Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere:
– New Zealand bar owners are arguing that cheap supermarket booze is putting a damper on the hospitality industry.
– In Japan, Amazon has launched a sommelier phone service where experts are available to recommend wine.
– Since 2006, Israeli craft beer has grown from one brand to over 200, with annual beer festivals in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa.
– Australian Facebook users are on the receiving end of government scrutiny for trading goods and services for liquor on social media.
– Finally, Sydney police accused a wine bar of promoting “unsavory antisocial behaviour” after mistaking a promotion for natural wine as a deal for free wine.
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