News from Dave Hughes,
a recognised “Elder Statesman”
in the world of wine, internationally respected wine author, consultant
and Senior Judge at the IWSC
INNIS AND GUNN SMOKED BEER
The Scottish brewer “Innis and Gunn” have released a limited edition smoked beer “Smokin Gunn”.
The 7.4 % brew is a collaboration with David Ashton-Hyde, head bartender at Heston Blumenthal’s Michelin-starred pub the Hinds Head in Bray. …
MEMORIAL BEER
The Stone Brewing Company in North San Diego has launched a beer in “memory of an extraordinary brewer” who was killed at their facility last year. Matthew Courtright, 27 “ a passionate and beloved craft brewer was killed while operating …
US CRAFT BEER SET TO TAKE 7 % OF US MARKET
Despite the overall drop in the US beer market the sale of “Craft beer” continues to grow. Craft beer production continues it’s growing trend to capture a 7% of the total beer market. It is believed that craft beer is …
FORMER SCREAMING EAGLE OWNER BUYS INTO NEW ZEALAND
Charles Banks, the former owner of the Californian Cult Winery “Screaming Eagle” has bought a stake in the New Zealand winery “Trinity Hill” from its London-based owners. …
NEW ZEALAND SET FOR RECORD HARVEST
With the favourable growing season leading to 2014 harvest New Zealand is set to beat last year’s 345,000 tonne harvest which will suit the growing export demand. The New Zealand Wine Growers Association President, Steve Green has said that the …