QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Alcohol - ANSWER-The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSWER-Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or
not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human
being.
BAC - ANSWER-Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the concentration of
alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSWER-A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of
barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager
beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANSWER-The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor enhanced by adding
natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These elements soak in the spirits releasing their
unique flavors for a predetermined amount of time creating infusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANSWER-21 years of age
Minor - ANSWER-A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSWER-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises where sold
(e.g. at stores, etc.).
,On-Premises - ANSWER-The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises where sold
(e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSWER-The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, stored,
displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are mixed, concocted and
served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANSWER-Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as
a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served, without sleeping
accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room
equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to
prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
Retailer - ANSWER-A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not
for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSWER-Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or
other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous liquors, and such
liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
Underage Person - ANSWER-A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is under 21
years of age.
Wine - ANSWER-Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits,
or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or
spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSWER-a stimulant
Alcohol acts as - ANSWER-a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions and
altering a person's behavior.
, Alcohol is a - ANSWER-depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANSWER-20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANSWER-75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANSWER-45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this order -
ANSWER-1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSWER-Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSWER-Metabolism: through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSWER-A healthy body eliminates about one standard
drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANSWER-1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
Standard serving for beer - ANSWER-12 oz