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Since early July, two new fruit-flavoured beers have been available to UK consumers. Produced by Belgian-based independent brewer, Haacht, their premium fruit-flavoured wheat beers, Super 8 Cherry and Super 8 Peach, have arrived in time for the summer. Haacht Brewery was established in 1898 and has become one of the largest breweries in Europe. […]
The dictionary definition of a ‘firebrand’ is a person who causes political or social trouble by opposing authority and encouraging others to do so. I can’t say that Firebrand Brewing Company is necessarily trying to oppose authority, but I think they’re challenging the status quo of what a craft brewing company can, and should, be. […]
The organisers of the London Wine, Beer, and Spirits Competitions have announced that for the 2025 competitions they will be introducing their inaugural Regional & Category Ambassadors Program. This transformative initiative invites industry leaders and influencers to educate consumers and trade professionals about their respective regions and categories on the global stage. The program aims […]
Earlier this year chef Luke Ahearne launched Lita in the heart of Marylebone, London, billed as a modern Mediterranean bistro, with open fire cooking. Conceived by the team behind the Wild Tavern in collaboration with Canadian-born restaurateur, Daniel Koukarskikh, Lita was conceptualised by Luke Ahearne, formerly head chef at Corrigan’s Mayfair. Luke’s culinary journey started […]
The award-winning Ramsbury Distillery recently launched Ramsbury Lemon Balm Gin, made using fresh lemon balm grown on their estate in Wiltshire. The press release that was sent out with news of the gin described the Lemon Balm Gin as: “a vibrant and vivacious spirit” and having been sent a bottle to sample we can confirm […]
Old Tom Gin is the latest new product from Shakespeare Distillery; it is a very light, citrus-forward gin which is naturally sweetened with local honey and is slightly sweeter than a London Dry Gin. The name of the gin is derived from the black cat plaques (often referred to as “Old Tom” or “Puss and […]
Founded in 2002 by home-brewers Kjetil Jikiun and Gunnar Wiig in Grimstad, Norway, the Nøgne Ø brewery has established itself as a cornerstone of the craft beer movement, as Trygve Instefjord, an independent food writer based in Norway, explains. Named after the old Norse term for “naked island” symbolising uncharted territory, Nøgne Ø embodies an […]
The familiar saying: “an old head on young shoulders” usually refers to someone who has experience beyond their years. However, the quote perfectly describes Carpathian Single Malt Whisky – a premium Romanian brand celebrating only its second anniversary, but making waves across the whisky-drinking world, as Ramy James Salameh, Carpathian’s UK PR consultant explains. Romania’s […]
A Warwickshire distiller is celebrating triple awards success on the international stage after drinks from its gin, rum and vodka ranges were all recognised. Warwickshire Gin Company has scooped gold for its Kingmaker Vodka in the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition, along with bronze for both its signature gin – Leamington on Parade – […]
Revival Rum was awarded double gold at the 24th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which took place in early April, following on from its success at the London Spirits Competition, where the rum won a gold medal. The awards are a remarkable achievement for master distiller James Singlehurst, who only started producing the Caribbean-inspired […]
