BrewDog defends copyright stance
Published: 31 March, 2017
International craft beer giant BrewDog has defended its threats of legal action against a bar for using the word ‘punk’ in its title.
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Torres: The World's Most Admired Wine
Published: 30 March, 2017
Torres has returned to the number one slot in Drinks International’s ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands’ survey.
WSET Week USA set for May launch
Published: 31 March, 2017
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust will host the first WSET Week USA from May 1-7, 2017.
Buffalo Trace uses rare 300 year-old barrels
Published: 29 March, 2017
Buffalo Trace Distillery is experimenting with barrels made from 300-year-old wood on a new bourbon.
Brexit: ‘UK wine trade needs support’
Published: 29 March, 2017
A UK politician believes that the British government must support ‘frictionless trade’ with the EU following Brexit to save 270,000 jobs in the UK wine industry.
AB InBev gives the green light
Published: 29 March, 2017
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced plans to aquire 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
Kopparberg launch Raspberry Light
Published: 28 March, 2017
Swedish cider producer Kopparberg has announced the launch of Raspberry Light in the UK.
IBWSS comes to London in 2018
Published: 30 March, 2017
The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show will return to London in January for trade professionals to source private and commercial suppliers.
VINEXPO to host Brexit plans in France
Published: 28 March, 2017
VINEXPO will address the key Brexit issues facing the wine and spirits industry at its 2017 wine show in France on June 20.
Asahi UK launches Peroni Ambra
Published: 29 March, 2017
Asahi UK has expanded Peroni’s range with the introduction of Peroni Ambra, which combines a bitter and fragrant flavour inspired by the Italian aperitivo.
Black Sheep's Velo returns for Tour de France
Published: 28 March, 2017
UK-based Black Sheep Brewery has announced the return of its Velo pale ale for the Tour de France.
Joseph Holt serves up Westminster
Published: 28 March, 2017
Members of the UK Parliament gathered to celebrate the sale of Joseph Holt’s golden ale Two Hoots in the Palace of Westminster.
WSTA: Frictionless borders needed to prevent smuggling
Published: 27 March, 2017
The WSTA has warned that Brexit talks must achieve “frictionless borders” to avoid alcohol smugglers at ports.
Adnams brew record-breaking profits
Published: 27 March, 2017
British brewer Adnams has announced a record-breaking 2016 having sold more than 100,000 barrels for the first time in its 140-year history.
Analysis
Pick of the Launches
Published: 30 March, 2017
Here is the pick of the launches from last month, as featured in Drinks International Magazine April edition
Comment
Emerald isle’s precious jewels
Published: 30 March, 2017
Love the sound of hyperbole in the morning. So how about this? Ireland has the world’s most exciting and dynamic drinks market right now. I know, I know…that’s some statement. So let’s see how it stacks up.
Bar news
A view from the city: Belfast
Published: 30 March, 2017
Hamish Smith speaks to Anthony Farrell, Founder of APOC.