Drinks

How are pub operators meeting demand for non-alcoholic drinks?

17-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

As the market for non-alcoholic drinks increases by the day, operators reveal what they are doing to meet the ever-growing demands.

Castle Rock fights cask ale pub ‘stereotyping’

17-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Castle Rock Brewery wants to promote the positive impacts of the pub and brewing industries on society after it spoke out against media representation of cask.

Captain Morgan Gingerbread rum targets experimental drinkers

17-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Captain Morgan aims to entice consumers who look to mix up their alcoholic drink choices during winter by launching a limited-edition gingerbread flavour.

USA v UK: What are the top tipple trends?

15-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The trendiest alcohol pours in the US, show IPA as the leading beer style, cider growing in popularity and white wine being one of the top 5 products for women.

Pubs stockpile for a no-deal Brexit

10-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

A Belgian-themed pub in Norwich has stockpiled goods amid fears the business could be ‘flipped onto its head’ if the UK is left with a no-deal Brexit.

Woodforde’s Brewery expands Norwich City FC partnership to five pubs

09-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Award-winning Woodforde’s Brewery will provide exclusive events for Norwich City fans at five pubs across the historic city.

BBC ‘demonising ale pubs’ with link to alcohol abuse

09-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A BBC programme has received backlash from the brewing sector after it used a stock image of real ale to illustrate a story about alcohol abuse.

Opinion

Agile alcohol brands will fare best

08-Oct-2019 By Tom Bell, We Hustle consultancy

We Hustle consultancy’s Tom Bell says alcoholic drinks brands leading the way in innovation will see the biggest and best cut through. Here is his analysis of what to expect in the coming months.

Jägermeister: We don't know who came up with the Jägerbomb

08-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Mast-Jägermeister UK’s marketing director Nicole Goodwin discusses consumers' move away from the nightclub scene with the launch of Cold Brew Coffee.

The MA Podcast – episode 1

‘We’ll lose one big beer brand soon’ says Curious Brewery boss

07-Oct-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The boss of Curious Brewery Gareth Bath has outlined what he thinks the future of the UK's beer sector could look like.

Pubs must promote benefits to sell low-and-no alcohol beer

07-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should take inspiration from Spain and Germany to promote the health benefits of low-and-no alcohol beer, according mindful drinking organisation Club Soda.

BrewDog bars lose £235k amid expansion drive

07-Oct-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

BrewDog’s bar division made a pre-tax loss of £235,000 in 2018 – up from losses of £45,000 in 2017.

Beer is still Britain’s favourite alcoholic tipple

04-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced beer is Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink, according to its new research.

Pubs get boost as Millennials favour spirit-based drinks

03-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Research has repeatedly suggested younger consumers are drinking less but according to a recent survey, pubs are benefiting from Millennials choosing spirits as their go-to tipple.

New cloudy cider to attract wider demographic

02-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Westons Cider has revealed a new cloudy apple cider and hopes it will increase its popularity among non-traditional cider drinkers.