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Hop for joy: revellers celebrate as Hogs Back Brewery completes third crop harvest

British-grown hops reduce Brexit effect, says brewery

By Fred A'Court

With some imported hops costing 60% more than a year ago, Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery says it is benefiting from its decision to grow its own varieties on a 3.5-acre plot adjacent to its brewery near Farnham.

Driving sales: investment in Bud Light's launch is impacting UK sales

Bud Light drives AB InBev’s UK sales

By Nicholas Robinson

Global beer giant AB InBev (ABI) has reported strong growth in the UK, driven by the launch of Bud Light earlier this year, according to a third-quarter update.

Duty reduction hopes: new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group Mike Wood

Brexit could mean lower beer duty, says new APPBG chair

By Michelle Perrett

A review of the beer duty system to give more favourable rates to the pub sector is impossible until the UK leaves the European Union, the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) chairman Mike Wood and Conservative MP for Dudley South, has claimed.

Overall winners: Camden Town Brewery took this year's Grand Prix award

Pete Brown: brands making a mark

By Pete Brown

The best of marketing in beer and cider is in rude health, as Pete Brown found at this year’s Marketing Awards.

On the road: pub showcase could encourage more overseas tourists to visit British pubs

Mock pub aims to drive UK tourism and beer exports

By Fred A'Court

A British pub set-up complete with bar, seating areas and even an iconic red telephone box at overseas trade shows could also be used to boost beer exports – with the added bonus of visiting a pub as a ‘must do’ activity during a visit to the UK.

Different dishes: the site will offer guests a variety of meals

Hook Norton opens new Malthouse Kitchen

By Nikkie Sutton

Hook Norton Brewery is opening a new Malthouse Kitchen site next month (Thursday 9 November) to cater for its increasing visitor numbers.

Drink up: Beer mats urge punters to complain to MPs about beer duty

Beer mats carry a pub health warning, about beer tax

By Fred A'Court

It’s enough to make you cry into your beer! Drinkers can now stare through the bottom of their glass at a beer mat featuring the word ‘tax’ – something no one really wants to read about but a necessary evil given the financial pressures pubs are facing.

Just rewards: Robinsons wins at four beer awards

Robinsons brewery snags 20 beer awards

By Nicholas Robinson

Family-owned Robinsons Brewery has walked away with no fewer than 20 accolades at several high-profile beer awards, including the World Beer Awards.

Not too expensive: BrewDog co-founder defends the price of his beer

BrewDog co-founder defends the price of his beer

By James Beeson

BrewDog co founder James Watt has launched a staunch defence of the price of the brewery’s beer in supermarkets, as the Scottish brewery launches the fifth round of its Equity For Punks (EFP) crowdfunding initiative.

Old and new: rebranded Fuller's pump clip

Fuller’s rebrands London Pride

By Nicholas Robinson

London brewer and pub operator Fuller’s has rebranded its flagship cask ale London Pride, launching it with a new social media campaign and countrywide pump clip changeover.

Profits up: Doombar drives growth

More investment for Sharp’s Brewery

By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors-owned Sharp’s Brewery has outlined expansion plans in recently filed accounts, which show growing sales and pre-tax profits.

She's back: Melanie Sykes on her way to the pub before last orders

Boddingtons confirms Mel Sykes is back on brand

By Nicholas Robinson

AB InBev-owned Boddingtons has announced television personality Melanie Sykes will feature in a new advertising campaign more than 20 years after the first famous ad aired.

Controversial: Tennents' advert alleges Molson Coors has been

Tennent's takes swipe at Carling with new advert

By James Beeson

Scottish brewer Tennent's has called on consumers to switch over to its “honest lager”, which it claims is brewed to a “refreshingly accurate 4% ABV” in a new advertising campaign.

Ghoulish: give customers a right fright on Halloween

Scare their pants off – top tips for Halloween in the pub

By Nicholas Robinson

Everyone loves a theme, especially around Halloween. Whether it is a spooky drinks menu, a ghoulish food offer or a full-blown American-style fancy dress party, Halloween is the perfect time of year to boost sales.

Promiscuous: Only 34% of drinkers have a local

Just one in three drinkers have a ‘local’

By James Beeson

Only 34% of drinkers identify as having one pub or drinking establishment they use ‘most of the time’ according to new data from the 2017 Marston’s On Trade Ale Report.

Failing to deliver: Purity co-founder Paul Halsey (left) says good cask ale is vital

Cask beer key to survival of pubs, says Purity Brewing

By James Beeson

Championing the “completely unique” experience of cask beer and focusing on “great service, great beer and great food” will help pubs survive challenging on-trade conditions, according to The Good Pub Guide’s brewery of the year.

Seasonal: 6ixes & 7evens is a bold amber coloured ale with rich citrus and spice flavours

Powderkeg launches West Coast-style amber ale

By James Beeson

Devon craft brewery Powderkeg has released an autumn special in the form of an amber ale made in a similar fashion to those from the West Coast of the US.

Cask consumers: demographic is vital says Paul Nunny

The Cask Report 2018

Cask is craft, not keg, according to consumers

By Nikkie Sutton

Cask Report 2018 director Paul Nunny has outlined what consumers really think about cask and keg beer ahead of the report's release later this month.

Hot topic: some 60% of drinkers are annoyed when served beer in a warm glass

The Cask Report 2018

Punters won't come back for bad beer

By Nikkie Sutton

Close to half of drinkers will steer clear of a pub where they have been served a poor pint of ale, according to new data.

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