Ever tried a Japanese wine aged in “mizunara” oak? A small but growing number of wineries are maturing their wines in barrels made from native trees instead of using imported oak. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/06/food-drink/japanese-wine-aged-local-barrel-mizunara/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #whisky #sake #fermentation
After decades of decline, the "Guinness effect" is helping nitro-served dark beers grow in popularity, with stout consumption in the U.K. rising 43% from 2019 to 2024. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/guinness-stout-boom-beer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #guinness #beer #diageo #alcohol #drinking
@inquiline I didn’t know there was such a thing as a Hamm’s enthusiast. 🤣
Asahi Breweries has said that its sales fell by over 20% in December from a year earlier, as the company was forced to cut shipments after computer issues due to a cyberattack on its parent company in late September. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/15/companies/asahi-breweries-sales-down-december/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asahibreweries #alcohol #hacking #cybersecurity
Bar-hop — seamlessly — at Driftwood, Fairmont Tokyo’s trio of bars on its 43rd floor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/13/food-drink/driftwood-bar-concept-fairmont-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #drinking #alcohol #hotels #bars
Quixoticgeek
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I could start telling people that I'm so happy to have been sober for decades now, and everyone would think I'm a recovered alcoholic, but actually it's just that I'm decades old and I never started drinking #alcohol.
I could start telling people that I'm so happy to have been sober for decades now, and everyone would think I'm a recovered alcoholic, but actually it's just that I'm decades old and I never started drinking #alcohol.
Looking for a cool bubbly to tote to your year-end party? Takashi Murakami has lent his floral motif to two limited-edition bottles from champagne producer Dom Perignon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/27/food-drink/dom-perignon-murakami-collaboration/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #drinking #alcohol #wine
Bourbon-maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main U.S. distillery for all of 2026 after slumping demand caused an oversupply of whiskey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/23/companies/jim-beam-production-halt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #suntory #jimbeam #alcohol
Asahi Group Holdings has said it will purchase British drinks giant Diageo's alcohol business in East Africa for ¥465.4 billion. The deal covers beer and spirits operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/18/companies/asahi-buys-east-african-breweries/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asahigroupholdings #diageo #beer #alcohol #eastafricanbreweries
Michael Dexter
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Oh, damn.
"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and tobacco. Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer."
Oh, damn.
"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and tobacco. Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer."
It's green and it's coming for Christmas. No, not the Grinch but matcha. Whip up a Japanese-inspired yuletide cake with the fragrant tea and some medicinal spices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/16/food-drink/otoso-inspired-matcha-cake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #sake #alcohol #tea #christmas #newyear
The government has proposed numerical criteria for driving offenses, including going over speed limits and blood alcohol levels, under a planned revision to the law on punishments for such acts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/crime-legal/dangerous-driving-criteria-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #driving #justiceministry #alcohol
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!["Method: Participants (N = 88, females = 61.5%, mean age = 21.05 years) were randomly assigned to a control group or [a] Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI) ...to motivate participants to change their drinking behavior. ... At baseline and a three-month follow-up, the participants completed a battery of measures of alcohol consumption and related problems."
"Results: At baseline, the participants were confirmed to be heavy drinkers with many drink-related negative consequences. ... During follow-up, males’ alcohol use was [lower in the treatment groups compared to the control group]. The females in all three groups reduced their alcohol use, but there were no significant group differences."](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/115/683/839/836/095/375/original/185aeef27dc76cf8.png)
!["The participants [in the treatment groups] were introduced to the Computerized Brief Intervention (CBI) as a computer-assisted interview during which they would receive personalized and objective feedback about their drinking. The CBI aimed to motivate participants to change their current use of alcohol through the use of the following components: First, participants were given objective feedback about their drinking. Second, the discrepancy between participants’ current drinking and their drinking goal was highlighted. Third, participants were asked to consider the implications of not changing their current level of alcohol use. The CBI achieved these objectives in approximately 30 min through the use of 12 computer screens."](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/115/683/839/851/121/164/original/db1c73c26bdfc4c4.png)
!["For males, after a steady reduction in drinking during the first three weeks after being included in the study, the weekly consumption of each of the groups stabilized. Individuals in the CBI group[s] drank less alcohol than the [control] group."
"For females, however, the post-intervention pattern of drinking was quite different. First, the female participants in all three groups considerably reduced their consumption just after they completed the baseline assessment. Second, the reductions were maintained throughout the 12 weeks of follow-up. Third, the differences in consumption among the three groups were less distinct than for the males."](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/115/683/839/861/126/114/original/ea255660cc1992bb.png)
Tommi 🤯
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Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.
Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.
Axios: Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/02/drunk-raccoon-virginia-abc-store-break-in
Better photos (from FB), Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter
"🚨 Black Friday Break-In at Ashland ABC Store 🚨
Suspect Apprehended After Liquor-Fueled Rampage
On Saturday morning, Officer Martin responded to an unusual call at the Ashland ABC Store. Upon arrival, she discovered the “suspect” had broken in, ransacked several shelves, and then… passed out in the bathroom.
The suspect?
A very intoxicated raccoon. 🦝🥃
Officer Martin safely secured our masked bandit and transported him back to the shelter to sober up before questioning. After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.
A big shout-out to Officer Martin for handling this chaotic scene with professionalism and good humor. Just another day in the life at Hanover Animal Protection!"
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A full day of full sun in November? I try to take advantage of every moment. Hiking this morning, biking this afternoon. We'll find out tomorrow if I overdid it. I got to join these geese on a segment of their flight.
#CanadaGeese #biking
Cheers!
#alcohol
