Beer groups issue a joint call of duty
Westminster government urged to cut tax in Budget next month
A CUT in beer duty in next month’s Budget would help encourage investment, protect jobs...
A drinks category in robust health
Trend towards lower-calorie products benefits bottled water
DEMAND for healthy alternatives is gathering pace in the on-trade, and this is said to be having a...
Backing beer initiative
A CAMPAIGN which aims to boost beer’s profile among UK consumers has received confirmation of continued funding for 2017, enabling a new set of...
Rugby’s a profitable conversion
The firm behind Guinness is encouraging operators to make the most of this year’s 6 Nations tournament, which kicks off this Saturday (February 4).
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Dundee lager launched
CENTRAL and eastern Europe provided the inspiration for the ‘flagship’ beer from new Dundee brewer 71 Brewing.
New brew 71 Lager has been launched just...
Retired distiller set for return
Jim McEwan joins team at new Islay distillery
ISLAY-born distiller Jim McEwan has come out of retirement after just 18 months to join the team...
A pairing fit for the Bard
THE firm behind Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer has teamed up with Scots chef Jacqueline O’Donnell to create a special three-course menu in celebration of...
The latest syrup brings the beets
New product goes back to roots by embracing shrub flavours
THE Funkin range of cocktail syrups has been expanded with the launch of a new...
Gin sales continue to soar in on-trade
Spirit on track to overtake blended Scotch, research shows
IT’S fair to say that gin was one of the star spirits of the on-trade throughout...
Supplier’s grape expectations
Portuguese whites and Austrian reds likely to prove popular
PREMIUM wines, Portuguese whites and Austrian reds – those are just some of the trends operators...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
