Monthly Archives: October 2012
Ale can drive tourism traffic, brewers say
SCOTLAND’S famous whisky distilleries have long been one of the main drivers of tourism traffic to these shores.
Now there are hopes the country’s burgeoning...
Top marks for island brewery
Five-star status for Orkney’s recently-launched visitor centre
AN island brewery has received the “high-five” from Scotland’s tourism marketing body.
Just weeks after opening its doors to...
Cider crafts its place in pubs
Growing consumer interest in provenance helping to boost sales
CRAFT cider is following hot on the heels of the burgeoning craft beer sector in Scottish...
Axe falls on Waverley staff
Deloitte admits defeat in attempt to find buyer
THE axe fell on 685 jobs at wholesaler WaverleyTBS after administrators scaled down efforts to sell the...
Niche grows presence in the middle ground
As micros expand and new breweries are established, cask and craft ale continue to be a source of optimism for the pub trade in...
Neil defiant on minimum pricing
THE Scottish Government remains confident a minimum price for alcohol is justified following a fresh objection from the European Commission.
Health Secretary Alex Neil said...
Coors axes ‘female friendly’ beer
Brewer pulls Animée as its other brands attract women drinkers
BREWER Molson Coors has axed “female-friendly” beer Animée – a year after its launch.
The Carling...
Scottish ale brand comes of age
SCOTLAND’S best-selling keg ale brand is celebrating a special anniversary later this year.
Belhaven Best is poised to reach the ripe old age of 21,...
Cask up for first time in 20 years
Beer category continuing to grow – despite recession, latest report finds
THE potential of cask ale to help pubs thrive was underlined last week when...
AA celebrates Scottish success
Scottish operators among top winners in annual hospitality awards
HOTEL and restaurant operators across Scotland were celebrating last month after picking up trophies at the...
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