Beer

Hackney pub offering free beer for NHS birthday

21-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

NHS workers will be able to order a free pint at one London tavern next month when the service marks its 71st year.

New BrewDog site is first to feature on-site beer school

20-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish craft brewer and pub operator BrewDog will open its second UK brewpub, this time in Manchester, on 21 June.

Pubs losing thousands from throwing away 40m pints of beer a year

20-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 40m pints of beer are discarded before they are served, costing pubs thousands of pounds over the course of a year, according to new research.

‘Vast majority of drinkers buy brands over beer’

19-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Watneys Beer director Nick Whitehurst explains that while drink producers need to care ‘deeply and passionately’ about their product, consumers increasingly prioritise tried, tested and recognisable brands.

Kellogg's cereal beer set to launch across the on-trade

18-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Cereal giant Kellogg’s has announced that its beer, which is made from waste cereal, will be rolled out across pubs and bars throughout the UK.

Tired of queuing at the bar? This pub is way ahead of the game

18-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A savvy pub has opened a special beer lane to quench the thirst of its punters without having to queue at the bar.

CAMRA extends ale discount voucher beyond JDW

18-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

CAMRA is extending its voucher system, which offers its members discounts on real ale, to more than 600 additional pubs this summer.

SIBA appoints new chief executive

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed a new chief executive James Calder, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to head up the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Priciest beer regions revealed

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of Beer Day Britain tomorrow (15 June), personal finance experts have polled the UK to find out how much people would expect to pay for a pint of lager or craft beer.

Dark Star MD leaves brewery?

13-Jun-2019 By Ed Bedington

Confusion surrounds the disappearance of the Dark Star brewery managing director (MD) James Cuthbertson who appears to have left the role.

Strike vote threatens northern beer deliveries

13-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Drivers who deliver beer to pub chains in the north and the Midlands have voted in favour of strike action, which could threaten stock levels in some pubs.

Stella Artois launches beer accreditation scheme

11-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Budweiser Brewing Group-owned Stella Artois has unveiled a new accreditation programme in partnership with Beer Marque, in a bid to increase beer quality and premium experience.

Revamped Watneys Beer Company seeks £400,000 funding

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Once Britain’s best-selling beer, Watneys has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign to continue its resurrection.

Brewery concocts Rosé IPA in 'UK first'

07-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A rosé IPA, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, will be unveiled as part of an event celebrating pubs and breweries.

CAMRA yields to allow live craft keg beer at GBBF

03-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is set to allow live craft keg beer to be sold at its annual Great British Beer Festival for the first time this August.

Nottingham pub brings ‘beer yoga’ to the East Midlands

03-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

East Midlands pub Bunkers Hill is bending over backwards to cater for both health and beer enthusiasts during Nottingham Craft Beer Week by hosting ‘beer yoga’ sessions in partnership with Wild Card and Northern Monk breweries.

Budweiser announced as beer of Pride London 2019

03-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Budweiser Brewing group, formerly AB InBev, has revealed its flagship brand Budweiser will be the beer of Pride London this year.

Marston’s pulls cask ale from its Scottish pubs

30-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Operator and brewer Marston’s is removing cask ale from all but one of its Scottish managed sites and replacing the lines with keg beers.

Budweiser connection fees scheme hailed

30-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Budweiser Brewing Group’s new line fees, which are claimed to be fairer than those already on the market, has gained significant support from across the industry.

In association with Imbibe

What’s on at Imbibe Live 2019?

30-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Celebrating its 10th year, Imbibe Live is back at the London Olympia with a raft of expert speakers, along with new products and exhibitors, as The Morning Advertiser reveals in this guide to the show.

Spotlight

Average price of a pint rises by 86p in 10 years

28-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

It’s no secret beer prices have been steadily rising but the increase during the past 10 years may not be as severe as you might think

Opinion

Pour effort: beer is an aesthetically challenged product

28-May-2019 By Pete Brown

The service of beer is often much maligned – and with good reason – but it doesn’t have to be presented poorly

BrewDog will give out Punk IPA beers for free

28-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog will hand out free samples of its flagship beer to 16 European cities in a declaration of a ‘punk state’.

Strike threatens beer deliveries in the north

23-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

A beer shortage could hit certain pub chains in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands if a lorry drivers’ strike goes ahead, Unite the union has warned.

New Truman’s brewery to increase capacity tenfold

22-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Truman’s has revealed plans for a new brewery in Walthamstow, east London, that will drastically increase its brewing capacity.

Heineken bids to boost no and low-alcohol category

22-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Heineken has unveiled a campaign to encourage exploration of the thriving alcohol-free beer and cider sector.

Lowlander introduces sustainable alcohol-free beer to the UK

21-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Netherlands-based botanical brewer Lowlander has introduced a new non-alcoholic beer to its range – made using citrus waste.

Brewery ‘inundated with requests’ for vegan, gluten-free lager

20-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An Isle of Wight brewery has launched a vegan, gluten-free lager after being overwhelmed by customer requests for such a product.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: what to stock

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

The range of low and no-alcohol beverages is a category ripe for picking – it’s up to you to choose the best available.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: how to sell

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

Taking the lead in offering great drinks as shown throughout this supplement is a fantastic start – but now you and your team needs to market them correctly.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with BrewDog

BrewDog champions non-alcoholic beer

20-May-2019 By James Beeson

With a growing interest in flavour, and a range of styles now available across the marketplace, low-alcohol beer options can no longer afford to be just an afterthought.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Club Soda

The boom of alcohol-free is a sticking trend

20-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The fever for low and no-alcohol drinks is picking up pace – and fast. There’s plenty to choose from and plenty of advantages in serving those not needing alcohol

30 brand owners signed up to Heineken’s reduced connection fees

14-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Following a trial of pay-as-you-go brewer connection fee last year, brewer and pub operator Heineken has signed more than 30 brand owners up to the system.

Skinny Brands secures private equity backing

13-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Low-calorie drinks producer Skinny Brands has been bolstered by financial backing from Mosaic Private Equity.

West Berkshire Brewery’s new look after £9m investment

13-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

West Berkshire Brewery has rebranded its entire portfolio of beers following a £9m brewery investment.

Chapel Down’s biggest investment for ‘cathedral of brewing’

13-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Chapel Down Group unveiled Curious Brewery’s brand new multimillion-pound facility in Ashford, Kent, on 10 May.

Big Smoke Brew Co eyes pub expansion

10-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Rich Craig, co-founder of Big Smoke Brew Co, discusses plans to establish a nationwide presence in the UK on-trade.

BrewDog’s latest ‘low and no’ launch is Punk AF

10-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has unveiled a low-alcohol twist for flagship beer Punk IPA.

Brewery offers free beer in exchange for your blood

08-May-2019 By Robert Mann

A craft brewer is giving away free beer in exchange for those who donate their blood.

Pubgoers could win £1,000 from new Foster’s campaign

07-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Lager brand Foster’s has launched a Friday-focused activation that will give pub customers the chance to win £1,000 cash.

Women ‘want beer industry to reconsider image’

03-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Beer needs reinvention – that is the conclusion of a report after it found many female drinkers are put off by fears of bloating and laddish marketing campaigns.

Carling's new pint glass lets drinkers carry four at a time

03-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Beer drinkers will soon be able to carry four pints back to their table with ease – thanks to Carling’s new innovative interlocking glasses.

Cask Marque unveils new beer accreditation

01-May-2019 By Ed Bedington

A new scheme to improve beer quality across the UK pub sector has been launched by the people behind the Cask Marque accreditation system.

Sharp’s unveils limited-release golden ale

30-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Sharp’s Brewery is releasing a seasonal ale to its limited-edition cask series.

Fuller’s targets 1,000 bedrooms across pub estate

30-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

After the £250m disposal of Fuller’s brewing and drinks business, chief executive Simon Emeny discussed the knock-on effects of the deal on the company’s pub estate.

Amstel signals millions of on-trade spend

29-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Heineken is set to spend millions of pounds to activate its Amstel lager in the on-trade as part of a £7m advertising campaign featuring actor Jeff Bridges, which launches today.

Fuller’s brands officially move into Asahi’s portfolio

29-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Following a £250m acquisition, Fuller’s beer and cider brands have officially joined Asahi UK’s portfolio.

MA Drinks podcast – in association with Diageo

How have drinking habits changed in 10 years?

25-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The future of alcohol consumption has never been more in focus, with habits changing on an almost daily basis driven by lifestyle choices that, in turn, determine innovation. But what’s next for alcohol?

ETM Group and MatchPint team up for new beer debut

24-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Sport pub and fan network MatchPint has collaborated with London-based pub operator ETM Group to launch a beer that they hope will become a firm fixture in this season’s Premier League title run-in.

Tiny Rebel expands into 60,000sq ft site

24-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Welsh brewer and operator Tiny Rebel has announced it will be moving part of the business into a new site to accommodate its growing team and equipment.