Monthly Archives: February 2015
Hearts and minds make a difference
Publicans must win over a new generation as new tastes and beer trends emerge
OPERATORS must try and win the hearts and minds of...
The perfect pint is poured in Wishaw
A rigorous approach pays dividends in SLTN Awards, as Matthew Lynas reports
IT may be described as a Wishaw institution, but things don’t stand still...
Beer back after ‘five year decline’
Consumers willing to pay more for craft products, report says
BEER sales have rebounded after five years of decline, a new report by Mintel has...
Four pints a minute sold by brewery
ONE of Scotland’s independent craft beer brewers claims to have sold almost four pints every minute in 2014.
Perth-based Inveralmond Brewery said more than...
Vodka shall not be moved
There’s room for innovation at the top say drinks firms
THE Scottish on-trade may be ever-changing but there’s one spirit that seems to remain consistent...
Serving up vodka snaps
DIAGEO Reserve Brands has joined forces with photographer Mario Testino as part of a global campaign for vodka brand Cîroc.
The “Cîroc On Arrival” campaign...
Appetite for Italian on the up
Offering a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes is key
PERHAPS it evokes memories of a summer holiday, maybe it’s the uncomplicated nature of many...
Liqueur sales spike in cocktail boom
Producers say some publicans are missing out on a valuable liquid asset
THE continued popularity of cocktails is said to be helping grow the liqueurs...
Resist the urge to cut costs in cellar
New drink drive limit might be hitting trade, but cutting corners could prove damaging
THE new Scottish drink drive limit has already had a well-publicised...
Smart move in the capital
Edinburgh pub operator says new cellar system has had positive effect on beer quality
A CHANGE in cellar technology has helped to improve beer and...
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