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Delhi faces liquor shortage

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Delhi is facing a major liquor shortage due to a prolonged malfunction in the Excise Supply Chain Management System (ESCIMS) portal, which has been inactive for much of September, as per reports. Launched in 2012-2013, the ESCIMS portal was designed to streamline the ordering, import, and tracking of liquor sales across the capital.

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Beer Facts

The Liquor Thing

How far you know about beer? Here are some interesting facts about beer that you should know before taking a sip. Ever thought why beer is not sold in a plastic bottle? Beers, as well as all liquors, are not sold in plastic bottles. As a result, it can affect the quality of beer and decrease its shelf life.

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The Most Iconic Booze Brand Name-Drops in Music History

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By the time pop music rolled around, singers were frequently crooning about the joys or woes of consumption, whether in the form of liquor, beer, or wine. The first beer to receive heavy praise in the country music scene was undoubtedly Lone Star , “the National Beer of Texas.” It was free advertising at its finest.

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

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A boilermaker is simply a shot of liquor (usually whiskey) served alongside a pint of beer. Popularized by mixologist Robert Krueger at NYC cocktail bar Employees Only in 2012, the 50/50 combination of mezcal and Amaro Montenegro is a widespread bartender’s handshake.

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How a Monk Helped Make Minnesota Moonshine During Prohibition

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Most of them were German, Polish, or Slovenian immigrants, and drinking beer in moderation was part of their identity. Germans drank beer. Hard liquor wasn’t their tradition,” Schellinger notes. For the farmers, their disdain was a cultural thing. They were also devout, God-fearing Catholics.

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What Happened to Boone’s Farm, Gen X’s Favorite ‘Wine’?

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To avoid higher tax rates, Boones Farm was reformulated to have a fermented malt beverage base, which allowed the product to be classified, and therefore taxed, as beer instead. It got a shout-out in the 2012 comedy Pitch Perfect. The brand is widely credited with starting the pop wine trend in America. Never again.

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