 300-person Nashville law firm, thinks … Continue reading →

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Total Wine Wins Fight Over License Limits in South Carolina

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled a South Carolina statute that officials used to refuse Total Wine & More a fourth liquor license was unconstitutional. The measure had been upheld by the circuit court as “preserving the right of small, … Continue reading →

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“We listened to our consumers and we’re excited to be launching the Old Milwaukee American Pin – up Series. The new look embraces the heritage of the brand while paying respect to the strong women that made pin – up culture in America something to be proud of,” said Heather Rodman, Brand Manager at Old Milwaukee. “Our fans can expect the same great – tasting, accessible Old Mil, Old Mil Light, and Old Mil N.A but with a fresh new look, available at retailers nationwide beginning in April 2017.”

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Indiana law prohibits sales of cold beer at gas stations. But Jay Ricker, own of a C-store chain,thought he found a loophole: He converted two to full-fledged restaurants with gas stations.  Restaurants can sell cold beer for takeout. He ran … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol Policy, beer | Tagged | Comments Off on “We listened to our consumers and we’re excited to be launching the Old Milwaukee American Pin – up Series. The new look embraces the heritage of the brand while paying respect to the strong women that made pin – up culture in America something to be proud of,” said Heather Rodman, Brand Manager at Old Milwaukee. “Our fans can expect the same great – tasting, accessible Old Mil, Old Mil Light, and Old Mil N.A but with a fresh new look, available at retailers nationwide beginning in April 2017.”