Craft beer centre stage at Bristol venue

A bar has opened in Bristol specialising in craft beer from around the world.

90% of adults fail alcohol unit test, says Wilson Drinks Report

Almost 90% of British adults that took part in a survey, had no idea how strong their drinks were, according to latest research from the Wilson Drinks Report.

Bitter drinkers ignore special offers and opt for brand or taste

Over a third of consumers buying lager choose what's on offer first, whereas bitter drinkers ignore special offers and opt for brand or taste, according to the latest Wilson Drinks Report.

BrewDog opens Camden craft beer bar

Independent Scottish brewery, BrewDog has opened its first craft beer bar in England, BrewDog Camden.

BrewDog to open "fan-funded" brewery and bars

Scottish independent brewery, BrewDog is to open a new "fan-funded" brewery and five new bars in 2012.

Somerset Cider Brandy's future secure

Niche product Somerset Cider Brandy, which was teetering on the brink of prohibition, has secured the highest level of EU protection after a long campaign by the trade backed by the UK government.

Britain's cider harvest begins a month early

Britain's cider harvest has got underway a month early with growers expecting a bumper crop due to the warm spring weather.

Heineken: learning from beer and cider category

Wine and spirits firms should be keeping an eye on Heineken - the beer and cider giant has pledged to remove 100 million units per year from a mainstream brand. It is currently investigating how best to approach this and which brand it should cut alcohol content from.

Spar launches Cider Festival

Spar is to roll out its first Cider Festival, following its Wine Festival campaign which saw its core range of wine sales grow by 11%.

Trade body condemns 15p duty increase on wine

Wine is set to rise by 15p a bottle after the Chancellor went ahead as planned with the alcohol duty escalator in today's Budget.

BrewDog opens second craft beer bar

BrewDog, has officially open the doors to a craft beer bar in Edinburgh's Cowgate which is the second of five bars, in five cities, it plans to open by the end of 2011.

Minimum pricing "still elephant in room" for drinks trade

Setting a minimum price for alcohol is still "the elephant in the room" a leading drinks producer admitted yesterday as the government and off-trade were lambasted over cheap drinks deals.

Asda forced to change Strong Cider packaging

Asda's Premium Strong Cider has breached the Portman's Group code by making alcoholic strength the dominant theme of its packaging.

Red wine drinkers could help save ailing pubs and restaurants, says WDR

Red wine drinkers spend £17.68 each time they go out, more than any other type of drinker, according to new research by the Wilson Drinks Report WDR.

Oddbins to offer local craft beers

Over 30,000 sign up to cider Facebook protest page

Over 30,000 angry cider drinkers have joined a Facebook petition in response to the Chancellor's decision to introduce a 10% above inflation increase on cider duties.

Cider bears the brunt of duty increases

Cider has taken the biggest hit following Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2010 Budget announcement.

Constellation to sell its cider brands

Constellation Brands is selling its cider brands to the C&C Group in a surprise move.

Cider and wine bodies pool resources

The two main trade organisations for the UK wine and cider industries are forging closer links.

BrewDog slammed for 18.2% ABV beer

Scottish independent brewery BrewDog has been condemned by health lobbiests following its launch of the UK's strongest beer weighing in at 18.2% ABV.