Food & Drink

New Draught Burton Ale aims to be 'close to original'

05-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

A Burton-based brewery has decided to try and re-create the taste of Ind Coope Draught Burton Ale (DBA), following Carlsberg’s decision to cease production of the much-loved brew.

Trend watch

Trend watch: could secret menus crack the UK?

05-Feb-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

It may sound ridiculous, but creating outrageous dishes that you don’t actually tell anyone about could help create brand loyalty and drive profits.

My pub: Late Knights Brewery & 5 pubs

05-Feb-2015 By Sheila McWattie

Late Knights Brewery boss Steve Keegan has worked in the trade since he was 14. Sheila McWattie finds out how hard work has led to his continued success.

Brakspear disposed of 10% of estate last year

05-Feb-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies has revealed that the company disposed of around 10% of its estate last year — and is now in a position to grow both its tenanted and managed divisions.

Channel 4 deal a "new breed of sponsorship" for Foster's

04-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

Foster’s is to return to TV in a new multi-million pound one-year deal with Channel 4.

Pubs sell an average 98 extra pints on St Patrick's Day

04-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

Publicans could sell nearly 100 extra pints of beer during St Patrick’s Day celebrations, according to figures from Guinness owner Diageo.

Pete Brown: Pulling pints pulls in votes

04-Feb-2015 By Pete Brown

With a general election looming, beer writer Pete Brown looks at how politicians have always tried to show they are in touch with the common man by being seen supping from a pint pot.

New 0.0% San Miguel beers to reach pubs "later this year"

03-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

Carlsberg has confirmed its two recently revealed alcohol-free beers under the San Miguel brand will be rolled out to pubs and bars later this year.

BrewDog launches designated driver discount

03-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

BrewDog has introduced a discount for designated drivers following the recent change in drink driving laws in Scotland.

Beers made with British hops to star in Wetherspoon beer festival

01-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

Ten overseas brewers, 50 beers and 22 different hop varieties will feature in a 17 day JD Wetherspoon beer festival this spring.

Trend watch

Trend watch: 'nduja or don't cha?

30-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Spreadable Italian sausage 'Nduja (pronounced in-du-ya) is set to be a big hitter in food trends this year. 

Why we shouldn't be afraid to highlight the benefits of beer (and other booze)

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Tie flying in the wind, a man holding a red balloon floats high above the city, under the slogan “A taste for life.”

Magners adds some Irish spirit to its new cider

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

The burgeoning “spider” (aka spirit cider) category has a new entrant in the form of Magners with Irish whiskey.

Protz: Can Draught Burton Ale be saved?

29-Jan-2015 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz looks at how Draught Burton Ale could survive and remembers the Publican's Morning Advertiser's journalist, Les Leonard.

Thatchers aims at a 'new generation' with two new ciders

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Two ciders designed to appeal to a new generation of cider lovers, are joining the Thatchers portfolio.

BrewDog launches distribution arm with Stone deal

29-Jan-2015 By James Evison

BrewDog's new UK import and distribution division has been launched today (29 January) with an exclusive deal to import beers from California craft brewer, Stone Brewing Co.

First canned craft cider launched by Westons

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

The revival in cans has reached the cider market with the launch of the first canned craft cider from H Westons & Sons.

Joule’s to rethink craft beer concept

28-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

Steve Nuttall, managing director of Shropshire brewer and pub operator Joule’s has revealed the company is re-evaluating its Craft Beer Bars concept after mixed results at two trial sites.

Beer Innovation Summit returns for third year

28-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated beer category event — the Beer Innovation Summit — is returning again this year to a new venue.

Sharp’s Brewery aims to reignite drinkers 'sense of adventure'

28-Jan-2015 By Jessica Mason

New research reveals that 61% of Brits would re-live the last 10 years and make them more adventurous given the chance, according to Sharp’s Brewery.

Black Sheep brewery targets music lovers

28-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Music lovers are the target of a new beer company, created by brothers Rob and Jo Theakston of the Black Sheep Brewing dynasty, and beer marketing consultant, Jonny Kirkham.

Bulldog wants a bigger bite of the market

28-Jan-2015 By M&C Report

The new backer of coaching inns chain Bulldog Hotel Group has told the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report that the company would look at group acquisitions as it seeks to double in size by 2020 “but hopefully sooner”.

Greene King claims new beer launch 'is a hoax'

27-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Greene King has denied it will be launching a new beer, after a hoax email about a new “IPA for the Download Generation” was sent to publicans.

Marston's festive sales up with record Christmas Day

27-Jan-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Marston’s has announced it saw sales grow 4.8% over the festive fortnight with a 12.5% hike on Christmas Day, as it prepares to hold its Annual General Meeting today.

Personalised cocktails top Diageo’s drink predictions

26-Jan-2015 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Premiumisation and personalisation are filtering down to the on-trade drinks trends this year as Diageo hotly tips these to appeal to drinkers in 2015.

New Orchard Fruits variant for Carling British Cider

23-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

Molson Coors has unveiled a new variant for Carling British Cider - Orchard Fruits.

Sipsmith launches cordials for gin

22-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Charles Dickens’ favourite cocktail is among the inspiration behind a new range of cordials for gin, launched by the Sipsmith team.

"Umami" champagne launched

21-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Champagne house Maison De Sousa has released what it is calling an umami Champagne.

Carlsberg teams up with Talksport to offer 'People's Pundit' job

20-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg has teamed up with sports radio station Talksport to hunt for the UK’s most talented fan to become the ‘People’s Pundit’.

Roosters goes for canned beer

20-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Yorkshire brewer Roosters is to make a move into cans.

High-strength beers fall foul of Portman Group

16-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

The Portman Group has ruled that two producers of high-strength beer have breached alcohol responsibility rules.

Food trends

Trend watch: will cauliflower be king in 2015?

16-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Cauliflower probably isn’t the first ingredient that comes into a head chef’s mind during menu development.

Thatchers Old Rascal on draught for the first time

15-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Thatchers Cider’s Old Rascal brand has been given a new look and is to be made available on-draught for the first time.

Drinks Trends 2015: Beer cocktails, craft sodas and automated coffee

15-Jan-2015 By James Wallin

Bars specialising in beer cocktails and the rise of ‘craft sodas’ are among the drinks trends for 2015 being predicted by Mike Palmer, founder of the consultancy lostincatering.com.

St Remy Honey aims for the sweet spot

14-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Cellar Trends is readying a big push for its new St Remy Honey brand.

Pete Brown: Sexism turns industry ugly

14-Jan-2015 By Pete Brown

It’s time to speak out against antiquated and offensive views says Pete Brown.

Sunmagic's latest range for kids complies with new government rules

13-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

A new range of “school compliant” kids juice drinks is being launched under the Multiple Marketing-owned Sunmagic brand.

Belvedere unveils cocktails with health boosting ingredients

13-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Kale, matcha and dextrose, are among some of the “superfoods” used in a new range of Belvedere Vodka based cocktails, which aim to showcase a range of “better for you” drinks.

Lerwick Brewery beers now available nationwide

12-Jan-2015 By Jessica Mason

Lerwick Brewery, in the Shetland Islands, has signed a deal with UK distributor and wholesaler Ooberstock, to make its beers available nationwide for the first time.

Tea-infused, alcohol-free sparkling wine launched by Echo Falls

12-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Accolade Wines has launched a tea-infused zero alcohol sparkling wine under its Echo Falls label, to tap into the growing no- and low alcohol drinks market.

Surf's up for Cornish lager Korev and Surfing GB

12-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson

Korev Cornish Lager will be the official beer of Surfing GB, the national governing body for surfing in Great Britain.

Timothy Taylor's MD completes handover

09-Jan-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Charles Dent, who for the past 22 years has been at the helm of Timothy Taylor’s brewery, has officially stepped down as managing director to become non-executive chairman of the Yorkshire-based brewer and pub operator.

Prosecco makers attack pubs and wine bars

08-Jan-2015 By James Wallin

Italian makers of Prosecco are threatening to fine UK pubs and bars up to 20,000 euros for selling the sparkling wine on tap instead of by the bottle, The Telegraph reports.

Everards launches Clock Tower ale

08-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson

Everards Brewery has launched a new beer to celebrate Leicester, its hometown.

Five Points Brewing Company to double production

07-Jan-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

The Five Points Brewing Company has announced plans to double its production capacity to meet demand.

Devon and Cornwall breweries unite to rebrand Best beers

06-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson

St Austell Brewery in Cornwall is handing over the Dartmoor Best brand to another South West brewer.

Camerons launches new beers to celebrate 150th anniversary

06-Jan-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Camerons, the Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator, is to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year with a collection of new beers – which come complete with innovative pump clips.

Hook Norton launches Greedy Goose Christmas ale

23-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Cotswold-based brewery Hook Norton has launched a new Christmas ale - Greedy Goose.

Old Speckled Hen to release alternative Christmas Day speech

23-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Old Speckled Hen will be airing a one-off two-minute speech on Christmas Day, as part of the brand’s focus to engage consumers over the key festive period.

More operators sign up to Try January

23-Dec-2014 By Jessica Mason

Try January, the campaign that calls on pubs and bars to reclaim January and challenge people to try new drinks and dishes and make the month more inspiring and experimental, has gathered further momentum with more operators, including Punch Taverns,...