Christmas lager up but ales dominate growth

TAKE-HOME sales of beer in the British off-trade at Christmas 2015 were 2% up on the previous year according to the first batch of ...

Return of the lager lovelies

TENNENT’S Lager has partnered with one of Scotland’s best-loved sitcoms, Still Game, to add two more well-known faces to the list of Tennent’s Lager Lovelies.
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Gongs for Belhaven

HISTORIC Scottish brewery Belhaven has been celebrating a substantial victory after being named the UK’s best oat stout at the World Beer Awards.
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Instant win with Brewdog

INSTANT prizes are up for grabs through BrewDog’s latest promotion.
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Multipacks are the way forward

BIGGER isn’t always better, but larger pack formats increasingly appeal to shoppers in the convenience channel.

Mexcellent to drink at home

While shoppers may be stepping out on the town less, they are willing to travel further with their beer choices, creating a great opportunity for world beer brands

Thirst for flavour

THE lighter, sweeter flavours of fruit cider, said to be especially popular with young adults, have helped to spur growth in the overall cider...

Top of the fizz

Wine brand Echo Falls has been celebrating seltzer success after scooping a Product of the Year award

Mixologist’s Garden is mixing it up in Tesco

Freeze-dried fruit garnish brand Mixologist's Garden has made its first listing in Tesco stores with the launch of three variants.
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Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season

Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.
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Bucking the trend with craft beer

TOTAL beer sales are down from pre-pandemic highs – which is understandable given the circumstances.
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Barr invests in alcohol-free

AG Barr has announced a £1m investment in Stryyk .

Drink Beer, Win Cash with BrewDog

BrewDog rolls out its 'Drink Beer, Win Cash' promo giving consumers the chance to walk away with cash prizes this summer, with a massive £10k up for grabs.

First sip on screen

AHEAD of summer 2016, Guinness has launched a TV ad to promote Hop House 13 Lager, the latest product in its Brewers Project series. The...
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
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A brush with Spanish art

CAMPO Viejo is bringing the street art of Spain to the wine shelf on limited-edition labels. Renowned street artists Okuda and Remend have created the...