Food & Drink

Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s master distiller on marijuana, Brexit and Trump

28-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Brexit and Trump are not big business concerns for Jack Daniel’s (JD), which is to grow its understanding of pub culture in the brand’s largest export market the UK. However, further legalisation of marijuana in the US could pose an issue.

In association with Diageo

Make the Wisely Wonder

28-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

The Porn Star Martini has taken the UK by storm, but some long-time drinkers of the cocktail might be looking to try something a little different. Why not try this gin twist?

Whisky

Haig Club and Clubman: how the brands came about and what's next?

28-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Diversifying an historic brand has allowed Diageo-owned Haig Club to move whisky in front of a younger demographic, according to global whisky master Ewan Gunn.

Beer

Corona founder makes Spanish villagers multimillionaires

25-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Man responsible for developing Corona into one of the world's biggest beer brands has gifted all 80 residents in his home town with £2m in his will.

Strike action

Diageo faces Christmas strikes

25-Nov-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Smirnoff and Guinness owner Diageo is facing industrial action by workers in a dispute over pensions.

Beer

CAMRA: Stringers Mutiny Stout crowned best bottled beer

24-Nov-2016 By James Evison

A stout from Cumbria brewer Stringers has been crowned Champion Bottled Beer of Britain in the Campaign for Real Ale's annual awards.

SA Brains

SA Brains’ Cardiff brewery site to relocate

23-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Wales’ biggest brewer and hospitality company will be relocating to a different site after redevelopment plans were confirmed today (Wednesday 23 November).

In association with CCEP

How important are soft drinks to pubs?

23-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

A quarter of sales come from soft drinks in many pubs, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learned during a Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) Pub & Bar Tour. Here, we take a look at the pubs and bars making a mint from softs.

Cider

Taunton Cider Company ‘reborn’ after closing in 2011

21-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

A small group of cider enthusiasts have relaunched the Taunton Cider Company (TCC) five years after the brand was killed off following a multimillion-pound acquisition in the mid-1990s.

In association with CCEP

Suede, Nottingham’s 1990s-themed bar

20-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

A 1980s/90s retro theme is pulling in the punters to an eaterie in Nottingham, with Coca-Cola lending a hand with a neon sign and its iconic glass bottles.

In association with CCEP

The Òran Mór, Glasgow

20-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Sandy Gourlay knows a thing or two about catering for almost 2,000 customers on a busy night and has seen an ongoing uplift in soft drink sales at Glasgow pub Òran Mór.

In association with CCEP

How the Riverside pub in Avon works

20-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Putting a much stronger soft drinks offer in place has helped one operator in rural Avon encourage drivers to do the right thing on a night out.

In association with CCEP

Inside the New Queen Inn, Christchurch

20-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Destination pubs encounter problems not faced by others in built-up areas, but one operator based in deepest Dorset is using location to his advantage.

In association with CCEP

How soft drinks started

20-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Softs have played an important role in society for centuries, but their history and value is too often overlooked. There’s a lot more to soft drinks than first meets the eye.

CAMRA announces Pub of the Year 2017 finalists

19-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced the four finalists for its 2017 Pub of the Year competition today (Saturday 19 November). 

BEER

Pioneer Brewing Company launches beer education and training scheme

17-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Pioneer Brewing Company, the craft and speciality beers division of Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), has announced the launch of a new education and training scheme for drinks professionals. 

awards

MA columnists in running for British Guild of Beer Writers awards

16-Nov-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Morning Advertiser columnist Pete Brown and former columnist Roger Protz have once again been shortlisted in the annual British Guild of Beer Writers awards. 

marketing

Wadworth 6X targets 'old cool' and new generations

16-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Brewer and operator Wadworth has launched its new campaign to reposition its 6X premium ale brand.

Britvic

Britvic’s J₂O Spritz makes maiden TV appearance as part of £1m campaign

15-Nov-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Britvic’s J₂O Spritz aired on TV screens for the first time yesterday (14 November) as part of a £1m festive campaign. 

Trends

Mintel: top six global food trends for 2017

14-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

“A year of extremes” is on the cards when it comes to food trends over the next year, claim leading market intelligence specialists.

Christmas beer

Black Sheep Brewery: Look on the bright side of life

14-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A North Yorkshire brewery has joined forces with comedy icons Monty Python to create a Christmas beer.

Butcombe Brewery

Perfect acquisition for Butcombe Brewery

14-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Butcombe Brewery has announced the appointment of Jayson Perfect of Palmers Brewery as managing director.

Beer

Tiny Rebel releases Christmas ale with Goldie Lookin’ Chain

14-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Tiny Rebel has joined forces with Welsh rappers Goldie Lookin’ Chain (GLC) once again to launch its super pale Christmas ale ‘You Snows It’, which will be released this week. 

Legislation

Beer prices could soar by 30p a pint

14-Nov-2016 By Michelle Perrett

The price of a pint of beer could be set to soar by 30p as pub companies face a “triple whammy” of pressures in the New Year, The Sunday Times has reported.

Legislation

Spirits will be hit hardest by minimum alcohol pricing

14-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits will be hit the hardest out of all alcohol categories following the Scottish government’s announced plans to back minimum alcohol pricing.

Micropub

Beer from new Cumbrian brewery named Beer of the Year

11-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

A beer from a new Cumbrian microbrewery received top prize at the Beer of the Year Awards last week (Friday 4 November). 

RTD

WKD shows its NKD side

11-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

SHS Drinks’ brand WKD has launched two, new lower calorie flavours to its portfolio in a further bid to attract a younger market.

Champagne and sparkling wine

Is Champagne too fancy for pubs?

11-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

When it comes to a celebration the no-brainer go-to for us Brits has long been a bottle of Champagne. Now it seems we don’t even need an excuse to turn to the bubbly. So if you don’t want to miss out on the action, it may be time to add some extra fizz...

BEER

Best beer in Scotland named by SIBA

11-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Island Hopping by Swannay Brewery as the best beer in Scotland. 

Trends

Yellow snow: a new drinks trend?

11-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits will be encouraged to drink (not eat) yellow snow for the first time as US-based Rogue Ales & Spirits exports its Yellow Snow IPA to the UK.

Health and safety

Carlsberg investigates death after factory gas leak

10-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Carlsberg is investigating the death of a factory worker and the injury of 22 other people following a gas leak at its Northampton brewery yesterday (9 November)

Legal

Brighton pub selling illicit alcohol allowed to keep licence

09-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

A Brighton pub has been allowed to keep its licence despite claims of “openly selling” illicit alcohol to customers, Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed on Monday (7 November). 

beer

Carlsberg launches new draught beer dispenser for on-trade

09-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Carlsberg UK has launched a new beer dispenser system for bars called DraughtMaster.

BEER

Camden Town Brewery launches fourth festive beer

09-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Camden Town Brewery has announced the launch of a new limited edition beer to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. 

beer

CAMRA champion beer to be announced at BBC Good Food Show

09-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has said the Champion Bottled Beer of Britain competition will be judged and honoured at the BBC Good Food Show later this month.

Opinion

Sophie Atherton: The female pound is worth the same as anyone else’s money

09-Nov-2016 By Sophie Atherton

A beer marketing book that focuses on the female market may be written for an American audience but, with few tweaks, the advice works just as well in the UK

Beer

Molson Coors refreshes Staropramen

09-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Molson Coors has announced that Staropramen has been rebranded with a "modern feel" to celebrate its Czech heritage.

Wine

Millennials chugging sparkling wine to unwind

08-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Sparkling wine is attracting more Millennial drinkers, who are choosing to drink it after a ‘rough day’ because it is one of the easiest propositions in the category for them to understand.

Beer

The Guv'nor: Cask deserves same status as craft keg

08-Nov-2016 By Peter Tiley

Licensee of the Salutation Inn, Ham, Gloucestershire, Peter Tiley has his say on why cask deserves to have same status as craft keg at least.

US election

MA readers unanimously worried about Trump as president

08-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Donald Trump as president of the United States is a major concern for the readers of The Morning Advertiser (MA), the results of an online poll have found. 

BEER

Brewery slams 'violent and aggressive' alcohol watchdog ruling on Psycho beer

07-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The director of Eden Brewery has expressed his disappointment after the Portman Group ruled that one of its products encouraged “violent and aggressive behaviour”.

Ready-to-serve

Hooper’s enters RTS sector

07-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks brand Hooper’s is set to penetrate the ready-to-serve (RTS) can sector with its leading flavour, Dandelion and Burdock.

BEER

Bedlam Brewery beats crowdfunding target by £170,000

07-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Sussex-based brewery Bedlam has smashed its target of raising £330,000 via crowdfunding to finance relocating its brewing facility. 

Beer

Sharp's launches limited edition Doom Bar Reserve

04-Nov-2016 By James Evison

A limited edition Doom Bar amber ale has been released by Molson Coors brand, Sharp's brewery.

Spirits

British gin is taking over the world

04-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Britain is the beating heart of the global gin industry, with three quarters of all exported gin coming from this island, and with Scotland accounting for two thirds of UK gin production.

Beer

‘Hangover-free’ beer on its way to the UK

04-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Hangovers will be a thing of the past, claims a Dutch brewery that has created a brand new beer that is designed to ease the effects of a heavy night on the sauce.

Beer

BrewDog outlines brewery and HQ plans

03-Nov-2016 By Beer

Plans for the expansion of the current BrewDog brewery facilities and head office operations have been outlined by the Scottish company.

Charity

Sharp's takes on St Austell in 'battle of the breweries' football match

03-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The coveted Staughton Shield was up for grabs in the 'battle of the breweries' football match last weekend.

Beer barometer

BBPA: Positive despite beer sales down 3.4%, with Brexit worries ahead

03-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The quarterly beer barometer has shown beer sales down – although the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) claims the trend is still "broadly positive". 

OPINION

Jumping on the craft beer hipster-bashing bandwagon? Think again

03-Nov-2016 By Luke Raven

Dear Daily Telegraph, we read your piece with interest this morning entitled “Craft beer is turning people into zombies” about Anthony Bourdain’s interview with Thrillist.