BrewDog to open craft beer shop

BrewDog, the maverick Scottish independent brewer, is looking to bring its definitive edgy style to the high street with the opening of its a retail store, BottleDog, which will specialise in craft beers at its first site in London.  

Constellation Brands bet on beer pays off

Constellation Brands released its 2014 fiscal results today reporting fourth quarter profits increasing 92% to $157 million, driven largely by market gains related to the acquisition of Grupo Modelo's US commercial beer business.

Dedicated craft beer section at London Wine Fair

For the first time in its 34 year history, the London Wine Fair will have a dedicated beer section called the Brewhouse, which will focus on small batch, specialist and craft beers.

'Sinful' wine and beer RTD launches

Mosel-based German wine producer ZGM has come up with the unthinkable: an RTD mixing beer and wine, being sold as an 'aromatised wine-cocktail' in a small, crown-capped beer bottle.

UK wine industry is not on same footing as beer, cider and whisky, says Wilson Drinks Report

The UK wine industry is unlikely to receive the same kind of duty cuts awarded to the beer, cider and Scotch whisky industries in this week's Budget as most of the wine drunk in this country is imported.

Key beer sponsors pull out of US St Patrick's Day celebrations over gay ban

Guinness, Sam Adam's Boston Beer Company and Heineken have all pulled their sponsorships of the New York City and Boston St. Patrick's Day parade because organisers excluded gay and lesbians groups from participating in the events.

Countdown to Budget: pubs more reliant on wine and spirits sales says CGA study

Pubs are becoming increasingly reliant on wine and spirit sales, according to new figures released today by on-trade specialists, CGA Strategy.

AB InBev launches rum-flavoured beer Cubanisto

The world's largest brewer AB InBev is launching a rum-flavoured premium beer - Cubanisto - in the UK.

?London start-up delivers craft beers straight to desks

The aptly named DeskBeers delivers craft beer to thirsty office workers in London on Friday afternoons.

Marston's to launch new range of craft beers from its regional breweries

Traditional brewer, Marston's  is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for craft beers by launching a new "Revionist" range of six artisan beers which will be unveiled to the trade and public at a special event, Craft Beer Rising, at the Old Truman brewery in London between February 21-23.  

Ex-Accolade Wines marketer to lead beer campaign

BrewDog protests against Russia's anti-gay laws with new beer

?Call Time on Duty: BBPA says beer duty freeze would secure 2,400 jobs

Call Time on Duty: Beer sales up due to impact of duty cuts

Beer sales in the off trade rose 3.9% by volume in the fourth quarter of 2013, marking increases for two consecutive quarters for the first time in 10 years, following the cut in beer duty last year.

BrewDog kicks off 2014 openings with São Paulo bar

Glynn Davis: when it comes to craft beer we need to take our lessons from New York

Rather like London New York City throws up many new places to visit each time you make the trip across the pond. And just like in the UK there are also invariably many beers to sample from newly-formed brewers.

Aurelio craft beer launches to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK

Q&A with Conviviality boss Diana Hunter and her plans for Wine Rack and Bargain Booze

Diana Hunter, chief executive of Conviviality Retail, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, talks acquisitions, Wine Rack's expansion and why wine is a major priority for the group. 

Manchester project puts the Cider into Moss Side

?All hail the craftsmen of British cider

At last year's Glastonbury festival, the Cider Bus turned out to be as big an attraction as some of the bands on stage. Music fans queued up throughout the three days of the festival to buy bottles of sparkling Cider Bus, hot and spicy Somerset cider or draught cider served straight from oak barrels.