New England IPA hot trend for 2018
Key drink trends for 2018 that operators need to take note of include New England IPA, craft cider, lower alcohol drinks, hybrid drinks and ‘adult’ soft drinks, according to a new report.
Archives for May 8, 2018
Whatever happened to beer and food matching, asks Sophie Atherton
The notion of matching food with beer has not been grasped – and when it is, it is not pubs taking the lead.
Aperol Spritz drives up Campari’s UK sales
Gruppo Campari’s UK sales have risen significantly, with a chunk of that growth coming from sales of Aperol, the main ingredient in the Aperol Spritz.
Male oriented advertising is putting women off beer
Male orientated advertising is one of the major barriers for women drinking beer, according to the first piece of research about female attitudes towards the drink in almost a decade.
Big Interview: Star Pubs & Bars’ Lawson Mountstevens
Completing the biggest pub acquisition deal in recent years is no mean feat, especially when it almost triples the size of your estate. Lawson Mountstevens, managing director of Star Pubs & Bars, explains what went on behind the scenes of this major...
Founder of Luminar declared bankrupt
Luminar founder, Steve Thomas, has been declared bankrupt, MCA understands.
Pub introduces two-pint glass to reduce World cup queues
A pub in Chelmsford has introduced oversized glasses that hold two pints rather than the usual one ahead of the World Cup starting in June.
British brewers win big at World Beer Cup
UK’s craft brewers took home a slew of awards at this year’s World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tennessee.
GBBF to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year
The Great British Beer Festival is to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year to help ensure the safety and comfort of its visitors.
BrewDog 'rejected by Dragon’s Den'
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has claimed it was turned down by Dragon’s Den after successfully getting through the initial application process.
‘Rural Oscars’ names Crown Inn Best Rural Pub in the South East
The Crown Inn at Dial Post, near Horsham, has won the Best Rural Pub in the South East gong in the Countryside Alliance Awards, nicknamed the ‘Rural Oscars’.
Britain’s best cider and perry named
A year of tasting by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) cider and perry experts has revealed the winners of the organisation’s National Cider and Perry Championships.
6 trends you need to know about
Mintel has released its roundup of the top 2018 flavour innovations infiltrating American restaurants.