Food & Drink

Allied ups bid for Australian winemaker

29-Sep-2003

Allied Domecq (A-D) has raised the stakes in its battle for control of Peter Lehmann Wines, upping its bid to A$4.00 per share, which values the...

Japanese whisky gets UK launch

29-Sep-2003

A whisky from the land of the rising sun is broadening its horizons by launching in the UK.Hakushu, a 12-year-old single malt whisky distilled in the...

Wine promotions made easy

26-Sep-2003

The following article is brought to you by Jacob's Creek.The opportunity for wine promotionsPromoting wine in pubs can be simple and effective - and...

Timothy Taylor has appointed a fourth brewer to help meet de

25-Sep-2003

Webster's joining coincides with an expansion of the brewery. The work commenced last February with the demolition of an old loading bay and store to...

Brewers'

25-Sep-2003

loot Brewers could well be a wiser betthan banks for borrowers lookingto finance their pub business. Independent consultantJohn Boardman reports All...

Camra calls for menu push to lift beer sales

25-Sep-2003

by MA Reporter Pubs should attract diners to beer by including recommendations and tasting notes for beers on their menus, according to Good Food...

Brewery must be kept in Czech

25-Sep-2003

The state-owned brewer of Budweiser Budvar should not be allowed to fall into the hands of the private sector just look what happened to Bass,...

German brews hit niche beer market

24-Sep-2003

German brewer Paulaner has teamed up with Specialist Brand Development (SBD) to launch a band of Bavarian brews into the UK.SBD, a UK distribution...

Tequila's Mex appeal

23-Sep-2003

There's far more to Mexico's most famous export than simply salt, lemon and slamming. Ben McFarland dons his sombrero and 'tastes' some tequila.While...

Opportunities: Beer festivals

23-Sep-2003

To mark Cask Beer Week, Your Business takes a look at beer festivals in pubs.Beer festivals are a controversial subject these days, what with the...

Trade raises a glass to Cask Beer Week

22-Sep-2003

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has declared its third National Cask Beer Week the most successful so far, with the backing of a...

Plymouth Gin

18-Sep-2003

by John Harrington Who are they? Plymouth Gin was the product of two very British institutions: navy and empire. Established by general merchant Mr...

Czech it out

18-Sep-2003

There is a Czech beer out there for everyone. Ben McFarland runs the rule over some of the imports taking the UK beer market by storm.When it comes...

Wine Focus: Find your range

18-Sep-2003

Wine research from The Publican in association with:With pub customers generally making a decision on what they want to drink within 15 seconds, it...

Coors sheds Light on UK beer sector

17-Sep-2003

Coors Light, the world's seventh-biggest beer brand, has been launched into the UK market under a different name.Coors Fine Light Beer, the lager...

The dos and don'ts of wine etiquette

11-Sep-2003

In recent weeks, I have covered topics such as moving on from Liebfraumilch, expanding your wine list and developing a wine list even further to...

Whyte & Mackay to invest £50m in flagship brands

11-Sep-2003

Whyte and Mackay, the spirits company formerly known as Kyndal, has unveiled plans for its flagship brands, Vladivar vodka and Whyte and Mackay...

Gin's tonic

10-Sep-2003

After years of languishing in the shade, gin is finding its way back on to the trendiest cocktail menus. Ben McFarland looks at its...

RTDs 'here to stay' despite sales fears, says Beverage Brands

05-Sep-2003

Beverage Brands, the owner of WKD and Woody's, has refuted claims that the bubble has burst in the ready-to-drink (RTD) sector.Amid widespread talk...

Black Sheep boom

04-Sep-2003

The Black Sheep Brewery has seen turnover rise 13% to top £10m for the first time. The North Yorkshire-based brewery recorded pre-tax profits of...

Buying a pint for son, 16

04-Sep-2003

QIf a father walks into the pub bar and asks for two lagers, then takes them into the garden and gives one to his16-year-old son, is he breaking the...

It's just a Purbeck day...

04-Sep-2003

The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset sails under false colours. It's not an island, rather a large promontory firmly attached to the rest of the county. But...

Everards has produced Equinox its latest seasonal ale. The

04-Sep-2003

It is brewed with Maris Otter barley and Goldings hops and tasting notes declare: "It delivers an unusually delicate balance of sweetness and...

Spirit car clamping defeat forces rethink

04-Sep-2003

by Claire Hu Spirit Group is looking at its policy on pub car parking control after being sued by a group of parents whose cars were clamped by an...

BBPA renews calls for beer duty slash

04-Sep-2003

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has renewed its demands for a cut in beer duty rates. The calls come after ferry company Hoverspeed...

Wine focus: A vintage view

04-Sep-2003

Wine research from The Publican in association with:In the second of our series focusing on the uncorked potential of wine in pubs, Andy Knott...

Apple turnover

02-Sep-2003

Fifty-seven years after Merrydown released its first cider, the company is experiencing an upturn in fortunes. Phil Mellows meets MD Chris...

Wine focus: Profit potential of wine in pubs

28-Aug-2003

Wine research from The Publican in association with:In the first of a new regular series focusing on the potential of wine in pubs, Andy Knott...

Grape of good hope

28-Aug-2003

Wine may be the fastest-growing drinks category in the on-trade, but the widely held belief is that licensees are still doing nowhere near enough to...

Beer's quiet revolution

28-Aug-2003

by MA reporter A new book launched by Camra pays tribute to the "quiet revolution" in bottled beers being produced by small brewers. Author Jeff...

Drinks brands receive 'cool' stamp of approval

27-Aug-2003

A number of drinks brands have been officially declared "cool" as part of an initiative undertaken by the Brand Council.Three lagers - Red Stripe,...

Russian Revolution

26-Aug-2003

Trendiness and versatility are two of the main reasons for vodka being the fastest-growing spirit in the UK. Ben McFarland quizzes the 'vodka...

Hogs Back Brewery

21-Aug-2003

by John Harrington Who are they? Hogs Back started with a book and a dream. Beer enthusiast Tony Stanton-Precious found by chance a library book...

A Champagne vintage to savour

21-Aug-2003

That most illustrious of sparkling wines Champagne has produced a magnificent vintage with the 1996. Look at it as soon as possible and reserve...

IFBB bucks cask sales trend

21-Aug-2003

by Tony Halstead The 33 members of the Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) have bucked general cask-ale market trends which saw...

Global warming bad for ale

21-Aug-2003

During the blistering heatwave of early August there were many references to 1976, the last occasion when the temperature was uncomfortably high for...

Spitfire flies high

21-Aug-2003

Shepherd Neame's premium beer, Spitfire, will soon be stocked in County Estate Management's 300 tenanted and leased pubs throughout England and...

InfoPage: BOC Sureflow - Keeping a safe cellar is as easy as pulling a pint

20-Aug-2003

This InfoPage is an online advertorial from our sponsor BOC Sureflow.Keeping a safe cellar is as easy as pulling a pint Licensees may feel slightly...

Soft drinks profits - kidding around

20-Aug-2003

Britvic has developed brands with real kids appeal, just right for your pub.Britvic Soft Drinks is the leading UK supplier of soft drinks for the...

Viewpoint: CAMRA's Ted Bruning defends the GBBF

19-Aug-2003

Ted Bruning (pictured), editor of the Campaign for Real Ale's newspaper What's Brewing, hits back against Jeremy Baker's slamming of the Great...

New Baileys offshoot on the Glide

19-Aug-2003

Diageo has refrained from launching its new Baileys Glide into the on-trade despite a full scale launch into the take home sector.The new Baileys...

Carling trials new five second dispense system

18-Aug-2003

Pub-goers may no longer have to linger for their lager following the introduction of a revolutionary new dispense system that can pour a pint in five...

British beer quality worst in world, says Gilliland

15-Aug-2003

Beer quality in UK pubs is the worst in the world, says a key player from the brewing industry.Stewart Gilliland from Interbrew - maker of Stella...

I could have told Diageo: it won't win

14-Aug-2003

The 10 July edition of the Morning Advertiser carried the headline "Diageo tackles binge drinking". Tony Mair was hoping that Diageo's advertisements...

'Outdated' GBBF damages brewing, says marketing expert

14-Aug-2003

A marketing expert has launched a scathing attack against the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), claiming that it is damaging the brewing industry....

Festival fun week for family brewers

14-Aug-2003

by Tony Halstead Britain's family brewers will push the boat out with a range of high-profile events when the trade's annual Cask Beer Week is...

Exe Valley Brewery has raised over £1,000 for charity from t

14-Aug-2003

* * * * * Burnley brewer Moorhouse's has introduced the latest in its monthly programme of seasonal ales. August marks the return of the popular 4.8%...

Camra opts for new approach as GBBF pulls in the punters

14-Aug-2003

by John Harrington An oasis of cool among the stifling tube carriages, buckling rail lines and melting roads of heatwave-hit London, last week's...

Boddingtons gets new identity in sales push

14-Aug-2003

by Tony Halstead Interbrew has unveiled radical changes to its Boddingtons real ale brand, including a new name, higher alcohol strength and a smart...