Food & Drink

You’re all pouring pints wrong, says New York beer sommelier

05-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

The established convention of tilting a glass when pouring a pint of beer could be leaving drinkers bloated and uncomfortable, according to an American beer sommelier.

SIBA Business Awards to take place during BeerX

05-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Business Awards will happen during the organisation’s BeerX event.

Low in strength, big on flavour: How craft beer is leading the low and no ABV revolution

04-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

The days of offering customers who are not drinking just a fizzy pop are long gone, and it is the craft beer revolution that has had a hand in the changing of the old guard

Petition to put crowns back on the pint glass 'will restore faith' in Brexit

04-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

An online petition has been launched to restore the crown emblem to British pint glasses, in a move supporters say will “restore faith” in Brexit in a similar fashion to the return of the blue passport.

Former Beavertown and Dark Star brewer to set up ‘community-based’ brewery

03-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Former Beavertown head brewer Jenn Merrick has unveiled details of a brewery she plans to open in London later this year.

ASA bans Captain Morgan Snapchat filter

03-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Diageo Great Britain has been banned from producing a Snapchat lens advertising its Captain Morgan rum brand, after the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled that the filter could appeal to under-18s.

Experts' 2018 drinks predictions revealed

03-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Mixologists from Sheffield’s Leopold Square area have revealed their top predictions for drinks over the next 12 months.

Marble brewery ‘Pint’ can debate rumbles on

02-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Manchester brewery Marble continues to discuss the sale of its Pint beer in 500ml cans with trading standards.

Brexit threat to sparkling wine sales boom

02-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

The UK’s sparkling wine sector has seen sales almost double in the last five years, according to the latest statistics from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

JDW slashes drinks prices for January

02-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is having a January sale and reducing prices across its drinks range this month.

Food trends continue to be a picture of health

02-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Vegan and gluten-free foods will become even more dominant on menus this year, according to an ingredients supplier.

Craft Beer Rising reveals more details about 2018 festival

02-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

London trade event and beer festival Craft Beer Rising has unveiled more details about the 2018 edition of the festival, which returns for its sixth year this February.

Rum sales hot on the heels of gin

02-Jan-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Sales of rum are expected to exceed the £1bn mark for 2017, just behind sales of gin, which totalled £1.2bn in the 12 months to September last year.

EebriaTrade to offer Tryanuary discounts to trade

02-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Online craft beer distributor EeBriaTrade is to offer discounts on different beers from independent breweries throughout January.

CAMRA national executive condemns sexist beer

22-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) national executive has issued a statement, condemning sexist beer marketing.

US beer tax cuts will save UK British exporters £7.2m

22-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Significant cuts in US beer tax will save UK beer exporters millions of pounds and this has been welcomed by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Brandy is the UK’s favourite Christmas spirit

21-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The UK’s favourite spirit to drink at Christmas is brandy, according to new research from the University of Warwick.

Bar group launches Ginuary sale to help boost January turnover

21-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

The New World Trading Company (NWTC) is to launch a special deal on gins throughout the month of January in a bid to boost sales.

What are the major beer trends for 2018?

21-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Online craft beer distributor EeBriaTrade has outlined its top five predictions for the UK beer market in 2018.

St Peter’s Brewery launches third alcohol-free beer

20-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Suffolk microbrewery St Peter’s has launched its third non-alcoholic beer, following the success of its first two alcohol-free brews.

Welsh microbrewery to open Cardiff city centre pub

20-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Crafty Devil Brewing Co has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help secure funds for its first ever pub in the centre of Cardiff.

Caledonian beers manager joins Sinclair Breweries

20-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Craig Steven, former beers manager for Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery, has joined Sinclair Breweries Ltd as commercial manager.

Thornbridge teams up with Pivovar to open sites across the UK

20-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Independent UK brewery Thornbridge is to join forces with craft beer distributor and pub company Pivovar to open new Thornbridge and Co. sites across the UK.

Left Handed Giant Brewing Co seeks to raise £750,000 for new brewpub

19-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Craft brewery Left Handed Giant has announced ambitious plans for growth, including building a 15bbl brewpub in the heart of Bristol.

St Austell Brewery makes six-figure investment in new filtration technology

19-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

St Austell Brewery has made a major six-figure investment in a new beer filtration system, the Cornwall-based brewery has announced.

The Brexit impact on beers

18-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Breweries and pubs became inspired by the EU referendum last year and have produced beers relating to Brexit.

Gin still the nation’s favourite spirit

18-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Gin continues to soar as the most popular tipple as a recent poll discovered it was still the UK’s favourite spirit.

Diageo celebrates 20-year anniversary

18-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks giant Diageo, which owns brands such as Johnnie Walker Scotch, Smirnoff vodka, Tanqueray gin and Guinness stout, has celebrated its 20th anniversary.

WSTA and Crimestoppers warn of serious health risks from fake booze

18-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators needs to be aware of the serious health implications fake alcohol can cause according to charity Crimestoppers and the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Carlsberg report breaks down Millennial stereotype

14-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

The third edition of Carlsberg UK’s Consumer Insights Report delves into the broadly defined Millennial mass identity comprising 14m 18 to 35-year-olds.

In association with Heineken

Beer and food matching made simple

14-Dec-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Beer’s credentials when it comes to drinking it with food outweigh those of wine significantly, especially when considering the number of styles in the category. This is good news because it gives operators and chefs a hefty pallet of beers to play with...

In association with Diageo

3 whisky cocktails for winter

14-Dec-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Whisky is unlike any other spirit. Fact. It is complex, often mysterious, but sadly sometimes viewed in the wrong light by drinkers and even some bartenders as a stuffy, challenging liquid that is unyielding and impossible to use in cocktails.

Tiny Rebel hits out at Portman Group over Cwtch design ruling

13-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Welsh Brewery Tiny Rebel has criticised a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel of The Portman Group, which found its cans of Cwtch to be in breach of its Code of Practice.

Top food trends according to Pinterest

13-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Healthy air frying, soups, spice and swapping meat for other vegan proteins are just a few of the trends set to hit the on-trade next year according to virtual bulletin board Pinterest.

12 festive beers to stock this Christmas

12-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Cheesy pump clips and bland beers overwhelmed by sickly spices, branded under the name of “winter warmer”, are sadly part and parcel of the Christmas time in the pub. Unfortunately these festive brews can often be a huge disappointment.

Pint of cider cost rises 6p

12-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The average pint of cider in pubs has gone up by 6p year on year to £3.68, according to new data.

Bundobust plans to open own brewery

12-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Indian street food restaurant operator Bundobust is looking to open a brewing facility on the outskirts of Leeds.

Complaint over Tiny Rebel can design upheld

12-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Welsh brewery Tiny Rebel is to make a change to the design of its Cwtch Welsh Red Ale, after a complaint about the beer’s packaging was upheld by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel.

Purity Brewing Company launches first sour beer

11-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Warwickshire brewery Purity has released a limited-edition luxury sour beer to both the on and off-trade.

Molson Coors adds best-selling beer brand to UK portfolio

11-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Molson Coors UK & Ireland has announced it has secured a partnership agreement with Chinese brewer China Resources Snow Beer (CRSB).

Totnes breweries unite to oppose local development project

11-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Four Devon breweries have collaborated on a beer to support opposition to a proposed development project in the village of Darlington, near Totnes.

BrewDog launches new high strength spirits into LoneWolf portfolio

07-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog has unveiled a small-batch release vodka and a gin to its LoneWolf portfolio.

6 things you might not know about cider

07-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

This week, The Morning Advertiser was invited to attend a foundation course in cider by The Beer & Cider Academy.

What will 2018 bring for pub food?

07-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Exciting new eating trends, from Hawaiian bowl food to insect protein, could be coming to the fore in 2018.

Fuller’s Wise Men charity beer returns

07-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

London brewer and pub company Fuller’s is bringing back Wise Men – its seasonal beer that will also raise money for men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

Tiny Rebel launches new ciders and perry

07-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Welsh brewery Tiny Rebel Brewing Co is to release two new ciders and a perry in collaboration with Hogan’s Cider.

Redwell Brewery saved from closure after falling into administration

07-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Redwell Brewery was placed into administration this month, but has been purchased by a team of investors, the Norfolk craft brewery has revealed.

Alcohol-free Budweiser Prohibition leads drink-driving campaign

07-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

New alcohol-free beer Budweiser Prohibition Brew is set to front a major ad campaign, focused on getting the nation home safely for Christmas.

Brixton Brewery: Heineken deal will get our beer in more pubs

05-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Partnering with Heineken was a “once in a generation opportunity” to expand and get Brixton Brewery beer into more UK pubs, according to the founders of the south London brewery.

CAMRA national chairman Colin Valentine to step down

04-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) national chairman Colin Valentine will step down next year and will hand the reins to current vice-chairman Jackie Parker.