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German Pinot Noir Is the Buzzy Alternative to Pricey Burgundy

It’s called spätburgunder in Germany. But just think of it as pinot noir with an umlaut. If you’re picturing Germany as a place where o...

Coke and Pepsi Shoulda Been WhiteWave Contenders: Gadfly

They coulda, and probably shoulda, been contenders - but Coca-Cola and Pepsi let another meaningful M&A opportunity fizzle out. Either...

C&C Group Makes 'Solid Start To The Year' With Cider Sales Up

C&C Group, the parent company of Magners cider and Tennent's lager, has posted what it describes as a 'solid' start to the year. Bulmers cider vol...

Heineken Marks 160 Year Brewing In Ireland With Latest Sustainability Report

With its brewery in Cork celebrating 160 years in operation, Heineken Ireland has published its sustainability report for 2015, which it says highlights ho...

SABMiller Big Investors Eye $3.2 Billion Windfall From Pound

Britain’s decision to leave the EU has complicated a slew of deals. In the latest twist, the plummeting pound is creating an unintended £2...

Samuel Adams Brewery File Trademark For 'Brexit' Cider

Boston Beer Company, one of America's biggest breweries and known for their flagship brand of Samuel Adams, has filed a trademark application for the word...

NOffLa Calls For Ban On Below Cost Alcohol Sales

The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has called on the Government to ban below-cost selling of alcohol, as part of its pre-budget submission. I...

Shortcross Gin Wins Three Awards At Global Gin Masters 2016

Northern Irish distillery, Rademon Estate, located in Co. Down, has won a trio of awards for its Shortcross Gin at this years Gin Masters. Shortcross Gi...