Podcasts about Alcoholic Beverage Control

In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka is joined by Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) who talks about his background, experience working in the legal field and his role in the regulation of the gambling industry in New Jersey.The duo also discuss the NJDGE's commitment to responsible gambling, the Seton Hall Law School gambling compliance bootcamp and why collaboration is crucial between different states and jurisdictions.The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space. Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board.Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background07:41 Lessons from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control11:26 Key Role in Internet Gaming and Sports Betting19:23 Working with Director Rebuck and Highlights of Their Interaction24:00 Commitment to Responsible Gambling and Continuous Improvement29:02 The Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance Bootcamp33:08 Sports Teams and the Role of Luck in Gambling36:16 Final Thoughts and Collaboration Among Regulators (00:00) - Introduction and Background (07:41) - Lessons from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (12:01) - Key Role in Internet Gaming and Sports Betting (20:19) - Working with Director Rebuck and Highlights of Their Interaction (24:56) - Commitment to Responsible Gambling and Continuous Improvement (29:58) - The Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance Bootcamp (34:04) - Sports Teams and the Role of Luck in Gambling (37:12) - Final Thoughts and Collaboration Among Regulators

The Beal Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal team came to Nevada City, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control went to North San Juan.

Years of Service: 1987-2018 Derek began his law enforcement career working for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator. While working there, Derek honed his skills as an undercover officer while working cases involving prostitution, drugs, stolen goods and selling alcohol to minors.In 1990, Derek was hired by the DEA and was assigned to the San Diego Field Division where he remained for his career.  During his time in San Diego, Derek was assigned to general enforcement investigations, maritime smuggling, outdoor marijuana grow operations and to the task force for 19 years which gave him his lifelong goal of always being on the street.Derek retired as a Group Supervisor of the Technical Operations group where he ensured that things such as concealed video and audio recorders as well as covert cameras were always available to agents in the field to support investigations for successful prosecution.

The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control decided against renewing liquor licenses at two of Donald Trump's golf clubs in the state, following his conviction on 34 felony charges in May. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2024/06/28/new-jersey-does-not-renew-trump-liquor-licenses-in-wake-of-felony-conviction/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/11/2024): 3:05pm- A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. Could President Joe Biden pardon his son—and would that potentially impact his status as the Democrat Party's 2024 presidential nominee? 3:30pm- In a new article for Politico, Ben Schreckinger documents the numerous connections between Joe Biden aides and the Biden family's business. He writes: “For years, Joe Biden shared a bookkeeper with his son, Hunter. He also shared a personal lawyer with his brother, Jim. And when Jim Biden wanted to know more about one of Hunter Biden's associates, he hired the former head of Joe Biden's Secret Service detail to investigate. Since 2019, Joe Biden has repeatedly distanced himself from his family's business dealings, saying that he has never so much as discussed them with his relatives or with anyone else. But House impeachment inquiry interviews, public records and emails reviewed by POLITICO show that members of his inner circle were regularly enmeshed in those dealings: Many of the president's closest staffers and advisers have doubled as his relatives' business associates, both during and after their stints working for the man at the center of the Biden family orbit.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/08/joe-biden-aides-family-business-dealings-00161476 3:40pm- In reaction to President Joe Biden's abysmal approval ratings, statistician Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight suggested that it might be in the Democrat Party's best interest to replace Biden as their 2024 presidential candidate. According to RealClearPolitics polling averages, Biden now trails Donald Trump in all seven key swing states and is only up 2-points in Democrat strongholds like Minnesota and Virginia. 4:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap the European Parliament elections which saw right-leaning parties perform particularly well. The results led to French President Emmanuel Macron calling for a snap legislative election. Plus, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that there should be a universal ban on fossil fuel advertisements in order to protect “green energy” from criticism. Dr. Coates is the author of: “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213. 4:30pm- Caroline Sunshine—Deputy Director of Communications for the 2024 Trump Campaign—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a jury in Wilmington, Delaware finding Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to the purchase of a firearm in October of 2018. Plus, Sunshine reacts to polling previewing the 2024 presidential election, as well as President Biden's backwards economic policies. She jokes: “Joe Biden is a few French fries short of a Happy Meal.” 4:50pm- Rich reveals that he never got to select his own show's theme tune. Matt nearly gets fired when he suggests it should be changed to “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! He played the song yesterday and was endlessly yelled at by both Rich and the audience… 5:05pm- A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. Could President Joe Biden pardon his son—and would that potentially impact his status as the Democrat Party's 2024 presidential nominee? 5:10pm- Prior to the 2020 presidential election, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, along with other high-ranking members of the intelligence community, signed a letter dismissing The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story as Russian disinformation. The laptop has since been confirmed as being authentic—but Clapper recently stated he does not regret his decision. 5:15pm- While appearing on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, CBS News poll director Anthony Salvanto revealed that 62% of registered voters support the deportation of migrants living in the United States unlawfully. 5:20pm- Listeners react: Could the Democrat Party actually consider replacing Joe Biden at the top of their 2024 ticket? 5:40pm- According to report from Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian of NBC News: “The New Jersey attorney general's office is investigating the eligibility of the liquor licenses of three Trump-owned golf courses in the state following former President Donald Trump's conviction on felony charges in New York, officials confirmed Tuesday. The three properties under review by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which is a part of the AG's office, include Bedminster, Pine Hill and Colts Neck.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/new-jersey-attorney-general-reviewing-trump-golf-liquor-licenses-rcna156550 5:50pm- Speaking at a gun violence prevention conference in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden insisted that Americans don't need guns to protect themselves from the government—because the government could simply use an F-15 fighter jet to target people. Well, that makes me feel safe… 6:05pm- Prior to his interview with a House of Representatives Subcommittee investigating the government's response to COVID-19, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo defended his actions during the pandemic—specifically his decision to send sick patients back to nursing homes. 6:15pm- During a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, former President Donald Trump posed a hilarious hypothetical question to his audience: Would you rather be electrocuted or eaten by a shark? 6:20pm- In newly released footage from January 6th,  2021, then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) can be heard saying: “I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more,” referring to the National Guard. The video was shot by Pelosi's daughter Alexandra and provided to Congressional investigators via HBO. 6:25pm- While appearing on Fox News with Jesse Waters, billionaire David Sacks noted that Silicon Valley is suddenly backing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Although the California-based technology sector has historically been progressive in political ideology, Sacks says he believes people are starting to realize that Trump's policies benefit them. 6:30pm- A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. Following the trial, Juror #10 spoke with CNN—explaining that he never considered that Hunter was the son of the president of the United States. 6:40pm- When asked about the Hunter Biden trial during an interview with Dana Bash on CNN, Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) claimed that her internet connection dropped and could not continue the conversation…perfect timing! 6:50pm- A progressive journalist secretly recorded a conversation she had with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. At one point Justice Alito agrees that the country is polarized and that it should return to a place of godliness. How is anything he said controversial? The left is, of course, losing its mind.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. Could President Joe Biden pardon his son—and would that potentially impact his status as the Democrat Party's 2024 presidential nominee? 5:10pm- Prior to the 2020 presidential election, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, along with other high-ranking members of the intelligence community, signed a letter dismissing The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story as Russian disinformation. The laptop has since been confirmed as being authentic—but Clapper recently stated he does not regret his decision. 5:15pm- While appearing on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, CBS News poll director Anthony Salvanto revealed that 62% of registered voters support the deportation of migrants living in the United States unlawfully. 5:20pm- Listeners react: Could the Democrat Party actually consider replacing Joe Biden at the top of their 2024 ticket? 5:40pm- According to report from Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian of NBC News: “The New Jersey attorney general's office is investigating the eligibility of the liquor licenses of three Trump-owned golf courses in the state following former President Donald Trump's conviction on felony charges in New York, officials confirmed Tuesday. The three properties under review by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which is a part of the AG's office, include Bedminster, Pine Hill and Colts Neck.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/new-jersey-attorney-general-reviewing-trump-golf-liquor-licenses-rcna156550 5:50pm- Speaking at a gun violence prevention conference in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden insisted that Americans don't need guns to protect themselves from the government—because the government could simply use an F-15 fighter jet to target people. Well, that makes me feel safe…

Nevada County Sheriff's Office deputies, with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, visited four Nevada County ski resorts this month.The Nevada County Elections office says that registered voters should expect two Voter Information Guides to arrive by mail any day now.

Adam answers questions about: California's Alcoholic Beverage Control agency, who investigates murders involving the military, and the surprising limitation on Tribal Police law enforcement powers.

Stephanie knows first hand where stress and anxiety on the job can lead. She has been there, and as a law enforcement veteran, she understands how hard ot it is to separate yourself from your job. During this podcast, Stephanie shares her darkest moments and describes how she is making a difference to change the way mental health is handled among all first responders. Stephanie Kiesow, M.S. is a writer, author, speaker, and law enforcement veteran. Stephanie worked for three police agencies on the Central Coast of California during her 16 years of service and served as a contract worker for the Alcoholic Beverage Control, Police and Fire Dispatcher, and Police Officer. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the California State University at Channel Islands and her Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. Stephanie also holds many certifications from various organizations, including ones that involve psychological autopsies.In 2022, Stephanie left her job as a police officer and now helps departments and corporations increase organizational safety and wellness through anecdotal and science-backed methods. In particular, she emphasizes the impact of “workicide” and its importance in suicide prevention and postvention. Stephanie has been a contributing writer for a handful of organizations and has been invited to speak as a guest on several podcasts. When not writing, teaching, or presenting, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and young sons and taking care of her beloved dogs, cats, and chickens. Website: www.BeWorkWell.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-k-1771761b5/

Four years after Virginia transitioned its Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control into an authority in an effort to make the state agency run more like a business, Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration says ABC isn't generating the additional funding for Virginia as originally intended. Administration officials told ABC's Board of Directors last week the authority's profits and contributions to state coffers have declined in recent years while operating costs have increased 5 million since 2017. Virginia Chief Transformation Officer Eric Moeller said ABC's contributions have declined from a peak of 9 million in 2021 to 7 million in 2022 and 1...Article LinkSupport the show

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing today as a monumental day, being the anniversary of the ‘Let's Go Brandon' meme. Dom and producer Dan remember the culmination of the meme, playing back the genesis at a NASCAR event, and Dom tells why he believes it's had such staying power through Biden's presidency. Then, Giordano plays back clips from yesterday's press conference held by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner where the now infamous prosecutor addressed a carjacking epidemic in the City which has now seen over 1,000 instances of vehicular theft this year. Also, Giordano offers his thoughts on some horrible white boots worn by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and continues throughout the hour talking about the race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman. Then, Dom welcomes Chuck Garrity, owner of Death of the Fox Brewing Company in Clarksboro, NJ, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss an ongoing legal battle playing out in New Jersey over the rights of breweries in the State. Chuck joined us about a month ago to announce that he'd be suing the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control over what he believes are a ‘deliberate attack on small brewers' in New Jersey. Giordano reveals some of these laws, such as a requirement that patrons take a tour prior to drinking in an attached bar, and restrictions against showing sporting events. Garrity provides an update on the lawsuit, and takes Giordano back to the time when Chris Christie was in charge, telling about ways that the former Governor opened up the industry and the new trend by the current administration's ABC to ‘even the playing field.' (Photo by Getty Images)

Then, Dom welcomes Chuck Garrity, owner of Death of the Fox Brewing Company in Clarksboro, NJ, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss an ongoing legal battle playing out in New Jersey over the rights of breweries in the State. Chuck joined us about a month ago to announce that he'd be suing the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control over what he believes are a ‘deliberate attack on small brewers' in New Jersey. Giordano reveals some of these laws, such as a requirement that patrons take a tour prior to drinking in an attached bar, and restrictions against showing sporting events. Garrity provides an update on the lawsuit, and takes Giordano back to the time when Chris Christie was in charge, telling about ways that the former Governor opened up the industry and the new trend by the current administration's ABC to ‘even the playing field.' (Photo by Getty Images)

By the end of the summer, all of California's alcohol servers and their managers are required to complete mandatory training and have a valid Responsible Beverage Service certification from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Sports franchises around the country have made public shows of support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. The Rays are no different—though apparently, not every player on the team is eager to participate. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future. Three people were killed and at least 11 others were injured when "several active shooters" opened fire at a crowded intersection in Philadelphia's South Street entertainment district late Saturday night -- one of a string of mass shootings that erupted across the country over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Mountain Money, (00:04) author Husan Kubba discusses his book The Unfair Advantage: How you already have what it takes to succeed, (20:30) Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received a service-first facelift last week. The DABC Director Tiffany Clason provides Mountain Money with an update on their efforts. Then (40:51), Mountain Money wraps up the hour with Jennifer Sutton, owner of Guest Haus Juicery & Matcha Bar.

The DABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) wrote a strategic plan! Fox 13 Reporter Ben Winslow joins Ali to break it down. Read Ben's pipeline reporting here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Southern Utah reporter Alastair Lee Bitsóí talks about the barriers those on the Navajo Nation face when it comes to getting electricity. Then, we're joined by Utah Eats reporter Stefene Russell, who gives us the down-low on this month's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control meeting. To wrap us up for the day, I share a bit about reporter Kolbie Peterson's story about the unsolved mystery of the Staheli family and one horrifying night that remains unsolved nearly 20 years later.

Tiffany Clason is the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for theState of Utah and has embraced her British grandmother's mantra “higgledy-piggledy”as she navigates life's twists and turns. Educated to be a teacher but working first incorporate food and beverage hospitality and later in government relations, her currentposition is the perfect marriage of her past experiences. Listen in to learn how Tiffanymaintains her identity as a wife, mother, and Utah's liquor boss in the good ol' boys club!

Representative Adam Koenig, Chairman of the Kentucky House of Representative's Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations and Christy Trout Van Tatenhove, Special Counsel to the Speaker of the Kentucky House and former Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, join the Professor to discuss the history of Kentucky's Direct-to-Consumer shipping program.  Groundbreaking legislation in the spirits world, this program allows distillers in and out of Kentucky to ship their products DIRECTLY to consumers.  They discuss the catalyst for the legislation as well as other innovations meant to promote Kentucky's Native Spirit!  Listen, review, and share.  Send show ideas or request to be a guest to host@thepeoplesproof.com, and join the Facebook Page at tinyurl.com/ThePeoplesProofFB!

Tiffany Clason is the new Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and she wants to move the needle to normalize things in Utah to let people know about the great lifestyle here as well as the ability to still get a drink.

Tiffany Clason is the new Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and she wants to move the needle to normalize things in Utah to let people know about the great lifestyle here as well as the ability to still get a drink.

Big changes are coming to Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Executive director Sal Petilos retired as a new administration is moving in. Governor-elect Spencer Cox has tapped Tiffany Clason, a former staffer for Congressman Ben McAdams, to lead Utah's alcohol control agency. She has a resume that includes food and beverage industry experience in London, and political experience working for Republicans and Democrats.On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, we also have a look at what the Cox administration may be considering when it comes to changes at the DABC (can you say "to go cocktails?").Also, the DABC commission is starting to speak up against the Utah State Legislature. Some commissioners have had it with a lack of bar licenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that in Utah, churches that serve sacramental wine as a part of communion are required to be licensed by the state? Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has a 17-page document that churches must fill out and the pastor has to undergo a criminal background check. On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, we talk to Rev. Tyler Piel of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Taylorsville and Barb Munoz, a member of his church, who has been helping other Lutheran churches across Utah apply for their sacramental wine license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has provided FOX 13 with its annual list of top selling alcohols in the state. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of so many bars and restaurants, there's been a shakeup. Beers also saw some changes because 3.2 beer went away. On "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, DABC spokesman Terry Wood goes down the list of top sellers and reveals just how many boxes of wine people are buying during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control hits a significant milestone in liquor sales. The DABC has another dramatic meeting with alcohol control commissioners refusing to hand out bar licenses. Plus, the conservative city of Provo is set to allow breweries in after a citizen referendum to keep them out fails to make it on the November ballot. We talk to Provo City Council member Shannon Ellsworth about it. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today’s edition of the program is sponsored by Mead Oriental Rugs, located on 4th Street NE. Open by appointment, call 971-8077 to set up your visit. Mead Oriental Rugs. Governor Ralph Northam held his first press conference in three weeks Tuesday and stated there are currently no plans to move on with an additional phase in the Forward Virginia plan. That’s because there is an increasing number of positive COVID cases in eastern Virginia.“The eastern region’s moving seven day average of new cases was around 60 in early June. Today that average is 346.”Northam said the percent positive rate in eastern Virginia is 10.1 percent, which is causing concern that there is “substantial community spread.” The percentage in the Thomas Jefferson Health  District around Charlottesville is around eight percent. The governor said he is directing the Alcoholic Beverage Control and other agencies to step up enforcement of masks in indoor restaurants“It’s just like the signs in so many store windows that say no shirt, no shoes, no service. Now it should be no shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service.” Northam said he is directing alcohol sales to stop at 11 each night. More information from this press conference can be heard in the next installment of the Charlottesville Quarantine Report. * The Greene County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to get comment on proposed fee increases to help cover the cost of building a new reservoir. Mark B. Taylor is the Greene County administrator. “The water supply project that Greene County is undertaking is responding to a very real need. Our existing water system works pretty well in wet years, but our customer’s peak demand exceeds the capacity of our water plan. When it’s not wet, Greene County has problems.”Taylor said Greene’s ability to support a growing population depends on building the White Run Reservoir, a plan approved in 2009 and updated in 2011. The Rapidan Service Authority increased has some fees already. The land for the reservoir has been completed, and now negotiations are underway for easements for water pipeline from the Rapidan River to the reservoir. (meeting presentation) *The Daily Progress is reporting that the Albemarle County School Board is preparing plans to begin the school year entirely online. More than five hundred teachers and school staff signed an open letter asking Superintendent Matt Haas to prepare for online learning given the potential risks of opening schools while positive cases increase locally. Last week, Haas presented a plan that would echo Charlottesville’s plan to have elementary students attend four days a week and middle and high school students. Read Katherine Knott’s story in today’s paper for more details. * Today in government meetings, the Charlottesville Housing Advisory Committee meets virtually at noon, and the Albemarle Board of Supervisors meets at one. The HAC will be presented with the findings of analysis and visualization on how AirBnB and other short-term rentals are affecting the housing market. The presentation was made by a group associated with SmartCville. The Board of Supervisors will talk about how human services agencies are funded, details on a $1.25 million grant program for businesses affected by COVID-19, and how to improve stream health. There will also be a presentation from Jaunt on how on-demand transit could help provide more options for people who don’t have a car, or who choose not to drive.  (agenda) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has a problem. The agency is reporting an 86% employee turnover with low wages being one of the biggest reasons why. It's gotten so bad, the DABC went to the legislature to ask for a new funding mechanism. The agency makes hundreds of millions of dollars for the state, but doesn't actually control its own budget (the legislature does). Some want a cut of the sales, while others want an expansion of state funding. State lawmakers acknowledged the problem, and tapped Sen. Gene Davis, D-Salt Lake City, and Rep. Timothy Hawkes, R-Centerville, to work on the issue. Sen. Davis joins the "Utah Booze News" podcast to talk about it. Also, FOX 13's Ben Winslow and The Salt Lake Tribune's Kathy Stephenson talk about the re-opening of bars and restaurants, new health regulations in the COVID-19 pandemic and the "netherworld" of airport liquor laws.

There's no question about it: alcohol to go sales have helped restaurants survive the COVID-19 crisis. Booze, Beer and other alcohol takeout options have been a lifeline for our Cali BBQ restaurant and others in California. That salvation was thanks to regulatory relief from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency which, among other changes, has allowed certain licensees to sell sealed alcohol to go containers with food orders. Our Cali BBQ Craft Cocktails and Beer Growlers To Go have been a huge hit with our guests. When we had our popular Tiger King Growler, some people even dressed up like characters from the Netflix documentary to pick theirs up. Being able to continue selling alcohol during the coronavirus pandemic has helped us retain many of our amazing staff members during an incredibly difficult time for the restaurant business. But the lifeline is still temporary. If the people of California want establishments like Cali BBQ to be able to continue selling alcohol to go with food, then it'll take a legislative push to permanently change the law. "I think everybody's had to adjust," California Alcoholic Beverage Control spokesperson John Carr said about the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety related shutdown orders on our Digital Hospitality podcast. "This has been unbelievable, I mean, we all had this just dropped on us and then we had to immediately ask ourselves, what can I do? What can I do to serve my community in the best way possible? How can I do it safely?" "Because all of us want to see people get back to work. We want to see businesses reopen. It's just that we have to make sure that we're all cognizant and doing everything we can to keep people from getting this terrible disease that spreads. And there's no vaccine yet. So we have to do all these things to keep people safe." "It's definitely been a huge challenge," he added. "And I know it's been a huge challenge to the hospitality industry. You've felt it by like a tidal wave."   Booze To Go In the US: Restaurant owners and others involved in food and drink service have been making concerted efforts to change their states' respective laws. For some restaurants, being able to sell cocktails, beer, wine, and other drinks to go and for delivery, has helped them stay in business. If that were to suddenly change back to how it was before the regulations were rolled back, it could mean disaster for some who now rely on drink sales to stay afloat. Cocktails and alcoholic drinks to go have helped struggling business all over the country. In a May 5, 2020 Eater article by Jaya Saxena called "It's Maybe Time to Make To-Go Cocktails Legal" the influential online publication raised an important question: Why hasn't it been like this the whole time? And why can't we continue allowing people to pick up alcoholic drinks to go with food indefinitely. "It seems to be working quite well, both for businesses and customers; businesses get to offload more product at a time when every penny counts, and customers get to enjoy mixologist-quality cocktails at home," the Eater article states. "And it raises the question of why the hell it hasn’t been like this the whole time. "The new, temporary liquor regulations have their own quirks and inconsistencies, but most states have made it easier to obtain alcohol: In New York and California, alcohol can be delivered or taken to-go, as long as it’s accompanied by food, and restaurants can sell whole bottles of wine and spirits. In Chicago, restaurants and bars can sell “sealed packaged goods in their original container,” like bottles of wine or cans of beer, but not pre-mixed cocktails. The same goes for Washington and Texas, though restaurants are selling “cocktail kits” so you can make your own at home." The push to keep alcohol to go sales is gathering steam all over the country. In Missouri, the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control waived a restriction on ce...

Unlike a lot of places, Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is not struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, they're still turning a profit from all the people drinking at home. On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast," FOX 13's Ben Winslow and The Salt Lake Tribune's Kathy Stephenson recap the latest socially-distant meeting of the DABC commission and the upcoming "purge" of products from store shelves. Actor Ty Burrell (of "Modern Family" fame) also talks to Kathy about the "Tip Your Server" program to help bartenders and servers impacted by COVID-19.

In these volatile times, state and local governments must think outside the box and embrace technology much faster than normal to improve operating efficiencies and create better outcomes at lower costs. Kentucky State Senator Brandon Smith and Dr. Brian Houillion join Jonathan & Michael to discuss the recently passed Kentucky Senate Bill 55 and the effort to drive new efficiency in information and security of data at the state and local government level. In this episode, the guests reflect the experience of getting the legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, and the myriad of use cases the newly formed blockchain working group will explore, develop and implement. ABOUT SENATOR BRANDON SMITH Senator Smith is the owner of Mohawk Energy. He is a graduate of University of Kentucky with a BA in Political Science. ABOUT DR. BRIAN HOUILLION Dr. Houillion is a local government advisor for 10XTS, a fintech company that is leveraging blockchain technology in the delivery of municipal bonding. He is also a special projects consultant for local governments and non-profits. He has served as the Chief of Staff and Executive Director of the Office of Financial Management and Administration for the Kentucky Department for Local Government, Chief Administrative Officer for the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Special Projects Manager for the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, City Manager for two Kentucky cities (Ludlow & Fort Mitchell), and Senior Manager for Terminal Operations for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Dr. Houillion has been appointed by the governor to serve in the roles of Commissioner on the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission, member of the Bluegrass Community & Technical College Board of Directors and as Chair of the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy. In addition to the University of the Cumberlands, he is an adjunct professor for graduate studies in public administration and public policy at American Military University/American Public University in Charles Town, WV. Dr. Houillion is in the process of obtaining the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from Project Management Institute. SUBSCRIBE TO THE EMAIL INBOX UPDATES! https://digitaldollar.substack.com For more information about our sponsor, visit https://10xts.com Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digitaldollar/message

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control carried out its first-ever virtual meeting with dozens attending and quite a few who didn't know how to use the "mute" button. On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, DABC spokesman Terry Wood talks about the agency's record-breaking liquor sales, hazard pay for store employees dealing with COVID-19, and when bars might re-open.

If you don’t live in Kentucky, you still need to listen because this is the first piece of legislature that could hit your state next. Adam Koenig, State Representative and Chairman for the Licensing and Occupation Committee in the House, and Christy Trout, Lawyer, Former Commissioner the KY Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Special Counsel to the Speaker of the House, give us a break down of the Kentucky House Bill 415. HB415 is the beginning of dismantling the three tier system. Giving consumers the ability to buy directly from distilleries and producers themselves, putting more money back into the pockets of the distillery. No distributor in the equation AND the distiller also acts as the retailer. Second is shipping. Distilleries, as well as breweries and wineries, can now ship to your doorstep in reciprocal states. Listen to get all the details Show Notes: Download the HB415 Summary Support this podcast on Patreon

Craft Brew News - 2/6/2020(Courtesy of Brewbound – www.brewbound.com)Pennsylvania’s Stoudt’s Brewing Company to CloseStoudts Brewing Company will cease operations at the end of the winter, as founder Carol Stoudt retires after 33 years, according to a press release.Founder Carol Stoudt said in the release “This was a difficult decision to make,”. “But we’re not moving enough volume to justify the expense of keeping the brewery open. However, we’re not closing the doors to any business opportunities that could help the Stoudts brand live on.”Stoudt founded the brewery in 1987 and was the first female brewmaster after Prohibition was repealed in 1933, according to the release.The Stoudts complex in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, also houses a restaurant, event space, bakery, market and antiques store, which will remain open after brewing operations cease. The company said it will begin scaling down production immediately and wrap up at the start of spring, as it prepares to sell the brewery.Stoudts produced 2,400 barrels of beer in 2018, the most recent year in which production data is available from the Brewers Association.California ABC Suspends San Francisco-Based Seven Stills’ LicenseThe California Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control has suspended San Francisco-based Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery’s operating license for 90 days for violating the state’s tied house laws, according to a report from SFGate.com.The purpose of tied-house laws is to maintain separation between the three tiers of alcoholic distribution — producers (like breweries), wholesalers and retailers like bars and stores — and to level the playing field for smaller craft breweries competing in the market. The laws prohibit companies, particularly large ones, from offering gifts of value, or straight-up monetary payments to retailers, in exchange for selling their beer.The suspension will begin in March, which the company opted for in lieu of a fine, which could have topped $600,000, based on $10,000 for each of its 60 infractions.In anticipation of the financial hit that will come from suspending operations, Seven Stills has closed its taproom in the Mission District and its Egbert production facility.The company’s new taproom in the city’s Mission Bay district will remain open during the suspension, but its brewing facility is not functional and the company does not have the financing to finish it, according to SFGate.Colorado Pilot Program Repurposes CO2 From Fermentation for Use in Cannabis GrowthWith the help of technology from Austin, Texas-based Earthly Labs, the Denver Beer Company is launching a program to share the excess carbon dioxide produced during fermentation with the Clinic, a cannabis company, to stimulate marijuana plant growth.The exchange is part of the Carbon Dioxide Reuse Pilot Project, a pilot program announced by Gov. Jared Polis last week and spearheaded by the Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).Denver Beer Company estimates it can capture 100,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, which would normally be released into the atmosphere from tanks through vents. Instead, the Clinic can use the gas to grow plants in a shorter time and with better yields. The Clinic had been purchasing carbon dioxide from power plants and trucking it across the state, according to the release.Brewers’ uses for carbon dioxide run the gamut from carbonation for packaging to cleaning out pipes to serving beer in their taprooms. The gas costs anywhere from 26 cents to $2 per pound, George said. If a brewery captures 100,000 pounds for reuse, it can save $24,000 to $200,000 annually on gas costs.Super Bowl LIV (54) Ushers in First Major Beer Occasion of 2020Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Miami marks the first major beer-drinking occasion of 2020.In 2019, U.S. consumers spent $1.2 billion on beer at off-premise retailers in the two weeks leading up to the game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots, according to market research firm Nielsen. The Super Bowl is unquestionably a beer dominated occasion. Beer sales last year nearly doubled those of wine ($652 million) and spirits ($568 million) in the same period.During the two weeks leading up to last year’s game, hard seltzer dollar sales hit $21.9 million, an increase of nearly 250% over the same period in 2018, according to Nielsen.As consumers stock up for their celebrations, the largest beer manufacturers are spending millions of dollars on ads to capture viewers’ attention during breaks in the on-field action.Those spots come at a premium, with Fox charging at least $5 million for 30 seconds of airtime, with some spots going for $5.6 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.A-B’s four nationally aired spots are star-studded, with appearances from celebrities and athletes such as Post Malone, Jimmy Fallon, John Cena, Usain Bolt, Brooks Koepka and Kerri Walsh Jennings.A-B engaged consumers in the selection process for this year’s Bud Light commercial, allowing drinkers to vote on social media for a Bud Light Seltzer commercial featuring rapper Post Malone. Both take place inside the musician’s mind as he encounters Bud Light Seltzer for the first time. In one spot, Post Malone internal monologue argues on whether to buy a case of Bud Light beer or a case of the new seltzer.Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to Michael@craftbeerstorm.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! 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A recent Supreme Court ruling could have severe effects on immigrants. Then, a lobbying group seeks to expand Mississippians' wine retail options.Plus, the "Gridiron Girl" goes to the Super Bowl. Segment 1:The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin enforcing its new "public charge" rule, making it harder for lower-income immigrants to get a green card if they receive basic public benefits like Medicaid or SNAP. Madeline Morcelle is the Director of Public Benefits Law at the Mississippi Center for Justice, a public interest law firm that fights Mississippi's culture of injustice. She tell's MPB's Michael Guidry, the ruling could have profound effects on Mississippi's immigrant communities.Segment 2:Grocery stores want to be a one stop shop, but they still can't sell strong wine. Currently, Mississippi grocery stores can only sell wine with up to 5 percent alcohol - wines with higher alcohol by volume or AVB are sold at locations holding a liquor license. Elliott Flaggs is the Chair of the Looking for Wine Coalition, an organization lobbying on behalf of grocery stores and chains to change the laws and allow more wine in grocery stores. He explains the coalition's mission and progress with MPB's Kobee Vance.The expansion of wine retailers may exacerbate existing storage problems. Before liquor can be sold to stores, it must first go through the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control, under the purview of the Department of Revenue. Herb Frierson is the department's commissioner. He tells our Kobee Vannce the warehouse that houses the state's alcohol is already at maximum capacity, and couldn't keep up with the demand if grocery stores began to sell strong wines. Segment 3:Young football players across the country will be watching as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers square off in Super Bowl Fifty Four on Sunday night. Among them will be Aniah Echols, a seventh grader from Oxford. But unlike most of her peers, Aniah will be watching the game from a seat inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The first female football player ever for Oxford Middle School was gifted tickets to the game by Hall of Famer Michael Strahan after her efforts gained national attention. She shares her story with our Michael Guidry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The state of Utah is considering building multi-story liquor stores as space becomes a premium along the Wasatch Front. Appearing on "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast," produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control deputy director Cade Meier addressed criticism of long lines by Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne, D-West Valley City, and revealed that a number of new liquor stores are being planned for Salt Lake and Utah counties. Kathy Stephenson also reports that out-of-state liquor stores are seeing a drop in Utahns making a run for the border for stronger beer since 3.2 beer went away.

Utah is wrapping up its first year under the nation's toughest anti-drunk driving law. The state rang in 2019 with .05 as the new blood alcohol level for DUI. So what's been the actual impact of .05? Utah Highway Patrol Colonel Michael Rapich joins FOX 13's Ben Winslow and The Salt Lake Tribune's Kathy Stephenson with a look at some of the early numbers and what officers are seeing on the streets as a result of our tough new law. Also, moving heavier beer out of state-run liquor stores into grocery and convenience stores appears to have had no impact on the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's sales. They are practically swimming in cash.

This episode of Fat Drunk N Happy showcases Brian and Robin Christenson, two trailblazers in the Orange County food and beverage scene. They are the heart and soul behind Blinking Owl Distillery, the OC’s first and only distillery. Based a few blocks from the historic environs of Downtown Santa Ana, the created a unique and revered space in a rough and tumble industrial space next to the legendary Logan Barrio - one of the most heartfelt spots in the region. They touch on the construction, architect and permitting challenges they faced.Along with Head Distiller Ryan Friesen the explore the complexities and challenges of operating a one-off distillery with all it’s legal and financial hurdles. It is and interesting spot to be in with a lot of regulatory vagueness and mixed signals from the city, county and state. In their case they have a very unique permit structure, a type 74 license, which has a lot of gray area to it and recently landed them on the wrong side of the powers that be, including the state board of Alcoholic Beverage Control. They have been shut down for 25 days due to heavy-handed tactics from regulatory agencies and a few otherwise innocuous misunderstandings about the nature of their tasting room. The the recent shuttering of The OC Weekly they are mourning the loss of a cultural icon but also a trusted ally.Flying the flag of the great American Whiskey Rebellion of 1791, they believe that distillers should get the same rights as breweries and wineries. They preach their message of “from grain to glass” while producing unquestionably one of the finest orange vodkas anywhere. And their aquavit isn’t too bad either.Tune in for this special podcast to take in the heart and soul of distilling, small business and what it takes to get it done. Cheers!

Dorthy Vasser has been growing wine grapes in Redwood Valley for 53 years. Dorthy and her husband John started grape growing in 1964. John passed away in 2008 and Dorthy continued to farm their 26 acre Mendocino ranch. Dorthy has decided to sell her land and Lewis Perdue goes into great detail as to how Constellation Brands may have had a hand in her decision to get out of farming. It’s a very sad story. If you’re interested in getting into grape farming in Northern California here’s the listing. There are too many wine grapes in California or we all need to step up our game and consume more vino. Unfortunately all the data shows that we’re drinking better wine but less of it. Bill Swindell asks some local growers how they are handling the grape glut. Cameron Hughes expresses concern about the current wine glut. He sites declining demand, climate change, negative health messaging and cannabis all as contributors to the wine industries woes. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is trying to add another layer of bureaucracy for those trying to own businesses or that want to work in a business that sells alcohol. W. Blake Gray breaks the story and a law firm for the alcoholic beverage, hospitality and cannabis industries provide some juicy details. We’re still scratching our heads trying to understand how this story has gotten next to no traction thus far. If you’re a believer in climate change, after reading this article by Alison Hird you’ll agree that farmers in Southern France need to find a way to deal with the increasingly more severe and unpredictable weather patterns. This year the last week of June brought with it a disastrous heatwave that caused some growers to lose half of their grape crop for the year. Bill and I discuss these items and more in this week's addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers!The wine of the week is the 2015 La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano D’Abruzzo. La Valentina was founded in 1990 in Spoltore a village in the hills of Pescara on the central Adriatic Coast. The estate consist of 99 acres and produces 30,000 cases. The winery is owned by Sabatino, Roberto and Andrea Di Properzio who pride themselves on their devotion to environmentally friendly agriculture. They have been farming organically for several years, but the wines are not certified organic. Spelt is a vegan wine. The name Spelt is in reference to a species of wheat that has been cultivated in Europe since medieval times. Spelt was once grown where the winery and the village of Spoltore are located. Not that common anymore spelt products are more likely to be found in a heath food store or an artisan bakery.The vineyard soils are medium clay at 500 to 1,100 foot elevation and are farmed in the traditional Pergola Abruzzese and the Guyot method. After fermentation the wine is aged in barriques and larger barrels (40%) and 60% is aged in 2,500 liter Slavonian oak casks. Spelt spends another year in the bottle before it is released.Deep ruby color, the nose is shy, completely shut down at the moment. On the palate dark mulberry, and black plum flavors with nicely integrated oak. Medium bodied it has delicious fruit, firm tannins and impressive texture. Lovely freshness and tanginess on the finish. I believe this bottle needs more time in the bottle to develop to its full potential. It would be an excellent candidate for medium term cellaring (2-6 years). 13.5 abv $18 - $22 4,583 cases

On the latest episode of “Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast,” Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is considering whether to allow a tavern to be built inside a grocery store. The DABC is also reviewing a legal opinion on women going topless and whether it impacts our longstanding rule about strippers wearing pasties.The DABC also tells us where the White Claw is and what’s going to replace heavy beers that are moving to grocery and convenience store shelves in November.

Craft Brew News - 8/30/19(Courtesy of Brewbound.com)Amazon’s California Alcohol Delivery Service Under InvestigationThe California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has opened an investigation into Amazon’s Prime Now beer, wine, and spirits delivery service in the state after wine database and news outlet Wine Searcher reported possible violations of California liquor law.According to California liquor law, alcohol delivery services are required to have brick-and-mortar stores that operate for at least half the hours of their delivery operation.When a Wine Searcher reporter went to visit the ecommerce giant’s brick-and-mortar location at 3334 North San Fernando Road in Los Angeles, there was no storefront to be found, the website reported. The reporter claimed he could only find an “Associate’s Entrance” to Amazon Flex Delivery Partners, its private delivery service.Wine Searcher alleged that Amazon, which was issued a liquor license in February, violated its license in several ways, including not displaying alcoholic beverages for sale, not having alcoholic beverages available for sale, and not posting store hours.Matthew Hydar, supervising agent for the California Department of ABC, told Wine Searcher that the article sparked the ABC’s investigation. He said if the accusations were proven, the ABC could potentially strip Amazon of its liquor license until it has established a brick-and-mortar store or fine the company. Another option would be for the case to go before an administrative law judge, although Hydar said he does not expect criminal charges against the company.Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures Acquires BarbarianAnheuser-Busch InBev’s growth and innovation group, ZX Ventures, has acquired Peruvian craft brewery Barbarian. Financial details were not disclosed, although ZX acquired 100% of the company’s shares, according to La Republica.The acquisition was announced in Peru on August 13. Barbarian’s founders and collaborators will remain with the company, and ZX plans to triple Barbarian’s production by 2020, according to the outlet.Co-founder Ignacio Schwalb said “We know that Barbarian has an incredible growth potential and that is why we have made the decision to add an important partner, which will take Barbarian to the next level,”. “This partnership opens a new world full of possibilities and will give us the opportunity to look carefully at our processes and search for optimizations in order to strengthen the growth and sustainability of the brewery.”A-B InBev also owns Peruvian brewery Backus, which was obtained as part of the MegaBrew merger with SABMiller in 2015.Empire Farmstead Brewery Files for BankruptcyNew York’s Empire Farmstead Brewery and affiliate Empire Brewing Properties filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Northern District of New York’s Bankruptcy Court earlier this week, according to court records. News of the filing follows a July asset purchase agreement reached by the distressed brewing company and Wisconsin’s Burnett Dairy Cooperative for $3.25 million.Empire, which opened in June 2016, attributed the bankruptcy filing to delays and high costs during the brewery’s construction, as well as a 2016 wild yeast infection that caused the brewery to “pull back” all bottled beer from distribution.According to court records, the filing is to “to ensure the ongoing operations of the businesses so that they may be sold as going concerns, to market the Debtors’ assets for sale as going concerns through a competitive bidding process, and to address the Debtors’ financial difficulties for the benefit of their respective creditors.”In 2017, Empire began working with Community Bank in an effort to sell the brewery or refinance its debt.Wachusett Launches Fifty Trees Hard Cider BrandMassachusetts’ Wachusett Brewing Company is further diversifying its portfolio with the addition of a new cider brand, Fifty Trees Hard Cider. According to a press release, the cider will be available in two styles: Original, a semi-dry cider blended with European Bittersweets, and Cranberry, featuring locally sourced cranberries. Fifty Trees sources its apples from orchards in North Central Massachusetts.Wachusett president Christian McMahan said in the release “We have been making hard cider pretty consistently over the last two years,”. “We have done a ton of experimentation over that time and are proud to finally be able to launch Fifty Trees to a wider audience. ”In addition to beer, Wachusett’s portfolio includes the Nauti hard seltzer brand.Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com** Check out Upcoming Craft Beer Weekends ** Hampton, NHThe Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and PavilionCraft Beer Weekend - Dates: October 25-27, 2019Friday - Food / Beer Pairing at Inn / Q&A Brewer's PanelSaturday - Beer Bus takes you to local Breweries/DinnerSunday - Kegs N Eggs and BeerMosasAvailability: Limited - Book NOW!http://www.thevictoriainn.com/6th-annual-craft-beer-storm-weekend-2019/If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to Michael@craftbeerstorm.com Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Support ACS In NYC Marathon“32K In 64 days” - I signed up for the NYC Marathon through the American Cancer Society and I am aiming to raise $32,000 ($3,200 Minimum X 10X) - please follow link below to donate what you can - $25, $50, $30K! - Onward... - Here is link –http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=94035&pg=personal&px=49477898&fbclid=IwAR2mBEvhF1wMA_BbHPhkavichNSFrE9Y9gi2RVZzfQ_4Da5Sht7gvH9rY_k*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH*** Interested in starting your own brewery? 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Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control continues to make record-breaking amounts of money, reporting a significant sales increase year-to-date. On the latest episode of “Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast,” FOX 13's Ben Winslow and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Kathy Stephenson also speak with Resh Jefferies, an attorney at the law firm Siegfried & Jensen, on a new study they did ranking states on their strictness when it comes to drunk driving.

Barton Vodka is the biggest selling alcohol in Utah, according to new numbers provided by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. In an interview on “Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast” produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, DABC spokesman Terry Wood revealed what the top selling beer, wine and spirits are for the past fiscal year. 

Speaking on the latest episode of “Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast” produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, Sal Petilos, the executive director of the Utah Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control outlined exactly how 3.2 beer is going to go away, and what will replace heavier beers in state-run liquor stores. Petilos also told FOX 13's Ben Winslow and the Tribune’s Kathy Stephenson who will be appointed to sit on the “Beer Task Force” to determine whether Utah should go to even heavier alcohol content in grocery/convenience stores. Also on the podcast, Lagoon is set to open a Biergarten next week.

New Jersey's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control or ABC has announced New brewery guidelines to replace those suspended last fall. KYW Newsradio's Beer And Booze Broz' Paul Kurtz (@kurtzpaul) and John McDevitt (@jm1060) spoke with the Executive Director of the New Jersey Brewers Association.

Video interview – Viewpoints. Ramona Prieto What does the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control do, and what is its role in Homeland Security? In this interview, Ramona Prieto, Acting Director of the California... The post The ABC’s of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control appeared first on CHDS/Ed.

A disorderly house in California is a liquor licensed premises that disturb the neighborhood or is maintained for purposes that are injurious to the public morals, health, convenience or safety. A liquor license outlet that: (a) disturbs the neighborhood with noise, loud music, loitering, littering, vandalism, urination or defecation by patrons, graffiti, etc.; or (b) has many crimes ongoing inside, such as drunks, fights, assaults, prostitution, narcotics, etc. The liquor license premises include the parking lot (and 20 feet of sidewalk in some cases). (Calif B&P Code 25601 and 24200). Our guest is a former California Alcoholic Beverage Control executive Lauren Tyson. Disorderly House shut down by the State Liquor License Regulations What kind of liquor license establishments can be considered a disorderly house in California? How does a business operating as a disorderly house affect the neighborhood and local law enforcement? Is a liquor license owner in California responsible for patron conduct in the parking lot and front sidewalk? How does the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control learn about crime and nuisance complaints? How are liquor license owners notified about disciplinary actions against their licenses? Does a disorderly house accusation affect future liquor license suspension or revocation actions? What is the most common cause of a disorderly house accusation? What does California law say with regard to selling alcoholic beverages an intoxicated customer in a licensed establishment? What are some of the physical signs a person shows when they are intoxicated? What is the difference between obvious intoxication and legal intoxication? What does BAC mean?  (e.g. Blood Alcohol Content) What methods are there to count drinks served? Should a bar use a BAC chart for training on how to estimate intoxication? Should a bar or nightclub allow patrons to reach .08 BAC? What if bar patron isn’t driving, can they drink past .08 BAC? How can a bar prevent a patron from reaching .08 BAC? Can an alcoholic beverage server sell to an obviously intoxicated person if on foot? May an intoxicated patron be permitted to enter or remain in a licensed establishment? Is a server responsible for knowing a patron’s BAC level? Use the CARE system for not over-serving bar patrons C = Counting number of standard-size drinks A = Be attentive to patron consumption, mood, changes in behavior R = Rating your guest sobriety level (green, yellow, red) E = Executing your duty to serve alcoholic beverages responsibly BAC chart (e.g. 160 lb. man takes 3 standard drinks to hit .07 BAC) What is considered to be a standard drink in California? Are alcohol beverage servers required to know how many standard drinks are in each drink they serve? Do large drinks and multi-liquor drinks increase BAC at a faster rate? What factors affect levels of intoxication? Should liquor license owners be required to act as “My Brother’s Keeper”? Why is having an adequate number of trained staff important? Does the server's job include taking care of the obviously intoxicated patron? Do other states have the same or similar liquor license laws? How do liquor control agents or local law enforcement officers investigate and enforce liquor law violations? What drives ABC investigations, undercover, and task force work? Did you use of undercover investigators to prove actual notice of a violation to bar staff? Recommends having a security plan ready to defend a disorderly house accusation at the hearing. About our Guest Lauren C. Tyson Lauren C. Tyson Lauren Tyson is the CEO and founder of Liquor Licensee Advisor located in Riverside, California. She consults with licensed establishments on how to prevent and manage alcohol-related risk, either before or after an incident.

Take Action Get Profits with Michele Scism with her guest Dr. Lori M. Hobson & Kathi Sciere: Dr. Lori M. Hobson is both talented and a life-long learner. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Norfolk State University. Her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling came from Hunter College in NYC. Her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership is from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Dr. Lori is an accomplished Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Life Coach as well as a publisher author. She has developed and presented workshops for a number of local, state, and national organizations. Among those organizations are: Continental Societies Inc., The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Old Dominion University, The Norfolk State University Honors College, and the Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center. In addition she was a finalist and founding case study author in the “Hot Mommas Project” competition through George Washington University's School of Entrepreneurship. Lori is also an active member of the National Speakers Association Virginia Chapter.   Kathy Sciere is a multiple Emmy award winning television producer with more than 20 years of experience as a producer and executive at some of the most prestigious networks in the world, including CBS and NBC, working with Lesley Stahl and Bob Simon of 60 Minutes as well as Dan Rather and Brian Williams. In her first venture as an entrepreneur, she co-founded a multiple 7-figure independent television production company in NYC, which produced programs for cable networks including Bravo, MSNBC, Food Network, HGTV, and Lifetime.