Beer

Trooper leads Robinsons global march

11-Feb-2014 By Roger Protz

The worldwide success of Trooper ale, allied to the expanded capacity of its new brewhouse, has allowed Robinsons to quadruple exports and boost investment across its pub estate. Roger Protz discovers more.

Batemans celebrates anniversary with new branding and beers

07-Feb-2014 By Mike Berry

Family brewer Batemans is celebrating its 140th anniversary by launching new branding using the strapline ‘Craft Brewers Since 1874’, alongside a selection of new beers.

John Smith’s takes horse racing campaign to pubs

06-Feb-2014 By Jessica Mason

Heineken has launched a campaign across over 2,000 pubs to give drinkers of John Smith’s a chance to ‘buy one ticket and get one free’ at 28 jump and flat racecourses across the UK.

BBPA report strengthens case for Budget beer duty freeze

06-Feb-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the Government to freeze beer duty after new research revealed 900,000 jobs are dependent on the beer and pub sector.

Rockers Status Quo on their new Piledriver beer

05-Feb-2014 By Jessica Mason

They have sold more than 130 million records and this year alone will perform around 100 gigs — not only that but Status Quo are branching out into brewing. Guitarists Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi tell Jessica Mason why their new beer, Piledriver —...

Pub gets global coverage for beer garden ‘safety’ tents

05-Feb-2014 By Lewis Brown

A Worcestershire licensee said she hopes global media coverage of her idea to have tents in her pub garden for customers will put her business and town on the map.

News of the Brews: new beers from Shepherd Neame, Carlsberg & the Calvors Brewery

03-Feb-2014 By Robyn Black

Here's our weekly round-up of new beers hitting the market.

Stella Artois partners with The Open

31-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Stella Artois has been named as Official Beer and Cidre of The Open Championship for the next five years.

Wetherspoon's motorway pub is a PR own goal for the industry

30-Jan-2014 By Pete Brown

JDW’s new motorway site does not help in the fight to portray pubs in a positive light, argues Pete Brown.

Highest ever number of entries for annual Thwaites awards

30-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

Thwaites has received the highest ever number of entries for its annual Awards for Excellence.

Elbow to launch its second beer

30-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

British band Elbow is set to launch its second beer next week (4 February).

Status Quo launches ‘Piledriver’ beer

30-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Rock ‘n’ roll legends Status Quo are launching a beer with Wychwood Brewery.

Beer duty freeze would secure 2,400 jobs this year, say leading figures

29-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A freeze in beer duty would secure 2,400 jobs this year alone and promote growth and investment in Britain’s vital brewing and pub sector.

Stellar speaker line-up revealed for Future Pub 2014 conference

29-Jan-2014 By Rob Willock

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chief executive Alistair Darby and Simon Emeny, CEO of Fuller’s, will outline their visions for the pub of the future at a must-attend conference on Monday 3 March.

Budvar introduces a non-alcoholic beer - and a higher strength one

28-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

The UK arm of Czech lager Budweiser Budvar is hoping to roll out its no-alcohol beer this year.

Beer sales increase over consecutive quarters for first time in 10 years

27-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

UK beer sales have increased for two consecutive quarters - the first time in 10 years – although pub beer sales were down by 2.2%.

Hobgoblin brings Taste to the Nation in a new campaign

27-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Wychwood Brewery is urging publicans to get involved in its “Taste to the Nation” tour for Hobgoblin ale.

Tiger takes on year of the horse

24-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Tiger Beer has begun to build links to Asian food in time for the Chinese New Year festivities.

SIBA urges pubs to promote BeerX

24-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is urging pubs to promote the BeerX Festival of Beer ahead of its start on 12 March in Sheffield.

Carlsberg launches new Tapster's range of cask ales

24-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Carlsberg UK has announced that it is to distribute a new range of “Great British Cask Ales”.

Tsingtao hits cinema screens

24-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Chinese beer Tsingtao has begun a stint of advertising in cinemas to help promote the brand and its Dragon Ping Pong events in the run-up to Oscar season.

Tim Martin: Settling VAT differences over a pint

24-Jan-2014 By By Tim Martin

Tim Martin gives his latest views on a VAT cut and discussions with MP Andrew Griffiths.

Bruce bonus for West Berkshire Brewery

23-Jan-2014 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz reports on how a significant figure on the pubs and brewing scene is thinking big and aiming high after being appointed chairman of West Berkshire Brewery.

MPs awarded ‘Beer Champions’ for pub industry support

23-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Over 100 MP ‘Beer Champions’ have been presented with a new beer in honour of being supportive of the pub industry.

Saltaire Brewery honoured with visit from HRH the Princess Royal

22-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Saltaire Brewery in Shipley was honoured by a visit from HRH the Princess Royal during her visit to West Yorkshire last week.

Hayley Cropper's final ale: Coronation Street star has her own beer

20-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Staffordshire-based beer retailer, Best of British Beer, has unveiled the beer it was commissioned to supply for the leaving party of actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, whose character Hayley Cropper has died in long-running ITV soap Coronation Street.

Why my Dry January means I'm Publican Enemy No.1

17-Jan-2014 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown prepares reluctantly to take on the role of the trade’s devil incarnate.

BBPA calls for support for beer duty freeze in Budget

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association Brigid Simmonds has written to MPs urging them to support a Parliamentary motion calling for a freeze in beer duty in the Budget on 20 March.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association announces new president

14-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Steve Mallon has taken office as President of the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).

News of the Brews: our regular round up of the best new British beers

14-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

Rugby proves the biggest inspiration for this week's raft of new beers.

Aperol partners with Manchester United

10-Jan-2014 By Jessica Mason

Italian liqueur Aperol has partnered with Manchester United to become the club’s official global spirits partner until the end of the 2016/2017 season.

New look for Bishop's Finger

09-Jan-2014 By Robyn Black

One of the UK’s oldest brews is sporting a new look to emphasise its Kentish heritage.

Beer Group chairman MP Andrew Griffiths defends undue influence claims over minimum pricing

08-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) MP Andrew Griffiths has defended the brewing industry against accusations from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that it had an undue influence on the Government over minimum pricing.

SIBA unveils BeerX speakers

03-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has unveiled a line up of high profile speakers including JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin for its BeerX event in Sheffield in March.

Molson Coors sells stake in Tradeteam

02-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Molson Coors has sold its stake in Tradeteam, the UK drinks logistics business, to global logistics firm DHL Supply Chain for an undisclosed sum.

Brewers meet 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early

20-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The UK brewing sector has met its 2020 carbon emissions target eight years early and is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency, according to a new report from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Andrew Griffiths' call for further beer duty freeze gets BBPA backing

19-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is backing the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman’s early day motion (EDM) calling for a further freeze in beer duty in March.

The Big Interview: David Forde, Heineken UK

19-Dec-2013 By Rob Willock

David Forde’s piercing blue eyes flash with anger, he holds my gaze, and the joviality that has characterised our conversation to date evaporates.

Brewers announce wholesale beer price increases

17-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Brewers Carlsberg and Molson Coors have become the first to announce their annual hike in wholesale price rises for next year, with an average increase of up to 6p per pint.

Punch Taverns writes to Prime Minister refuting Mulholland beer price allegations

17-Dec-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Punch Taverns has written to Prime Minister David Cameron refuting accusations made against the company by MP Greg Mulholland during Question Time in the House of Commons last week.

Pubs rewarded for their excellence at Brains' awards ceremony

16-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Two Cardiff pubs among others proved their excellence this year after receiving awards from brewer Brains.

Carlsberg UK boss Benet Slay to leave the company

13-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

Carlsberg UK has announced that Benet Slay is to leave the company as chief executive and will be replaced by current sales director James Lousada.

Further opportunities lie ahead for the pub trade, says Carlsberg UK boss

12-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The chief executive of Carlsberg UK told MPs that further opportunities lie ahead for the pub sector at the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group/British Beer Public Association (BBPA) Christmas reception.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches his own beer

11-Dec-2013 By Roger Protz

TV chef and food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has teamed up with Skinner’s Brewery in Cornwall to launch a beer in bottle and cask that’s made entirely from English ingredients – including one of the first sightings of a UK-grown version of...

Speakers revealed for PMA's Beer Innovation Summit 2014

09-Dec-2013 By Mike Berry

A number of exciting speakers from February’s Beer Innovation Summit have been revealed.

Stella Artois to double the size of its Connoisseurs programme next year

09-Dec-2013 By Robyn Black

Over 5,000 barstaff at 1,000 pubs and bars have been trained as part of the Stella Artois Connoisseurs Programme this year and brewer AB InBev has also announced its plans to double the number of outlets taking part next year.

Carlsberg UK joins cider industry association

06-Dec-2013 By Mark Wingett

Carlsberg UK has joined the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM), following the launch of its Somersby cider brand in March.

Beer volumes predicted to fall by 15% over next five years

06-Dec-2013 By Mike Berry

Beer volumes are predicted to decrease by 15% over the next five years, according to economic forecasts released as part of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.

’Tis the season of good beer

05-Dec-2013 By Pete Brown

Last week I was talking to a friend who works as a wine critic for a national newspaper. She was excited because she was on her way to the Liberty’s Christmas Shop to buy stuff for a photo shoot for a Christmas wines feature. It’s a job she does every...