Drinks

SIBA appoints new chief executive

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed a new chief executive James Calder, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to head up the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Priciest beer regions revealed

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of Beer Day Britain tomorrow (15 June), personal finance experts have polled the UK to find out how much people would expect to pay for a pint of lager or craft beer.

Whisky set to grow to £2.44bn in next 3 years

13-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Whisky will return to growth and will be worth £2.44bn by 2022 (up from £2.31bn in 2018), new research has predicted.

Dark Star MD leaves brewery?

13-Jun-2019 By Ed Bedington

Confusion surrounds the disappearance of the Dark Star brewery managing director (MD) James Cuthbertson who appears to have left the role.

Strike vote threatens northern beer deliveries

13-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Drivers who deliver beer to pub chains in the north and the Midlands have voted in favour of strike action, which could threaten stock levels in some pubs.

Southern Comfort crowns best mixologists

12-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Two triumphant bartenders were cheered to victory last night – becoming winners of Southern Comfort’s Southern Showdown cocktail competition.

William Grant & Sons hope to ‘break mould’ of G&T

11-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish spirits giant William Grant & Sons hopes a new marketing push will see its fruit-flavoured gin reach pubgoers who have traditionally avoided the juniper drink.

JDW stocks Kopparberg on draught

11-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is now serving Kopparberg on draught at more than three quarters of its pubs, with plans to make it estate-wide next month (July).

Stella Artois launches beer accreditation scheme

11-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Budweiser Brewing Group-owned Stella Artois has unveiled a new accreditation programme in partnership with Beer Marque, in a bid to increase beer quality and premium experience.

In association with Fever-Tree

Why creating the perfect G&T garden can push profits

11-Jun-2019 By Adam Bloodworth

Statistics reveal Britain’s love for gin isn’t only here to stay but is increasing year on year. The challenge for brands is to explore new ways to profit from the spirit’s surge in popularity

Pride gin will help keep parade free

10-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The organisers of London’s Pride parade have launched a limited-edition gin to help it keep the event free.

Revamped Watneys Beer Company seeks £400,000 funding

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Once Britain’s best-selling beer, Watneys has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign to continue its resurrection.

Brewery concocts Rosé IPA in 'UK first'

07-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A rosé IPA, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, will be unveiled as part of an event celebrating pubs and breweries.

Grey Goose introduces ‘world’s first’ sub-zero draught tap system

07-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Grey Goose has created a new sub-zero draught system that can create a perfect version of cocktails at sub-zero temperatures – in a mere seven seconds.

Hayman's launches juniper-forward gin liqueur

07-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

London distiller Hayman's has expanded its beverage portfolio with a new gin liqueur, launched ahead of summer in the UK.