The beer doctor is in
02-Oct-2000
A new website designed to help pub and bar owners serve the perfect pint of beer has been launched by Interbrew UK.Visitors to www.servegreatbeer.com...
Kick-off for range of schnapps shots
02-Oct-2000
Bulmers has designed a new shot glass to accompany the launch of its new schnapps shooter drinkSidekick, a range of single-serve flavoured schnapps...
Distiller issues warning that historic Scottish whiskeys could be lost
02-Oct-2000
Burn Stewart Distillers has signalled that some of Scotland's most historic whisky makers could fall into the hands of an American spirits firm.It...
Drinks fail packaging guidelines
02-Oct-2000
Complaints against four alcoholic drinks have been upheld in a report published last week by drinks industry watchdog The Portman Group.An...
Kunick boss quits
02-Oct-2000
The boss of amusement machines giant Kunick has quit after the group issued its second gloomy statement in less than a month.Group chief executive...
Liverpool brewer themes menu around speciality beers
02-Oct-2000
Liverpool brewer Cains is considering a new food menu themed around its speciality beers range.The range includes Bavarian wheat beer Hopf Weise...
Boost for Urquell in distribution switch
02-Oct-2000
South African Breweries (SAB) hopes to give an extra push to its Czech beer, Pilsner Urquell, after switching UK distribution to Ubevco.The beer was...
Government ads to tackle tobacco but not alcohol smuggling
02-Oct-2000
The government last week explained why it is spending millions of pounds on a new advertising campaign against cigarette smuggling while doing...
Pouring reigns - beer dispensing gets all the attention
18-Sep-2000
The way beers are dispensed today is becoming more sophisticated as drinks companies try to cash in - just like thatPicture a Friday night down the...
Rare whiskies set for launch
18-Sep-2000
William Grant & Sons is introducing a selection of some of its oldest and rarest single malt Scotch whiskies onto the UK market this month.Two...
Harp to shoot from the hip
18-Sep-2000
Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries (W&DB) is waging war on the "cappuccino-drinking-friendship-bracelet-wearing-nineties-man" as part of its new...
Bulleit hits target in Seagram range
18-Sep-2000
Seagram UK has launched a new bourbon and announced several changes to its spirit brand portfolio.Bulleit Bourbon, a 45 per cent ABV American brand...
Seagram finds wine sales in pubs may not be reaching full potential
18-Sep-2000
Wine sales in pubs may not be reaching their full potential because consumer attitudes are still poorly understood by the on-trade. New research for...
Licensees reassured over travellers row
11-Sep-2000
Publicans should not be panicked into serving known troublemakers following the recent court ruling that "No Travellers" signs are illegal, police...
Wine continues to grow and grow
04-Sep-2000
Wine is leading the way for growth in pubs for the fifth year runningThe last year has been a vintage one for wine in pubs. Figures from The Publican...
Green light for Amber
04-Sep-2000
Foster's is set to enter the premium draught lager market with the regional launch of Foster's Amber. Following a successful trial period in 50 pubs,...
Arc launches with a crystal clear aim
04-Sep-2000
Bass Brewers has announced the launch of an innovative premium draught lager and regional trialing of an additional four new brands.Arc, initially...
German lager Cannabis withdrawn from sale after packaging complaints
04-Sep-2000
A German lager is to be withdrawn from sale after it fell foul of packaging guidelines.Cannabis, which features a prominent leaf on its label, was...
Britvic for sale
04-Sep-2000
Steps are being taken by Bass, Allied Domecq and Whitbread to sell soft drinks giant Britvic.The company, which supplies Tango, Robinson's and Pepsi,...
Trade awaits pivotal smoke code ruling
04-Sep-2000
Industry leaders are anxiously awaiting a major decision this week which could have a dramatic affect on the law on smoking in pubs.The Health and...
Brewers to expand despite declining ale sales
21-Aug-2000
Several brewers have announced expansion plans in the face of declining demand for real ale. The Mighty Oak Brewery in Essex has applied for planning...
Mill House sold in surprise £57m deal
08-Aug-2000
Award-winning pub group Mill House Inns has been sold to a new venture headed by two directors of Ambishus Pub Company.Philip Snook and Mike Mills...
Schnapps drink is back in black
07-Aug-2000
Bacardi-Martini has launched a two-pronged attack on the premium packaged spirit market with the release of its new Metz brands.The latest additions...
BII certificate for doorstaff first step in regulating industry
07-Aug-2000
Mention doorstaff and more than likely someone will come up with a wisecrack about their size or attitude.A recent article in women's magazine...
Kingfisher halts McClusky's expansion after losses
07-Aug-2000
Bar operator Kingfisher Leisure has slashed costs and halted the roll-out of its McClusky's brand after suffering losses.It has raised £2.3m by...
Pubwatch backed by ScotCo
04-Aug-2000
Scottish Courage has become the latest company to sponsor National Pubwatch. Britain's biggest brewer has pledged £3,000 for National Pubwatch,...
Britvic may enter the energy sector
24-Jul-2000
Britvic is considering adding an energy drink to its expanding portfolio after the acquisition of Orchid Drinks earlier this month. Adult soft drink...
Small brewers to replace Whitbread brewing contracts
24-Jul-2000
Small brewers are looking for alternative sources of income to replace the brewing contracts they signed with Whitbread.Though all contracts signed...
Brewers turn up heat for summer
12-Jul-2000
Britain's major brewers are backing their big beer brands with some major summer advertising.Whitbread kicks off a new animated campaign for...
Holsten axes Fast Show ad campaign
10-Jul-2000
Holsten UK has canned the Fast Show advertising campaign for Holsten Pils after two years.The current limited edition bottle featuring the Crafty...
Cider range is to begin networking
10-Jul-2000
A £3million campaign kicks off this month for Matthew Clark's premium packaged cider range.The campaign will be centred on the development of the...
Trade chiefs' bid to block full pint law
10-Jul-2000
Trade leaders are claiming victory in a campaign to persuade MPs that legislating for a full pint would be unworkable.A delegation from the...
Budweiser to push draught version of brand
10-Jul-2000
Budweiser is selecting pubs to receive the brand's draught version - which brewer Anheuser-Busch sees as a critical part of its future.Draught Bud is...
Charles Wells and the Queen's Award for Export
26-Jun-2000
Charles Wells has won the Queen's Award for Export. We attended the presentation ceremony. Charles Wells is one of the biggest independent brewers in...
Crafty Cockney blags five million bottles of Holsten
26-Jun-2000
Holsten Pils has unveiled a new look for the summer — a limited edition bottle featuring Paul Whitehouse's Fast Show character the Crafty...
Lager's star
26-Jun-2000
Interbrew is celebrating a sales landmark for Stella Artois lager just weeks after the acquisition of the Whitbread Beer Company.Stella's UK sales...
Brewer set to sell
26-Jun-2000
A regional brewer is to offer a new dimension in real ale choice to licensees through an innovative beer box package.The boxes from Smiles of Bristol...
Stella Artois to run mobile School of Excellence in quality boost drive
26-Jun-2000
Stella Artois is running a mobile School of Excellence for licensees as fears emerge that drinkers are switching lagers because of poor product...
Allied Domecq targets Seagram
26-Jun-2000
Allied Domecq is expected to seek a takeover of Seagram to swallow up its global brands.Seagram has agreed a merger with French communications and...
Future of Bass beers in doubt
26-Jun-2000
Interbrew's £2.3billion takeover of Bass could signal the beginning of the end for real ale, say UK brewers.Competition authorities are likely to...
Is it or isn't it? Merlin Inns' unique estate
15-Jun-2000
We look at the work of Merlin Inns — and how it gives managers the freedom to make every pub on its estate unique.For many people, walking into one...
Drinks sign up to sport
12-Jun-2000
Euro 2000 may be grabbing the sporting spotlight, but plenty of other brands are lining up behind some of the summer's other major events.Golf,...
Nationalism and cut-prices from drinks companies for Euro 2000
12-Jun-2000
Nationalism and cut-price drinks are being promoted as brewers and soft drinks companies seek to cash in on Euro 2000.Coca-Cola Enterprises is...
Scheme to prevent unfair rises in rent
12-Jun-2000
A leading property agent has come up with a new formula to help high street licensees avoid the higher rents paid by the big retail chains.Fleurets...
Bacardi-Martini 'baffled' at ITC Metz decision
08-Jun-2000
Bacardi-Martini has said it is "baffled" by the Independent Television Commission's (ITC) decision to ban the screening of its Metz commercials...
Small brewers' access in peril
06-Jun-2000
Campaigners have stepped up their fight to help smaller brewers as the number of pubs offering guest beers is set to plummet.The £400million sale of...
Business as usual for Whitbread's portfolio
05-Jun-2000
Marketing activity for former Whitbread Beer Company brands will be continuing on a business as usual basis in the wake of the purchase by...
Springwood ready to make major acquisition
05-Jun-2000
Bar operator Springwood Leisure has hinted it is ready for a major acquisition as it expands into new markets.Chairman Adam Page has unveiled plans...
Bass deals defy brewing doubts
29-May-2000
Uncertainty over the future of Bass's brewing arm has not stopped the company winning considerable amounts of new business across the UK.Speculation...
Brewer forging new estate
29-May-2000
A small East Sussex brewer has started building up its own pub estate alongside investment in production.The Forge Brewery opened its second outlet...
