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Shaken, Stirred, or ... Aged in a Barrel?

Bartenders borrowing the principle for cocktails, too

(Newser) - The New York Times declares a trend in the bartending world: barrel-aged cocktails. Barkeeps across the country are applying the same principle that works on whiskey to their concoctions, writes Robert Simonson. It's as simple as it sounds: Make up a batch, stick it in a barrel for about six...

Drunk Driver Busted With 15 Sheep in His Mercedes

Oh, and his blood alcohol level was 32 times the legal limit

(Newser) - What's the more jaw-dropping figure: that a drunk driver's blood alcohol level was 32 times the legal limit, or that said drunk driver was arrested with 15 sheep in his car? Both were true for one man arrested near Queenstown, South Africa, on Wednesday night. He had 15 sheep, allegedly...

Gene Mutation May Turn Men Into Vicious Drunks

Genetic variant is linked to impulsive violence under influence of alcohol

(Newser) - Scientists believe they've discovered a genetic mutation that may turn usually mild-mannered individuals into obnoxious, violent brutes once they get drunk. The mutation is linked to a brain abnormality that may contribute to violently impulsive behavior under the influence of alcohol, reports the Telegraph . The mutation interferes with a gene,...

Drunk Man Kills Shark, Saves Egyptian Beach Resort

Blacked-out Serbian hailed as a hero

(Newser) - A Serbian man is being hailed as a hero after killing—accidentally—a shark that had been terrorizing an Egyptian resort town . Dragan Stevic was black-out drunk when he vanquished the predator that has killed one beachgoer and injured four. He went with friends to the beach after a long...

Is John Boehner Crying Because He's Drunk?
Is John Boehner Crying Because He's Drunk?
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Dec 16, 2010 10:03 AM CST

Is John Boehner Crying Because He's Drunk?

Speaker-elect's alleged drinking problem the hot rumor on the Hill

(Newser) - John Boehner’s latest public crying episode has gotten Capitol Hill talking, and some are speculating that there’s a simple explanation for the waterworks: He’s drunk. “For years, political professionals have quietly discussed Boehner’s drinking,” writes Matt Lewis of Politics Daily . “Some have told...

Officials in Lather Over Alcoholic Whipped Cream

'Whipahol' trend worries regulators

(Newser) - With Four Loko and other alcoholic energy drinks vanquished, regulators are now casting a wary eye on another hot booze trend: alcoholic whipped cream. Boston-area retailers say the 30-proof "whipahol" creams, which come in flavors like chocolate, cherry, vanilla, and caramel, have been flying off the shelves, NECN reports....

US Agents Were Boozing on Nuke Transport Missions

Energy watchdog exposes intoxicated nuclear weapons techs

(Newser) - Driving nuclear weapons around must be either tedious or stressful: While agents employed to do just that haven't been caught drunk behind the wheel, feds find that some have been boozing it up while on missions, the AP reports. A recent report by the US Energy Department's inspector general cites...

Middle-Aged Women: Have That 2nd Drink

 Middle-Aged Women: 
 Have That 2nd 
 Drink 
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Nov 21, 2010 6:00 PM CST

Middle-Aged Women: Have That 2nd Drink

Turns out one to two drinks promote health in old age

(Newser) - Conventional wisdom (along with the American Heart Association) has long held that men can soak up the health benefits of alcohol by way of two drinks per day—while women have been told to not have more than one. Parity at last: Women who have a drink or two a...

FDA Declares Alcoholic Energy Drinks 'Unsafe'

Federal government may seize them

(Newser) - The FDA has declared alcoholic energy drinks unsafe for consumption, and warned companies that the federal government may seize them if they don’t switch to decaf. Regulators have sent warning letters to Charge Beverages, New Century Brewing, United Brands, and Phusion Projects, the makers of Four Loko, Bloomberg reports....

Four Loko Losing the Caffeine
 Four Loko Losing the Caffeine 
Nov 17, 2010 2:43 AM CST

Four Loko Losing the Caffeine

Makers change recipe ahead of FDA crackdown

(Newser) - The embattled makers of Four Loko are changing the recipe of the drink nicknamed "blackout in a can." The alcohol is staying, but the drink will no longer contain caffeine, guarana, and taurine—three of the "Four" in its name. The move comes as the FDA prepares...

Michigan Bans Four Loko Across State

Other places may follow suit

(Newser) - Michigan has banned Four Loko and other caffeinated alcoholic beverages statewide, the Chicago Tribune reports. It's apparently the first state to do so, but politicians and school officials across the country are also taking aim: City councilmen in Chicago proposed a ban this week, Pennsylvania's liquor commission has asked retailers...

Bush Recalls Boozy Hijinks
 Bush Recalls 
 Boozy Hijinks 
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Nov 4, 2010 9:20 AM CDT

Bush Recalls Boozy Hijinks

Saucy Dubya got himself into some drunken pickles

(Newser) - Before George W. Bush gave up alcohol, he enjoyed “a beer or two, or a martini, before dinner, bourbons, B&Bs”—and, combined with his “wise-ass” personality, it occasionally got him into some awkward social situations. In an interview with Matt Lauer airing Monday, Bush recalls a...

Cops Bust Driver Dressed as Breathalyzer for DUI

It's becoming a Halloween tradition

(Newser) - A Nebraska man was arrested for driving under the influence—while dressed as a breathalyzer for Halloween, the Smoking Gun reports. Matthew Nieveen, 19, was pulled over by police after driving erratically. Much to the surprise of the cops, he was dressed as the very object they used to establish...

Prof: Alcohol Worse Than Heroin
 Alcohol Worse 
 Than Heroin 
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Nov 1, 2010 7:52 AM CDT

Alcohol Worse Than Heroin

Former Brit drugs chief says findings back aggressive anti-booze campaigns

(Newser) - Alcohol is more dangerous for humans than crack or heroin, according to a surprising assessment by a British drug expert. Professor David Nutt's scoring system ranked alcohol three times more harmful than cocaine or tobacco; ecstasy, mushrooms, and LSD were among the least harmful. The rankings were created based on...

Booze Is on the Menu at Some Hospitals

Sure, the food is gross, but the wine might make up for it

(Newser) - At some hospitals, you just might be able to enjoy a glass of wine alongside your Jell-O and boiled carrots. Indiana’s Parkview Ortho Hospital is the latest to allow patients or family members to bring alcohol in—with doctor’s approval, of course—and it’s not the only...

'Drunken' Gene Found
 'Drunken' Gene Found 
Oct 20, 2010 3:53 AM CDT

'Drunken' Gene Found

Gene variation causes people to get drunk faster, may stave off alcoholism

(Newser) - A "drunken" gene—or, some might say, a "lightweight" gene—has been discovered by researchers probing the causes of alcoholism. Some 20% of people have a version of the gene CYP2E1 that causes them to get drunk much faster than others. The researchers say these people are less...

Pregnant? Light Drinking Is A-OK

At five, children of light drinkers show no ill effects

(Newser) - Good news for pregnant ladies who are craving the occasional drink: Yet another study shows that light drinking is A-OK during pregnancy. London researchers looked at 11,500 children born between September 2000 and January 2002 whose mothers were divided into categories based on how much they drank while pregnant....

'Think Pink' Booze Marketing Hard to Swallow

Cancer groups uneasy about connection

(Newser) - Mike's Hard Lemonade has gone pink and is donating money to support breast cancer awareness. 7-11 is encouraging customers to "Drink Pink" at its stores. Other alcohol producers are jumping on the popular October Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness promotional parade, too.

Cops Pull Delta Pilot From Plane, Say He Was Drunk

Dutch authorities stop him from taking off

(Newser) - Dutch police stopped a US pilot from taking off with a plane full of passengers because they say he was drunk. Authorities said they were tipped off that the 52-year-old Delta pilot might have had a few before attempting to fly, and stopped him before takeoff. He had a 0....

Man Gets 2 DUIs in 1 Night
 Man Gets 2 DUIs in 1 Night 
Sep 10, 2010 5:10 PM CDT

Man Gets 2 DUIs in 1 Night

He got out of jail, then got stopped again

(Newser) - A 67-year-old Wyoming man managed to get two DUIs in one night, the Casper Star-Tribune reports. Albert Metz Jr. posted his bond and was released about 2 hours after the first arrest—the county has always allowed it—then got pulled over again for blowing a stop sign about 25...

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