29-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Labour Club in Tony Blair's constituency is to close after suffering from the effects of the smoking ban and cheap supermarket beer. The Trimdon...
Pub Bitch: Osborne tells nation to drown sorrows in cider
28-Jun-2010
Osborne: cider is the answer Cider makers were dead chuffed last week when the Chancellor scrapped the 10 per cent above inflation duty hike on the...
28-Jun-2010 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz talks to a trio of Shropshire incomers who have successfully restored an ancient brewery — the Three Tuns in Bishop's Castle.
28-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
The special relationship between Britain and the US has been cemented over bottles of English ale Hobgoblin. David Cameron and Barack Obama swapped...
'Buyers emerge amid rumours of Bass beer sale'
27-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A North American brewing giant and small regional UK brewer have emerged as the front-runners to buy beer brand Bass in this country .It is believed...
25-Jun-2010 By PubChef
PubChef looks at ideas for driving drinks sales throughout summer and how to get the best out of a barbecue.
25-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Heineken UK has announced the sale of wholesaler WaverleyTBS to investment and advisory firm Manfield Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Heineken sells Waverley TBS to former S&N chief's company
25-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Heineken UK has sold wholesaler WaverleyTBS (WTBS) for an undisclosed sum to an investment firm in which former Scottish & Newcastle UK managing...
25-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Lancashire brewer Daniel Thwaites has announced new investment in its warehousing and distribution operations. The company has decided to continue...
25-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Bacardi-Martini is unveiling a new look for its Eristoff vodka brand, which it launched into the UK on-trade a year ago this month in a bid to rival...
25-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
A cider with caffeine is being launched in the UK this month, to tap into the 40% of cider drinkers who are also regular consumers of energy...
25-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
New Zealand wine brand Montana will be ditching its name from October this year, to reappear as Brancott Estate. Brand-owner Pernod Ricard is making...
'Fabio got De Beers in'
24-Jun-2010
Fabio Capello last night let slip England's new-found secret of success - he let his players swig beer the evening before they socked it to Slovenia....
It's official - beer is good for you
24-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Major misconceptions about the qualities of beer have been revealed in a national survey. According to a poll of 2,000 people by education group the...
Former Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) band member prepares for 'Guitar, Vocal & Pints' pub tour
23-Jun-2010
Former members of legendary rock group ELO and ELO Part II are launching a tour of British pubs around the country in an effort to support the...
Trade hammered in Budget, says SIBA
22-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs have been hammered by the government again in the Budget, according to Society of Independent Brewers. Chairman Keith Bott hit out at the 2.5...
'Thirsty World Cup fans boosting beer sales'
22-Jun-2010
Millions of extra pints in England, stores emptied in South Korea and sales up in Japan - beer consumption has soared during the World Cup after...
Budweiser's Mortlake brewery given temporary reprieve
22-Jun-2010 By Hamish Champ
A surprise jump in sales of Budweiser has prompted AB InBev, the beer's producer, to postpone the closure of its Stag Brewery, in Mortlake, West...
22-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Drinks giant Heineken, which owns cider brands Bulmers and Strongbow, will pass the 8% reduction in cider duty on in full to customers. Chancellor...
22-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Closure of the Budweiser brewery in Mortlake has been postponed until at least December 2011. It follows after a recent surge in sales of the beer,...
22-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Halewood International is to follow up its successful launch of Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer with a new soft drink for men. Iron Press, a fruit...
21-Jun-2010 By Roger Protz
A committed couple have proved Enterprise Inns wrong by resurrecting Ipswich pub the Dove Street Inn, says Roger Protz.
21-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Three quarters of the British public want a freeze or reduction in beer tax, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
'Why beer is one of the healthiest alcoholic drinks available'
21-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The healthy properties of beer when consumed in moderation are not well understood, according to a new report. The drink is a rich source of...
Smokehead goes rock
21-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Smokehead whisky is promoting its rock credentials by teaming up with Classic Rock magazine. The powerful single-malt whisky, by Ian Macleod...
21-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Wine supplier Bibendum has signed up an Indian winery to try and crack the curry market. Grover Vineyards is based an hour's drive north of...
21-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub including a Spanish night, a music club and using web vouchers. Spanish night Where: the Mill Race,...
21-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Controversial Scottish brewer BrewDog has announced a 250% growth in sales for the first quarter of 2010. The company, whose marketing strategies...
18-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Diageo is to invest around £100,000 as headline sponsor of the 'kitemark' scheme that recognises safe and successful nighttime economies.
Sambuca brands clash over 'top-seller' crown
18-Jun-2010 By Claire Dodd Claire
The top two sambuca brands have been fighting it out for first place after Cellar Trends launched a complaint to the Advertising Standards Agency...
18-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Raising duty and VAT will see UK beer drinkers shelling out an extra £100m by the end of 2010, says the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Food Safety: Sunday roast safety
17-Jun-2010
Nothing looks more appealing to a diner's eye than a carvery offering a splendid array of tempting and well-presented dishes. But a great deal of...
17-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Spanish liqueur brand Licor 43 is appealing for a UK brand ambassador via a competition.
17-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
A new cask ale and niche beer distributor is ready to offer its expertise to the on-trade. The Real Beer Company has been launched to provide the...
17-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Kopparberg is rolling out a new flavour, following a successful three-month trial through several Orchid venues. The new strawberry & lime...
16-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
An ad by Hi Spirits has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) of being misleading.
'Arrests follow Bavaria's World Cup beer stunt'
16-Jun-2010
The two Dutch women were detained by the South African Police Service and face charges related to the ambush marketing campaign which saw 36 women...
Chris Maclean: Opinionated cask ale drinkers
15-Jun-2010 By Chris Maclean
I suspect all pubs that sell cask beer have their fair share of opinionated cask ale drinkers. People whose opinions vary as to what constitutes a...
15-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The new £1.6m Joules Brewery in Shropshire has been completed today after more than a year in construction. Standing at 22 metres high — taller...
15-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
An Essex pub is reaping the rewards after becoming the 5,000th member of Club Peroni — Peroni Nastro Azzurro's loyalty programme. The Peldon Rose...
14-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
A panel of renowned beer experts will host tutored beer tastings at the Great British Beer Festival.
Peroni welcomes member 5,000 to the club
14-Jun-2010
Peroni Nastro Azzuro is celebrating recruiting its 5,000th member to its loyalty scheme, Club Peroni. The Peldon Rose in Peldon, Essex has been...
'Molson Coors chief calls for cider duty hike'
14-Jun-2010
Molson Coors boss Mark Hunter has called for an increase in duty on cider. He said: "I'm happy to compete; all I am looking for is a level playing...
Profits flow for Majestic Wine
14-Jun-2010 By Hamish Champ
Halving the minimum number of bottles customers are required to buy from 12 to six has boosted sales for Majestic Wine, the off-license wine...
Beer website launched to push positive image
14-Jun-2010 By Caroline Nodder
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has unveiled a new website - Beer Genie - aimed at promoting a positive image for beer. The initiative,...
14-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub including a sausage festival, afternoon tea and a hairdressing service.
Small Beer branches into wine
14-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
Cask ale wholesaler Small Beer is expanding its product range by branching into wine. The company, celebrating its 30th year, has launched a new...
14-Jun-2010 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz visits Trevor Harris, founder of the Derby Brewing Company, for a football festival tasting.
14-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
Molson Coors UK boss Mark Hunter has called for an increase in duty on cider at the emergency Budget next week. Cider duty was increased 13% in...
Price of a pint could 'rocket' by 20p
11-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
The price of a pint could "rocket" by 20p if the government introduces a beer duty and VAT increase in the Budget, a trade group has warned. The...
