Food & Drink

Cocktail trends: G&T most popular cocktail in the UK (Image credit: Bacardi)

Gen Z more likely to drink cocktails than beer

By Rebecca Weller

Some 35% of Gen Z consumers in the UK would be more likely to choose a cocktail than a beer in the on-trade, new research into on-trade cocktail trends has found.

Chouffe Brewery launches Session beer on draught

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Chouffe unveils new beer on draught

By Rebecca Weller

This month's round-up includes new products from Chouffe Brewery, Greene King, Rampur and more.

New venture: James Cochran will close a restaurant and open a pub

James Cochran returns to Islington with new pub

By James McAllister

Chef James Cochran is to launch a new bistro-pub venture in London’s Islington next month, close to his flagship 12:51 restaurant, which closed earlier this year.

Drinks Masterclass: Four key drinks trends for pubs in 2025 from Monin

DRINKS MASTERCLASS

Four key drinks trends for pubs in 2025

By Rebecca Weller

Creamy cocktails, cold coffee serves and healthier choices are rising in popularity across the on-trade, according to the 2025 Drinks Trends Report from Monin.

Josh Kelly on low & no wine & cheese pairings

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

Finding the right cheeses for alcohol-free wine

By Gary Lloyd

Club Soda head buyer and brand relationship manager Josh Kelly gave tips on alcohol-free wine and cheese pairing at the recently held Drinks Academy.

Tradition and innovation both key to cask ale success

THE CASK PROJECT

How Hook Norton is shaking off cask's 'unsexy' image

By Rebecca Weller

Innovation and tradition must sit side by side to shake off cask’s “unsexy” image, Hook Norton managing director James Clarke told The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Dish Deconstructed: How to make a chorizo and onion brioche

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: Chorizo and onion brioche

By Rebecca Weller

In this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Dish Deconstructed series, we’ve looked at how to create a chorizo and onion brioche from award-winning gastropub the Rising Sun.

How to taste low & no drinks with Christine Parkinson

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

The 7 key aspects in tasting great alcohol-free drinks

By Gary Lloyd

Christine Parkinson, dubbed “the grandmother” of low & no alcohol drinks, gave eager fans of the category key tips on how to taste such beverages at the recently held Drinks Academy by Club Soda.

In good spirits: take advantage of this versatile category (credit: Getty/Kar-Tr)

FEATURE – SPIRITS

FEATURE: It’s time for spirits to hit back

By Phil Mellows

Spirits have been hit harder than any other drinks category by the cost-of-living crisis and the consumer trends that have accompanied it.

Answers to questions during the Cask webinar

THE CASK PROJECT

Your burning Cask Webinar questions answered

By Gary Lloyd

The recent Cask Webinar from The Morning Advertiser threw up some extra questions that were not answered on air – but our expert panel members have given us the answers right here.

Thatchers: supermarkets leading low & no trends for pubs to follow

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

On-trade can follow supermarkets for low & no inspiration

By Gary Lloyd

While traditionally it has been the on-trade leading the way in new trends, Thatchers Cider claims supermarkets are doing the heavy lifting when it comes to thanks to low & no products.

Drinks Masterclass: How to make a Wine Not cocktail with Vino Voss

DRINKS MASTERCLASS

How to make wine menus stand out with 'innovative' cocktails

By Rebecca Weller

In this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Drinks Masterclass wine search engine Vino Voss mixology expert Nikki Bonkowski details how to make wine menus stand out with “innovative” cocktails.

Government pledge: help for independent brewers will be welcomed by SIBA and CAMRA

Beer industry boost vow in Budget welcomed

By Gary Lloyd

SIBA and CAMRA have welcomed the Government’s intention to support the independent brewing industry but urged further reliefs be made on draught beer duty and business rates.

Back our beer: Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp

Back British lager says Innis & Gunn founder

By Gary Lloyd

The founder of Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has urged lager drinkers to back British beers after research showed only 27% of Brits think the UK produces good beer.

Cask moves: Tim Bird has rejoined CAMRA and Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns has joined Cask Marque

OPINION

OPINION: There’s a storm brewing

By Tim Bird, owner of Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns

Since writing my last opinion piece, I have been immersing myself in cask ale… not literally, of course, although it would make a fun alternative to wild water swimming.

Who is taking over at Brains?

Brains boss steps down

By Ed Bedington

The boss of Cardiff-based Brains Brewery has announced he will be stepping down from the business in December after four years in the post.

(image: Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

5 key trends shaping the future of beer

By Ed Bedington

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to play an increasingly important role in the production of beer, according to a new report which highlights the five major trends shaping the future of beer.

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 83

The Lock In Podcast

The death of craft beer?

By Ed Bedington

With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement?

Indie Beer drive: YouGov data shows many people are unaware which which craft beers and breweries are non-global (credit:SIBA)

CAMRA backs SIBA’s Indie Beer campaign

By Gary Lloyd

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has added its weight behind the Indie Beer campaign launched by beer consumer group the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA).

Sails away: the Windmill is particularly proud of its food offer

MY PUB

MY PUB: The Windmill, Chatham Green, Essex

By Gary Lloyd

Whether you’re visiting Chelmsford Racecourse or fancy a great experience at a lovely, rural pub, the Windmill in Chatham Green would be an ideal choice.

Beer and cider collab: Siren and Red Fin teams have come together

Siren and Red Fin seal deal and vow to help pubs

By Gary Lloyd

Pubs are set to benefit after Siren Craft Brew and Red Fin Cider announced they have joined forces in a bid to collaborate without either having a fiscal interest in the other.

Financial burdens: CAMRA warns rising costs becoming

Pint prices rise by 3.6%

By Rebecca Weller

The price of a pint of draught lager in pubs jumped 3.6% in the 12 months to September 2024, new figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

Stonegate adds Days alcohol-free brand to its bars

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

Stonegate adds to AF line-up

By Ed Bedington

Stonegate Group has increased its alcohol-free line-up with a deal to list AF-beer brand Days.

More choice: BBPA urges Gov to cut beer duty in upcoming Budget (Credit: Getty/Instants)

Duty review boosts production of low-strength beers

By Rebecca Weller

Last year's Alcohol Duty Review has seen 100m alcohol units removed from the market and a “boom” in new lower-strength products, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said.

Don't miss out on food sales: people are not being tied down to eating at specific times (credit: Getty/SolStock)

FEATURE – Food trends

FEATURE: Don’t rule out the summer food trends yet

By Fiona Griffiths

Pies, casseroles, soups and roasts are the kinds of hearty, warming dishes pub chefs would naturally choose to put on their menus during the winter months.

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