Alcopops

He said "alcopops" - drinks designed specifically for young adults - were the rage. ❋ Unknown (2003)

We understand the chancellor plans to significantly increase the duty on strong ciders and "alcopops" - which will raise money and hopefully cut binge drinking by young people. ❋ Unknown (2010)

After years of worry from parents, public health officials and medical professionals, the state took action against "alcopops" - sweet, soda-like alcoholic drinks that often serve as a teen's gateway to a life of drinking. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - On Wednesday, all "alcopops" - fruity flavored alcoholic beverages - had to be gone from grocery and convenience store shelves. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The federal government classifies the so-called alcopops as beer. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The federal government has been accused of using a tax hike on so-called alcopops to prop up its budget. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And students say these so-called alcopops are becoming popular with their peers who want to get drunk. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Health Minister Nicola Roxon said yesterday the Government was determined to press ahead with the private health rebate savings, but agreed the increase in tobacco excise could also be a good idea, linking it with the so-called alcopops tax. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In fact, the May-June issue even slags the makers of so-called alcopops -- "sweet malt-based beverages" such as Mike's Hard Lemonade and Smirnoff Ice -- for pitching their product to kids in an attempt to "groom the next generation of drinkers." ❋ Unknown (2009)

These include shutting down kiosks that sell alcohol to underage people, random searches of backpacks and a ban on so-called alcopops, sweetened soft drinks with alcohol, which have proven popular with teenagers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The federal government won't have to refund the additional tax it has collected on so-called alcopops in the past year after the opposition indicated it would validate the measure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The government has attacked the opposition for blocking key budget measures - including changes to the Medicare levy surcharge thresholds and a tax on so-called alcopops - saying it jeopardises the size of its projected $21.6 billion surplus. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But in the U.K., he says, longer hours for pubs, cheap supermarket booze and the advent of "alcopops" — premixed cocktails favored by young drinkers — have pushed numbers in the other direction. ❋ Jeanne Whalen (2010)

The main part of his proposal is a taxation hike on drinks such as alcopops, strong beer and cider. ❋ Push Jelly (2008)

These flavor extracts are relatively common, not only in these "alcopops" but also in "beers" like Miller Chill and Bud Light Lime; though beer such as New Glarus' Belgian Red use fruit bases instead of these flavorings. ❋ Unknown (2008)

To attract a [younger] [generation] of drinkers, many [liquor] companies have created alcopops. ❋ Ebeazy (2006)

-"Hahaha. [Pissed on] [the poof] juice again!?" -"[Erm], no. These are alcopops and they are strong shit." -"Haha. Whatever!" ❋ Brendan (2004)

Look at that [fatty] with [brown] teeth...far [too many] alcopops. ❋ Barseflips (2006)

Hey man, [where'd] you get the [black eye]? Did your alcopops [hit you] again? ❋ Zapple (2006)

[your a fag] for drinkin them alcopops ❋ Maphro (2006)

[Go to] [the 7-11] and [grab] some alcopops. ❋ Mr. Rogers (2006)

Oh shit, I put my [six pack] of beer [in the freezer] to get cold, but [I forgot] it so it's a alcopops now! ❋ Mykie (2006)

[Hard lemonade], [wine coolers], etc. are popular [forms] of alcopop. ❋ Yargh (2005)

Even after having an 'alcopop' I [still] [felt] [crap]. ❋ Tadge72 (2010)

"What ARE you [drinking]? Not another alcopop! Go get a [real] [drink]!" ❋ Jack (2003)