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Kozel pint finder app

Beer

Kozel launches pint finder app

By Nicholas Robinson

Czech beer Kozel has launched a ‘Pint Finder App’ to drive customers to venues serving the exported beer.

‘Brexit’ beer hits pubs

‘Brexit’ beer hits pubs

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco the Withy Arms Group has brewed a real ale called Brexit following a huge amount of discussion within their pubs by staff and customers. 

Simmonds on beer taxation

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

Simmonds to set out BBPA’s plans to boost pub trade

By Nicholas Robinson

British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Brigid Simmonds will set out the organisation's strategy to lobby the Government and help pubs and breweries boost income in the face of increasing costs.

MP takes ‘In’ campaign to brewery

EU referendum

MP takes ‘In’ campaign to brewery

By Nikkie Sutton

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson visited Little Valley Brewery – which launched a range of limited edition beers – as part of his EU Referendum campaign tour.

Pub beer ballot for EU referendum

Pub beer ballot for EU referendum

By Nikkie Sutton

Ahead of the EU referendum at the end of this month (June), an independent brewery has teamed up with local pubs to offer an unusual method of finding out how people may vote.

Heineken's brand director for cider Emma Sherwood-Smith

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

Heineken sets out the future of beer and cider

By Nicholas Robinson

The macro trends affecting the on-trade, women and families, food, technology and the demand for premium experiences are just a few of the topics Heineken's brand director for cider Emma Sherwood-Smith will discuss at this month's Future Trends:...

Get involved in Beer Day Britain

Opinion

Beer Day Britain is upon us once again

By Jane Peyton

Beer Day Britain (BDB Day), aka National Beer Day on 15 June is less than three weeks away. After a successful inaugural celebration in 2015 this year’s event is already bigger, with many more brewers, pubs, and retailers involved.

London lager rebrand

Beer

Meantime rebrands flagship brews

By Nicholas Robinson

Meantime Brewing Company, which is in the midst of a buyout by Japanese food and drink group Asahi, has unveiled new branding for its London Lager and London Pale Ale brews and also plans to refresh Yakima Red soon.

Where can I buy world beers for my pub?

World Beer

How to curate the best world beer offer

By Nicholas Robinson

The growing UK appetite for new beer experiences shows no sign of abating any time soon, and in an effort to keep customers beating a path to your door, Jane Peyton suggests a few brews from around the globe that you might consider for your must-stock...

What is a super-premium beer?

Beer

Earn more from super-premium beers – here’s how

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs can charge in excess of £5 a pint for ‘super-premium’ beers by emulating the successes of the premium spirits category, Miller Brands’ boss Gary Haigh told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA).

The man who created the nitro stout

Beer

The man who created the nitro stout

By Pete Brown

Pete Brown recalls the time he met the late Michael Ash, whose maths skills led to the world-famous Easy Pour system used by Guinness.

Draconian alcohol limits unachievable

Health

Draconian alcohol limits unachievable

By Andrew Griffiths MP

I was surprised to learn that my Auntie Irene was a problem drinker. When she died, well into her 80s, I am sure all the ladies who knew her from the local WI would be shocked.

How to pair beer and cider with food

Beer and Cider

How to pair beer and cider with food

By Nicholas Robinson

Matching beer and cider with food could be a "double whammy" for pubs when it comes to standing out from a competitor, three food and drink experts have told the Publican's Morning Advertiser (PMA).

Bring the best of the nation's sports bars into your pub

Summer of Sport

How to run a sports bar: learning from the leaders

By Michelle Perrett

Getting your food and drink offer right during this summer’s big sporting events could mean bumper profits. Michelle Perrett talks to some top sports bar operators to discover more

What room is there for the growth of fruit lager in the UK?

Beer

Top beer innovations of 2016 so far

By Nicholas Robinson

From vagina-infused beer to ale claiming to taste like joy, the trade appears to have seen it all so far this year when it comes to innovation. While we’ve had our fair share of novel launches, there have also been many legitimate new products brought...

Who's next on AB InBev's list?

AB InBev snaps up another craft brewer

By Nicholas Robinson

AB InBev has snapped up an Italian craft beer brand days after agreeing to rid itself of a mainstream premium Italian lager in a deal with Asahi last week.

Honey beer maker Hiver says operators must help craft brewers

Beer

Small craft brewers ‘priced out’ of mainstream pubs

By Nicholas Robinson

Small craft brewers are being priced out of a beer market that’s made of pints and halves, driven by demand for low price points from operators, the founder of honey beer firm Hiver has claimed.

Fourth round Equity for Punks

BrewDog falls £6m short of crowdfunding target

By Emily Sutherland

Self-styled punk brewer BrewDog has raised £19 million through the latest round of its crowdfunding scheme Equity for Punks, falling short of its £25m target.

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