Monthly Archives: February 2016
Time to take stock and move forward
We have passed the first anniversary of Scotland’s new drink drive limit and after a year of the legislation being in place, we can...
Brewer snaps up Leith pub
EDINBURGH-based small batch brewer Krafty Brew has snapped up premises in Leith in a deal brokered by Bruce & Co. Woodland Creatures, which previously...
Crafty rebrand for Scots beers
Aberdeenshire firm targets on-trade growth after overhaul
A brewery in Aberdeenshire has been given a new lease of life after an extensive investment and rebranding...
Beer drinkers with a thirst for knowledge
With the rise of craft beer shaking up the category, staff knowledge is more crucial then ever, firms say
Unlike wine or whisky, connoisseur is...
Scottish brewers front and centre at UK trade show
Three Scottish brewers are to feature prominently at UK trade show BeerX this year, when they host bars at the event.
Arran Brewery, Fyne Ales...
Breathing life into the bar
Scotch whisky has something for everyone, firms say
With such a wide variety of flavours on offer, whisky is a spirits category that should be...
The bitter truth about UK beer
Ales and bitters are growing in popularity across the UK, with demand attributed to the ongoing craft beer boom.
A new report from market intelligence...
Demand for gluten-free options is growing
Catering for gluten-intolerant customers is a ‘must’, food firms say
Gluten-free is one of the biggest changes the food industry has seen since vegetarianism –...
Oil price hurting Aberdeen trade
The fall in oil prices is said to be having a significant impact on Aberdeen’s hotels, bars and restaurants.
The price of a barrel of...
Brooklyn gin is bound for UK
Drinks marketing and distribution firm Hi-Spirits has bolstered its gin portfolio by reaching an agreement to supply Brooklyn Gin to the UK on and...
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