Young's pioneers discount vouchers
02-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Customers at Young's pubs are among the first in the country to be able to use mobile phone discount vouchers. The London based company, which...
02-Mar-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Welsh brewer Brains chose St David's Day yesterday to announce a return to the stout sector. Brains Black was launched by former Wales scrum half...
02-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Leeds North West MP Greg Mulholland has called on the people of Leeds to boycott Carlsberg lager following the decision to move Tetley's cask ale...
02-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Production of Yorkshire's iconic Tetley's cask ale will move from Leeds to Wolverhampton under a new deal struck with Marston's. Carlsberg UK has...
01-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
Reducing progressive beer duty from the current level of £55 per barrel or having a "sunset clause" are two proposals from Adnams' Stephen Pugh.
SIBA chairman steps down
01-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The outgoing chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has called for "greater activity" in the regions to strengthen the group. Peter...
S&NPC hopes to boost lessee profits with new services
01-Mar-2010
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) has launched what it describes as a "groundbreaking" initiative to boost its licensees'...
Chalk-up and grab the triangle - Foster's are offering you the fantastic opportunity to win a pool refit for your pub
01-Mar-2010
Foster's will kit you out with a pool make-over, whether you're catering for the local pool league or just very enthusiastic amateurs. Transform your...
01-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Using branded glassware can lead to a 14% increase in beer sales, new research from Carlsberg has shown. The Danish brewing giant is investing in a...
26-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Carlsberg stockists can get a free case of branded glasses for every one they order next month, as part of a promotion on branded glassware.
26-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Former Caledonian Brewing director Martin Kellaway and former Tetley head brewer Ian Smith have teamed up to open their own brewery. Named the...
26-Feb-2010 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz went to the Works, in West Yorkshire to debate whether a pub that specialises in cask beers should also offer genuine European lagers.
25-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
London pub company ETM Group, run by brothers Tom and Ed Martin, is celebrating British Pie Week (1 to 7 March) with a £10 pie and a pint offer.
Marston's offers tenants wholesale beer prices
25-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Marston's has unveiled details of its latest tenancy agreement which will give licensees the chance to buy beer at freetrade prices. After...
Donnington celebrates brewery of the year award
25-Feb-2010
The Donnington Brewery in Stow-on-the-Wold is celebrating after being named the UK's "Brewery of the Year" by the 2010 edition of the Good Pub Guide....
Minister "pleased" OFT has re-opened beer tie inquiry
25-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
A government minister has admitted he is "pleased" the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is re-examining the beer tie, arguing there is a lack of a...
24-Feb-2010 By Simon Clarke
Tenants are no more likely to support the BBPA than the pubcos are to voluntarily scrap the tie, says Simon Clarke.
Roy Beers: The war on fags is over - the war on food is about to begin
24-Feb-2010
This week saw the launch of just such an "initiative" in the country which brought you the smoking ban, Highland country dancing, golf, and many...
Halewood gets further into spirits
24-Feb-2010
Halewood International is looking to entrench its position in the spirits category with the launch of four major new brands. The company said it...
McEwan's gets new look at the bar
24-Feb-2010
McEwan's bitter is to get a new look at bars throughout Scotland after brand owner Jygsaw announed a programme to replace all on-trade fonts over the...
One in three would pay more for a branded glass
24-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Carlsberg is highlighting the importance of branded glassware by running a promotion for licensees. Research by the brewer shows that using branded...
24-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Welsh brewer Evan-Evans has hit out at the growing mass of small Welsh brewers producing "poorly-constructed beers" with "tonsil cleansing...
23-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The licensing minister tells a Westminster debate that the beer tie is an issue that "needs to be addressed".
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Greene King IPA has recorded a victory of its own in the RBS Six Nations — outselling lager by 25%.
Heineken makes "excellent progress" in UK
23-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
Heineken, the Dutch-owned brewer that acquired Scottish & Newcastle two years ago, said it made "excellent progress" in improving its UK...
'Heineken and Carlsberg see contrasting fortunes'
23-Feb-2010
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has forecast lower beer consumption in many regions this year as it reported a drop in sales volumes in 2009. Beer...
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has warned that beer consumption will continue to tumble throughout 2010 due to the global economic environment....
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
A freeze on beer duty could save 7,500 jobs over the next 12 months, the British Beer and Pub Association has told the Treasury.
23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will celebrate people power at its annual conference.
22-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Windsor & Eton brewery is bringing brewing back to Windsor — the brewer plans to open its doors after a 79 year closure
22-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Local brewers continue to well outperform the overall beer market, achieving average increase in turnover of 17% last year.
Wadworth offers customers triple chance to try as they buy
22-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Customers at Wadworth pubs could get three times the flavour when they order a pint during Cask Ale Week. In a bid to get more people to sample...
Small brewers report sales boom
22-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Small brewers have bucked the trend by reporting sales growth - at the same time the overall beer market is declining. According to the Society of...
22-Feb-2010 By Roger Protz
Jennings brewery is back in action after the Cockermouth floods, says Roger Protz. When you consider that Jennings Brewery has been out of action...
22-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The beer tie is not the problem for our tenants, Marston's chief executive Ralph Findlay said today. Speaking to The Times, Findlay admitted that...
Cask ale named after deceased pub regular
19-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
A pub regular who died earlier this month has been immortalised by the licensee of his favourite watering hole - by having a beer brewed and named...
Budweiser 'the world's most valuable beer brand'
19-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
The value of the Budweiser beer brand has leapt 27 per cent to US$21.3bn (£13.6bn) in the past year, according to the latest BrandFinance Global 500...
Prince Charles gifted beer to mark city's centenary
19-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Prince Charles is set to visit Stoke today to celebrate the city's centenary - and will be given a pack of specially-brewed ale by a local brewer....
John Smith's starts hunt for Grand National legends
19-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Beer brand John Smith's has celebrated its sixth year as sponsors of the Grand National by giving people a chance to vote for the legend's of the...
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
McEwan's has launched a new on-trade font for its four ales — Export, 60/-, 70/- and 80/- — as part of a £1m investment in the brand.
19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottitl
Popular professional darts player Wayne Mardle dropped into the Prince of Wales pub in Moseley, Birmingham this week to host a darts night. The pub...
19-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Bramley apples are the core ingredient of a new apple ale — a joint collaboration between two Kent-based companies. Fourayes Farm and Nelson...
19-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Meantime Brewing Company is set to open its new restaurant, cafe-bar and microbrewery in Greenwich on 23 March after a two-year building project. ...
18-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Multiple operator Head of Steam has delisted Heineken after the brewer's pubco arm refused to allow it greater product choice.
18-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Trappist ale Chimay has been given an updated, more modern look with updated labels giving the range a "lighter, fresher" look.
Former S&N man appointed C&C chairman
18-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Former Scottish & Newcastle chairman Sir Brian Stewart has been appointed chairman of Magner's parent company C&C group. He will replace...
17-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has appointed Colin Valentine as its new national chairman.
Cobra Beer unveils the ultimate curry sauce
17-Feb-2010
Cobra Beer is celebrating National Chip Week by launching luxury curry sauce made with real gold. At £36 a portion, the sauce is not for the...
Pub lets customers barter for beer
17-Feb-2010
A freehouse is taking on the price promotions run in nearby pubs by allowing customers to barter for their beer. Regulars at the Bugle Horn in...
17-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Leicestershire brewer Everards is launching a tiger spotting competition in celebration of the Year of the Tiger and the Chinese New Year....
