Showing posts with label beer. Show all posts
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Friday 22 December 2023

Record demand predicted for no and low drinks this Christmas at Tesco

It's reported shoppers are ready to create record demands for no and low alcohol beer, wines and spirits over Christmas.

That’s the prediction from Tesco after the supermarket saw its strongest ever sales in 2023 with high demand sustained across the entire year.

Demand for no and low alcohol beer at the supermarket this year has soared by over 20%, while sales of no/low wine rose by almost 15% per and demand for alternatives to spirits grew by nearly 10% per.

To give some indication of how strong the thirst for no and low drinks has been throughout this year, during the first three weeks of the June heatwave, demand at Tesco was over 25% higher than it was for the first three weeks of Dry January.

Another massive success has been pop star Kylie Minogue’s 0% Sparkling Rosé which launched in Tesco last year and which has now become the UK’s top selling premium no alcohol wine

As a result, Tesco prepared itself for its strongest ever demand in December and ordered in extra stock.

Tesco says that the main reasons for the no and low alcohol boom are:

New found shopper confidence in the quality of the drinks, often driven by recommendations from family and friends

Greater interest in health and moderation

An increase in product choice

Ease of selection in its stores with all products sitting in their own fixture

Tesco no and low alcohol wine buyer Joe Olding said: “Based on the massive demand throughout the year we're anticipating this festive season to not only be bigger than this year's Dry January, but to be the biggest Christmas ever for no and low drinks.

“A few years ago no and low alcohol drinks might have been a consideration to have on hand for special occasions but, as our latest sales data, shows they’ve become mainstream and are now popular all year round.

“We’ve also made it easier for customers to find no and low alcohol drinks as they all sit alongside each in the same aisle.”

Among the top brands driving the no and low boom are Lucky Saint, Athletic Brewing and Guinness 0% in beer; Gordons 0% Alcohol Free Gin and the Clean Co brand in spirits; and Nozeco, Not Guilty and Kylie 0% Sparkling Rosé in wine.

The rise in demand for Kylie Minogue’s no alcohol wine has been spectacular with demand rocketing throughout the year with one million bottles sold across all UK retailers.

The drink uses a unique filtration process in order to make it less sweet and retain more of the original wine taste but without any of the alcohol.

Kylie Minogue said: “When we launched our 0% Sparkling Rosé last year we knew health and wellbeing was becoming more and more important in people’s lives and so many of us are leaning toward more self-care.”

Drinkaware, an independent UK alcohol education charity which helps people make better choices about their drinking was happy to hear the news.

Karen Tyrell, CEO of the charity Drinkaware said: “It’s good people across Britain are more open to trying no and low alcohol drinks this year. 

“Drinking lower strength and alcohol-free products can be a helpful way for people to moderate their drinking and stay within the low-risk guidelines of 14 units a week. If you are unsure about how much you’re drinking, take our simple Drinking Check on the Drinkaware website."

www.tesco.com

Thursday 19 October 2023

Christmas Drinks & Gifts: Salcombe Brewery's Christmas Tide and NEW Christmas Pub in a Box

The Salcombe Brewery Co. is absolutely delighted to announce the return of its hugely popular seasonal beer Christmas Tide (ABV 4.8%), which will be available from this month onward in 500ml bottles (8 x 500ml bottles RRP £19.50) from retail outlets, including the brewery shop and online for nationwide delivery from www.salcombebrewery.com.

Christmas Tide (ABV 4.8%) is a very special limited edition yuletide ale. It's a well-structured, malt-driven beer which will be available to be enjoyed throughout the festive season. The crystal, chocolate and wheat malts bring warmth and body to the beer, making it perfect for a winter's day. The plethora of hops build on the chocolatey malt base and add a bittersweet finish to this Christmas ale.

Christmas Tide is the perfect beer to get everyone into the festive spirit and if you're looking for gift ideas, the Christmas Tide Gift Pack, complete with two bottles of beer and a branded pint glass, makes the ideal stocking-filler (Gift Pack 2 x 500ml, 1 x branded pint glass £8.00 from the brewery's online shop.

New for this year, Christmas Tide will also be available in a Christmas Pub in a Box which is packed with beer, mats, glasses and tasty snacks, perfect for a festive night in! The box contains:

4 x 500ml bottles of our Christmas Tide beer (4.8% abv)

2x Salcombe Brewery branded 1/2 pint glasses

2 x Salcombe Brewery branded bar towels

6 x Salcombe Brewery beer mats

1 x Burts crisps

1 x The Dormen peanuts

The Christmas Pub in a Box will be available from late October priced £22.00 from the brewery's online shop.

For the full range of Salcombe Brewery Co. festive gifts visit www.salcombebrewery.com.

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Over the next few months That's Christmas will come out of hibernation

Yes, over the next few months That's Christmas will come out of hibernation and we will be bringing our readers all the latest news on Christmas gifting ideas, plus how to source items for delightful homemade Christmas gifts and trinkets.

That's Christmas will also be carrying news and features on Christmas season foods and drinks, plus Christmas-related foods and special seasonal drinks.

So please, watch this space!

And if you have news of a Christmas-related product or service that you would like to share with our readers, please email us at afj_uk@yahoo.com


Friday 9 December 2011

Aldi for Christmas

Over the next several days, That's Christmas and sister site That's Food and Drink will be writing articles about the special seasonal foods and drinks (including speciality spirits, liquors, wines and beers) that are available from Aldi.

The quality is far higher than some 'nationally known' food brands and all at far keener prices, too.

Please keep an eye out for these articles. Because they'll tell you how with Aldi you will be able to host the perfect Chirstmas and New year and all at prices that you might think went out of fashion, years ago!

Saturday 29 October 2011

Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale

Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale is a 7% abv glowing amber ale with a heady, fruity nose. It’s the perfect accompaniment to traditional Christmas fare and makes an ideal stocking filler. The crystallised fruits and festive spices complement the rich, indulgent food enjoyed during the Christmas period.
 
Renowned beer writer Ben McFarland describes Christmas Ale: “There’s a spicy signature to this incredibly complex cockle-warming winter ale. The nose is reminiscent of raisins, dates and molasses while the palate is vinous with tannin-like notes of leather, vanilla, apricots and a hint of rustic Armagnac on the finish. An awesome after-dinner drop.”
 
The 500ml bottles will be available from supermarkets, good independent stockists and online at www.shepherdneame.co.uk/shop.