Alcohol

Wadworth launches 2.8% beer for January 'squeeze'

Wadworth launches 2.8% beer for January 'squeeze'

By Emma Eversham

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.

Molson Coors will embark on a three-week sampling tour for Animée beer

Pink, girly beer won’t tempt women, says master beer sommelier

By Luke Nicholls

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...

Colin Wilde (left) and Charlie Bromeley (right) of Castle Rock Brewery collected there Overall Winner award from SIBA chairman Keith Bott

Castle Rock named best UK brewer at SIBA Business Awards

By Luke Nicholls

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

Aspall relaunches its Mulled Cyder for Christmas

By Emma Eversham

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.

Eighty per cent of pub owners expect sales of cask ale to rise

Pub landlords pin hopes on cask ale

By Luke Nicholls

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.

Tolly English Ale is due to be released from October

Greene King to release 2.8% ale

By Luke Nicholls

Cask ale brewer Greene King is set to unveil Tolly English Ale, a new lower strength ale at 2.8 per cent ABV.

Crabbies Mulled Ginger Wine is available to the on-trade and take-home markets for the winter period

Christmas products: Drink

By Luke Nicholls

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...

Average beer price breaks £3 barrier

Average beer price breaks £3 barrier

By Becky Paskin

The average cost of a pint of beer has broken the £3 barrier, as increasing taxes force prices up across the UK on-trade.

Premium brands driving on-trade spirits growth

Premium brands driving on-trade spirits growth

By Becky Paskin

A growth in cocktails, premium drinking venues and the rise of the Weekend Millionaire has fuelled growth of the spirits market, which is largely driven by premium brands.

Summer drinks trends: Beer

Summer drinks trends: Beer

By Lorraine Heller

Local and premium beers will continue to be a priority for consumers this summer, but in order to make the most of sales and appeal to a range of consumer groups, publicans must promote beer as a respectable drink with a diverse history.

Summer drinks trends: Wine

Summer drinks trends: Wine

By Becky Paskin

While there are no real new trends emerging this summer in the wine category, there are several areas of growth that restaurant and pub operators need to be aware of.

Diageo to distribute Red Stripe from August

Diageo to distribute Red Stripe from August

By Becky Paskin

Drinks distributor Diageo is to take over the marketing and distribution of lager brand Red Stripe from Wells & Young’s as of 1 August this year.

Summer drinks trends: Spirits

Summer drinks trends: Spirits

By Lorraine Heller

In the second part of our feature on summer drinks trends, BigHospitality takes a look at which spirits will be in the spotlight this summer season, and why.

The London International Wine Fair returns

The London International Wine Fair returns

By Becky Paskin

The 31st London International Wine Fair (LIWF) is kicking off this week at ExCel London, offering restaurateurs, publicans, sommeliers and wine buyers the chance to meet suppliers and improve their wine list.

Cider is only alcohol to escape drops in consumption

Cider is only alcohol to escape drops in consumption

By Lorraine Heller

Consumption of cider in the UK has increased marginally over the past year, although volumes were down for beer, wine and spirits, according to the latest data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Restaurants and pubs back Responsibility Deal

Restaurants and pubs back Responsibility Deal

By Lorraine Heller

The Department of Health has published full details of its Responsibility Deal, as well as a list of 170 companies and organisations that have already pledged their support on measures to help tackle poor diets and alcohol misuse.

Molson Coors commits to unit labeling on glasses

Molson Coors commits to unit labeling on glasses

By Lorraine Heller

Carling and Grolsch brewer Molson Coors has committed to providing alcohol unit information on its glasses, and will also introduce two-third pint measures in support of the Government’s Responsibility Deal.

Sustainably-sourced wine and spirits

Sustainably-sourced wine and spirits

By Becky Paskin

Sustainably-sourced food should be matched with sustainably-sourced drinks if businesses are to lower their carbon footprint.

18% Brewdog Tokyo beer banned from sale

18% Brewdog Tokyo beer banned from sale

By Emma Eversham

Brewdog's 18 per cent Tokyo brand beer has been banned from sale following complaints that a message on the label encouraged excessive drinking