Beer

The full pint debate

31-May-2001

The full pint debate: the on-going argument that could force Britain's pubs to adopt the use of over-sized lined glasses for serving pints.For years,...

SAB still "considering bid for Bass Brewers

31-May-2001

South African Breweries (SAB) is thought to be still interested in buying Bass Brewers despite spending its cash on other deals.It said it was still...

Greene King trials keg version of bottled Ruddles Wheat beer

30-May-2001

In a marked departure from its commitment to traditional cask ales, Greene King has announced it is to trial a keg version of its bottled Ruddles...

Pubs urged to use food to boost beer sales

30-May-2001

Report identifies eating experience as occasion to increase salesIncreasing the consumption of beer with food is the next challenge for the pub...

Backbar to the future

29-May-2001

The backbar of any outlet can be used to make up the minds of uncertain customers. John Porter reports on how licensees can best take...

Family brewers launch rival election manifesto

24-May-2001

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has issued its own election manifesto in an attempt to make the three main parties respond to its...

Brakspear set to feel the chill

23-May-2001

Brewer launches chilled version of flagship bitterBrakspear is set to play it cool this summer with the introduction of a colder version of its...

King & Barnes family launch new brewery

23-May-2001

The King family has returned to brewing in Horsham, West Sussex, after selling their 200-year-old business, King and Barnes, to Hall &...

It's a glass act

22-May-2001

The importance of clean glasses cannot be understatedGiven that there is going to be increasing pressure on pubs and bars to make the most of the...

Thinking of stocking cask ale?

18-May-2001

Whether or not to sell cask ale, or 'real ale' as it is sometimes called, is something all licensees have to decide. It helps to know exactly what...

The growth of organic beers

17-May-2001

Organic beers are finding their way to a growing number of bars as consumers become wary of artificial ingredients. David Flockhart reports.The...

Brands of gold - S&N profiled

08-May-2001

Mark Ludmon profiles Scottish & Newcastle, one of the licensed trade's biggest companies.Bob Ivell has just arrived back from checking out one of...

Organic brews rise to demand

08-May-2001

Industry sees 'green' products treble in the past yearBrewers are cashing in on the soaring demand for organic food and drink - on a big scale....

Caffrey's goes back to its roots

02-May-2001

Ale relaunch reduces ABV and reclaims Irish heritageBegorrah, bejaysus, bejaminty and bejabers, Bass has put the "oirishness" back into Caffrey's and...

Industry full pint research may sway liquid pint debate

02-May-2001

Research into short-measures being served in pubs across the UK may help the trade persuade ministers against bringing in a compulsory 100 per cent...

Marqued improvement

01-May-2001

Cask Marque's Time to Get Real? initiative to raise the profile of real ales has got off to a successful start.Cask ale has suffered from something...

JDW beer festival czeched out

01-May-2001

JD Wetherspoon's UK beer festival got off to a flying start when staff from the Czech Embassy popped down to the Lord Moon of the Mall pub in...

Europe delay hits full-pint proposal

19-Apr-2001

Proposed legislation may be hindered further by European referralThe Government faces a new obstacle in its fight to push through legislation forcing...

Lager than life

18-Apr-2001

The static lager market has been awakened by a number of relaunches, repositions and the rising popularity of a new imported beer category. Ben...

Cask Marque set for random visits

18-Apr-2001

Ale standard to inspect award holders to ensure consistent qualityRandom checks of 500 publicans holding Cask Marque accreditation will form part of...

Former FD Brands' spirit to be distributed by Halewood

18-Apr-2001

Halewood International has been awarded the distribution rights for Cockspur Golden Rum after the former UK suppliers, FD Brands, went into...

Carling u-turn on FA Premier League sponsorship

11-Apr-2001

Carling is set to perform a dramatic u-turn and renew its title sponsorship deal with the FA Premier League, according to media reports.It is thought...

Guinness supply threatened as workers to strike

11-Apr-2001

Guinness drinkers on both sides of the Irish Sea could soon be struggling for their pint as the company's 2,000-strong workforce in the Irish...

Holsten set to shake-up PPLs with major relaunch of Holsten Pils

10-Apr-2001

Pils revamp aims to boost flagging lager categoryHolsten (UK) is set to shake-up the struggling premium packaged lager (PPL) category with a major...

Buoyant Adnams warns on foot-and-mouth

09-Apr-2001

Adnams has warned that it may have to "trim its sails" because of the impact of the foot-and-mouth crisis.The Suffolk brewer said trade at its rural...

Elgood joins SIBA group

05-Apr-2001

Cambridgeshire brewer Elgood and Sons Ltd has been admitted to membership of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).Head brewer of the...

Löwenbräu relaunched to compete in growing speciality imported lager market

30-Mar-2001

Löwenbräu, the sleeping giant of premium lager, has been relaunched as a speciality imported beer to compete with the likes of Hoegaarden, Budvar...

Limited choice of beers hits consumers

30-Mar-2001

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has accused the big pub companies of failing to meet the needs of consumers by limiting the choice of beers...

Brakspear breaks sales record

29-Mar-2001

Regional brewer WH Brakspear is celebrating its best results for 220 years, including a continuing increase in sales of cask beer.The Oxfordshire...

Duty free ale a hit

29-Mar-2001

The Budget may be over but East Midlands-based independent pub operator Tynemill has kept the issue of beer duty in the spotlight.Tynemill...

New line-up of directors at Interbrew

27-Mar-2001

Interbrew has aimed for continuity in its new line-up of directors heading its UK brewing arm.A revamped 10-strong team, including new managing...

Brands change hands after acquisition of Seagram Drinks

26-Mar-2001

Drinks brands are changing hands as the dust settles from Pernod Ricard and Diageo's acquisition of Seagram Drinks.Pernod Ricard and Diageo said they...

Shepherd Neame makes most of 'Bottle of Britain' campaign

23-Mar-2001

Shepherd Neame is making the most of its controversial Spitfire Ale "Bottle of Britain" advertising campaign - by selling beach towels and posters...

Full-pint protesters head to Number 10

23-Mar-2001

McMullen's brewery takes the trade's fight to Downing StreetThe trade took its protests over plans for a compulsory 100 per cent liquid pint to the...

Cask Marque: campaigning to improve cask ale quality

22-Mar-2001

Early in 2001, Cask Marque launched the latest phase of its campaign to return cask ale sales to growth. This plan of action should improve beer...

Fuller's invests in £1m cask line

19-Mar-2001

London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...

C-T continues sports sponorships for flagship brands

19-Mar-2001

Carlsberg-Tetley has announced plans to continue its long association with sports sponsorship for both its flagship brands.In addition to its...

Fuller's invests in £1m cask line

19-Mar-2001

London brewer Fuller's has stepped up its advertising spend and invested almost £1million in a new cask racking line as it attempts to maintain the...

Shepherd Neame cleared over Spitfire ads

19-Mar-2001

Shepherd Neame is to continue its lighthearted advertising campaign for Spitfire ale after complaints about the posters were dismissed by the...

Guinness has St Patrick's Day firmlytin the bag.

14-Mar-2001

Ben McFarland looks at the brand's strategy for the big dayThe other patron saints must look down from upon their clouds and wonder where it all went...

Butcombe Man named as 60 millionth pint of Butcombe is sold Butcombe's best

14-Mar-2001

Pub goer Barrie Wilton was officially named Butcombe Man after he ordered the 60 millionth pint of Butcombe Bitter.Wilton was surprised in his local...

CAMRA fights to conserve the pint

14-Mar-2001

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has launched the biggest promotion of real ale for 50 years as part of its on-going battle to conserve the great...

Two more PPSs aunched despite a cramped market

14-Mar-2001

Another two premium-packaged spirits (PPS) have been launched into the on-trade despite fears from within the industry that the category is at...

Stella Artois in freetrade drive

14-Mar-2001

Interbrew UK is targeting freetraders in an effort to further increase distribution of premium lager brand Stella Artois.Only around one in five (22...

Bidders line up for Britvic sale

14-Mar-2001

Matthew Clark, Cadbury Schweppes and Cantrell & Cochrane are expected to join PepsiCo to bid for parts of Britvic.The soft drinks company is set...

Cask Marque asks for pubco support to boost ale in new initiative

14-Mar-2001

Pub companies and brewers are being asked to lend their support to the Cask Marque scheme, promoting quality real ale, as it launches its latest...

London Underground downs Spitfire ads

08-Jan-2001

London Underground has ordered the removal of advertising for Spitfire ale following complaints from German tourists.The latest £250,000 phase of...

Cider: a comeback on the way?

11-Dec-2000

There's much more to cider than most customers see behind the bar but the drink is facing a difficult fight.Sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin. The...