Drinks

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...

Grant's feels the need for speed

25-Apr-2001

Sponsoring the Jaguar Formula One team has moved Grant's whisky firmly into the spotlight. With another Formula One Grand Prix season off the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jacob's Creek set for pub push

05-Apr-2001

Caxton Wines, the wine division of Pernod Ricard, has joined forces with its spirits arm PR Brands UK as part of an on-trade crusade for its Jacob's...

Ooh, what a lovely pear-based drink!

04-Apr-2001

With summer approaching, perry is the ideal drink to refresh the thirsty customers. Ben McFarland reports.Far be it for me to get all jingoistic and...

Archers Aqua hits on-trade

04-Apr-2001

Guinness UDV has intensified its battle with Bacardi-Martini for control of the premium packaged spirit (PPS) category with the launch of a new PPS...

How to profit from wine

03-Apr-2001

Wine has become increasingly important to pubs as a source of profit. Here, Graham Threader, sales director of Waverley Wines & Spirits, looks at...

Boost for Glenmorangie and Drambuie with pooling of supply resources

03-Apr-2001

Glenmorangie and the Drambuie Liqueur Company are pooling resources to handle supply of their brands - but they both said they would remain...

Grape and the good

02-Apr-2001

Despite a strong resurgence of wine, publicans are still not doing enough to fulfil the sector's potential in the on-trade. Ben McFarland reports.Few...

Wine packaging is boxing clever

02-Apr-2001

Wine boxes give great flexibility with the prospect of guaranteed quality, minimum wastage and best use of space. We investigate.No doubt about it,...

New Bacardi Breezer flavour, cranberry, released into market

30-Mar-2001

The premium packaged spirit market leader, Bacardi Breezer, has expanded its range of flavours with the addition of a new cranberry flavour.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...

Maxxium becomes world's third biggest drinks supplier

28-Mar-2001

Maxxium, the marketing and distribution company has taken on board a fourth partner, Sweden's Vin & Sprit (V&S), to become the world's third...

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...

Sherry bleurgh?

19-Mar-2001

Is sherry set for an on-trade revival? Or will it always be consigned to Auntie's drinks cabinet? Ben McFarland talks to the major players.It's been...

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...

Sherry renaissance headed by relaunch of Tio Pepe brand

19-Mar-2001

Rumours of a sherry renaissance have been substantiated by Gonzalez Byáss' decision to relaunch its dry fino Tio Pepe brand. The sherry category has...

Building a quality wine list

15-Mar-2001

Branded wines have a lot of advantages to offer the pub trade.The days when "house red" and "house white" could be considered enough of a choice to...

Soft sell - the role of soft drinks in pubs

15-Mar-2001

The role of soft drinks in pubs has changed dramatically in recent yearsCustomers spend £1.8billion a year on soft drinks in pubs. That makes it the...

Q&A: What is the legal position regarding measuring spirits?

14-Mar-2001

Please could you clarify the position regarding measuring spirits? As far as gin, rum, vodka and whisky are concerned legal measures apply. They can...

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...

Soft drinks war intesifies as Coca-Cola also signs up with Harry Potter

14-Mar-2001

The soft drink war is set to intensify after Coca-Cola signed an exclusive deal to become the sole global marketing partner of the upcoming Harry...

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...