German beer consumption hits a 20-year low
Beer sales in Germany have mirrored the slump in the UK, after falling to a 20-year low following a “long cold winter” which slowed consumption.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 No Comments »Beer
NZ brewer causes controversy with ‘homophobic’ advert
A brewery in New Zealand has caused controversy in the country after putting up a billboard advert, which has been labelled as “homophobic” by some.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 No Comments »Budweiser launches Facebook-friendly ‘Buddy Cup’
US beer giant Budweiser has launched a new glass, which contains a chip with a link to Facebook, so you can become friends with anyone you toast.
Monday, April 29th, 2013 No Comments »Pub beer sales fall by 50 million pints
UK beer sales in pubs were down almost 50 million pints in the first quarter of 2013, according to new figures released by the British Beer & Pub Association.
Monday, April 29th, 2013 13 Comments »Record demand for Iron Maiden beer
Family brewery Robinsons in Cheshire is brewing three batches a day for the first time in 175 years in order to keep up with demand for Iron Maiden’s new beer.
Thursday, April 25th, 2013 1 Comment »Man denies stealing 136 kegs of beer
The trial has started in Dublin of a man charged with using a fake cheque to steal 136 kegs of different beers from Diageo Ireland.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 1 Comment »db Green Awards 2013 winners announced
Spain’s Miguel Torres and California’s Jackson Family Wines were triumphant at the Green Awards ceremony in London.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 No Comments »Unite union to ballot Carling workers
Unite, the country’s largest union, is to ballot employees at Molson-Coors in Burton-on-Trent over possible strike action.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 No Comments »Women hit hardest by UK drink duty hike
Analysis from the WSTA has found women to bear the financial brunt as the beer tax cut is wiped out by wine and spirit increases.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 1 Comment »Top 10 St George’s Day drinks
As it’s St George’s Day, the patron saint of England, why not celebrate the day with a typically English drink, such as mead or Pimm’s and others we’ve selected.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 No Comments »
