Beer

Drinkers' thirst for non-alcoholic beer grows

14-Nov-2014 By Mike Berry

One in seven British drinkers bought a non-alcoholic beer last year, highlighting improvements in taste and quality of alcohol-free alternatives, according to new figures from global research firm Mintel.

Protz: Spirits renaissance from craft beer explosion

13-Nov-2014 By Roger Protz

Huge interest in craft beer is believed to have sparked a renaissance for spirits.

Why sexist beer marketing isn't just "banter"

13-Nov-2014 By Robyn Black

“Is banter now dead?”“It’s just a bit of a bar room giggle.”“Taking ourselves far too seriously. Sad”

WW2 veteran given personalised supply of Lancaster Bomber ale

12-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A World War II veteran has received a surprise package to mark his 90th birthday from Lancashire brewer and pub operator Daniel Thwaites.

Five new beers for winter

10-Nov-2014 By Robyn Black

New of the Brews: In our latest pick of some of the best new brews on the market, we've a folk band offering from Sussex, festive brews from Robinsons and Saltaire, a new US craft beer and an urban IPA from London.

Beer school: Dark Star

10-Nov-2014 By Jessica Mason

I’m putting myself through beer school. I decided, a while ago, that writing about something without giving it a go and actually doing it was really poor form.

Celebrating a fruitful cause

06-Nov-2014 By Pete Brown

Get the core details right and you could reap the benefits of commemorating the UK's Apple Day.

Annual beer sales up but on-trade slides

06-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Off-trade beer sales continued to drive growth as the on-trade slipped 0.7%, according to the British Beer & Pub Association’s Quarter 3 Beer Barometer.

JW Lees comes under fire for sexist marketing

05-Nov-2014 By Robyn Black

Manchester brewery JW Lees has come under fire for a campaign that urges drinkers to stay out for one more pint.

Bauble-shaped glasses to boost spirit sales this Christmas

05-Nov-2014 By Robyn Black

Bauble-shaped drinking vessels and Christmas tree serving trays form part of new winter serve kits from Diageo.

Otter Brewery supports Poppy Appeal with new beer

03-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Devonshire brewery has launched a commemorative beer to support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

Hobgoblin targets millenials with live stream gameshow

31-Oct-2014 By James Evison

Hobgoblin is running a live gameshow - streamed online below - as part of its wider ‘Season of Mischief’ campaign, which has seen the brand ramp up its on-trade and off-trade marketing and sales activity, with the festival lending itself particularly...

Fireball whisky liqueur in recall alert

31-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

UK stockists of Fireball liqueur with cinnamon and whisky are being asked to remove the product from sale and prepare it for return.

Borough Market brews first craft beer

31-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

London’s Borough Market has launched its first craft beer and is calling on the public to help name it.

The Big Interview: David Cunningham, Britain's Beer Alliance

30-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

After an inauspicious start last year, the pan-industry Let There Be Beer campaign is moving in a new direction. Mike Berry meets the man at the helm aiming to reignite Britain’s love of beer.

VIDEO: Let There Be Beer evolves into Beer For That with Michael Winterbottom-directed ad

30-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

A new £10m marketing drive by the pan-industry Let There Be Beer campaign kicks-off this weekend with a renewed focus on the quality, diversity and versatility of beer.

Full steam ahead at Titanic Brewery

29-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Titanic Brewery, the Staffordshire brewery and pub operator, has revealed plans to open 22 new sites by 2020.

Protz: CAMRA's on the right Page

29-Oct-2014 By Roger Protz

The new chief executive of CAMRA wants to double membership numbers. Roger Protz caught up with Tim Page.

Otter brews beer to celebrate flaming tar barrels event

28-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Otter Brewery has become the main sponsor of a local flaming tar barrels event.

Heineken partners new community urban orchard projects

24-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Global brewer Heineken is backing new project called ‘Helping Britain Blossom’ aiming to restore over 100 orchards across the country.

Arkell’s launches beer to celebrate WWI centenary

23-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Arkell’s has brewed a new commemorative beer for the Royal British Legion as part of the WWI 100th anniversary this year.

The Big Interview: James Lousada, CEO, Carlsberg

23-Oct-2014 By Robyn Black

People with a thirst for change are key to Carlsberg CEO James Lousada. The Publican's Morning Advertiser finds out more.

Beer renaissance is good news for the UK on-trade

23-Oct-2014 By James Lousada

I have a confession to make: I am a beer person who loves wine. Not only have I spent some of my career working in the wine industry, but I even enjoy a glass every now and then. It was over a glass of wine that I paused to reflect on the wine and beer...

Big boys hit craft beer trail

22-Oct-2014 By Pete Brown

Writer Pete Brown has just finished a trade show tour in which he had the enviable job of telling people exactly what he thinks about beer.

Spirit tenant hits out at pubco's 'insulting' email on beer line cleaning

22-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Spirit Leased tenant has hit out at the pub company sending “insulting” emails demanding beer lines be cleaned more frequently without offering to reimburse the cost.

BrewDog to unveil 16 collaboration beers at craft festival

21-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, will unveil 16 unique collaboration beers at its second annual craft festival on Saturday (25 October).

Arran Brewery sets up US venture

21-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

The isle of Arran Brewery has opened a company in the US to facilitate its imports into the country.

Swansea pub installs self-service bar so punters can pour their own pints

21-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Swansea licensee has installed a self-service bar in his pub, so customers can beat the queues and pour their own pints.

BBPA launches new scheme for brewers to cut cost of packaging waste

20-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Wells & Youngs and Hook Norton have signed up to a new packaging compliance scheme from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), to cut the cost of waste.

Q&A: WSTA chief executive Miles Beale

17-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association, answers questions on the importance of spirits to the on-trade, taxation and future challenges for the category, ahead of his keynote speech at the PMA's new Spirits Summit.

Greene King launches new beers under Metropolitan Brewing Company brand

17-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Greene King has launched a range of beers under a new Metropolitan Brewing Company brand.

Young's completes £10m 580 Group deal

17-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Young’s has completed the acquisition of 580 Limited, the operator of four pubs in prime London locations, for a total consideration of £10.4m on a debt free basis.

Carlsberg UK strengthens executive team

17-Oct-2014 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Carlsberg UK has created two new sales directors roles in its executive team with the appointments of on- and off-trade sales directors.

Licensee slams ASA for ‘pointless’ investigation into nude beer pong ad

16-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

A licensee has criticised the Advertising Standards Agency for launching an investigation into a “provocative” advert which he had already pulled.

Protz: 'You don't need a ponytail, earrings or tattoos to be a craft brewer'

15-Oct-2014 By Roger Protz

Beer writer Adrian Tierney- Jones said to me: “We got the title right,” when the annual Cask Report was launched last month.

CAMRA pulls Young Members recruitment leaflet after ‘beer sexism’ complaints

14-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

The Campaign for Real Ale has agreed to withdraw from circulation a leaflet for its Young Members campaign after being accused of objectifying women.

Ian Wright, Paddy McGuiness and Jeff Stelling staff Carlsberg pop-up pub

14-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

On-trade competition winners joined 1,000 England fans at a star-studded pop-up pub at Wembley Stadium last week.

Jonathan Neame denounces ‘anti-alcohol forces demanding draconian measures’

10-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

The chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association, Jonathan Neame, has insisted partnerships should guide the future of the sector not “blanket measures”.

Mojito remains king of cocktails as pub sales drive growth

10-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

The mojito remains the biggest selling cocktail across the on-trade, with sales of mixed drinks booming.

Pete Brown: Hop to it - get planting

09-Oct-2014 By Pete Brown

UK hops may have looked in terminal decline a couple of decades back but, as Pete Brown finds, the future's looking rosy for Homulus lupulus.

World Beer Awards 2014 - winners announced

07-Oct-2014 By James Evison

The winners of the World Beer Awards 2014 have been announced with Belgium's Haacht Brewery walking away with the overall best beer prize for its Tongerlo Blond.

Wetherspoon unveils 'crafty' new drinks list

06-Oct-2014 By Robyn Black

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has unveiled a new craft inspired drinks list.

Robert Humphreys appointed SIBA non-executive director

06-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Robert Humphreys has been appointed as a non-executive director at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

The wonders of the world's beers

03-Oct-2014 By Adrian Tierney-Jones

The term ‘world beer’ has been around for some time, but now more than ever, beers from abroad with heritage and a back-story are the must-have accessories of any style-conscious pubgoer. Adrian Tierney-Jones investigates this popular category.

Everards and Next agree brewery development plan

03-Oct-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Leicestershire brewer and pub operator Everards has announced an agreement with retailer Next to jointly promote the land currently occupied by its brewery for retail development.

Admiral Taverns launches craft beer range

03-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Admiral Taverns has launched a new range of craft beer to help its licensees harness the burgeoning popularity of the drink.

Protz: It's been Doris’s day for 50 years at Snargate's Red Lion

03-Oct-2014 By Roger Protz

The family-run Red Lion in Snargate hasn’t changed much since the 16th century and that is exactly why it remains a charming pub.

Researcher claims a couple of pints a day can reduce risk of heart attack

03-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

An expert on the link between alcohol and heart problems has insisted that “one or two beers a day reduces the overall risk of dying young”.

Sweeter, lower ABV Jägermeister goes for female crowd

03-Oct-2014 By Jessica Mason

The first new Jägermeister in 80 years is to hit UK pubs and bars this month.

New figures show Brits spend more on drugs and prostitutes than beer and wine

01-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have claimed that UK consumers spend more every year on illegal drugs and prostitution than beer and wine.