U - MANCHESTER HERALD, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1985 OPINION FOCUS CONNECTICUT WEATHER Try these thirst-quenchers M ocktails Town must resume Vitamin mega doses GOP to let public Clear, cold tonight; Here are some recipes for shredded chocolate and an Oreo cool and icy, no-or low-alcoholic cookie. housing inspections can speli big trouble decide on session sunny, cool Friday Beverage industry regroups with low- and no-buzz drinks thirst-quenchers: (From Jason’s of Boston) ... page 11 ... page 7 ... p a g e 2 Perfect Pina Colada ... editorial, page 6 Bv Ken Fronckllng Market Watch, an industry pub­ “ They’re good, but they’re a the U.S. Oreo Delight United Press International lication, proclaimed: “ A new little too sweet to have with a "Our research shows that 70 IVf-ounces light creme de V* cup pineapple Juice social attitude toward alcohol is m eal," said Susan Schwartz, a percent of the wine cooler sold in cacao (optional) •A cup. Coco Lopez (coconut changing the way Americans Jason’s customer. “ At night, America is bought by women and 3 crushed Oreo cookies cream) BOSTON — Shots and beers, drink." And a bottle of sparkling you’re more into frosty drinks.” that more than 20 percent of the ■A-ounce Herhey’s chocolate >A cup mashed ripe banana double doses of scotch-on-the- water could well replace the remainder is bought with a woman syrup Shake or whir in blender with rocks, powerful cocktails that Bartender Kevin Chase says the martini as a cocktail hour symbol. in mind,” Connors said. 1 large scoop French vanilla ice. Garnish with cherry and sneak up on you and beer by the frosty low-alcohol drinks are most Recognizing the same trend ice cream orange. Makes two servings. pitcher are finding light company popular during happy hours, but “ BECAUSE OF A LL the ad­ away from heavy alcoholic con­ Blend the ingredients, top off (From Adela Tancayo- these days at bars and restaurants they sell all day and all evening. "A verse publicity about drunken tent, the Texas-based T.G.I. Fri­ with whipped cream, a pinch of Sannella) across America, couple of years ago, we’d see day’s restaurant chain offers a driving, people are watching what orders galore for double they are drinking, and they are special nonalcoholic drink menu, Concerns about drunken driving, scotches," he said. "Now, doubles including things called the “ Per­ iUanrbBtrr definitely drinking less," said are gone. Nobody’s ordering ...... ____ * MmliThursdav. Seot. iawsuits against bars which serve THE U.S. BREWERS Associa­ a nearly 7 percent increase last Thursday. Sept. 12, 1985 — Single copy: 25^ Norman Kravetz, vice president fect 10" and “ Summer Cyclist." Manchester, Conn. — A City of Village Charm tipsy customers who get involved them.” tion shows shipments of domestic year as compared to 1983. Today, and general manager of Jason’s, a Add no-buzz beer to the list of in accidents and the fitness craze nonalcoholic beer grew 34 percent light beer accounts for 20 percent restaurant and bar that has Chase said the Virgin Mary, a popular items, too. have combined to bring a new of all beer sales.” become a Yuppie haven in Bos­ non-aicoholic version of the Bloody Breweries have added a number from 1980 to 1984, rising from wave of popuiarity to light beers, 359,836 barrels to 484,032. In 1984, Adela Tancayo-Sannella, chair­ ton’s Back Bay section. Mary, has become a big seller for of nonalcoholic brands, like G. non-alcohoiic beer and wine, wine man of the mixology department "W e have taken on the California business lunches. Geileman’s Kingsbury, Schmidt that amounted to three-tenths of coolers and an array of non­ Select, Zing, and Black Label one percent of the domestic beer at Johnson & Wales College in alcoholic concoctions nicknamed coolers, light beer, and more wine LOCON INC. of Norwood, Mass., Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage; market. Providence, R.I., is an instructor Gerber opts by the glass, which is lower in “ mocktails.” in TIPS (Training for Intervention alcohol content," Kravetz said. is a beverage company specializ­ Guinness Import Co.’s Kaliber; Light beer is still the fastest Binding Breweries’ German growing segment in the American Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) Alcoholic beverage purchases “ We also make frozen and ice ing in low-and non-alcoholic Clausthaler brand from Frank­ beer industry and imported in which waitresses and bartend­ dropped in 1984 for the- fifth cream drinks that come with little drinks. Owners David Lowman furt; and Swiss imports Moussy, brands, such as Molson Light, are ers are trained to spot potential straight year, and per capita or no liquor.” and Paul Connors believe women, Warteck and Birell Light Brew. muscling into the market as well. problems and deal with intoxi­ consumption is down by more than They include Oreo Delight, not men, hold the greatest poten­ Moussy is credited with starting According to Peter - Fearon, cated customers without creating 11 percent over the past decade. Strawberry Fieids, the Drinksicle, tial for new drink products. The the no-buzz beer trend when it hit president of Marlet Importing Co., a scene. She came up with recipes out of l-park and Almond Joy, which Kravetz firm hit the market this summer Beverage industry statistics show for frosty, alcohol-free drinks she says tastes just like the candy bar. with four wine coolers. The fruit the shelves in 1983. It is the Inc., importers of Molson beer and drinking is dropping off at a faster largest-selling non-alcoholic beer ale: “ Light beers have expe­ calls mocktails, including a mock pace than at any time since In each case, the alcohol is juice diluted wine coolersare com­ in the country. rienced the most dramatic growth. Pina Colada. Prohibition began in 1920. optionai. peting with about 50 others now in building site Refrigerator 2 By John F. Kirch companies in the area were Herald Reporter interested in developing the land if Gerber does not make a new offer. ■ i . Naribnal Gerber Scientific Products Inc, “ We would consider anything,” of South Windsor has withdrawn an Leven said. "The town has been offer to build a plant at the town’ s very helpful and cooperative." Union Pond Industrial Park be­ SUMMER cause the site is not big enough to Gerber offered in June to buy the meet its needs, a company official 10 acres for $250,000 if the town said today. agreed to build the necessary road, CLEARANCE water and sewer lines, or $150,000 if Frldiy thru Mondiy Only In a letter to the Planning the improvements were not made. Department dated Friday, Gerber said it was withdrawing two offers An advisory committee set up by it made to buy 10 acres bordering the EDC to review four offers the Union Pond on which to build a town received to develop 16 acres manufacturing plant. The letter at the park recommended in a July was read to the Economic Develop­ report that the town sell the 10-acre ment Commission at its meeting parcel to Gerber. The committee this morningf did, however, say that it wanted time^Jo review the town’s options Model TBX18BG "W e felt the amount of acreage for tnht property. was inadequate for our purposes,” ENERGY SAVER The town had originally planned REFRIGERATOR IS For a iimited time, get big Stanley Leven, Gerber’s senior to develop the 16 acres as a ALSO A FOOD SAVER vice president and general coun­ small-lot industrial park, but after 17 7 cu. ft.; 5.01 cu. It freezer sel, said today. The company receiving interest from private Helps keep food fresh up to savings on these Quality-Built would consider buying a larger developers, decided to scrap those 15 days with sealed high- Herald photo by Tarquinio parcel if the town offers it, he said, humidity pan. Sealed snack plans and open the door to private S but did not indicate how large pack. Energy Saver Switch. General Electric appliances! development proposals. Equipped for optional icemaker. Feast feet would be adequate. Besides Gerber. Vaughn Build­ "Show me the right piece of ing Co. of Providence, R.I., Cony­ e r s Construction Co. of Microwave ^ Two workmen have to start from the bottom as they which is Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the property and I ’ll tell you,” he said. Microwave Oven Range Planning Director Mark Pelle­ Manchester, and a partnership Microwave Oven Cooking Center erect striped tents at the Greater Manchester Chamber of corner of Forest and Main streets. For the curious, the grini said the company indicated madeAip of the Konover Develop­ Commerce’s Feast Fest. Some 13 local eating feet belong to Jeff Maxwell, left, and Al Delmonte, who that 30 acres might be suitable and ment Co. of West Hartford, John establishments are taking part in the two-day event, work for Action Tent Rentals of East Hartford. said they are looking into Barnini and Robert Weinberg, alternatives. both of Manchester, made bids to E Gerber has an option to buy 50 develop part or all of the land. acres in South Windsor on Sullivan The EDC advised the town to sell London expels six diplomats Avenue, Leven said. Manchester 6.5 acres to Vaughn in August. The officials are aware of this and are directors agreed with the EDC’s still trying to reach an agreement recommendations and the docu­ with Gerber to build in town. ments are presently being pre­ Herald photo by Pinto "W e are still working with them pared for the sale.