Suffolk-based brewery and distillery Adnams has launched small batch gin Jardín Mexicano. The limited-edition seasonal gin includes Avocado leaf, traditionally used in Mexico for its antioxidant and mood enhancing properties in tea. Cold Town Beer was first launched in 2018 and named in honour of Calton Hill Brewery in Edinburgh, which claims to be the first in Britain to brew lager in 1835.

Rob Salvesen, our Head of Marketing here at Kopparberg, said, “We wanted to continue the momentum and excitement surrounding the launch of Kopparberg Premium Gin and launch RTDs into the UK market ahead of summer. The perfect serve of Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime Premium Gin & Lemonade was designed to enhance the natural flavours of the gin and offer a taste profile sweet enough for a long, hot summer. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy with friends and we’re very excited to offer Kopparberg fans another addition to the Kopparberg family.”

All of our brews begin their journey in bars, and then are brought online when we feel that we’ve received a seal of approval from our customers who drink them and the bar teams who help create them. Consumers will be actively seeking out new, exotic flavours; something which can provide the element of escapism and excitement that we’ve all been missing. More than 20 different beers have been brewed by Cold Town Brewery to date, including pale ales, IPA’s, pilsner, saison and berliner-weisse sour beers. Bottled at 24%, Pinkster Spritz is made with gin-soaked raspberries left over from producing Pinkster and is initially available in Raspberry and Hibiscus and Elderflower and Raspberry flavours.

I was blown away by its delicate anise quality which paired so beautifully with classic Mexican flavours of lime, chili and coriander and was determined to recreate this in gin form. Edinburgh-based Cold Town Brewery has created a 4% ABV flagship craft lager, initially available in Woodwinters in Bridge of Allan and Edinburgh and the Cave in Glasgow as well as the brewer’s online shop and eight Margiotta Food & Wine stores across Scotland’s capital. Keg details including brand (Kopparberg), size and best before date. There are tool tips throughout the claims form to help you. Photos of the Kopparberg keg (clearly showing the label and tamper evident cap in situ for full or un-broached kegs, or the keg coupler in situ on the keg in the cellar for broached or part full kegs). We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get this up and running over the past few months, so we’re really excited to be finally launching our Cold Town craft lager in cans, so fans of our brewery can enjoy a cold one in the comfort of their own home,” head brewer Ed Evans said.Another key factor in our launch is the fact that the RTD (ready-to-drink) market is truly taking off in the UK and presents an important opportunity for our brand. Pink gin Pinkster has entered the burgeoning spritz market with the launch of Pinkster Spritz, a lower-abv spirit drink.

Cold Town craft lager has already been tried, tested and loved on draught by drinkers in bars across Scotland. Drum roll please for Pinkster Spritz, a mainstream alternative for spritz drinkers with discerning taste buds, looking for a naturally delicious light aperitif,” Stephen Marsh, Pinkster’s managing director, said.

Available from April 2021, Caleño’s original Light & Zesty non-alcoholic spirit will be available in cans ready mixed with a naturally light tonic. Avocado leaf brings subtle notes of anise and liquorice which blend with a mix of classic and Mexican-inspired botanicals including epazote, chipotle chili, lime peel, Mexican oregano and coriander.

But for the vodka fans, the Kopparberg Tom Collins, 'Lemon Collins', uses Lemon vodka in place of gin, mixed with simple soda. And not to leave out rum, the Kopparberg Dark 'N Stormy, named Cherry Stormy is made with Kopparberg Cherry rum, lime, and ginger beer. It’s no secret that growth in the UK craft beer market has started to slow and the reason is quite simple, it’s not very accessible. The Fabulous Thai Rum Company has been created by Carl Stephenson, founder of The Bloomsbury Club, and will be distributed via Craftwork and specialist drinks wholesaler, Champers – which will distribute to the London-based on-trade. Bermondsey-based Fourpure Brewing Co. has unveiled a rebrand in a bid to simplify its range of beers and make its pours less daunting to craft curious consumers. The Fabulous Thai Rum Company has landed in the UK with an initial range of three 28% ABV rum liqueurs comprising Lychee, Kiwi & Thai Basil; Ginger, Lemongrass & Kaffir Lime; and Pisang Banana, Cinnamon & Nutmeg.I first started drinking Pineau on a trip to the beautiful Atlantic island of Isle de Ré, just off the cost of La Rochelle, in 1994 and I’ve always had a soft spot for it,” Daniel Szor, Cotswolds Distillery founder, said. “Hence the excitement at the idea of aging our Cotswolds single malt spirit in these casks.” Whether it’s a music festival, barbecue, or the beach, the RTD cans are set to be the drink of the summer, following the enormous success of Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime Premium Gin in May. The infused Strawberry & Lime flavours mixed with Lemonade will make a sweet addition to your Kopparberg sun-drenched summer days.