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Arkell’s Brewery has just announced the return of Spring Hopper, its much-loved seasonal pale ale – back by popular demand. Spring Hopper is now available at a selection of Arkell’s pubs across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. Crafted to celebrate the changing of the seasons, Spring Hopper has arrived in time for warmer months […]
The low/no alcohol beer sector is flourishing, driven by changing consumer habits, but fuelled by the quality of the increasing number of lagers, beers, stouts and IPAs that are virtually indistinguishable from their full strength counterparts. Since launching the magazine we have reviewed a wide range of alcohol-free beers, so when we were contacted by […]
Golden Egg – the new spirit brand that produces super-premium vodka – was launched at the Golden Oyster Bar at the historic Leadenhall Market in central London. As we reported earlier this year, this premium vodka brand was created by Ben Duffy and was extremely well received by connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts, alike. So, when […]
Two entrepreneurs with a thirst for success have launched what is believed to be the world’s first subscription service designed to champion independent coffee shops. Friends Rob Oakley and Alex Baker, from Leamington Spa, have teamed up to create Kuppso Coffee Club, a unique game-changing app which is set to inject a huge boost to […]
A recent survey conducted by Censuswide* for wine brand, Eisberg, found that only four in 10 of Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2012) have ever used a corkscrew or ice bucket, as the grab-and-go mentality takes hold. The study also found that less than one fifth of respondents (18%) have used a decanter, […]
Freelance drinks writer, judge and consultant, Sarah Miller, met Dryad Gin founder, Becky Wright, to find out what it was that set her on the path to gin perfection. Speak to any number of small gin brand founders and you’re likely to hear a similar story about how their love of gin led to […]
Freelance writer Ramy James Salameh embraces the good life at the Skyline Rooftop Bar in Venice. The word ‘artisan’ has never been more relevant than in Venice – a city with a history of craftsmanship, precious products and inimitable style. It is through these arts, crafts and traditions that ‘Le Serenissima’ comes alive, and still […]
Derbyshire-based Global Brands has recently launched Gather, a range of classic cocktails with indulgent twists, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini and Spicy Mango Margarita, all in 150ml cans. Gather’s range combines delicious cocktails with the desire to drink something different, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri, Caramelised Pineapple Rum Punch, Spicy Mango Margarita, […]
Earlier this year we reviewed Firebrand Brewing Company’s range of what we agreed were excellent beers; we were all impressed with their fine lagers and on-trend IPAs. So, when we were asked if we would like to sample Silent Night, the award-winning Cornish brewery’s newest beer, designed specifically to toast the festive season, it was […]
Ten bottles of Sir David Hempleman-Adams Explorers Grand Slam Gin, inspired and signed by the legendary British adventurer, are going under the auction hammer towards the end of November to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. This inspirational new gin is the brainchild of Phil Kite, ocean rower and founder of the Adventurers Drinks […]
