Food & Drink

Butcombe Brewery reveals major rebrand ahead of expansion

15-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Butcombe Brewery has unveiled a major rebrand of its logo and beers to coincide with its ambitious expansion plans.

BrewDog unveils Beavertown collab and beer releases for 2017

15-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

BrewDog has unveiled several upcoming beers for 2017 including a new imperial stout created with London's Beavertown.

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Guinness ready to extend range of new beers

14-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Guinness’s Open Gate Brewery Project in Dublin, the initiative that launched Hop House 13 and Dublin Porter, will release new beers over the next three years, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal.

Saracens captain: rugby discipline translates well into Brewing

14-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

When former Saracens captain, Alistair Hargreaves, retired from rugby he decided to tackle a new challenge, setting up his own brewery with teammate, Chris Wyles. 

Three quarters of customers will pay more for a quality cocktail

14-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

More than 75% of customers are happy to pay for a better quality cocktail according to bar group Be At One. 

Still and sparkling wine faces triple whammy threat

14-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Brexit, inflation and alcohol duty represent a triple threat to still and sparkling wine drinkers according to the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

BrewDog to open first US pub

13-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

BrewDog will open its first US pub at its brewery and headquarters in Canal Winchester, Ohio, later this month (February).

Innis & Gunn launches new Whiskey barrel-aged stout

13-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has launched a new limited edition stout in collaboration with Dublin's Teeling Whiskey. 

2017 drinks trends: what to stock

13-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Gin will give way to Tequila and more consumers will seek to buy only locally-made alcoholic drinks, including craft beer and spirits.

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Camden Town Brewery reveals collaboration plans

10-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Camden Town Brewery will collaborate with at least two US brewers in AB InBev’s (ABI) craft beer portfolio this year and is open to working with independent London craft brewers, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal.

Disney pub crawl pairs drinking and dressing up

10-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Glasgow's pub scene will be awash with Disney fans who will dress up as their favourite fairytale characters for a magical pub crawl in March.

Carling offers pubs up to £30k support in Premier League tie-up

10-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Carling is offering licensees ‘Bottoms Up’ pint dispensers, access to 4K HD coverage of football matches and discounts for Sky TV as part of a Premier League partnership promotion.

Heineken issues full assurances to Punch tenants

10-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Heineken has made further assurances to Punch tenants that there are no plans to force them to buy solely Heineken products.

‘Sexy craft beer’ launch exclusive to swanky London eatery

10-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

A new craft beer has been created especially to pair with dishes at London Mayfair’s Sexy Fish restaurant, indicating the segment has more room to grow alongside food.

Punch tenants won’t be forced to buy only Heineken products

09-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Star Pubs & Bars managing director Lawson Mountstevens has assured current Punch tenants they will not be forced to buy solely Heineken products.

Pubs minister refuses to be drawn on beer duty cut

09-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Andrew Percy, the pubs minister, has said it is possible the Government may bow to industry pressure and cut beer duty in March's Budget.

Heineken urged by CAMRA for assurance on Punch deal

08-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on pub giant Heineken for assurances on the affect the takeover of 1,900 Punch pubs would have on its members.

2017 wine trends: Prosecco reigns but Italian reds poised for growth

08-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Prosecco may be Brits' favourite wine, but lesser-known Italian regions are poised for greater popularity, according to a leading wine expert.

How will 2017's price increases affect the trade?

08-Feb-2017 By Michelle Perrett

With licensees facing increased expenditure ranging from brewery beer price increases to business rate revamps, what do some of those affected think will happen in the sector?

Tradition is key to keeping cider alive

08-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Cider makers must work harder to uphold the tradition and values of the drink if the segment is to have a strong future, according to National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) chair and Westons Cider managing director Helen Thomas.

Heineken in hot water over killing fish

07-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Brewing giant Heineken has been ordered to pay £160,000 for breaching environment laws after pollution at its cider factory killed thousands fish.

BBPA rebukes calls for wine and spirit duty cut

06-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has dismissed the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)'s calls for a cut in wine and spirit duty at the upcoming Budget and reiterated its own call for cuts to beer duty.

Brewers fear Brexit beer price hike

02-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Panic has spread among Britain’s brewers who fear Brexit will lead to a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials and impact the price of a pint, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learnt.

Cloudwater named Best Brewery in England at international RateBeer awards

02-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Cloudwater has been named the best English brewery and the fifth best brewery in the world at the annual RateBeer awards.

BrewDog and Cloudwater collaborate on new Vermont IPA

02-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

BrewDog has collaborated with acclaimed Manchester brewery Cloudwater on a new beer.

Peroni gluten-free to launch across UK on-trade

02-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Peroni has announced the launch of a new gluten-free iteration of its flagship lager across the UK on-trade.

Carling reveals major rebrand to remain relevant

01-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Beer giant Carling will roll out a hefty rebrand of its key lager and cider products in a bid to bolster its market position.

Carlsberg sets sights on Millennial customers with new packaging

01-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Carlsberg has launched new limited-edition packaging for its flagship lager as part of a massive marketing push aimed at younger drinkers. 

Diageo pledges £18.6m Irish whiskey distillery investment

01-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo has announced plans for investment in a whiskey distillery in the former power station at St James’ Gate in Dublin.

Thwaites freezes beer prices to tenants

30-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Thwaites has revealed it is to freeze its own beer prices to its tenants this year.

Pub restaurants increased prices for festive menus

30-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Pub restaurants offered a wider range of Christmas meal options for consumers and increased prices for the 2016 festive season, new research from The Morning Advertiser’s sister title MCA has revealed.

Conviviality ahead of schedule on Matthew Clark and Bibendum integration

30-Jan-2017 By James Wallin at MCA

Drinks retailer Conviviality has said it is ahead of schedule on the integration of Matthew Clark and Bibendum.

Gap in the market for no-booze pub, claims pop-up bar owner

27-Jan-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Alcohol-free pop-up bar owner Jamie Walker has said there is a gap in the market for a booze-free pub.

Madness present Camden pub with award

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A pub in Camden was presented a prestigious award by ska band Madness.

Finance deal boost for Sheffield brewery

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A Sheffield brewery has signed a six-figure funding deal with its bank to boost the growth of its business.

Fuller’s announces ‘strong’ sales update

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Fuller’s claimed it will “accelerate” investment in its estate after announcing its trading update for the past 43 weeks to 21 January 2017. 

Whiskey or whisky? It's a new day

26-Jan-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Whether it’s malt whisky, an American Bourbon or an Irish whiskey, the whisk(e)y category is vast and hugely diverse. Blended Scotch may be the biggest player in the sector, but interest is piquing in other areas and will not play second fiddle to white...

"We want to be a proper regional brewer with a tied estate" - Mark Crowther on his Butcombe plans

24-Jan-2017 By Phil Mellows

The realisation of refinancing has given Butcombe Brewery the chance to expand and chief executive of parent company Liberation Group, Mark Crowther, is determined to make the most of the opportunity.

Hogs Back moves London’s Outback into canned format

23-Jan-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Hogs Back Brewery has announced it will begin canning its London’s Outback beer.

Carlsberg and Heineken unveil price increases

23-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Carlsberg and Heineken are the latest brewers to unveil beer price increases for 2017.

WSTA calls for 2% wine and spirit duty cut

23-Jan-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cut wine and spirit duty by 2%.

BrewDog appoints new MD and plots ‘crazily exciting projects’

20-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

BrewDog has claimed the company will remain focused on the “freshness” of its beers despite the company’s new plans for 2017.

Indian Brewery Company unveils first site

20-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A brewery has opened an outlet offering craft beers and Indian street food in Birmingham after supplying its products to several pubs over the past three years.

Robinsons reveals new look for Iron Maiden beer

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Robinsons Brewery has revealed a new look for the award-winning beer produced in conjunction with heavy metal giants Iron Maiden. 

Why Dry January is no longer a period of doom and gloom

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

The emptiness of a pub in January after a hectic Christmas can strike fear into the heart of any licensee but perhaps this month has the potential to be as fruitful as any other when pubs make the most of the opportunities

Breweries unite for small beer relief reform

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Small and medium-sized breweries have called on the Government to review the small breweries’ relief (SBR) scheme to ensure a “vibrant and sustainable” future for the brewing industry.

Siren Craft Brew vows to stick with cask ale

18-Jan-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Siren Craft Brew has reassured drinkers it will not abandon cask ale in 2017 following a series of high-profile brewers' decision to abandon the format. 

Kingfisher to distribute Indonesian beer Bintang in the UK

18-Jan-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Kingfisher Beer Europe is set to launch popular Indonesian lager Bintang in the UK on-trade.

Robinsons: pubs come first despite off-trade expansion

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Robinsons Brewery will put pubs “first and foremost” despite its plans to expand its craft beer range in supermarkets.  

Food and drink industry supported by PM in Brexit speech

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Industry bodies have welcomed Teresa May’s “recognition” of the value of the food and drink sector in her Brexit speech.