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…

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 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…

Krombacher Kellerbier (5.1%ABV) is an amber beer which is unpasteurised making it naturally cloudy and carbonated and is available via importer Morgenrot in 50 litre kegs. Stephan Kofler, Krombacher UK sales and marketing director, said: “The appetite for naturally cloudy beers has boomed in recent months so we’re thrilled to be unleashing this master brew on consumers this spring. “We think our latest launch will…

The Brewers Association, which represents small and independent craft breweries in America, recorded that more than 5,300 breweries produced 24.6 million barrels in 2016. Bart Watson, chief economist at the Brewers Association, said: “Small and independent brewers are operating in a new brewing reality still filled with opportunity, but within a much more competitive landscape.” Small and independent craft brewers represent 12.3% market share by…

The Guardian newspaper reported that Brewdog had threatened a bar with legal action over the use of ‘Draft Punk’ as its name. BrewDog owns the trademark to the word ‘punk’ preventing its use among similar goods and services. It is the second occasion it has challenged the word’s use. Brewdog is one of the ‘mainstream’ brands in the recent resurgence of craft beer and the…

According to Peroni, the classic Italian aperitivo is becoming more popular in the UK and Ambra uses a combination of Peroni with Chinotto, a rare Italian citrus fruit grown in north west Italy. It is suggested the new beer is served in a tumbler, over ice and garnished with an orange peel twist. Giuseppe Gallo, an expert on vermouth and amaro, said: “The beer cocktail…