The full pint debate
31-May-2001
The full pint debate: the on-going argument that could force Britain's pubs to adopt the use of over-sized lined glasses for serving pints.For years,...
SAB still "considering bid for Bass Brewers
31-May-2001
South African Breweries (SAB) is thought to be still interested in buying Bass Brewers despite spending its cash on other deals.It said it was still...
Greene King trials keg version of bottled Ruddles Wheat beer
30-May-2001
In a marked departure from its commitment to traditional cask ales, Greene King has announced it is to trial a keg version of its bottled Ruddles...
Pubs urged to use food to boost beer sales
30-May-2001
Report identifies eating experience as occasion to increase salesIncreasing the consumption of beer with food is the next challenge for the pub...
Backbar to the future
29-May-2001
The backbar of any outlet can be used to make up the minds of uncertain customers. John Porter reports on how licensees can best take...
Family brewers launch rival election manifesto
24-May-2001
The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has issued its own election manifesto in an attempt to make the three main parties respond to its...
Brakspear set to feel the chill
23-May-2001
Brewer launches chilled version of flagship bitterBrakspear is set to play it cool this summer with the introduction of a colder version of its...
King & Barnes family launch new brewery
23-May-2001
The King family has returned to brewing in Horsham, West Sussex, after selling their 200-year-old business, King and Barnes, to Hall &...
It's a glass act
22-May-2001
The importance of clean glasses cannot be understatedGiven that there is going to be increasing pressure on pubs and bars to make the most of the...
Thinking of stocking cask ale?
18-May-2001
Whether or not to sell cask ale, or 'real ale' as it is sometimes called, is something all licensees have to decide. It helps to know exactly what...
The growth of organic beers
17-May-2001
Organic beers are finding their way to a growing number of bars as consumers become wary of artificial ingredients. David Flockhart reports.The...
Brands of gold - S&N profiled
08-May-2001
Mark Ludmon profiles Scottish & Newcastle, one of the licensed trade's biggest companies.Bob Ivell has just arrived back from checking out one of...
Organic brews rise to demand
08-May-2001
Industry sees 'green' products treble in the past yearBrewers are cashing in on the soaring demand for organic food and drink - on a big scale....
Caffrey's goes back to its roots
02-May-2001
Ale relaunch reduces ABV and reclaims Irish heritageBegorrah, bejaysus, bejaminty and bejabers, Bass has put the "oirishness" back into Caffrey's and...
Industry full pint research may sway liquid pint debate
02-May-2001
Research into short-measures being served in pubs across the UK may help the trade persuade ministers against bringing in a compulsory 100 per cent...
Marqued improvement
01-May-2001
Cask Marque's Time to Get Real? initiative to raise the profile of real ales has got off to a successful start.Cask ale has suffered from something...
JDW beer festival czeched out
01-May-2001
JD Wetherspoon's UK beer festival got off to a flying start when staff from the Czech Embassy popped down to the Lord Moon of the Mall pub in...
Europe delay hits full-pint proposal
19-Apr-2001
Proposed legislation may be hindered further by European referralThe Government faces a new obstacle in its fight to push through legislation forcing...
Lager than life
18-Apr-2001
The static lager market has been awakened by a number of relaunches, repositions and the rising popularity of a new imported beer category. Ben...
Cask Marque set for random visits
18-Apr-2001
Ale standard to inspect award holders to ensure consistent qualityRandom checks of 500 publicans holding Cask Marque accreditation will form part of...
Former FD Brands' spirit to be distributed by Halewood
18-Apr-2001
Halewood International has been awarded the distribution rights for Cockspur Golden Rum after the former UK suppliers, FD Brands, went into...
Carling u-turn on FA Premier League sponsorship
11-Apr-2001
Carling is set to perform a dramatic u-turn and renew its title sponsorship deal with the FA Premier League, according to media reports.It is thought...
Guinness supply threatened as workers to strike
11-Apr-2001
Guinness drinkers on both sides of the Irish Sea could soon be struggling for their pint as the company's 2,000-strong workforce in the Irish...
Holsten set to shake-up PPLs with major relaunch of Holsten Pils
10-Apr-2001
Pils revamp aims to boost flagging lager categoryHolsten (UK) is set to shake-up the struggling premium packaged lager (PPL) category with a major...
Buoyant Adnams warns on foot-and-mouth
09-Apr-2001
Adnams has warned that it may have to "trim its sails" because of the impact of the foot-and-mouth crisis.The Suffolk brewer said trade at its rural...
Elgood joins SIBA group
05-Apr-2001
Cambridgeshire brewer Elgood and Sons Ltd has been admitted to membership of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).Head brewer of the...
Löwenbräu relaunched to compete in growing speciality imported lager market
30-Mar-2001
Löwenbräu, the sleeping giant of premium lager, has been relaunched as a speciality imported beer to compete with the likes of Hoegaarden, Budvar...
Limited choice of beers hits consumers
30-Mar-2001
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has accused the big pub companies of failing to meet the needs of consumers by limiting the choice of beers...
Brakspear breaks sales record
29-Mar-2001
Regional brewer WH Brakspear is celebrating its best results for 220 years, including a continuing increase in sales of cask beer.The Oxfordshire...
Duty free ale a hit
29-Mar-2001
The Budget may be over but East Midlands-based independent pub operator Tynemill has kept the issue of beer duty in the spotlight.Tynemill...
New line-up of directors at Interbrew
27-Mar-2001
Interbrew has aimed for continuity in its new line-up of directors heading its UK brewing arm.A revamped 10-strong team, including new managing...
Brands change hands after acquisition of Seagram Drinks
26-Mar-2001
Drinks brands are changing hands as the dust settles from Pernod Ricard and Diageo's acquisition of Seagram Drinks.Pernod Ricard and Diageo said they...
Shepherd Neame makes most of 'Bottle of Britain' campaign
23-Mar-2001
Shepherd Neame is making the most of its controversial Spitfire Ale "Bottle of Britain" advertising campaign - by selling beach towels and posters...
Full-pint protesters head to Number 10
23-Mar-2001
McMullen's brewery takes the trade's fight to Downing StreetThe trade took its protests over plans for a compulsory 100 per cent liquid pint to the...
Cask Marque: campaigning to improve cask ale quality
22-Mar-2001
Early in 2001, Cask Marque launched the latest phase of its campaign to return cask ale sales to growth. This plan of action should improve beer...
Fuller's invests in £1m cask line
19-Mar-2001
London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...
C-T continues sports sponorships for flagship brands
19-Mar-2001
Carlsberg-Tetley has announced plans to continue its long association with sports sponsorship for both its flagship brands.In addition to its...
Fuller's invests in £1m cask line
19-Mar-2001
London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...
Shepherd Neame cleared over Spitfire ads
19-Mar-2001
Shepherd Neame is to continue its lighthearted advertising campaign for Spitfire ale after complaints about the posters were dismissed by the...
Guinness has St Patrick's Day firmlytin the bag.
14-Mar-2001
Ben McFarland looks at the brand's strategy for the big dayThe other patron saints must look down from upon their clouds and wonder where it all went...
Butcombe Man named as 60 millionth pint of Butcombe is sold Butcombe's best
14-Mar-2001
Pub goer Barrie Wilton was officially named Butcombe Man after he ordered the 60 millionth pint of Butcombe Bitter.Wilton was surprised in his local...
CAMRA fights to conserve the pint
14-Mar-2001
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has launched the biggest promotion of real ale for 50 years as part of its on-going battle to conserve the great...
Two more PPSs aunched despite a cramped market
14-Mar-2001
Another two premium-packaged spirits (PPS) have been launched into the on-trade despite fears from within the industry that the category is at...
Stella Artois in freetrade drive
14-Mar-2001
Interbrew UK is targeting freetraders in an effort to further increase distribution of premium lager brand Stella Artois.Only around one in five (22...
Bidders line up for Britvic sale
14-Mar-2001
Matthew Clark, Cadbury Schweppes and Cantrell & Cochrane are expected to join PepsiCo to bid for parts of Britvic.The soft drinks company is set...
Cask Marque asks for pubco support to boost ale in new initiative
14-Mar-2001
Pub companies and brewers are being asked to lend their support to the Cask Marque scheme, promoting quality real ale, as it launches its latest...
London Underground downs Spitfire ads
08-Jan-2001
London Underground has ordered the removal of advertising for Spitfire ale following complaints from German tourists.The latest £250,000 phase of...
Cider: a comeback on the way?
11-Dec-2000
There's much more to cider than most customers see behind the bar but the drink is facing a difficult fight.Sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin. The...
Regulations to end sale of short pints
11-Dec-2000
Pubs will have to serve a full liquid pint under new regulations to be passed by Easter 2001. While the trade will be given two years to phase in...
Eight Ball lager is coming on strong
04-Dec-2000
London-based drinks company, Layman Brands, has announced the launch of Eight Ball, a bottled lager with an ABV of eight per cent.Heralded as the...