Big brand ales important to trade
WITH craft beer continuing to hog the headlines it’s easy to forget that the more mainstream keg brands continue to account for the vast majority of on-trade ale volumes.
Craft beers still on the upward swing
WITH listings in major supermarkets and national pub chains, some people might argue that craft beer has moved into the ‘mainstream’.
In the spirit of the season
Long drinks and cocktails can help operators to grow revenues
PREMIUM spirits will provide a significant opportunity for operators to grow their profits this summer,...
ETI goes pocket-sized
Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) has launched its new Thermopop pocket-sized thermometer.
The Thermopop incorporates a 360° display, which rotates in 90° increments enabling users to...
Cider presses on with new ad
Summer campaign highlights heritage of Stowford Press
STOWFORD Press cider has returned to TV screens in time for summer as part of a multi-million pound...
Soft drinks firm dispenses new range
SOFT drinks supplier Nichols Dispense has launched an own-brand range following a nationwide restructure of the business.
The restructuring saw the firm cut 75% of...
Defining moment for beer?
SHOULD ‘craft beer’ have an official definition? Is there a need to set clear parameters for the category or criteria for the beers which...
Gin at the bar
Dean Evans, The Finnieston, Glasgow
• Favourite gin?
My most reached-for gin, whether I’m making myself or one of my guests a drink, is City of...
Keep it cool this summer
A range of beers that cater to lighter tastes, served cold, will put fizz in sales
LIGHTER styles served cold will be the key to...
Firms step up to meet demand
Operators urged to organise personal licence refresher training now
TRAINERS across Scotland have ramped up availability of personal licence holder refresher training after it emerged...
Columns
Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
