Food & Drink

Budweiser targets drinkers in London-wise quiz

28-Oct-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Budweiser Budvar is targeting ‘thinking’ drinkers in a London-wide pubs quiz.

Cider Trends Summit 2013: Drivers of cider growth

28-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Citing Thomas Edison, the prolific America inventor — who said “I never did a day’s work in my whole life, it was all fun” — as her inspiration, Sarah Maddock, UK head of innovation at Heineken examined why cider had enjoyed such a boom in the UK.

Brothers launches tequila cider Perro Loco

25-Oct-2013 By Jessica Mason

Brothers Drinks is launching a new tequila-flavoured cider called “Perro Loco” which means “Mad Dog” in Spanish.

The craft at the core of cider

25-Oct-2013 By Pete Brown

The best way forward for the cider category is to reveal the magic of premium brands, argues Pete Brown.

The Big Interview: William Lees-Jones, JW Lees

25-Oct-2013 By Phil Mellows

JW Lees is poised for growth thanks to developing the best bits of tradition and not being afraid to close failing pubs, managing director William Lees-Jones tells Phil Mellows. Free pies have helped, too.

Global Brands launches new Jungfrau range

25-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Capitalising on the growth in gold-flecked cinnamon-flavoured spirits, Global Brands has launched a new variant under its Jungfrau range.

Time to unpick tied beer prices

23-Oct-2013 By Phil Dixon

Often the best tied licensees are making the least profit because beer discounts are not passed on fairly, argues Phil Dixon.

Heineken unveils draught beer dispense innovation

23-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK has introduced dispense technology that chills beer as it leaves the keg, removing the need for cellar or under-bar cooling systems.

First spirit-flavoured cider to hit the market

21-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

A tequila cider from drinks company Hi-Spirits, promises to be the first in a raft of spirit flavoured ciders to hit the market over the next few months.

Somersby Cider boosts presence in pubs

18-Oct-2013 By Jessica Mason

Carlsberg UK’s Somersby Cider brand is in growth following its £10m TV campaign and the installation of new fonts, according to the company.

Heineken set to score with new on-trade Champions League activity

18-Oct-2013 By Mike Berry

Heineken has revealed its latest on-trade activity designed to help licensees make the most of the UEFA Champions League football and Heineken Cup rugby.

Brooklyn Brewery to open Leeds pop-up

18-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Brooklyn Brewery, the American brewer, is to open its first pop-up bar in the UK, in Leeds.

Celebrating Burton’s brewing heritage

15-Oct-2013 By Roger Protz

The National Brewery Heritage Trust has been set up to support the work of the National Brewery Centre and protect the historic Bass archives, making them more readily available for research and study, as Roger Protz discovers.

Mancs for the memories

15-Oct-2013 By Pete Brown

How JW Lees got innovative and turned to a group of cool, anorak-clad dancers to help promote Manchester Pale Ale.

VK range is rebranded by Global

15-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Global Brands has rebranded its VK range, ditching traditional RTD flavours and replacing them with mixed fruit variants.

Revenue losses from illicit wine up to £700m, HMRC estimates

14-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The revenue losses from the illicit wine market in 2011/12 were at least £350m and possibly as high as £700m, a new report from HM Revenue & Customs has estimated.

Nobel Prize-winning Professor Higgs takes Pride in success

11-Oct-2013 By Mike Berry

Particle physicist Professor Peter Higgs was pictured celebrating his Nobel Prize in Physics award with a bottle of London Pride.

Mojito remains king as traditional pubs drive cocktail growth

10-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

The number of pubs serving cocktails has increased by a third compared to last year, according to a new report from CGA Strategy.

Video: Lindeman's launches new global campaign

10-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

An ambitious £1m global campaign for Australian wine brand Lindeman’s has been unveiled, as part of a bid to take on the might of Hardys and Jacob’s Creek.

Chambord liqueur set for major campaign

10-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands (BBFB) is readying a big push for its black raspberry liqueur brand, Chambord, in the UK following a period of unprecedented growth — the brand is up 94% in value and 71% in volume in the past 12 months (CGA).

Company making cider from "unwanted" apples launches 2013 vintage

07-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

A company that makes cider from “unwanted” apples has launched an unfiltered and unpasteurised cider exclusively for the on-trade.

Courvoisier takes on Jack Daniel's and Johnnie Walker

07-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Maxxium is taking on the might of Jack Daniel’s and Johnnie Walker with a new strategy for its Courvoisier brand that aims for a bigger slice of the 25 to 45-year old market.

Carlsberg UK grows market share

07-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Carlsberg UK increased its UK market share in 2012 from 15% to 15.3%, driven by a “notable increase in the on-trade”, as turnover dipped 0.5% to £994.5m.

How Hogs Back Brewery is bringing home the bacon

04-Oct-2013 By Roger Protz

Surrey’s Hogs Back brewery is expanding production facilities and going from strength to strength. Roger Protz discovers more.

Why cask ale is the foundation of a great pub offer

04-Oct-2013 By Pete Brown

The latest Cask Report presents yet more evidence for the importance of cask ale, says Pete Brown.

Lower alcohol herbal liqueur launched for younger drinkers

04-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Halewood International is hoping to take it Josef Meiers liqueur range to a younger audience, with the launch of a lower ABV herbal schnapps.

Porn baron Paul Raymond inspires a gin

02-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

A gin inspired by porn baron Paul Raymond is to be distributed by Hi-Spirits.

Video: New TV campaign and toffee apple flavour for Sourz

01-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Maxxium is investing in its biggest campaign to date for its Sourz brand.

When will the cider boom burst?

01-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black

Nearly a decade on from Magners over ice and it seems the cider boom will never burst.

Norfolk pub crowned CAMRA National Cider & Perry Pub of the Year 2013

01-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Railway Arms in Downham Market, Norfolk, has been named Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Cider & Perry Pub of the Year 2013.

Cask ale has lost old man image

26-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Cask ale has lost its old man image and more people are making it their drink of choice, claims Pete Brown author of the Cask Report.

Two more US craft brewers hit UK for Wetherspoons International Beer Festival

24-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

The latest two US craft brewers invited to the UK to brew a beer for JD Wetherspoon arrived at Leicestershire’s Everards brewery this week.

Jack Daniel's gets a kick out of new Frank Sinatra whiskey

24-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Frank Sinatra famously said, “Alcohol may be a man’s worst enemy but the Bible says love your enemy.”

Charitable focus for new African-inspired gin

23-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

An African-inspired gin is set to join the booming premium gin market.

Fuller's launches competition to celebrate Cask Ale Week

23-Sep-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Fuller’s is offering one person the chance to become a brewer for the day at its Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London, to celebrate Cask Ale Week.

Carling British Cider launches in pubs

23-Sep-2013 By Jessica Mason

Molson Coors has launched Carling British Cider on draught into pubs and bars.

Beer duty cut has increased confidence in sector, says BBPA

23-Sep-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Six months on from the beer duty cut, confidence is growing in the pub sector – that’s according to new figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

Young's offers free pints to celebrate 182nd birthday

20-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Young’s, the London-based pub company, is giving away free pints of Young’s beer at its outlets in the capital via vouchers in City AM, Evening Standard, and Time Out, to celebrate its 182nd birthday.

Truman Brewery opens its doors again after 25 years

19-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Londoners are again able to enjoy a pint of Truman’s ale, nearly 25 years after the original brewery closed.

Fuller's tells Londoners about London Pride's city roots

19-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Fuller’s has launched the second phase in its £3m "Made of London" advertising campaign for London Pride.

Enterprise Inns tenants forced to buy out of tie following beer delivery strike

19-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Enterprise Inns’ tenants are being forced to buy out of the tie in the aftermath of the Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistic (KNDL) strike.

The Big Interview: Rooney Anand, Greene King

18-Sep-2013 By Roger Protz

Rooney Anand, chief executive at Greene King, talks brewing, brands and banking collapses with Roger Protz.

Diageo downsizes UK beer business with Windhoek move

18-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Diageo is scaling down its presence in the booming UK world lager market to focus on its core Guinness brand.

How to pour a beer using your just your mind

17-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

In the same week it was announced that the new iPhone offers “Touch ID,” which replaces the need for PINs with fingertip recognition, I poured a pint of beer using the power of thought.

Scotch Whisky Association appoints new chief executive

16-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new chief executive.

Halloween Cocktail Cauldrons unveiled by WKD

16-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Spooky cocktail cauldrons form part of a push for WKD this Halloween.

Merrydown Cider moves into pubs and bars

12-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Merrydown Cider is to return to pubs and bars, following a 20 year absence, The Publican’s Morning Advertiser can reveal.

Good Beer Guide 2014: 16 finalists announced for CAMRA Pub of the Year

12-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The 16 regional finalists of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition have been announced to mark the launch of this year’s Good Beer Guide.

Good Beer Guide 2014: 187 new breweries in 12 months

12-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Almost 190 new British microbreweries opened in the past 12 months, showing 14% growth in the UK.

Jägermeister and Cellar Trends to part company

11-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Jägermeister’s parent company Mast-Jägermeister SE, is to set up its first subsidiary office outside of its native Germany to look after the brand in the UK.