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Business update: Christian Townsley and John Gyngell will continue to lead the nine North Bar venues

North co-founders to step away from brewing arm

By Nikkie Thatcher

Co-founders of popular Leeds-based business North, Christian Townsley and John Gyngell have announced they are stepping away from the brewing arm of the company.

Chouffe Brewery launches Session beer on draught

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Chouffe unveils new beer on draught

By Rebecca Weller

This month's round-up includes new products from Chouffe Brewery, Greene King, Rampur and more.

Government pledge: help for independent brewers will be welcomed by SIBA and CAMRA

Beer industry boost vow in Budget welcomed

By Gary Lloyd

SIBA and CAMRA have welcomed the Government’s intention to support the independent brewing industry but urged further reliefs be made on draught beer duty and business rates.

Back our beer: Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp

Back British lager says Innis & Gunn founder

By Gary Lloyd

The founder of Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has urged lager drinkers to back British beers after research showed only 27% of Brits think the UK produces good beer.

Cask moves: Tim Bird has rejoined CAMRA and Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns has joined Cask Marque

OPINION

OPINION: There’s a storm brewing

By Tim Bird, owner of Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns

Since writing my last opinion piece, I have been immersing myself in cask ale… not literally, of course, although it would make a fun alternative to wild water swimming.

Who is taking over at Brains?

Brains boss steps down

By Ed Bedington

The boss of Cardiff-based Brains Brewery has announced he will be stepping down from the business in December after four years in the post.

(image: Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

5 key trends shaping the future of beer

By Ed Bedington

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to play an increasingly important role in the production of beer, according to a new report which highlights the five major trends shaping the future of beer.

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 83

The Lock In Podcast

The death of craft beer?

By Ed Bedington

With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement?

Indie Beer drive: YouGov data shows many people are unaware which which craft beers and breweries are non-global (credit:SIBA)

CAMRA backs SIBA’s Indie Beer campaign

By Gary Lloyd

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has added its weight behind the Indie Beer campaign launched by beer consumer group the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA).

Beer and cider collab: Siren and Red Fin teams have come together

Siren and Red Fin seal deal and vow to help pubs

By Gary Lloyd

Pubs are set to benefit after Siren Craft Brew and Red Fin Cider announced they have joined forces in a bid to collaborate without either having a fiscal interest in the other.

Financial burdens: CAMRA warns rising costs becoming

Pint prices rise by 3.6%

By Rebecca Weller

The price of a pint of draught lager in pubs jumped 3.6% in the 12 months to September 2024, new figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

More choice: BBPA urges Gov to cut beer duty in upcoming Budget (Credit: Getty/Instants)

Duty review boosts production of low-strength beers

By Rebecca Weller

Last year's Alcohol Duty Review has seen 100m alcohol units removed from the market and a “boom” in new lower-strength products, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said.

Core beers: Fourpure was a popular stop on the famed Bermondsey Beer Mile in south London

Craft brewer Fourpure appoints administrators

By Gary Lloyd

Former south London-based craft beer brewer Fourpure Brewing Co has entered voluntary administration just a short time after relocating its operation to West Yorkshire.

What's in the news 13 September?

Review of the Week

'We pay suffocating levels of tax'

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with SIBA boss Andy Slee to get his take on the week's news, from budgetary requests through to brewery successes and failures.

Opportunities ahead: Harvey's Brewery beats pre-Covid sales record (Credit: Getty/Adermark Media)

Harvey's beats pre-Covid sales record

By MCA

Harvey and Son, the Sussex family brewer and pub operator, increased turnover by 8.3% to £24.m in 2023, exceeding pre-covid records.

Immensely proud: Jonathan Adnams stepping down as chair due to health issues

Jonathan Adnams stepping down as chair

By Rebecca Weller

Suffolk-based brewer, Adnams, has announced chairman Jonathan Adnams has stepped down with immediate effect due to health reasons.

Optimistic: Heineken UK Beer Report 2024 shows beer market is worth £13.5bn to the on-trade (Credit:Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

Beer market worth £13.5bn to pubs

By Rebecca Weller

The size of the total UK on-trade beer and cider market has grown to £13.5bn, a new report from Heineken has found.

More venues to be added: Diageo has stated Guinness 0.0 will be available at football grounds

Guinness 0.0 variant trial to be expanded

By Gary Lloyd

Guinness owner Diageo has announced its zero-alcohol variant will be available at a select number of pubs in Great Britain after successful trials in London sites such as the George and the Devonshire.

Very happy: Devonshire pub becomes first to sell Guinness 0.0 on draught (Pictured: Peter Couch pulls the first pint of Guinness 0.0 / Credit: Oisin Rogers)

The Devonshire introduces Guinness 0.0 on draught

By Rebecca Weller

Having a no and low range that is comparable in “flavour, taste, texture and look” to popular full-strength serves is “very important”, Oisin Rogers told The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Mitigating costs: Asahi lowers ABV of one of its core beers but keeps on-trade price the same (Credit:Getty/Monty Rakusen)

Asahi reduces Hophead ABV

By Rebecca Weller

Asahi has lowered the alcoholic strength of one of its core beers as costs hit an “all-time” high, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learned.

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