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The latest round of drinks news includes updates from Budweiser Brewing Group and Mangrove UK in addition to more pours from Meantime, the UK’s first carbon neutral mezcal and a Newport Gwent Dragons rugby player.
Beer fans face battle to get their hands on their favourite tipple amid soaring demand as pubs re-open - with Budweiser and Heineken among the worst affected The shortages come following high demand, a lack of drivers, lockdown and Brexit, according to brewery groups, wholesalers and pub landlords Budweiser Brewing Group and Heineken are said to be particularly affected Premium draught beer including Birra Moretti and Amstel also in short supply
Heineken has also struggled to meet massive demand from the on-trade over recent weeks, with kegs of its Birra Moretti and Amstel brands in particular in short supply. Budweiser Brewing Group wholesale and convenience sales director Jessica Markowski, meanwhile, said BBG was “working hard to meet demand in our convenience and wholesale channel” and “haven’t seen any significant shortages or delays due to beer shortages”. However, she said: “Some of our customers may be experiencing some delays, due to external factors including the shortage of drivers affecting the industry.”...
The Daily Mail reported Heineken was limiting UK pub orders with licensees only receiving three kegs a week of Birra Moretti due to supply issues. A spokesperson for Heineken UK estimated more than 10m adults in England have headed back to the great British pub, with many drinkers opting for a draught pint. High demand “Demand for Birra Moretti and Amstel has totally surpassed our most optimistic forecasts and our breweries are working round the clock to deal with this high level of demand," the spokesperson added. “We are working closely with our customers to keep them regularl...
Clamour for pints amid the on-trade reopening for outdoor trading has exceeded predictions, but a number of the big brewers have stated they are keeping up. The Daily Mail reported Heineken was limiting UK pub orders with licensees only receiving three kegs a week of Birra Moretti due to supply issues. A spokesperson for Heineken UK estimated more than 10m adults in England have headed back to the great British pub, with many drinkers opting for a draught pint. “Demand for Birra Moretti and Amstel has totally surpassed our most optimistic forecasts and our ...