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In this series, we’ll discuss what is dramshop and what you need to know about the laws in your state. … Read More

Maria R.-S., 31, of Waukegan, WI, was charged with the sale/delivery of alcohol to a minor on Oct. 21 at … Read More

Studies have shown a growing trend of binge drinking among college-aged women. The increase has been attributed to the growth … Read More

Regarding liability in California, it’s hard to avoid talking about Shelby’s law. In 2008, Shelby Lyn Allen drank underage at … Read More

Serving Alcohol is happy to announce our CLO & founder, Bob Pomplun, joins our partner, Nightlife Security Consultants, in podcast about Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service.… Read More

What Number of Drinks Can Be Ordered? Question: I was wondering if there are any laws concerning the number of … Read More

From Milwaukee to Madison, we’ve got you covered. Our Wisconsin online course is authorized and approved by the State of … Read More

In this series, we’ll discuss what dram shop is and what you need to know about the laws in your … Read More

From Chicago to Aurora, we’ve got you covered! Our BASSET Training course is recommended by many insurance carriers in Illinois … Read More

Way, way, way back in the day (18th century England) a dram was used as a unit of measure a … Read More

We make it easy and inexpensive for you to be a responsible vendor in Florida. As a Florida liquor license … Read More

Hospitality security isn’t just one person at the front of your bar. It actually is a mindset that needs to … Read More

As the dust settles and states begin to look forward to reopening it’s time to think about what types of … Read More

More than one in four U.S. teens and young adults admit they are binge drinkers, health officials said Tuesday. In … Read More

From Cincinnati to Cleveland, we’ve got you covered for Ohio bartending license certification. Our Ohio alcohol certification course strictly follows … Read More

While we may not be sailing aboard large ships on risky exploratory voyages, we can still enjoy the modern-day Whiskey … Read More

Fresh mint, limes, lemons, and berries, can make an ordinary cocktail explode with flavor once their juices are carefully pressed. … Read More

While takeout or delivery may not have been on your radar before, it most likely is now. With the change … Read More

Some states have different restrictions when it comes to reducing the spread of COVID. Safety measures such as sanitizing, cleaning, … Read More

From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, we’ve got you covered! Our course is approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). Act … Read More

The Sidecar’s origins are unclear as with many other cocktail recipes that have been conceived over the years. A French … Read More

From New York City to Rochester, we have covered you. Our New York online alcohol training course is authorized and … Read More

Need an Iowa Alcohol Certification? From Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, we got you covered! Our Iowa alcohol certification course … Read More

From Atlanta to Savannah, we’ve got you covered! Our Georgia alcohol server permit course is recommended by insurance providers throughout the … Read More

Cocktail Shakers Date Back from When? Cocktail shakers have been around for centuries, with the earliest dating back to 7000 … Read More

Riddled with controversy, not just on the amount of alcohol that goes into it; the Long Island Iced Tea has … Read More

Training solutions company Serving Alcohol Inc is excited to announce a new partnership with industry innovator Patronscan. With a combined … Read More

The Parisian Shaker Shakers in the art of mixology are essential in creating a perfectly mixed drink. In addition to … Read More

A shaker is a much-needed necessity in the art of preparing cocktails. One of the many shakers used throughout bars … Read More

What’s a jigger? When it comes to equipment behind the bar, there is a small list of essentials for making … Read More

Illinois has been hard at work taking measures to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus. Unemployment claims have also taken … Read More

As the dust settles and states begin to look forward to reopening it’s time to think about what types of … Read More

Before reopening it’s important that you purchase training and even conduct some training sessions. Some important places to focus on … Read More

It would be best if you prepared your bar or restaurant before reopening to promote social distance. Then continue to … Read More

One of the most disruptive tasks to your typical workday (other than wearing a mask) will be the requirements to … Read More

As the dust settles and states begin to look forward to reopening it’s time to think about what types of … Read More

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provides a safety barrier between the user and a contaminate. In the case of restaurant and … Read More

Steps to Reopening: Part 2 – Handwashing Who would have thought that the simple act of handwashing (or telling someone … Read More

To help facilitate the reopening process and assist in the training process, we’ll be offering a free PowerPoint presentation that … Read More

As the dust settles and states begin to look forward to reopening, it’s time to think about what measures your … Read More

As more states start opening up across the United States, one common aspect seems to be appearing in regulations and … Read More

As the dust settles and states begin to look forward to reopening, it’s time to think about what measures your … Read More

Have you heard of the term shrinkage? Shrinkage refers to the liquor which is lost due to waste, spillage, and … Read More

Safety precautions such as wearing face masks and gloves have become the new normal, as will the process of taking … Read More

A cobbler shaker is an essential tool in the fine art of mixology. Shaking a drink not only mixes all … Read More

While the origins of the Martini are uncertain, it’s been a popular drink since at least the 1860s. So much … Read More

We have included 25 of the most frequently asked questions with answers that will assist you and your staff with … Read More

Security staff for alcohol-serving establishments has many tasks.  Whether it’s checking identification, dealing with issues such as harassment, or possible … Read More

Finding A New Job for Bartenders, Servers, and Managers Serving Alcohol offers an online search for bartenders, servers, waiters, waitresses, … Read More

Bars and nightclubs can have a stigma to them if the image of the public isn’t carefully curated or monitored. … Read More

Setting Safety Standards For Your Establishment When thinking of bar safety, we like to use the Bubble Concept. With the … Read More

Bartending is a popular profession. An estimated 600,000 jobs will open up in the next 20 years, according to the … Read More

When patrons are first entering an alcohol-serving establishment, it’s essential to take the necessary precautions so that no one, underage … Read More

The Customer Always Comes First Patron harassment comes in many forms. It can be a subtle as a sigh, an … Read More

We are not offering legal advice, only passing on answers we have heard from the state of Wisconsin, please follow … Read More

As the rise of Generation Z drinkers (born 1997 to present) flood alcohol-serving bars and restaurants, we’re seeing a shift … Read More

Serving Alcohol Launches in three Northeast States; New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Serving Alcohol Inc., the leading professional online provider … Read More

  THE BOTTOMS UP beer dispenser can pour up to 44 pints a minute, with just one person using it. Add … Read More

Sometimes, the general attitude and feeling of your bar can change. A bad hire or a new group of customers … Read More

As part of the Wisconsin Legislature, some rules govern selling and serving alcohol. Below is a list of frequently asked … Read More

Governor Scott Walker had enacted in 2018 a new law for those convicted of a OWI 4th offense or higher. … Read More

Alcohol is killing Americans at a rate not seen in at least 35 years, according to new federal data. Last … Read More

Not all states have the same alcohol laws. So, when planning a trip, you might ask yourself, what states don’t … Read More

Bartending can be a fun time. It allows you to work in a lively and fun social environment, meet some … Read More

Some of us here at Serving Alcohol are parents of soon-to-be teenage children. The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility has … Read More

The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association applauds the Legislature for overwhelmingly approving a package of bills to clarify gray … Read More

The Village of West Baraboo approved a Thursday ordinance prohibiting bartenders and other alcohol vendors from being drunk on the … Read More

Pedialyte, once synonymous with treating childhood stomach aches, has found a surprising adult clientele – those seeking relief from the … Read More

A judge in Isanti County, Minnesota, has been leading the way in keeping the celebration safe. It’s called Safe Cabs. … Read More

Recent data suggests that teenage girls are drinking more than boys, and for more serious reasons. The results came from … Read More

Representatives from colleges throughout Illinois attended the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s (ILCC) 9th and 10th Annual College Town Summit. Presentations … Read More

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For anyone making a career in the food and beverages serving the industry in the US, there are some training … Read More

Virginia hunters can now choose to wear pink in the woods. Indiana residents will no longer be able to avoid … Read More

What is an employee’s understanding of the “Duty of care?”  The duty of care is to “CARE”.  Bartenders and servers … Read More

The way weekend fun is important for everyone, the bar staff have their professional responsibility for alcohol sales and service. … Read More

“What do you call that? Throw up root beer?” the boy, Tyler Schwab, said in an interview with news station … Read More

What is Poly Impairment? Poly Impairment is a term that refers to using multiple drugs (alcohol is a drug) or … Read More

Top 10 Things About Wisconsin Alcohol Laws to Know Right Now You can serve alcohol at age 18—but only if … Read More