It’s hard to believe that just a year ago we were emerging from Covid, having escaped a Christmas lockdown by the skin of our…
It’s hard to believe that just a year ago we were emerging from Covid, having escaped a Christmas lockdown by the skin of our…
Grimbergen, part of the Carlsberg Group. has unveiled its new brewery inside the famous Grimbergen Abbey near Brussels, Belgium. The state-of-the-art Grimbergen Abbey Brewery will bring brewing back to where it all started when the abbey was founded nearly 900 years ago. It’s also the first time in 200 years that beers have been brewed inside the walls of the abbey, with beer-making ceasing after…
Grimbergen, known for its Belgian-style beers, has unveiled its innovative new brewery inside the famous Grimbergen Abbey near Brussels, Belgium. The state-of-the-art Grimbergen Abbey Brewery will bring brewing back to where it all started when the abbey was founded nearly 900 years ago. It’s also the first time in 200 years that beers have been brewed inside the walls of the abbey, with beer-making ceasing…
Two-thirds of drinks retailers believe a Conservative victory would offer the best outcome in next month’s general election. We polled hundreds of retailers across the country to gauge their opinions as the nation prepares to go to the polls on December 12. Sixty-seven per cent of UK drinks trade members said the Conservatives would be the best party for the…
The Glasgow Distiillery Company has added a spiced rum to its premium spirit collection. Banditti Club – Glasgow Spiced Rum, which is matured and spiced in Glasgow, is made using rum distilled from freshly pressed sugar cane juice on the Island of Madeira. It is aged for up to 12 months in oak casks, and then it is spiced with a selection of fresh tropical…
Minimum unit pricing comes into force in Scotland on May 1 and a leading cider producer has warned that it will fail to achieve its goals and bring damaging, unintended consequences. Aston Manor, which supplies brands like Frosty Jacks, Kingstone Press and Friels, has examined in detail the implications for consumers, retailers and producers. Chief executive Gordon Johncox said: “We believe any sensible and independent…
Humble Grape, the independent wine merchant and wine bar concept, is preparing to launch its second crowdfunding campaign to support its ambitious expansion plans. The company currently comprises two sites in London, and two further sites are set to open this year, both of which are already secured and fully funded. The company has grown quickly from its roots as a wine importer in 2014…
Kingfisher Beer Europe is to market and distribute the popular Indonesia beer brand Bintang Beer across the UK and selected European markets. Bintang is the leading beer brand in Indonesia and it has 85 years-worth of heritage. Kingfisher’s deal with Multi Bintang Indonesia (part of the Heineken company) will see the brand available in the UK market for the first time. Damon Swarbick, chief executive…
