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Sales in Europe largely hold up despite the cost of living
Rally in shares should maintain brewer’s fizz well into the summer
French group faced storm of criticism from Swedish politicians and calls for its drinks to be boycotted
The sector’s woes are less terminal than claimed, in spite of the hand wringing
UK pub chain ekes out small profit but sales still lag pre-pandemic level
Hospitality groups warn demand will be hit by inflation-linked rise on other alcoholic drinks in August
Prices have grown greatly over the past decade
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World’s largest brewer outpaces analysts’ growth estimates
A novel collaboration finds the legendary illustrator presenting The Scotch Play
The rock star has turned drinks entrepreneur with this smoky alternative to tequila
Four of the best spots for an artisanal beer in and around the Eternal City
Distiller to potentially pay additional €178mn subject to performance
Consumers are buying fewer beers or choosing less expensive brands amid cost-of-living pressures
The quintessential after-dinner digestif has had a modern makeover
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Ardross Distillery may be a small Highlands newcomer, but its ambitions are mighty
British pub groups are creaking under the burden of borrowing
Find out why the mixologist’s favourite new ingredient is a dash of extra virgin
Guided by a leading expert on flavour perception, this Hebridean voyage goes deep into the science of Scotch
Pub group expects busy Christmas period but highlights rising energy, wage and interest rate costs
The HTSI drinks writer shakes up a cocktail of ideas
UK pub chain narrows losses as higher labour, energy and interest costs continue to weigh on sector
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