Low To No

Big Interview – in association with Budweiser Brewing Group

How Budweiser will do things a bit differently on reopening

15-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

Jean-David Thumelaire describes 2020 as a ‘weird year’ to be pushing Corona in the on-trade – for obvious reasons. Now, with what he sees as the ‘real’ reopening in sight, he discusses the 'art' of post-pandemic planning.

New product round-up

Shepherd Neame launches first low-alcohol beer, Brothers unveils new flavour duo

12-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

The past week has seen Kent-based brewer Shepherd Neame announce Noughty Bear 0.5% IPA, while cider maker Brothers has announced new Pink Grapefruit and Honeycomb pours.

Pubs and bars to catch post-lockdown singles on the rebound, says dating expert

11-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Dating expert Karen Mooney explains that despite an uptick in Zoom dates and socially distanced walks, romantic on-trade outings will ‘definitely bounce back’ among those looking to shoot their post-Covid shot.

New product round-up

‘England’s first’ carbon-negative gins, Queer Brewing unveils core range, Tanqueray creates Blackcurrant serve

05-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest new product round-up includes 'firsts' from UK-based gin distillers, more pours from premium gin brand Tanqueray and new brews from Queer Brewing.

Opinion

‘Dry January not about giving up on pubs’

02-Feb-2021 By Debbie Baisden, the Rayleigh Arms, Terling, Essex

The start of 2021 saw me take on the challenge of Dry January, to be totally honest it is not the first year I’ve completed this journey.

New product round-up

Absolut Vodka unveils paper bottle, New York Distilling Company and Trois Rivières distribution deals

29-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

This not so dry January product round-up includes news from Eden Mill, Campari UK, Mangrove UK and Absolut Vodka.

New product round-up

January brews: Marston’s, West Berkshire Brewery and Signature Brew announce more pours

15-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

This week’s new product round-up includes a low calorie pour from Marston’s, a low and no entry from Signature Brew and a new partnership for West Berkshire Brewery.

Commons speaker pledges more low and no drinks in Parliament’s post-Covid bars

05-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP has backed efforts to increase the number of low and no alcohol drinks in the House of Commons bars once the coronavirus pandemic has subsided.

New product round-up

Beavertown revives Tempus Project, Kingstone Press low alcohol cider, Fever-Tree creates new mixer

11-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

A wave of product launches includes new creations from Beavertown, Aluna Coconut, Signature Brew and Fever-Tree.

The Drinks List

The Drinks List – Top Brands to Stock in 2021

27-Nov-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Despite being closed for four months, facing strict curfews, tier systems and enduring a second national lockdown, drinks sales in the on-trade were strong when the sector was open.