California State Juvenile Officers Association

Local Officials upset with high alcohol content of new drink


Bakersfield.com by Jason Kotowski
A potent new drink that packs nearly five servings of alcohol into a 23.5-ounce can has lawmakers concerned it could encourage binge and underage drinking. Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green has joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other prosecutors around the country in asking Pabst Brewing Company to reduce the amount of alcohol in the malt liquor drink, called Blast by Colt 45. Green said young people who get a hold of the drink will be encouraged to finish it since it's contained in a single can.

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