Drinks

New company KC Brands schnapps up FD Brands' spirits

21-Apr-2001

A new company specialising in premium spirits has been set up by the directors of the Smiles Brewing company, based in Bristol.Smiles chairman...

SIBA to boost beer sales via pubcos

19-Apr-2001

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has issued an appeal to pub operators to help market its members' beers.Nick Stafford, who runs the...

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...

JDW to introduce European cask-conditioned ale to UK

18-Apr-2001

European cask-conditioned ale, not normally available in the UK, will be on sale at the next JD Wetherspoon beer festival.The company will be staging...

Surge in scoth whisky among young people in Europe not seen in UK

18-Apr-2001

The popularity of scotch whisky among young people is pushing up sales worldwide - but not in British pubs.It has become the biggest-selling spirit...

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...

Guinness supplies restored as workforce suspends strike

17-Apr-2001

A threat to supplies of Guinness over the Easter holiday was averted after its Irish workforce suspended their strike.Production at its Dublin...

Staff training forms part of quality ale campaign

11-Apr-2001

Barstaff are to be trained to promote cask ale to customers in a new initiative from Cask Marque.Crib notes describing the style of different beers...

Greene King unlikely to continue sponsorship of Ipswich Town FC

11-Apr-2001

Ipswich Town Football Club is on the verge of replacing Greene King as its official sponsor from the start of next season. Although the Suffolk-based...

Hop Back sees ale sales rise

11-Apr-2001

Any reports of a decline in cask ale are greatly exaggerated, according to the Hop Back Brewery which has seen another year of strong growth and...

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...

SIBA to back pubs supporting independent brewers

11-Apr-2001

Pubs which support independent brewers are to get official recognition for their work from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).A new membership...