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Beer bottle tax stamps

Beer bottle duty stamp decision 'expected soon'

By Michelle Perrett

A decision on the introduction of fiscal stamps on beer bottles is in the “hands of ministers” with a verdict tipped to be made as early as the end of this month. 

Lacons' brewery has re-opened in Norwich after 45 years

Lacons' falcon has landed (again)

By Roger Protz

The revival of Lacons in Great Yarmouth highlights East Anglia’s flourishing regional ale scene, writes Roger Protz.

Fuller's new Frontier lager

Fuller's to launch first ever lager

By Robyn Black

London Pride brewer Fuller’s has launched its first lager, which is also its first beer in keg for the UK market.

Brown:

Why Bruce is a bonus for beer

By Pete Brown

Iron Maiden’s frontman Bruce Dickinson has turned his talents to beer by linking up with Robinsons to create a delicious new brew. Pete Brown hits the road to find out more.

Black:

Reap the rewards of pouring the perfect pint

By Robyn Black

Call me a cynical old cow if you must, but when yet another drinks company (most recently Heineken) tells me they are embarking on a scheme to help licensees pull the perfect pint it’s hard to supress a yawn.

Why we love lager

Why we love lager

By Robyn Black

It is not overstating the case to say that standard lager is the most important pint you pull and glass you pour in your pub.

Protz:

The meteoric rise of Meantime

By Roger Protz

How the brewery that started life in a south London lock-up is selling shedloads of beer and growing at a breathless pace. Roger Protz discovers the full story.

Pub Beer O'Clock lager Friday Bank Holiday

Beer O'Clock strikes at 5.42pm for British pubs

By Robyn Black

Licensees are expecting a bumper start to the Bank Holiday today (Friday 24 May) with a new poll revealing that 'Beer O’clock' strikes at 5:42pm – the moment when lager loving Brits enjoy their first drink of the weekend.

Pilsner Urquell Peroni beer Miller Brands results

Pilsner Urquell drives beer volumes for Miller Brands

By John Harrington

Miller Brands, the UK arm of brewer SABMiller, increased its full-year revenues ahead of volumes that grew 4% in the 12 months to 31 March, as it focused on growing rate of sale and maintaining premium price points.

Young's pubs beers rebrand

Young's to rebrand managed estate and beers

By John Harrington

Young & Co’s Brewery will rebrand its Young's managed estate of 125 pubs over the next 24 months, as well as the range of ales it licenses to Charles Wells.

Speers

The rise of spirit beers [speers]

By Jessica Mason

Publicans should take note of the emergence of the spirit-flavoured beers (or ‘speers’) sub-sector as the drinks are becoming increasingly popular.

Tribute St Austell beer Cornish pale ale rebrand

Tribute re-branded as Cornish pale ale

By Robyn Black

St Austell’s flagship Tribute brand is to be re-launched as a ‘Cornish pale ale’ to capitalise on its provenance and encourage trial by making it clear to drinkers what to expect from the beer.

Brown:

Avoid the gloom, hail the pubs

By Pete Brown

The reaction to the latest pub-closure stats was negative and, in some cases, short-sighted, says Pete Brown. We must accentuate the positives and remind people what’s great about the pub.

Cyclops accredits more than 1,500 beers

Cyclops accredits more than 1,500 beers

By Noli Dinkovski

The industry body that aims to demystify cask ale through simpler descriptions says it has now accredited more than 1,500 British beers.

The Big Interview: Charles Bartholomew, Wadworth

The Big Interview: Charles Bartholomew, Wadworth

By Phil Mellows

Charles Bartholomew caused a stir when he declared that some pub tenants just aren’t good enough. And Phil Mellows discovers the Wadworth chairman is sticking to his principles as he explains how the Wiltshire-based company has been focusing on improving...

Cans of beer set to make a comeback

Cans of beer set to make a comeback

By Robyn Black

Cans of beer are set to lose their cheap and nasty reputation, as UK brewers and brand-owners begin to push the format into pubs, bars and restaurants.

Beers from Minoh, Brimmer and Baird breweries to hit pubs and bars

Japanese craft beers bound for the UK

By Robyn Black

Three Japanese craft breweries will be exporting their beers to the UK for the first time under a new deal with Japanese whisky specialist Number One Drinks Company.

Tessa Blunden (far right) set up a steering group of local residents. Image: Ewan Munro

Locals save ‘community asset’ the Ivy House

By Roger Protz

Tessa Blunden held her wedding reception in the Ivy House in Nunhead, south London, and the Victorian pub was dear to her heart. When the young solicitor heard last year that Enterprise Inns planned to close the Ivy House and sell it to a property developer...

Beers from Shepherd Neame, McMullens and Harviestoun

News of the Brews

By Robyn Black

New brews for this week include an ale in honour of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, by Hertfordshire brewer McMullens and a 19th century beer from Shepherd Neame.

Brown:

Forget the feuds, love the beer

By Pete Brown

We should celebrate the diversity of the beers we have and not get caught up in needless debates, Pete Brown argues.

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