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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cider (5.5%) in now available to consumers in the UK in bars and supermarkets ahead of a global launch later this year. Charlotte Ashburner, head of marketing at Brown Forman said: “We’re excited to launch Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cider here in the UK. Introducing Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cider. A refreshing blend of Tennessee Whiskey and crisp apple…

The consumer goods investment conglomerate has bought a 22% stake in BrewDog and will spend £113m to buy shares from co-founders Martin Dickie and James Watt. BrewDog, who has recently been accused of ‘out muscling’ the smaller craft beer companies, has grown from a £20,000 bank loan to an international craft beer giant via crowd funding which raised £50m from 55,000 investors.

Koch says that the Department of Justice’s allowance of overseas brewing giants AB InBev and SABMiller to take ownership of established craft breweries in America may force small breweries out of business. Koch said: “When it comes to protecting American companies and workers, at least in beer, our government does make bad deals. “The Department of Justice is allowing the damage to continue by greenlighting…

Free Run Wines is a wine business based in England which specialises in supplying off-trade outlets such as supermarkets and wholesalers. The BRC Agents and Brokers Standard ensures that every aspect of a wine distributer meets a certain standard covering food safety, quality and legality.  Charles Elms, director at Free Run Wines, said: “This certification is an important step forward for Free Run Wines as…

The Asahi UK-owned brand has released its London Lager (4.5% ABV), London Pale Ale (4.3% ABV) and Yakima Red (4.1% ABV) in 330ml cans in the on and off-trade markets. Ciaran Giblin, brewmaster at Meantime said: “Canning technology has come a long way, so we know the quality of the beer will be second to none and taste as fresh in can as it would…

Templeton Rye hopes to have the new distillery completed within 18 months and it will have the ability to produce 500,000 proof gallons of rye whiskey each year. Keith Kerkhoff, Templeton Rye co-founder, said: “Our company is laser-focused on bringing the history and spirit of the community of Templeton, Iowa, to life through Templeton Rye whiskey. There’s no place like…

The airline company has developed Betsy Beer alongside Hong Kong Beer Co which will be served to first and business class passengers until April 30. Julian Lyden , Cathay Pacific general marketing manager, said: “We know that when you fly, your sense of taste changes. Airlines address this for food in certain ways. But nobody has ever tried to improve the taste of beer at…

The new gin was developed in Denmark and distilled in Cognac, France by husband and wife Søren and Bettina Kongsgaard. Søren Kongsgaard said: “We source our apples from small, local orchards, situated on little islands in the southern archipelago of Denmark. “The climate here ensures that our apples are really flavourful, and the terroir is exceptional.” Craft Gin Club members will be the first in…

The council held a meeting in Orlando to discuss the Economic Impact Study on the Americas region which will encompass North and Latin America and cover the main sectors – airports, border shops and cruise ships and the final report is expected to be published before the end of this year. The council also reported progress on the work of the DFWC Academy where an…

The new 4% ABV fruit cider will be available on draught in the on-trade market in 500 outlets across Scotland from April 2017. Janette Murray, Magners marketing manager said: “2016 was a bumper year for Magners, and the launch of Mangers Dark Fruits in Scotland sets 2017 to be an even more exciting year for the brand. “From our research we know there’s room on…