TRIBE SUING BEER MAKERS OVER ALCOHOL PROBLEMS

A Native American tribe sued some of the world’s largest beer makers Thursday, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota said it is demanding $500 million in damages for the cost of health care, social services and child rehabilitation caused by chronic alcoholism on the reservation.

The…

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STUDY EXPLAINS THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR BEER BUZZ

Leave it to science to take the mystery out of the “I just love you so much, man,” beer buzz.  But their findings may lead to better treatment for alcoholics, according to a study in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Although researchers have known for decades that alcohol affects the brain, it remained unclear as to exactly how the hooch makes…

LOW-GLUTEN BEER MAY BE HIGH IN GLUTEN

And…why don’t they name the eight beers that were in fact not “gluten-free”?

For beer-lovers with celiac disease and gluten intolerances, there is great appeal in a new crop of “low-gluten” brews. But these specialty beers may still contain symptom-inducing levels of gluten, found a new study.

When Australian researchers tested 60 commercial beers, they found predictably high levels of…

AAA’S TIPSY TOW SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its FREE Tipsy Tow service during the New Year’s Eve holiday for the 15thconsecutive year. The community service is available from 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, to help remove drinking drivers from the road. Tipsy Tow is available in the 13 Southern California counties…

JESTER KING CRAFT BREWERY RECALLS COMMERCIAL SUICIDE

From Jester King‘s website:

Commercial Suicide Bottle Recall

A few weeks ago, we posted about an issue with Commercial Suicide bottles continuing to ferment beyond the projected finishing point, and becoming overcarbonated as a result. At the time, we did not feel that the issue warranted a full recall, but with extended cold storage, the bottle fermentation would cease and…

TOP 6 BEER MYTHS REVEALED

We all know that guy at the bar who’s full of myths about alcohol. And where there are myths, there are rumors that spread like wild fire.

But today we’re revealing the top 6 beer myths that you need not believe in anymore. Here’s a low-down of the most outrageous beer myths and what you need to know before setting that…

DOGFISH HEAD RELEASING GLUTEN-FREE BEER

You asked for it, and now you’re getting it…

Dogfish Head will be releasing a Gluten-free seasonal beer late January 2012.

“It seems as if lots of folks who have gluten- tolerance issues are pining for an interesting beer,” says Dogfish founder and president Sam Calagione. “While there are a few well-made examples that mirror traditional beer styles,…

THE WEBROOT® SOCIAL MEDIA SOBRIETY TEST GOES MOBILE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TDA Launches the Holiday Party Sobriety Apps to Remind Revelers “Nothing Good Happens Online After 1 a.m.”

Last year they saved over 30,000 people from the embarrassment of drunken posting. Just in time for holiday parties and those rollicking New Year’s Eve celebrations, advertising and design agency TDA Boulder has teamed with Internet security company Webroot to take the…

NEW 100-CALORIE COCKTAILS HIT STORE SHELVES JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

Ivana B Skinny Cocktails corner the market with better taste

The holidays are a time of indulgence, often over indulgence. Most people are surprised to find that their favorite cocktails can have upwards of 600 calories. Each! And who stops at one?  For the average woman, have three margaritas and you’ve hit your calorie count for the entire day.

Launched…