Beer

Enterprise Inns tenants forced to buy out of tie following beer delivery strike

19-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Enterprise Inns’ tenants are being forced to buy out of the tie in the aftermath of the Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistic (KNDL) strike.

The Big Interview: Rooney Anand, Greene King

18-Sep-2013 By Roger Protz

Rooney Anand, chief executive at Greene King, talks brewing, brands and banking collapses with Roger Protz.

Diageo downsizes UK beer business with Windhoek move

18-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Diageo is scaling down its presence in the booming UK world lager market to focus on its core Guinness brand.

How to pour a beer using your just your mind

17-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

In the same week it was announced that the new iPhone offers “Touch ID,” which replaces the need for PINs with fingertip recognition, I poured a pint of beer using the power of thought.

Good Beer Guide 2014: 16 finalists announced for CAMRA Pub of the Year

12-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The 16 regional finalists of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition have been announced to mark the launch of this year’s Good Beer Guide.

Good Beer Guide 2014: 187 new breweries in 12 months

12-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Almost 190 new British microbreweries opened in the past 12 months, showing 14% growth in the UK.

Unite warns of further action as beer delivery strike begins

10-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Unite has warned of further strike action at KNDL (Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics) as workers prepare to take 24-hour strike action on 11 September.

Greene King to open new craft brewery

10-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, is to open a £750,000 “innovation brewhouse” at its Bury St Edmunds brewery for experimenting with different craft beer styles.

On-trade beer volumes hit as wine and liqueurs grow

09-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

On-trade alcohol sales fell 1% by value in the 12 weeks to 13 July despite a 6% drop in volumes, according to CGA figures in a new report that lists malt whisky and liqueurs among the growth categories over the period.

Dea Latis hosts first ever beer tasting for female MPs

09-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Dea Latis, the industry’s beer and women forum, hosted the first-ever beer tasting designed for female MPs at the House of Commons last week.

The Good Pub Guide does pubs a great disservice

06-Sep-2013 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown takes the Good Pub Guide editors to task over their controversial claims on pub closures

Send visitors to Burton? What a capital idea

06-Sep-2013 By Roger Protz

Visit Britain is missing a trick — and letting down an industry — by failing to tell overseas visitors about the wealth of welcoming pubs and breweries to be found in all corners of the UK, argues Roger Protz.

KNDL looks to minimise disruption from beer delivery strike

06-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) says it has contingency plans in place to deal with the planned 24-hour strike action by employees.

Heineken reports dip in on-trade beer volumes

02-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK says the poor summer weather and “challenging” consumer environment in 2012 led to a fall in consumption in the on-trade in the year, although its share of the beer market increased.

Heineken renews partnership with Manchester City Football Club

30-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Heineken has signed a deal to renew its partnership with Manchester City Football Club.

Wetherspoon flies in US craft brewers to boost its beer offer

29-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

J D Wetherspoon is inviting 12 US craft brewers to come to the UK and brew beers to be sold exclusively through the company.

Orders rocket for GBBF Champion Beer of Britain 2013

28-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Orders for Elland 1872 Porter have “gone through the roof” since it was crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2013 at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) earlier this month.

Fuller's Red Fox back on the bar

23-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Fuller’s has announced the return of its Red Fox ale to the on-trade this month, one of its most popular seasonal ales.

(Beer) gardens of earthly delight

23-Aug-2013 By Pete Brown

Making the best of your pub’s outside spaces shouldn’t be limited to when the sun decides to shine, says Pete Brown.

New Bulmers and Foster's Radler success down to 'bright summer' and 'customer insight'

23-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Heineken UK has put the success of the new Bulmers variants and low ABV lager Foster’s Radler down to a “bright summer” and “genuine consumer insight”.

Crabbie’s owner Halewood relents in trademark dispute with brewery TicketyBrew

23-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Halewood International and TicketyBrew announced they have reached an agreement with regard to the trade mark ‘Tickety boo’ and application to register ‘TicketyBrew’ in the same category, alcoholic beverages.

Scottish Beer and Pub Association hits back at Aberdeen 'overprovision' claims

23-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has expressed reservations over suggestions that areas of Aberdeen should be designated as “overprovided” with licensed premises.

Brakspear eyes managed estate expansion

22-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Brakspear intends to expand its fledgling managed estate and has appointed former tenanted BDM Mat Aket to oversee the company-run pubs, chief executive Tom Davies said as the group announced a 20% rise in full-year profit before tax and exceptional items...

Thwaites flagship ale Wainwright makes the top 20 best-selling cask ales

20-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Wainwright, the flagship ale, from Thwaites has entered the UK’s list of the top 20 best-selling cask ales for the first time.

Carlsberg rolls out perfect serve training for Staropramen

19-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg UK is rolling out a series of training events for bar staff on Czech lager Staropramen in London, Manchester and Leeds.

Redwell Brewery sees increase in orders following Red Bull trademark dispute

16-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The craft brewery at the centre of the Redwell - Red Bull trade dispute has seen an increase in orders in the wake of the incident.

Video: Great British Beer Festival 2013

15-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun and Ellie Bothwell

The annual Great British Beer Festival, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), took place between 13-17 August. The Publican’s Morning Advertiser team popped down on trade day to speak to some brewers and find out more about the beers on offer.Take...

Hobgoblin and Butlins in live music weekend push

15-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Hobgoblin has teamed up with Butlins to promote an online competition to give people the chance to win a live music weekend.

Heineken signs deal with Brighton & Hove Albion FC

15-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Heineken has signed a five-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion FC to supply draught and packaged cider and lager at the Championship club’s stadium.

Redwell Brewery founder 'encouraged' by support in Red Bull trademark dispute

14-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The founder of Norwich-based Redwell Brewery says he is overwhelmed by support after news broke that the firm is facing a trademark dispute with energy drinks company Red Bull.

GBBF: Champion Beer of Britain winner will increase production but not outsource

14-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Elland Brewery, the winners behind the Great British Beer Festival’s (GBBF) champion beer of Britain 2013, said it will be increasing production of its top 1872 Porter but will not outsource.

Logistics workers strike action could threaten beer deliveries

14-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Nearly 1,000 workers at transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) are being balloted this week for industrial action over claimed breaches in working agreements.

Cask Marque to open centres for excellence

14-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Cask Marque is to open 11 centres of excellence for pub cellar management across the UK.

Shepherd Neame reveals plans for new beers

13-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Shepherd Neame has launched two more Whitstable Bay beers and has more releases in the pipeline, the Kent brewery has revealed.

GBBF: Elland 1872 Porter crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2013

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Elland 1872 Porter from Elland Brewery in Yorkshire brewing has been crowned champion beer of Britain 2013 at the Great British Beer Festival today.

GBBF: Buying an extra pint a month could push beer industry back to growth

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) claims that beer drinkers buying just one pint a month in the pub would be all it takes to push the British beer industry back into growth.

Qcumber water gets sales push

12-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Qcumber, the soft drink made from natural cucumber essence and sparkling spring water, has received increased investment, a makeover and a new bottle size to celebrate its first year in the trade.

Badger Ales launches beer cocktail range

12-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Mixologist Nick Strangeway has created a range of beer cocktails for Badger Ales, using gin, bourbon, tequila and absinthe.

Video: Sunday Brunch star Tim Lovejoy promotes beer campaign

11-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The next stage of the Let There Be Beer campaign, the joint-funded beer industry initiative aimed at reinvigorating the beer category, was unveiled over the weekend (11 August), fronted by presenter Tim Lovejoy.

Carlsberg launches live sport support package for licensees

09-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg has launched a live sports support package, Premier Sports Club, aimed at helping licensees take advantage of the upcoming Premier League season and England World Cup qualifiers. 

Moorhouse's Brewery slams 'rock bottom beer prices' from small brewers

09-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The boss of a north-west brewery is urging small brewers to stop selling cheap beer, warning that competing on price is damaging the trade.

CAMRA launches beer and food matching initiative

09-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) , is encouraging its expected 55,000 visitors to match the real ales they try with different foods, as part of a new campaign to get more people matching beer with their...

SIBA backs Welsh brewers' social responsibility plea

08-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has come out in support of a Welsh brewers’ call to the industry to take its social responsibility more seriously.

Guinness harnesses new technology on fonts to engage consumers

07-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

Technology fitted to the new Guinness fonts will enable punters to instantly win free pints, as well as get involved in offers and competitions.

Calling time on the War of the Roses

07-Aug-2013 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz explains why peace is brewing after Mitchell’s of Lancaster took ownership of York Brewery.

East Kent Goldings hops first variety to be protected against imitation

07-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

East Kent Goldings hops have become the first variety to have their name legally protected against imitation.

Adnams reports 'difficult' half-year and tenancy issues

07-Aug-2013 By John Harrington

Adnams has reported a “difficult” half-year, with operating profit for the six months to 30 June at £668,000 against £857,000 in H1 2012.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association opposes proposals for toughened glasswear in Highland pubs

07-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has opposed proposals being considered from the Highland Licensing Board to extend the use of plastic/toughened glassware to all pubs in the Highlands. 

Tennent Caledonian launches new US-style cider

06-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

C&C Group-owned Tennent Caledonian is launching a new US-style cider to the on-trade.

British Beer & Pub Association issues caution over ALMR Benchmarking survey figures

06-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a note of caution over the statistics which suggest that rents are higher in the tied sector as a proportion of turnover, than the free-of-tie sector.