Archives for April 25, 2005

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Pub & Bar 2005: drinks news

Hi Spirits has added two new flavours to its Antica Sambuca range. Banana and Mandarin are both now available from Waverley TBS with the Mandarin...

Heineken takes the fight to Stella

Heineken has taken an aggressive stance against premium lager rivals Stella Artois in the battle for sales.In a new marketing campaign entitled...

In session... with Ben McFarland

As wedding season approaches Beer Writer of the Year Ben McFarland makes the case for champagne beers."Beer?" I'm asked quizzically by a rather posh...

Tough going for Whitbread pubs

Whitbread has seen a slow down in sales growth at its pubs as consumers grow increasingly cautious on spending. The leisure group said performance at...

The next chapter

Having exited brewing, Brakspear is now focused on tenancies. By Lorna Harrison.Following an era of controversy surrounding the sale of its...

Newport is top of the pints

Licensees in the Welsh town of Newport serve the best pints of cask ale in the UK, according to Cask Marque.The beer quality accreditor has put...