Did you know that Northern Ireland is one of the toughest places in western Europe to open a new pub or start a microbrewery? However, despite restrictions and archaic laws, some of which date back mo

It’s 2013 and my best friend Clare and I are midway through one of our regular, booze-soaked weekends. We’re celebrating my 33rd birthday – the perfect excuse to really go for it. The fact that it’s S

AG Barr can trace its roots to 1875, when founder Robert Barr started producing and selling aerated waters from a small factory in Falkirk. “Iron Brew” was launched in 1901 and grew steadily over the

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

...on convenience, which is why we’re intrigued by a new powdered yoghurt that’s just hit the UK. Yogoody has introduced a yoghurt-style drink designed to deliver the benefits of fermented dairy in a

With a worrying rise in drink spiking incidents, we ask…