Sheps fancies its chances...
01-Jun-2006
Shepherd Neame has launched a new advertising campaign for its award-winning Bishops Finger Kentish Strong Ale.The £250,000 campaign will see...
The Drinks Editor says...
01-Jun-2006
I'm not sure the beer and pub fraternity has cottoned on to how big a story the merger of Charles Wells and Young's brewing concerns actually is....
Beck's back on TV with £12m campaign
01-Jun-2006
Beck's beer is back on TV for the first time brewer InBev took on the UK distribution rights nine months ago.The advertising is part of a £12m...
01-Jun-2006
Cains Brewery has seen demand for its FA branded Formidable Ale double since Liverpool's dramatic win over West Ham in the FA Cup. Sales rocketed on...
01-Jun-2006 By Iain O'Neil
The British Beer and Pub Association has slammed an EU report which claims Britain is in the Premier League of binge-drinking. The report, compiled...
Lebanon - wines
01-Jun-2006
There's a problem with Lebanon. Most people don't even realise that it makes wine, and those who do recognise it for one thing only: Chateau Musar....
30-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Scottish and Newcastle says plans are in place to protect supplies after staff back week-long walkout.
Beer we go
25-May-2006
There are pubco and brewery sales types who are on their knees right now, praying England have a long run in next month's World Cup. Quite simply, a...
Wells and Young's: good news for licensees
25-May-2006
Licensees look set to be the big winners from the brewing and brands merger between Young's and Charles Wells' breweries last week.Production is to...
25-May-2006 By Roger Protz
The heart is being ripped out of a small town in Belgium. The town is called Hoegaarden, home of a brewery of the same name that produces a cult...
Brakspear beers in growth
25-May-2006
Sales figures indicate that beer drinkers have accepted that the unique flavour of Brakspear beers has been successfully replicated by their current...
London International Wine & Spirits Fair
24-May-2006
In amongst a host of launches for the off-trade and private wholesale businesses, the big news for licensees from this year's fair was Constellation...
Whyte & Mackay returns to roots with brand makeovers
24-May-2006
Two major pub spirits brands have been repackaged by Whyte & Mackay as it looks to gain a dominant position in the spirits market.Whyte &...
24-May-2006
London Pride is set to benefit from a whole package of activity for the summer - starting with the beer's reappearance on TV. Based around a summer...
23-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has expressed its shock and disappointment at the news Young's is to close its Ram brewery in Wandsworth.
Young's closes door on Wandsworth brewing operations
23-May-2006 By Hamish Champ
In a statement issued today Young's said that following a "comprehensive review" it would be combining its brewing, beer brands and wholesale...
22-May-2006
Liverpool brewer Cains has gone back to the brewery's Irish roots by launching a 'full-flavoured creamy stout' to challenge the likes of Guinness and...
19-May-2006 By Lucy Britner
Beer consumption among older drinkers is to drop 50% in the next four years as they "trade up" to spirits and wine, according to market analysts...
Grogan pushes for PBD review
18-May-2006
Parliamentary Beer Group chairman John Grogan MP is to invite brewers to a House of Commons meeting to push for a review of progressive beer duty...
Grolsch has gone green
18-May-2006
Grolsch has officially gone Dutch, after announcing the launch of its "Green Light District" promotion last week. Members of the sales and brands...
Coca-Cola launches Zero
15-May-2006
Coca-Cola Zero is a no added sugar product, which the soft drinks giant claims has a taste much closer to original Coke than Diet Coke.CCE will be...
Talking up your wine offer
12-May-2006
Wine more than any product needs you to act as a salesman behind the bar. Grappling with the grape requires a bit of a Del-Boy spirit, because...
Healthy side of beer revealed
12-May-2006
Leading medical and scientific experts from around Europe shared the latest scientific evidence on the role responsible beer drinking can play in a...
11-May-2006 By Rosie Davenport
Pernod Ricard is pumping £6m into its first support behind Malibu since it took on the brand last year, including the company's biggest ever...
11-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Scientific research carried out by St Thomas' Hospital in London shows beer is good for our bones. The researchers said drinking a pint of beer a day...
The endless options of sherry paired with food
11-May-2006 By Fiona Sims
It was a tough task. Thirty dishes and thirty sherries had to be munched and glugged - and the best combinations singled out in the hope of finding a...
10-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Heineken UK has scooped two awards, including the top prize, at the Scottish Sport Sponsorship awards organised by sportscotland. The 2005 Heineken...
Amstel out to raise its profile in the UK
05-May-2006
The campaign is designed to introduce consumers to "The Amstel Way" which is to have fun, socialise and enjoy the beer but to drink sensibly and at a...
05-May-2006 By John Harrington
Vodka is closing the gap on whisky as Britain's favourite spirit, according to a new study. Vodka is surging ahead because young adults in particular...
05-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
A few beers a day can help keep the doctor away says leading scientific conference in Brussels.
Somerset cider toasts CAMRA top prize win
04-May-2006
Hecks Kingston Black, produced by Street-based Hecks Farmhouse Cider, has been named by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as the best real cider in...
03-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Carlsberg UK is extending its Holsten Pils portfolio through the launch of a draught version available in 30 litre kegs from May. Darran Britton,...
02-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has today announced the winners of its search for the best real cider and perry in the UK.
In session...with Ben McFarland
01-May-2006
At a rough guess, I'd say you probably know its strength, possibly where it's made and, most importantly, what it tastes like and whether you like...
Drink talking
01-May-2006
Last night in Strangers' Bar, a regular haunt of many an ale-loving MP, I was pondering which real ale to choose from the guest ales on offer. After...
Keep your spirits up
01-May-2006
Some journalists say it's lazy to use quotes at the start of a feature. So what is it to use your own quote at the start of a feature - a quote you...
Spirited teamwork
01-May-2006
Walkabout came out top on a Wednesday night after six different venues were visited by the four-strong judging team, which included award-winning...
Family way
01-May-2006
The company believes the new name, Gallo Family Vineyards, will emphasise the importance of the Gallo family name to consumers. Jane Hunter, Western...
On the Grapevine
27-Apr-2006
With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.Philip Goodband is not only a Master of Wine but also has real 'hands on' experience at every level of...
Licensees encouraged to visit LIWSF
27-Apr-2006
Licensees have been encouraged to take advantage of this year's London International Wine & Spirit Fair, particularly the on-trade section.The...
27-Apr-2006 By Jo de Mille
Anheuser-Busch is backing its bid for World Cup sales success with a new 30-second TV ad for Budweiser. The advert, entitled "Wave", launches this...
Beer keg thefts on the increase
26-Apr-2006
Beer keg thefts are reaching epidemic proportions across the UK, losing pub businesses thousands of pounds.Well-organised gangs have been targeting...
25-Apr-2006 By John Harrington
Scottish & Newcastle UK risks a run-in with unions after contracting out its distribution services for pubs. S&NUK says the deal with...
Is Magners a victim of its own success?
19-Apr-2006
Magners has proved a big hit, but tough competition on price and a desire for something different means it has been de-listed by some pubs. Rosie...
Small can be beautiful
19-Apr-2006
As Nigel Huddleston discovers, life can be hard work for small producers While Strongbow, Bulmers and Mag-ners fight over the rich pickings to be...
What's new
19-Apr-2006
Nigel Huddleston finds that cider's renaissance has prompted the introduction of a raft of new products Already the upturn in cider sales has spawned...
18-Apr-2006 By Iain O'Neil
Scottish & Newcastle has announced plans to launch a new citrus Fosters on the market just days after buying the brand in Europe. The new lager,...
Carlsberg's Poretti:latest Italian job
13-Apr-2006
Carlsberg UK has followed Heineken's lead with the launch of an Italian beer. Birra Poretti is a 5% abv lager from northern Italy, with a brand...
11-Apr-2006 By Chris Harding
The MA team discovers the home of London Pride. Sometimes our work at MorningAdvertiser is a struggle against deadlines while juggling complex code...
06-Apr-2006 By Rosie Davenport
InBev is backing its Artois beer range with £50m of investment, in a move that could boost its on-trade presence. The spend will fund the roll out...
