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Sharp's to release mango beer for Cask Ale Week

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Sharp’s releases new beer for Cask Ale Week

By Gary Lloyd

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has created a limited-edition cask beer called Coaster Alfonso to celebrate Cask Ale Week, which runs between 22 September and 2 October.

It's party time: Nigel Farage holding Brexit-inspired gin

Nigel Farage reveals top 5 Brexit gin party guests

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Queen, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher were among the top five historical guests Nigel Farage would invite to a party celebrating his new Brexit-themed gin, the former UKIP leader told The Morning Advertiser.

Business story: Jennings Brewery had been making beer for almost two centuries (image: Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

A look into Jennings Brewery history

By Nikkie Thatcher

In light of the recent news that Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) looking to sell the Jennings Brewery, The Morning Advertiser has taken a deep dive into the backstory of the venue.

Boost for businesses: beer trade bodies want support to be long term (credit: Getty/franckreporter)

Gov vow on energy will ‘keep wolves from door’

By Gary Lloyd

Leading beer industry bodies have said Liz Truss’s announcement to give support to the sector will “keep the wolves from the door” but fear what will happen after the initial six-month period ends.

Raise a glass: Botanical brewery names the world's most popular cocktails (Getty/ nonmim)

Pornstar Martini crowned UK’s fav cocktail

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Pornstar Martini has bagged the title of the UK’s favourite cocktail, with the Margarita named the top cocktail in the world, according to new research by botanical brewery Fentimans.

Cask operator sees chance to expand cask category

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‘Opportunity for flavoured and fruit cask ales’

By Gary Lloyd

In the run-up to Cask Ale Week, which takes place between Thursday 22 September and Sunday 2 October, Shaun Slater, licensee of Star Pubs & Bars site the Black Rock, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, talks about the future of cask ale.

Shutdown site: Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria has closed after operating below capacity for a number of years, according to CMBC (image: Getty/ilbusca)

CMBC closing Jennings Brewery ‘devastating blow’

By Nikkie Thatcher

The decision to close Cumbrian operation Jennings Brewery by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has been labelled a “devastating blow for the area’s brewing heritage”.

New be-gin-ings: Farage takes to the drinks business with 'Brexit-flavoured' tipple (Getty/ nirian)

Nigel Farage launches Brexit-themed gin range

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Brexiteer Nigel Farage has launched his own brand of Brexit-inspired gin, made with “patriotic flavours”, and produced by a distillery in Cornwall.

Brewery relief: the scheme was first introduced 20 years ago (image: Getty/Lingbeek)

MPs to debate small breweries’ future

By Nikkie Thatcher

The future of small breweries is being debated today (Tuesday 6 September) as the Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR) marks 20 years since it was announced and the sector is battling the energy crisis.

Plenty of room: Big Penny says its Walthamstow beer garden is one of the largest in the capital

Truman’s beer renamed as Big Penny

By Gary Lloyd

Truman’s beer will be known as Big Penny from 15 September following the acquisition of the trademark by the management team at the Old Truman Brewery.

New products round-up: Jack Daniel's announces two new whiskey's

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Jack Daniel's launches two new serves

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round up features two new whiskey's from Jack Daniel's alongside new offerings from Nothern Monk and MONIN with product re-launches from Black Sheep and Shepherd Neame.

CO2 catastrophe: EFRA urges Government to help keep CF Industries plant open (Getty/ baranozdemir)

EFRA urges Gov to stop CO2 plant shutting doors

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has written Government with concerns about the halting of CO2 production CF Industries' only remaining UK plant.

Wellness, simplicity and excitement: DUSK chief executive shares Gen Z drinking trends (Getty/ Hollie Fernando)

Gen Z want TikTok, Tequila and no hangover

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The co-founder of bar exploration app DUSK has offered fresh insight into Generation Z drinking trends, after research revealed those aged 16 to 24 to be driving hospitality’s attempted recovery from the pandemic.

Four of the finalists: Horse & Jockey, Larkin's Alehouse, Mold Alehouse and Olaf's Tun

CAMRA names 16 best pubs in UK

By Gary Lloyd

The best 16 pubs in the UK have been named by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) with all having the chance to become the organisation’s Pub of the Year 2022.

New products: this week's round up features new serves from NICE wine and Edinburgh Gin

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NICE wine now available on tap

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up features wine on tap and new RTD serves from Edinburgh Gin while Three Wrens enters the rum category.

Horse power: Hogs Back Brewery will begin its hops harvest soon

Hogs Back celebrates 30 years ahead of hop harvest

By Gary Lloyd

Brewer Hogs Back Brewery has marked the 30th anniversary of its inception by inviting 30 customers for a pint of its flagship cask ale Tongham TEA just before hop harvesting begins.

Opinion for the cask project on beer quality for customers

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Cask ale shouldn’t be Russian roulette

By Gary Lloyd, associate features editor at The Morning Advertiser

There’s nothing better than seeing a beer on the bar you really want to try rather than the homogenous offer available at almost all pubs.

Many things to talk about: discussing the benefits of pubs and breweries to the economy is one key element (credit: Getty/mikedabell)

CAMRA and SIBA demand action on energy prices

By Gary Lloyd

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has invited Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to the pub to discuss soaring energy prices, increases in stock prices and plunging consumer confidence.

New products: Camden relaunches Strawberry Hells Forever

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Camden relaunches Strawberry Hells Forever

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round up includes a fruity re-launch from Camden Town Brewery, two new whisky's, new tea powder from Bird & Blend Tea Co, and three new serves from Liberation Cocktails.

Increased demand: surge in independent breweries results in 200 new sites in the UK over past year (image: Getty/ Klaus Vedfelt)

UK sees 200 breweries open in the past year

By Rebecca Weller

Some 200 new breweries have opened in the UK over the past year following an increased demand for craft beer, a recent study from UHY Hacker Young has revealed.

Sharp's and Shepherd Neame win beer awards

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Sharp’s and Shepherd Neame scoop awards

By Gary Lloyd

Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery is celebrating after its cask ales were among beers from its portfolio that earned honours at prestigious awards events.

Comment piece: Gav Young outlines his thoughts on recent beer price rises

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Are we the elephant in the ‘partnership’?

By Gav Young, the Plough and Barleycorn, Isle of Wight

It is probably because I am not an accountant or a multinational brewery that I have some issues with the recent mid-year price rise announcement from one of the big brewers.

New products: this weeks round-up features new serves from BrewDog Distillery, Curious Brewery, Silent Pool, and Camden Brewery

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BrewDog and Candy Kittens new vodka

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up sees Silent Pool enter the whiskey category alongside new serves from Curious Brewery, BrewDog Distilling Co and Camden Brewery.

Company mitigation: Heineken says it is in continuing to look at ways to drive greater efficiency (image: Getty/Level1studio)

Heineken to push prices up by 6%

By Nikkie Thatcher

Global brewer Heineken will be increasing the prices of its draught beer and cider brands by 6% from next month (Monday 5 September).

Beer is top choice: rugby fans prefer beer to any other beverage when watching a match (credit: Getty/South_agency)

Beer is the choice of drink for rugby fans

By Gary Lloyd

Research by the organisers of the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) has found 42% of rugby fans choose to drink beer at the pub when watching a match.

Event return: the coronavirus pandemic meant the Great British Beer Festival hasn't been available for two years

GBBF returns to capital

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is set to start in London tomorrow (Tuesday 2 August) after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Fluctuating sales: average sales in the on trade 0.4% up vs 2019 in week to Saturday 16 July after drops between 1% and 7% in last three weeks (Credit: Getty/Alina Rosanova)

Drinks sales 0.4% ahead vs 2019

By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 16 July were 0.4% ahead compared with the same week in 2019, the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

New products round up: this week's list features new serves from Beavertown, Anspach & Hobday and Tempus Two

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Pasqua wine estate launches two organic wines

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up features two new organic wines from Pasqua wine estate alongside new products from Beavertown, Anspach & Hobday, Tempus Two and Gyre & Gimble.

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