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Bowmore reveals redesign and three new additions to Single Malt Whisky range
08-Feb-2012 - Bowmore has unveiled brand new packaging and three new additions to its Single Malt Whisky collection.
San Miguel brand extension Fresca launches in the UK
06-Feb-2012 - Carlsberg has launched the first major brand extension to its San Miguel lager in the UK.
Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP
24-Jan-2012 - Rémy Martin has announced a new expression of its VSOP Cognac exclusively for the European market – Rémy Martin Mature Cask Finish.
Carlsberg reveals new-look branded Tetley's pint glass
18-Jan-2012 - Carlsberg UK has created a new-look pint glass for Tetley's as part of an increased on-trade support package for the ale brand this year.
Dark Star brewery picks 2012 to launch 5.7% Pale Ale
11-Jan-2012 - Dark Star head brewer Mark Tranter has picked 2012 to launch a 5.7 per cent ABV Pale Ale called Revelation, having waited eight years for the market to be right.
Wadworth launches 2.8% beer for January 'squeeze'
23-Dec-2011 - Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has created a 2.8% ABV beer for the January 'squeeze', designed for when consumers traditionally cut back on the calories they consume and their spending.
How many units in your drink? BBPA launches unit awareness campaign for pubs
16-Dec-2011 - In the build-up to the busy Christmas period for the UK’s pubs, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of alcohol unit consumption among pub-goers.
Waterloo Wines selects Waipara West wines to match festive food
14-Dec-2011 - Agent and importer Waterloo Wines has selected six Waipara West wines designed to be a 'perfect match to a range of festive feasts'.
Pink, girly beer won’t tempt women, says master beer sommelier
06-Dec-2011 - As Molson Coors launches a sampling campaign for Animée, its new low-calorie beer range designed for women, master beer sommelier Mark Stroobandt believes many brewers and pub operators are ‘getting it wrong’ when it comes to attracting the female beer-drinking market.
Wadworth launches Dray Bells Christmas ale
25-Nov-2011 - Wiltshire-based brewing company Wadworth has launched Dray Bells Christmas Ale, featuring festive aromas and tastes.
Could listening to Tom Jones give more body to a Merlot?
18-Nov-2011 - Restaurant, bar and café owners accustomed to recommending wine to accompany dishes now face a new, rather bizarre challenge: matching background music to affect the taste of wine.
Castle Rock named best UK brewer at SIBA Business Awards
15-Nov-2011 - Nottingham-based brewer Castle Rock was announced Overall Winner at the SIBA Business Awards 2011, while a further eight brewers were recognised for their business development skills last night in London.
Aspall relaunches its Mulled Cyder for Christmas
14-Nov-2011 - Suffolk-based cider producer Aspall is relaunching its Mulled Cyder in time for Christmas with new branded hot drinks third-of-a-pint bar glasses also available to serve it in.
Coppa Cocktails launch single-serve ‘mini’ format
11-Nov-2011 - Toorank Distilleries, which produces Coppa Cocktails, has launched a single-serve format of the drink, available in 150ml bottles.
Pub landlords pin hopes on cask ale
24-Oct-2011 - Pub Landlords throughout the UK believe that cask ale could hold the key to the future of the Great British pub, according to new research by Molson Coors.
ALMR urges Government to ban ‘below-tax' beer sales after Asda 50p beer deal
18-Oct-2011 - The Association of Licenced Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is urging the Government to ban the ‘below-tax’ sale of beer as a supermarket offer sees bottles of larger being sold for less than 50p.
Carling, Coors Light and Caffrey's go aluminium
14-Oct-2011 - Molson Coors has unveiled a new look for three of its core brands, Carling, Coors Light and Caffrey’s, which are now available in aluminium bottles.
Christmas products: Drink
28-Sep-2011 - BigHospitality takes a look at some festive-themed drinks including Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine, Medieval ale, Christmas coffee and Winter Shield ale. All of these drinks are available to the on-trade, and all are sure to make your business stand out from the crowd during the busy Christmas period.
Greene King to release 2.8% ale
28-Sep-2011 - Cask ale brewer Greene King is set to unveil Tolly English Ale, a new lower strength ale at 2.8 per cent ABV.
Belvedere Vodka goes red to fight AIDS
23-Sep-2011 - Premium vodka Belvedere is to launch a special edition bottle with (RED), half of the profits from which will go towards the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Corky’s brand set for major overhaul
16-Sep-2011 - Global Brands is set to completely revamp the Corky’s branding by unveiling new bottle designs, innovative new flavours and a new identity, in a bid to become the number one flavoured shot range on the market.
Carlsberg follows suit with two-thirds pint glasses
14-Sep-2011 - Carlsberg UK has followed in the steps of Heineken UK by launching two-thirds pint glasses for three of its World Lager brands, Staropramen, Mahou and Poretti.
Lambrini Cider set to launch this month
05-Sep-2011 - Halewood International is to launch Lambrini Cider – a fruit cider targeted at women drinkers – later this month.
Justerini & Brooks produces Champagne to celebrate 250th Royal Warrant anniversary
02-Sep-2011 - Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks has released a special Champagne to celebrate 250 years of holding the Royal Warrant.
Netherlands’ Sloane’s Gin arrives in the UK
30-Aug-2011 - Netherlands distillery Toorank BV is launching its Sloane’s Gin in the UK, a spirit that has won numerous awards including the Best Gin and Best White Spirit at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.
