DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Some of our brewed products are alcoholic beverages which as such shall be consumed with pleasure, enjoyment and in a moderate manner. It's about pleasure and about getting together with friends and family and sharing good times. Alcohol is a special product which if misused can cause harm to you and others. Below are some general hints and tips to help you enjoy drinking responsibly.

By law it is forbidden to sell alcohol to persons under the age of 18. But there are other situations whereas alcohol is not recommended at all or should be consumed carefully.

When not to drink

Sometimes making the decision not to drink doesn’t require much thought at all. If you are pregnant, under the legal drinking age, driving or operating machinery, have specific medical conditions where drinking is contraindicated, you shouldn't drink.

Pregnancy

No threshold of safe drinking when pregnant has been established. So, most governments recommend that if you are planning to conceive or are pregnant, the best advice is not to drink.

Drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby because alcohol crosses the placenta freely and produces a blood alcohol concentration in the baby that is equal to that of the mother. An unborn baby’s brain and central nervous system are thought to be particularly sensitive to alcohol. If you drink heavily during your pregnancy, there is a risk that your baby could be born with a range of problems including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), low birth weight and central nervous system dysfunction.

If you have questions or concerns, consult your doctor or health care provider.

Driving and operating machinery

Because drinking can affect your judgment and reaction time, you need to be especially careful if you are driving or operating machinery.

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the amount of alcohol in the blood stream, and is used, especially by law enforcement, to test how much a driver has had to drink.

Where they exist, BAC driving limits vary worldwide, with the average being around 0.05 to 0.08g. Some countries set lower BAC limits for novice and commercial drivers. Regardless of the legal BAC, however, it is common knowledge that drinking anything more than a very modest amount of alcohol slows down reaction time.