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Molson Coors launches ‘save the pub’ campaign

13-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinks giant Molson Coors has launched a direct attack on the UK’s “one-size-fits-all” global coffee shop culture by revealing its save the great British pub campaign.

Cask ale: the right attitude

09-Mar-2017 By Jessica Mason

Evolution is key to keeping cask ale – and the pub trade – alive. What can the collective industry do to help? 

Cask ale: a glass half full?

09-Mar-2017 By Jessica Mason

Cask ale has some difficulties to overcome, but with the correct application, it can maintain its rightful place at the bar of all good pubs.

Spring Budget: duty rises for beer, cider, wine and spirits

08-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Alcohol duty will rise for beer, cider, wine and spirits, the chancellor has announced in the budget.

SIBA Business and Industry Awards 2017 finalists revealed

07-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has revealed the finalists for its SIBA Business and Industry Awards 2017.

Molson Coors to distribute Palm Belgian Craft Brewers' beers

07-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

As part of its partnership with Bavaria brewery, Molson Coors will take over the distribution of Palm Belgian Craft Brewers’ beers in the UK.

BrewDog to crowdfund 'world's first' craft beer hotel

07-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the ‘world’s first’ craft beer hotel has been launched by Scottish brewer and pubco BrewDog.

St Austell gives green light to Bath Ales' new brewery

06-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

St Austell Brewery has signed off a multimillion-pound investment programme allowing Bath Ales to build a state-of-the-art brewery.

Major rebrand underway for Foster's

06-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Foster’s, the Heineken UK-owned lager brand, is getting a major rebrand.

China’s taste for British beer drives exports up

04-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

British beer exports have risen by 6%, driven in part by a 500% increase in exports to China, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Community pub saved by locals named CAMRA Pub of the Year

03-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

A community pub saved from closure by locals has been named as the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year. 

ABI: Budweiser, Stella and Corona sales up

02-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Sales of AB InBev’s (ABI) three global brands Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona grew by 6.5% last year and by 2.8% in the final quarter of 2016.

71 MPs sign pledge to cut beer tax

02-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

MPs and pub industry leaders have signed a "pint of pledges" calling for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to support the brewing and pub trade by cutting beer duty.

Hawkshead to expand ‘significantly’ with Halewood funding

01-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Hawkshead Brewery will go through a period of significant expansion after agreeing an investment deal with independent drinks company Halewood Wines & Spirits.

There’s A Beer For That launches interactive initiative #dinewithbeer

28-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Licensees are being urged to help consumers pair food and beer through social media by posting photos of their favourite pairings using #dinewithbeer.

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Cask ale essentials

28-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Looking to make more from the cask-ale market? Here are a few of the best brands around that can pep up the offer in even the most successful of outlets.

Dark Star to open fifth site

28-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Brewer and pub operator Dark Star Brewing Co will open its fifth site in Crawley, West Sussex.

CAMRA reformist trio up for election to its national executive

27-Feb-2017 By Claire Churchard

In a bid to push through radical reforms within the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), three former members of the Revitalisation Project are standing for election to the organisation's national executive.

Fuller's head brewer: reimagining London pride for a new generation

27-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Traversing the bearded throng of last week’s Craft Beer Rising festival in London, you’d be forgiven for thinking the UK’s big brewers had sat this one out. 

Brooklyn Brewery to launch limited edition sour beer

27-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Brooklyn Brewery is set to launch its sour beer, Bel Air Sour, across the UK.

Irish craft brewery Brú eyes UK pub estate

27-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Republic of Ireland craft beer brewery Brú plans to launch a UK pub estate this year, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learned. 

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Camden Town boss on criticism, investment and innovation

27-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Camden Town Brewery faced criticism of ‘selling out’ when it agreed to a takeover by AB InBev in 2015, but founder Jasper Cuppaidge reveals the brewery always had plans to expand as the company moves into a bigger brewhouse 10 miles from its original...

Bud Light launches in the UK

24-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

AB InBev has announced the launch of Bud Light to the UK in response to "growing demand".

Fuller’s launches new London Pride Unfiltered

24-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

London brewer and pubco Fuller’s has unveiled its biggest beer launch in a generation, a 4.1% ABV unfiltered keg variant of its flagship brew London Pride.

Pub beer sales down 2.9%

24-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

More than 100,000 fewer barrels of beer were sold in pubs in the final months of 2016 compared to the year before, while off-trade beer sales continued to rise, according to figures from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Craft Beer Rising 2017: top trends from the show

24-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer trends operators should watch out for this year include sour beers, extra strength and flavoured, five brewers at the show told The Morning Advertiser (MA) in this video.

Heineken launches new beer brand Maltsmiths

23-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Heineken has launched two beers under new craft beer brand Maltsmiths.

CAMRA announces Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner

22-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Moor Beer Company’s Old Freddy Walker beer has been crowed Champion Winter Beer of Britain at the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)’s National Winter Ales Festival.

Camden Town Brewery to launch Rhubarb IPA

22-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

AB InBev-owned Camden Town Brewery is to launch a new 5.2% ABV 'dream beer'.

Purity Brewing Company launches keg ale after cask success

22-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Purity Brewing Company is to roll out its Bunny Hop cask pale ale in kegged format.

Sour and extra strong beers recognised at world brewing awards

22-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Three new categories have contributed to a leap in entries to the International Brewing and Cider Awards, with 50 countries putting forward more than 1,100 products.

Black Sheep founder cuts fine figure as a beer font

21-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser looks at this week's top drinks products.

St Austell MP urges Government to do a ‘Proper Job’ and cut beer duty

21-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

St Austell Brewery has called on a local MP to join the campaign led by the British Beer & Pub Association, Campaign for Real Ale and Society of Independent Brewers for a further cut in beer duty.

Harvey’s to launch new canned range

21-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Sussex brewer Harvey's is to release three canned beers following the launch of its flagship Best Bitter in the format last year. 

SIBA announces Brecon Brewing owner as new chair

21-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The owner of Brecon Brewing has been appointed the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) new chair, during what he calls a "challenging" period for the sector.

Sharp's brings 'transatlantic' pale ale to UK pubs and bars

21-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Sharp’s brewery has launched golden ‘transatlantic’ pale ale Two Tides in the UK as part of a collaboration with its Canadian sister brewery Granville Island Brewing Co.

Stout and dark beer: back to black

21-Feb-2017 By Jane Peyton

If the sight of someone drinking a pint of milk stout on the television is powerful enough to turn some people on to jet black beers, then why is the category still underrepresented in the on-trade? 

How Carling plans to stay relevant in a craft beer world

21-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Carling bosses will continue to pump money into the UK’s biggest-selling lager brand to ensure it remains relevant to consumers in a challenging market overburdened with choice.

'It’s in our interest to have a really vibrant sector' – Heineken's on-trade director

20-Feb-2017 By Ed Bedington

While beer brands are the bread and butter for Chris Jowsey, he believes it is the pub where memories are made and the connection between brands and good times are a crucial combination.

Mad new name and expansion plans for Red Squirrel microbrewery

20-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson and Daniel Woolfson

Red Squirrel microbrewery has changed its name to Mad Squirrel ahead of plans to expand operations and produce its beers in new formats.

JDW will be first pub chain to show drinks calories

19-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Calorie information for all pub giant JD Wetherspoon’s (JDW) drinks will be shown on its menu and website for the first time from next month.

BrewDog bar staff entitled to one week ‘pawternity’ leave

17-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

BrewDog is giving all staff the right to a week off if they adopt a puppy or an older rescue dog, making it the first UK brewer to do so.

North Brewing Co brewery expansion plans revealed

16-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Leeds-based North Brewing Co has unveiled plans to double the brewing capacity of its Sheepscar site after a successful first year.

Record-breaking entry numbers for SIBA's craft beer competition

16-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has attracted a massive 400 entries at this year's Independent Beer Awards, a 700% rise since it started in 2011.

Marston’s MD on ‘the cask beer conundrum’

15-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Cask brewers may have improved their beer quality over the years, but the on-trade’s openness to flout the rules and sell the product beyond its best condition could spell trouble for the category, according to Marston’s managing director Richard Westwood.

Carlsberg seeks brewers to add to upcoming ‘Crafted’ portfolio

15-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Carlsberg has launched a competition for craft brewers and importers offering the chance to get their beer listed in its ‘Crafted 2017’ portfolio. 

Small breweries flock to join duty relief campaign

15-Feb-2017 By Claire Churchard

More than 50 breweries have now signed up to a campaign to improve the discount on beer duty for small brewers, known as small breweries relief (SBR).

Butcombe Brewery reveals major rebrand ahead of expansion

15-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Butcombe Brewery has unveiled a major rebrand of its logo and beers to coincide with its ambitious expansion plans.

BrewDog unveils Beavertown collab and beer releases for 2017

15-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

BrewDog has unveiled several upcoming beers for 2017 including a new imperial stout created with London's Beavertown.

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Guinness ready to extend range of new beers

14-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Guinness’s Open Gate Brewery Project in Dublin, the initiative that launched Hop House 13 and Dublin Porter, will release new beers over the next three years, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal.