Adam on... beer campaigns
09-Nov-2005
Adam Withrington muses on the progress of the industry's attemptes to revamp the image of beer.The British Beer & Pub Association's Beautiful...
EHO shortage threatens food safety
09-Nov-2005
A national shortage of environmental health officers (EHOs) could have serious consequences for food safety.While the news may not cause red...
CAMRA vows to fight to protect Gales' brewery
08-Nov-2005
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has pledged to fight to prevent the closure of Gales' brewery in Horndean following Fuller's acquisition of the...
Fuller's agrees £91m deal for George Gale
08-Nov-2005
London brewer Fuller's has agreed a deal to acquire rival family brewer George Gale.The move values Hampshire-based Gales at £91.8m in total, with...
Brewers tackle supermarket price war with smaller packs
03-Nov-2005
Brewers finally look to be winning the battle to increase the price point of their brands in supermarkets this Christmas.They have fought an...
It's official - this man's job is better than porn
03-Nov-2005
A Derby man has landed one of the top 10 best jobs in Britain, a magazine poll has revealed. Forget being an astronaut or undercover secret agent,...
Beer the Belgian way
03-Nov-2005
When it comes to innovation in the beer market and attitudes to serving and drinking it, the British are light years behind their European neighbour...
The drinks doctor: Extra Cold
02-Nov-2005
Every so often the drinks industry is faced with a tough problem. Who're you gonna call? The Publican's Drinks Doctor of course! He may not be in the...
Cask ale champions: Talking up ale
02-Nov-2005
People are often keen to write the obituary of cask beer. But would they be so quick to dismiss it if they saw some of the licensees and managers out...
Holding its own
02-Nov-2005
Although the residential property market is in something of a slump, the same cannot be said of pubs at all. Michelle Perrett reports.Sales of...
The Surgery - Help the environment by buying locally grown food
01-Nov-2005 By Mark Taylor
The Surgery's tips on local sourcing
Marston's focuses on quality with latest £2m ad campaign
31-Oct-2005
Marston's brewery has announced a £2m investment in its "Don't Compromise" campaign.The marketing push centres around Marston's commitment to high...
Ben McFarland ...on beer festivals
27-Oct-2005
Beer Writer of the Year Ben McFarland compares the Great American Beer Festival to our own.I've just returned from the Great American Beer Festival...
Red Bull turns to wine with first alcoholic line
27-Oct-2005
Red Bull UK is rolling out its first alcoholic drinks product in the UK. Sabai is a 5% abv mix of white wine and the red fruit of the hibiscus tree,...
TASTING NOTES
27-Oct-2005
Diageo snubs bid.
Glass struggle
26-Oct-2005
A sales-boosting mark of quality or an irritating, impractical annoyance? Opinion on branded glasses is divided, says Adam Withrington.Are branded...
A New World in French wines
24-Oct-2005
While New World wines are selling more than French in the UK, a 90-year-old French wine company is taking on the New World at its own game. Ben...
Bitburger launches ad campaign to challenge drinkers
24-Oct-2005
Southwold brewer Adnams has unveiled a new upmarket advertising campaign for German premium lager brand Bitburger.The campaign, straplined "Not...
Merrydown targets on-trade with new marketing push
24-Oct-2005
Merrydown is joining the cider revival with a return to active marketing in the on-trade after a 15-year gap.A new five per cent ABV blend has been...
Preserving the pint
20-Oct-2005
Q Is it really true that serving half litres and litres is actually illegal? Don't we use metric measurement now we are in Europe? I would have...
Casking in glory
20-Oct-2005
Selling cask ale does require more care and attention than keg. But developing a range that entices customers doesn't have to be as daunting as it...
Cider's First Lady
20-Oct-2005
Helen Thomas, managing director of Westons Cider has just become chairwoman of the National Association of Cider Makers. Jo de Mille talks to her...
A wine oasis in a culinary desert
20-Oct-2005
FIONA SIMS It may be out of the way on the Lincoln to Grimsby road, but that hasn't stopped the Farmers Arms from becoming a leading guide's top wine...
Film shows beer is 'perfect with food'
20-Oct-2005
The Beautiful Beer campaign has launched a new film designed to portray beer as a stylish modern drink which is an exciting partner to food. The...
InBev's Artois Bock ready for UK on-trade roll-out
17-Oct-2005
InBev UK is rolling out its new speciality beer Artois Bock nationwide, following a successful test period.Initially launched in May, the 6.2 per...
Destined to brew
13-Oct-2005
With beer production in the family blood, it was almost inevitable that Robert Wicks would one day become a fully-fledged brewer. Roger Protz reports...
You can't afford to miss CaskForce contest
13-Oct-2005
Hundreds of licensees have registered to take part in the first round of our CaskForce promotion where one lucky reader will win a year's free rent....
Fat Cat's latest in new Norfolk heritage
06-Oct-2005
Norwich and Norfolk, city and county, have suffered from the ravages of acquisitive national brewers more than any other area of Britain. But...
Half ain't what it used to be
06-Oct-2005
When it comes to serving less than a pint, is it time to follow the Continent where they cut a better deal for themselves when selling smaller...
Are shots off target?
06-Oct-2005
With responsible drinks retailing at the top of the trade's agenda, pubs are looking at new ways of serving spirits If the word tequila followed by a...
Owls that for bitter
06-Oct-2005
rivalry in steel city? Rivalry across Sheffield's footballing divide is set to take a bitter twist - as two rival beers are launched in the city. In...
Live rent free for a year
06-Oct-2005
Don't miss a unique opportunity to win this prize and more in our new CaskForce promotion that's been launched exclusively by the Morning Advertiser...
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries and the Morning Advertiser
06-Oct-2005
Based around taking cellar training into pubs, and offering thousands of pounds in prizes for pub refurb projects, the beer quality initiative...
Britvic to push serve to the Max
05-Oct-2005
As soft drinks prices continue to command a premium there is a fear that licenses are not providing the quality of serve needed to justify a high...
Thwaites to launch one Hell of a beer
05-Oct-2005
Blackburn-based brewer Daniel Thwaites has made a "hellish" attempt to reinvigorate the standard lager category with a new launch.Kaltenberg Hell,...
RTD focus: What to stock?
03-Oct-2005
Adam Withrington concludes his ready-to-drink special with a guide to getting your offer right.In recent weeks The Publican has taken a long hard...
Pontypridd family launch Otley Brewing Company
03-Oct-2005
A pub-running family in Pontypridd, South Wales, has launched a new brewery to distribute a range of real ales throughout the UK.Nick Otley, along...
Blue Nun revamps out-of-date image
30-Sep-2005
Blue Nun is shaking off its habit in a bid to get down with the kids.As RTDs continue to fall from favour, the iconic seventies wine brand that fell...
Real ale in favour again at a price
29-Sep-2005
by John Harrington Real ale is 'back in fashion in British pubs but the price at the bar continues to rise at 'dizzying rates. The findings are...
Diageo raises the bar on festive spending
29-Sep-2005
Diageo has raised the stakes in the spirits category with increased marketing spends on many of its major brands this Christmas. It's also bringing...
British ales dominate at international brewing awards
29-Sep-2005
British Brewers proved their class to dominate the ale categories at the Brewing Industry International Awards held in Munich last week. Hall &...
Foster's F1 deal comes up for review
29-Sep-2005
Foster's long-running tie-up with Formula 1 racing could be coming to an end, with the company saying it is reviewing the deal. Although it stressed...
Fighting fund call
29-Sep-2005
>> Continued from page 1 initiatives it is undertaking. Though firm proposals and timescales have yet to be drawn up, the BBPA told Hutt that...
Expand your customers' wine horizons
22-Sep-2005
Widening your drinks offer is a great way to make your pub stand out. Here are some suggestions, courtesy of Andrew Jefford I am and I say this in...
Get the drinks in
22-Sep-2005
Ordering your drink supplies early will take some of the stress out of Christmas, says ALEX McGILL, from stocktakers Venners Christmas can be...
InBev's £5m spend to push Brahma take-up
22-Sep-2005
InBev UK has launched the first UK advertising for its imported Brahma Brazilian lager, launched in the on-trade in May. A £5m support package...
Rich pickings
22-Sep-2005
Looking beyond the usual suspects can inject a sense of occasion to your festive beer list. Beer guru Jeff Evans picks out some gems to inspire your...
Meet your spirit guide
22-Sep-2005
Spirits are perennial favourites in the winter months, especially at Christmas, but which should you stock and how can you use them? Rosie Davenport...
Lucky pair take bite of Big Apple's food scene
22-Sep-2005
It's not often Snifter is jealous, but two lucky people from the trade are jetting off to the Big Apple after winning a competition in PubChef...
Uncorking wine's true potential
22-Sep-2005
Drinkers will be looking for ways to push the boat out when celebrating, so Christmas is a great time to introduce them to new varieties, says wine...
