Food & Drink

Crawley: Pubs play a big part in social life

The wonderful power of the pint

By Stephen Crawley

The pint brought people together and oiled conversation about all sorts of topics, love included, says Caledonian Brewery managing director Stephen Crawley.

Dusanj brothers: Still own brewery

Dusanj brothers still own Cains brewery

By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Cains Beer Company, the brewer and pub operator in administration, does not own the freehold property of its Liverpool brewery - the Dusanj brothers own the freehold through a separate company.

Beer mats: Raising abuse awareness

Beer mats to raise abuse awareness

By Ewan Turney

Fifty thousand beer mats are being handed out to pubs, bars and clubs across Leicestershire to raise awareness of alcohol and domestic violence. The...

Protz: Media hooked on bad news

Beer's good-news blackout

By Roger Protz

Cains' demise has eclipsed the Great British Beer Festival in the gloomy media.

Fair Pint: Challenging pubco power

The economics of the Fair Pint

By Brian Jacobs

Clive Williams, in his comment piece in this magazine, referred to "trade die-hards" who are living in "cloud-cuckoo-land" and "unfairly raising the...

Miller: Live music campaign

Miller launches live music venture

By MA reporter

Miller Genuine Draft has launched a major new campaign at two Scottish venues providing a weekly platform to showcase emerging music talent from...

GBBF: Numbers down this year

Beer festival sees dip in visitors

By John Harrington

Attendance at this year's Great British Beer Festival was down 10% on 2007, reflecting the overall downturn in pub visits, but bar sales remained at a good level.

WKD: Footie promotion

WKD Competition for new footie season

By Ewan Turney

WKD are marking the start of the football season by giving one lucky MA reader the chance to re-enact classic Premier League clashes with their very own table football.

Barracuda: Rolling out cask ale

Barracuda ups cask offer by 30%

By Ewan Turney

Managed operator Barracuda Group has increased the number of its pubs offering cask ale from 125 to 170. The operator has also introduced a new...

Protz: Summon the huskies!

Beer in a cold climate

By Roger Protz

Craft brewers are recreating some of Britain's most interesting historical beers, says MA beer expert Roger Protz.

Diageo's Bryan Donaghey (L) and Dalkia's Frédéric Pelège (R) toast the deal

Diageo to invest £65m in green energy

By Ewan Turney

Drinks giant Diageo has announced plans for a £65m bioenergy facility at Scotland's largest distillery. The facility at the Cameronbridge Distillery...

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