Morgenrot has strengthened its Spanish beer offering by becoming the exclusive importer of Alhambra Reserva Roja. The beer, which is described as a “one-of-a-kind Bock-style beer”, comes from the artisan brewery Alhambra, which has gained a reputation for producing flavour-rich beers since 1925. The variant, which is presented in an embossed bottle like its sister brand, Alhambra Reserva lager, offers “real strength and personality”, according…

Morgenrot has introduced its Maltese beer Cisk in 33cl cans. The UK beer and wine importer launched bottled versions of the 4.2% abv Cisk Lager in January. The beer, which has been brewed at source in Malta since 1929, is described as being a golden coloured, well-balanced lager, with a distinctive, highly refreshing flavour profile. “It has a rich hop aroma and pleasant bitterness making…

Morgenrot, the Manchester-based drinks importer, has launched new 35.5cl canned versions of the Argentinian Lager, Quilmes. The company said it has seen considerable interest in the bottled versions of the lager, driven by the growing popularity of South American cuisine and culture. John Critchley, Morgenrot’s commercial director, said: “Quilmes is an Argentinian icon, known and loved around the world so we are thrilled to be…

Barcelona artisan brewery Cerveses La Pirata has joined UK importer Morgenrot’s stable of Spanish craft beers following its launch at the recent Craft Beer Rising. The line-up comprises American IPA Viakrucis (6% abv), gluten-free American Pale Ale Súria (5% abv), amber ale Sansa (6% abv) , Russian Imperial stout Black Bock (11.2% abv) and Deep Inside (6.8% abv), a classic porter brewed with Summit and…

Morgenrot, the Manchester-based beer and wine importer, has enhanced its world beer collection with a lager from Malta. The award-winning Cisk Lager is a 4.2% abv beer, with a history dating back to 1929 in Malta. Cisk is a golden-coloured, bottom-fermented lager with a “distinctive and well-balanced” character. The beer has a rich hop aroma and is described as being the “perfect thirst quencher and…

Morgenrot has boosted its craft beer portfolio with brews from a Barcelona-based brewery. The Manchester-based beer and wine importer has secured the UK distribution rights for Catalonia’s BeerCat Brewery, which is known for its innovative, internationally-inspired brews. The brewery, which is based in Barcelona, claims to celebrate the finest raw ingredients and it then expresses its take on favourite beer styles from around the world.

Morgenrot has bolstered its portfolio with the addition of a sparkling Albarino from north-west Spain. The Manchester-based beer and wine importer will now distribute Feitizo Da Noite, a 100% sparkling Albarino from the Rias Baixas region of Spain. Meaning ‘Spell of the night’ in Galician, the wine is made using the region’s popular Albarino grapes. The sparkling wine, which is 12% abv, comes in cases…