Book probes some sillier aspects of Prohibition

Book probes some sillier aspects of Prohibition   Source: http://www.bakercityherald.com/ May 26, 2018   I knew Prohibition was a failure, and not infrequently a bloody one, but I hadn’t realized it was also a period rife with silliness.   Until recently I associated America’s 13-year experiment in ridding society of the demon rum (and gin, […]

The maker of Kingfisher beer has a two-part plan to get Indians to drink more

The maker of Kingfisher beer has a two-part plan to get Indians to drink more   Source: Quartz Suneera Tandon May 25, 2018   The country’s top beer maker is gearing up for the future of alcohol consumption in India: craft brews and imported drinks.   United Breweries (UB), partly owned by Dutch brewer Heineken, […]

‘It’s Something to Do’ – Illegal Liquor Making a Comeback

‘It’s Something to Do’ – Illegal Liquor Making a Comeback   Busted moonshiner: ‘It’s something to do’ _ Illegal liquor making a comeback.   Source: https://www.usnews.com/ By SARAH WARNOCK AND GEOFF PENDER, Clarion Ledger May 26, 2018   Sidney Smith, 77, has been making moonshine in the rural Sand Hill community of Rankin County for […]