Beer

Strike gold: the race is on for the gold reward that is hidden within a series of can labels

Beer can puzzle puts Brass Castle on the map

By Alice Leader

The labels of a series of beer cans from Brass Castle hide clues to a genuine treasure location spot – but the key is to put the labels together, make up the map and uncover the booty.

A little help: Big Hug Brewing has partnered with a homelessness charity by brewing a new beer

Beer brewed to help homeless charity

By Emily Hawkins

The company behind a beer brewed to raise awareness for a homelessness charity has said the brew will “make a difference to someone”.

I keg your pardon: it is vital that pub staff know how the cellar works and can ensure beer reaches the consumer’s glass in mint condition

Hints and tips for working with local breweries

By Stuart Stone

There’s more to greasing the wheels between pubs and brewers than paying bills on time. Here, we look at how a licensee can build a better relationship with local brewers and the difficulties faced if you are not free of tie.

Different class: there is money to be made through premium products

The beer report 2019

Premiumisation pouring an extra £380m into pub coffers

By Phil Mellows

As people become more health-conscious, beer volumes have dropped but customers are prepared to pay more for what they do drink – here is the analysis of the latest beer statistics.

My word is bond: BrewDog has relaunched an alternative way of investing in the business

BrewDog announces new bond

By Nikkie Thatcher

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has joined forces with Crowdcube to introduce a new fixture income investment, which will be launched later this month (October).

Hey good looking: You don’t have to look any further than beer fonts and cans to see cool imagery

Spotlight

Why are historic beers being rebranded?

By Stuart Stone

Historic brands like Young’s, Hobgoblin, Old Speckled Hen and Spitfire have all been given contemporary facelifts this year – but why are beer industry stalwarts choosing to reinvent themselves?

Suggested serve: Corona draught still includes serving the beer with lime

Corona set to be available on draught

By Nikkie Thatcher

Bottled beer Corona is available in a draught format nationwide from this month (October) and the suggested serve includes a wedge of lime, on the side of the pint.

Best booze: how do US sales match up against the UK’s?

USA v UK: What are the top tipple trends?

By Alice Leader

The trendiest alcohol pours in the US, show IPA as the leading beer style, cider growing in popularity and white wine being one of the top 5 products for women.

Brexit stash: pub protects its Belgian essence by stocking up on goods

Pubs stockpile for a no-deal Brexit

By Alice Leader

A Belgian-themed pub in Norwich has stockpiled goods amid fears the business could be ‘flipped onto its head’ if the UK is left with a no-deal Brexit.

Lead the way: Tom Bell aims to support alcohol brands in becoming strong

Opinion

Agile alcohol brands will fare best

By Tom Bell, We Hustle consultancy

We Hustle consultancy’s Tom Bell says alcoholic drinks brands leading the way in innovation will see the biggest and best cut through. Here is his analysis of what to expect in the coming months.

New job: Emma McClarkin will start as BBPA boss in November

Former MEP named new BBPA boss

By Nikkie Thatcher

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the appointment of global consultant Emma McClarkin as its new chief executive.

Brand rethink: the design revamp is ‘just the beginning’ according to Hobgoblin brand manager Jo Wyke

Hobgoblin gets 21st century facelift

By Stuart Stone

For the first time in its 31-year history, Hobgoblin and its portfolio of award-winning beers are being given a makeover.

Stepping down: SkinnyBrands founders will remain shareholders

Skinny Brands founders exit

By Alice Leader

The founders of low-calorie drinks producer Skinny Brands have stepped down after putting the company in the hands of a private equity investor.

Free-from: alcohol-free is big and you need to focus on it

MA500

‘Don’t judge low-and-no drinks on their sales’

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs need to go all in on low-and-no alcohol drinks, whether the sales currently stack up or not because they may risk missing out on the genuinely rising demand for the category.

Trouble brewing: 'what’s become crystal clear is that SIBA is the only organisation fighting for the UK’s small independent craft brewers' says SIBA chief executive James Calder

My shout

Why SIBA is needed now, more than ever

By James Calder

Cask, keg, can and bottle; it doesn’t matter. The important things are quality, independence and the people behind the beer, according to SIBA (the Society of Independent Brewers) chief executive, James Calder.

Dropping down: overall beer sales also fell for the second quarter for 2019

Beer sales flop by 2.8%

By Nikkie Thatcher

On-trade beer sales have fallen by 2.8% in the second quarter of 2019, when compared to the same period last year, new data has revealed.

Concern: SIBA writes a letter to JDW's Tim Martin

JDW’s beer price cut a ‘significant concern’ for SIBA

By Nicholas Robinson

Tim Martin’s 20p average cut to beer prices across JD Wetherspoon’s 879 pubs is a “significant concern” to producers, according to the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) chief executive James Calder.

Recrowned: Greene King has changed its IPA formula plus fonts and glassware

Greene King IPA revamped

By Nicholas Robinson

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has tweaked the recipe of its flagship IPA cask beer to ensure the flavour and freshness of the product is maintained for longer.

Coming down: JDW boss Tim Martin has previously said beer prices at his pubs would drop if Brexit happened by the end of October

JDW cuts the price of a pint

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is dropping the price of a pint by an average of 20p across its 879 pubs.

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