Beer

35.9m pints poured in first week of festive runup

05-Dec-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The festive season has well and truly commenced, with 35.9m pints being sold in the first week of the run up to Christmas according to new research.

CMBC plans to shut Ringwood Brewery after operation fails to sell

05-Dec-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced it is planning to close Ringwood Brewery and shop, after it was unable to secure a sale of the operation.

Drinks sales down but hopes up for strong Christmas

05-Dec-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

On premise drinks sales were down by 5% year-on-year in the week to last Saturday (25 November)—but there are grounds for optimism as the run-up to Christmas begins.

DRINKS LIST 2024

The Drinks List – top brands to stock in 2024

04-Dec-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Welcome to the Drinks List 2024 – a list of the top-selling beverages in the on-trade looking at 15 different categories during the past year.

DRINKS LIST 2024

The top cask brands to stock

04-Dec-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Sharps Doom Bar was the best-selling cask ale brand in 2023, data from The Morning Advertiser’s The Drinks List has found.

Jump Ship: ‘taking action against BrewDog not an easy step’

01-Dec-2023 By Rebecca Weller

“Just because we are small doesn’t mean we don’t matter”, that is founder and managing director of alcohol-free beer brand Jump Ship Sonja Mitchell’s message to BrewDog.

Breweries pushed into insolvency due to rising interest rates

01-Dec-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Nearly as many craft breweries went out of business in the first half of 2023 as the whole of last year due to a surge in interest rates, data from Price Bailey has revealed.

CHRISTMAS NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Beers and spirits dominate new drinks for Christmas

30-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Hey, if you didn’t realise, Christmas is round the corner and now is an ideal time to launch some new drinks that could keep customers coming back until next Yuletide.

Northern Monk discontinues two beers after complaints

22-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Leeds-based brewer Northern Monk has discontinued two of its seasonal products after complaints against the beers were upheld by the Portman Group.

Carlsberg shares 'heartbreak' as Russian staff arrested

21-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg has shared its “heartbreak” after two members of staff at its Russian brewery were arrested on suspicion on fraud, branding the allegations against them as “fake”.

How a brewery creates a festive beer

17-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Norfolk brewery Woodforde’s wants to set the scene for enjoying a pint at Christmas.

Price of a pint of lager jumps 12.5% YOY

16-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of draught lager increased 12.5% in the year to October 2023 as pubs and brewers “struggle to survive”.

Camden Brewery unveils new collaborative beer

15-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Camden Town Brewery has launched a new limited-edition collaborative beer in partnership with HP Sauce, Camden HP Brown Ale.

OPINION

Unfair tax system must be fixed

13-Nov-2023 By Andy Slee, chief executive, Society of Independent brewers (SIBA)

In a free market economy, Governments help things that are good for society and tax things that aren’t. Life should really be that simple.

SIBA unveils new categories for 2024 Business Awards

09-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Entries for the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Business Awards 2024 are now open, with the introduction of new categories.

Drinks sales hit by reduction in 'big nights out'

03-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Daily drinks sales hit by “negative” trading figures as consumers “restrict” big nights out.

Low and no products becoming 'ingrained' in drinking culture

03-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Demand for low and no serves is “maturing” and becoming more culturally “ingrained” as products grow more “in their own right” to sit alongside alcohol.

Carlsberg reports 5.8% revenue rise and cuts ties with Russian brewery

02-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Group has announced a 5.8% global rise in revenue per hectolitre across Europe and the termination of its license agreements with its Russian brewery as part of its Q3 performance update.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Black Sheep Brewery releases first craft beer

01-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

This month's round-up includes new products from Black Sheep Brewery, Molson Coors, Thatchers Cider, Warner's Distillery and more.

Stout Wars: Guinness and the competitors for the crown

01-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

As winter approaches and pub customers’ thoughts turn to enjoying the cosy surroundings of a warm pub until the sun returns, plenty of people see stout as the perfect drink to relax with.

Real Brewing Pub Company enters administration

01-Nov-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Real Brewing Pub Company, the pub operation arm of Derby Brewing Company, has entered administration due to Covid debts and soaring costs.

CMBC’s multimillion-pound investment in Northampton Brewery

31-Oct-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is planning to invest more than £10m into upgrading equipment at its Northampton Brewery in a bid to boost its sustainability credentials.

Two Tribes chief: 'The stronger breweries will survive'

27-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Justin Deighton has friends in high places. A career spearheading the 90s club-culture revolution as a DJ accumulated a punchy contact book of artists, musicians and chefs.

Signature Brew smashes fundraising target on day 1

25-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

East London-based Signature Brew, which is known for collaborating with musicians and bands, has launched its third crowdfunding campaign and is overfunding before the first day of the drive is over.

BrewDog slashes prices for under-25s

24-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

BrewDog has launched an ‘Under-25 Club’, cutting prices by 50% for younger guests across all its UK bars.

Where can you swap Tesco Clubcard points for pints?

23-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Tesco Clubcard points can now be used at BrewDog bars, but which other venues let you switch out points for pints?

CAMRA: Autumn Statement is ‘make or break’ moment for UK pubs

19-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Next month’s Autumn Statement has been labelled as a “make or break” moment for the UK’s pubs, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

No change of average pint price

19-Oct-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The average cost of a pint draught lager stayed at £4.62 in September – the same price as the previous month, according to official figures.

CMBC secures 'momentous' 10-year agreement with Stonegate

17-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced a new 10-year partnership with the UK’s largest pub company.

EXCLUSIVE

Value of beer sales in pubs higher than volume

13-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Beer sales in pubs have seen a marginal increase in volume compared with a higher turnover in value over the last 12 months, demonstrating “huge restraint” from pubs in the face of "outrageous" rising costs.

St Peter's Brewery acquires Curious Brewery

09-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Kent-based Curious Brewery has been procured by St Peter’s Brewery, one of the UK’s oldest craft brewers.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Meet the brand: Rosa Blanca, the beer of Mallorca, comes to the UK

09-Oct-2023 By Rosa Blanca

Rosa Blanca, the beer of Mallorca was launched in the UK on 1 August. Rosa Blanca is a smooth, refreshing beer with a touch of aromatic hops and all the essence of the Mallorca.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

BrewDog releases new IPA

05-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

This week's round up includes new products from BrewDog, J20, Thatchers, Adnams, Port Askaig, Greene King and more.

'Swift action' needed as beer prices rocket 12.1%

22-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

“Swift action” to tackle “spiralling” costs is “desperately” needed to bring down beer costs as the price of a pint jumps 12.1% year-on-year.

Four Tiny Rebel beers discontinued as complaints upheld

22-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Complaints against Welsh craft beer brand Tiny Rebel have been upheld by the Portman Group, resulting in the discontinuation of four of its products.

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St Austell’s sustainable focus on cask ale Anthem

21-Sep-2023 By Mark Dredge

“We know the farmers by name,” says Georgina Young, St Austell Brewery’s brewing director...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jez Galaun: Brixton Brewery is a 'love letter' to the area

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Brixton Brewery was founded in 2013 by Jez Galaun and Mike Ross after a friendship blossomed between the two following a chance meeting at a local taproom.

Heineken UK appoints new on-trade sales director

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has appointed a new on-trade sales director following the departure of Stephen Watt.

Wychwood Brewery 'latest casualty at hands of global brewers'

14-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Wychwood Brewery is the “latest casualty” at the hands of “global brewers”, The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said.

82% of pubs charge over £4 for a pint

14-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The majority of pubs (82%) are selling pints of lager for more than £4, a recent survey by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

CMBC reveals plans to close Wychwood Brewery

13-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced plans to close Wychwood Brewery.

James Watt shares story of rogue employee

11-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

BrewDog chief executive James Watt has shared a story of a fraudulent employee to highlight the less-talked-about side to being a CEO.

Search for CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain 2024 begins

08-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Voting for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) next Champion Beer of Britain award has officially opened.

POLL: How much does a pint of lager cost in your pub?

05-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The last decade has seen the price of draught lager shoot up by 38%, but how much are you charging at your pub?

Drinks sales dip below 2022 levels at the end of August

01-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in managed venues showed “modest growth” overall in the week leading up to the August bank holiday weekend, though some days showed year-on-year decline.

Pint in a pub becoming a 'luxury' as lager prices rise 38% in 10 years

01-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The price of draught lager has risen by 38% over the past ten years and could mean a pint in a pub will soon become a “luxury” for many consumers.

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Brixton Brewery's research reveals consumers want craft to tell a story

29-Aug-2023 By Brixton Brewery

Recent research from Brixton Brewery demonstrates that craft beer provides a real opportunity in the on-trade, with 61% of consumers preferring to purchase craft beer in this channel , and 84% saying they are happy to pay more for a craft beer vs a more...

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