Kingstone Press cider returns to the on-trade through HB Clark
Aston Manor use a blend of bittersweet Michelin and Dabinett apples grown in orchards across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, balanced with juice from eating apples, to produce what it describes as ‘a refreshingly good cider’.
Asahi Super Dry beer’s Japanese script label causes zero confusion
The Portman Panel considered the possibility of confusion, but noted that the disputed label figure was a square, presented as a Kanji character in a wider Japanese context, rather than a circle.
Shipyard Gin docks at El Santo as Worq Hospitality embraces local flavour
Described as an ‘expertly crafted classic London dry gin’ distilled in Scotland, Shipyard’s palate is dominated by citrus, herbaceous flavours, and floral notes like gorse and elderflower.
Gravity Drinks launches the ultimate chocolate Easter egg
Gravity Drinks has unveiled its latest seasonal offering – The Egg Royale, a luxurious ‘adult chocolate egg’ cream liqueur package.
Wolfie’s and Wingman cartoon character labels survive Portman scrutiny
Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel, Rachel Childs, commented: “It’s vitally important under the Code that producers ensure their products do not have particular appeal to under-18s."
Founder of zero-ABV spirit Talonmore has his sights set on the on-trade
The core ingredients in Talonmore are ‘superfoods’ including prickly pear, hawthorn berry and Assam tea, with ginger providing a warming burn akin to what you’d find in a spirit.
Zero alcohol Corona Cero to be global beer sponsor of the Olympic Games
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris said: “Beer and sports are better together, so we are proud to be the first beer sponsor for the Olympics at the Worldwide Olympic Partner level."
Greene King launches new cask calendar on back of growth in 2023
The strategy of providing pubs with a rotating range of cask styles and flavours was a hit with customers, as 2023’s calendar produced a 42% increase in volume of seasonal ales.
North Point launches Scotland’s newest Highland single malt whisky
Award-winning craft spirit producer North Point Distillery, of Thurso on Scotland’s north coast, has unveiled its new Highland single malt whisky brand, Dalclagie.
Kingfisher Beer Europe reflects ‘evolution’ by rebranding as Kingfisher Drinks
While the company name has changed, its focus remains on 'high quality, differentiated drinks’ – to which end it scours the globe in search of ‘intriguing’ brands to bring back to the UK and Europe.
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