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Craft beer growth relies on wholesalers becoming easier to use

10-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer penetration will never increase dramatically unless wholesalers become more flexible and easier for the on-trade to use, Beer Hawk’s head of trade Russ Clarke told The Morning Advertiser.

British Guild of Beer Writers pays tribute to co-founder

09-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

At the traditional summer party of the British Guild of Beer Writers, members paid tribute to its co-founder Michael Jackson, who died 10 years ago.

Glenmorangie brings back Astar single malt whisky

09-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish whisky distiller Glenmorangie has announced the return of Astar, a limited-edition single malt whisky.

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What licensees want from CAMRA

09-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Campaigning to further reduce beer duty and improving education around cellar management are just two things pub landlords want to see the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) do more of in the future.

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CAMRA investigating Marble GBBF ‘blacklisting’ allegations

09-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has confirmed it is investigating after Manchester brewery Marble penned an open letter to the organisation alleging its beers had been “blacklisted” from The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).

Revealed: Jamie Jones’s secrets to a world-class winning cocktail

09-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Social Company bar and restaurant group’s Jamie Jones has revealed how to make the perfect cocktail, following his win at Diageo Reserve GB’s World Class Bartender of the Year competition earlier this year.

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Threats and trends: the future of cask ale

09-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Increased competition from craft keg beer, a poor quality of serve in the pub and too much choice on the bar are all threats to the future of cask ale, brewers at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) have told The Morning Advertiser.

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Church End Brewery Goat's Milk crowned Beer of Britain

08-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Church End Brewery Goat's Milk as been announced as the winner of the Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).

‘Widespread public concern’ over ‘sky-high’ beer tax rates

08-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A survey has found that there is ‘widespread public concern over the sky-high rates of tax on British beer’, with taxes now making up a third of the cost of a pint.

Drinkers demand clarity over craft beer producers

08-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Consumers want greater clarity over who is brewing the beer they drink, according to new research commissioned by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Train staff to improve craft beer sales, urges Fourpure head brewer

07-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Pubs and bars should invest in training their staff and improve hygiene standards in order to boost sales of craft beer, according to the head brewer of one of London’s biggest craft breweries.

Fourpure brewery expansion gathers pace

07-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

One of London’s best-known craft breweries has outlined plans to expand its production capacity by 300%.

Manchester brewery hits out at GBBF snub

07-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

One of Manchester’s leading cask breweries has been told its beers “are not good enough” to appear at this year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), according to its head brewer.

Premium cider eyes sparkling wine market segment

07-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Premium-quality cider ought to be considered in the same bracket as sparkling wine, according to one of the UK’s leading drinks experts.

CAMRA calls for £5,000 business rate relief for pubs

07-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs must sell tens of thousands of extra pints of beer each year to cover the rocketing rise of business rates, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Innis & Gunn reports 22% increase in turnover

04-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish independent craft brewer Innis & Gunn has reported “substantial growth” in 2016, with profit, sales and turnover all rising.

8 beer studies worth £82k approved by Worshipful Company of Brewers

04-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Women's attitudes towards beer, and understanding the perception of ‘body’ are two of the studies which have been approved as part of this year’s distribution from the Brewer’s Research and Education fund (BREF).

Drink drive casualties on the rise

04-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

The number of people seriously injured in drink drive accidents has risen by 9% over the space of a year, according to the latest statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT).

BrewDog to open site on US-Mexico border

04-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer BrewDog has announced plans to open a new craft beer bar on the border between the US and Mexico.

7 reasons to look forward to GBBF 2017

03-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) returns to London’s Olympia next week (8-12 August).

Dark Star brewery launches new session IPA

03-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Sussex brewer and pub operator Dark Star has released a new session-strength India pale ale (IPA).

North Brewing Co growing across the globe

03-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Publican Awards winners North Brewing Co has revealed that its beers are now being drunk around the world.

Hungry Horse school bag promotion earns rap from ad watchdog

02-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

Greene King has come under fire from advertising watchdogs after promotional leaflets for a Hungry Horse site was sent out in school bags.

Brexit: New report highlights fears for Britain’s wine trade

02-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

More than 99% of wine drunk in the UK is imported, according to a new report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Marston’s cuts 53 jobs as Charles Wells integration reaches completion

02-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

British pubco and brewing giant Marston’s has made 53 people redundant as a result of its acquisition of Charles Wells, according to managing director Richard Westwood.

Charles Wells beer recipes won’t change following acquisition by Marston’s

02-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Changing the recipes to Charles Wells’ beers would be “bonkers”, according to Marston’s managing director Richard Westwood.

Hot summer weather puts pub cellars under pressure

01-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Pub cellars are struggling to cope with unusually hot weather this summer, a beer quality expert has warned.

Bristol pub hosts its first beer dinner for women

01-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

A Bristol pub has teamed up with St Austell and Dea Latis to hold an inaugural beer dinner aimed specifically at women.

Cask Marque becomes new owners of Cyclops

01-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Cask Marque has taken on the running of the beer-tasting notes scheme Cyclops after its founders said it had “outgrown its home”.

Scotland could follow England over pubs code implementation

01-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Scotland could be set to follow England in implementing the pubs code legislation, meaning thousands of pubs north of the border could go free of tie.

Low alcohol brewery expands production ‘tenfold’ due to popular demand

31-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Big Drop Brewing Co, a Maidenhead craft brewery dedicated to making beers of low alcohol content, has expanded its brewing capacity to cope with demand for its popular Chocolate Milk Stout.

Licensees can now order bar snacks through Molson Coors

31-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Molson Coors customers will now be able to buy Walkers crisps, Nobby’s Nuts, Bacon Fries and Scampi Fries, which will be delivered as part of their drinks order.

Matthew Clark Boutique Beers and Cider House range expansion

31-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark has expanded its Boutique Beers and premium Cider House ranges in a bid to tap into consumer demand for new and different styles.

Drinking alcohol ‘most days’ can reduce diabetes risk

28-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Having a drink on three or four days per week may reduce the risk of diabetes by over 30%, according to a new study.

AB InBev revenue up 5% in latest global results

27-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s revenue grew by 5% in the most recent quarter, according to the company’s latest results, published today (27 July).

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Cider Bar/Pub

27-Jul-2017 By Ed Bedington

Next up in our previews of each of the 100+ finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards is the Best Cider Bar/Pub category.

BrewDog rolls out major incident training in all its UK bars

27-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Craft beer brewery and bar chain owner BrewDog has announced it will be indroducing a major incident-training programme across all its UK bars.

Charles Wells secures fourth Pizza, Pots & Pints site

27-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Pizza, Pots & Pints, the award-winning pub restaurant format, is set to open a new site – its fourth within two years.

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Beer Bar/Pub

26-Jul-2017 By Ed Bedington

It’s back and it’s bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s that time of year again, when judges close in on the category winners in The John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards – the highlight in the calendars of licensees up and down the land.

XT brewing releases pale ale featuring prototype hops

26-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

A Buckinghamshire brewery is pioneering the use of new unnamed hops that can reportedly withstand pests and diseases.

Northern Irish gin wins two international awards

26-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Boatyard Gin has won two awards in the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition 2017.

Tiny Rebel brewery temporarily ceases can sales and issues recall notice

26-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Welsh brewery Tiny Rebel has announced it is temporarily halting all of its canned beer production after reports of lids popping off several batches.

Brewdog to build new brewery in Australia

25-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

International brewery and bar chain-owner BrewDog has announced it intends to build a third brewery in Australia.

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Set up for spirit success

25-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

While your operation may be known for serving the best Mojito or the region’s greatest gin and tonic, there are many operational areas that could negatively impact your trade and profit. Nicholas Robinson reports.

Bar deals with customer TripAdvisor review in the best possible way

25-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

A popular bar in Bristol has responded to a customer's criticism on TripAdvisor by naming a cocktail after his review.

GBBF joins forces with the MS Society

24-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is teaming up with the MS Society for this year’s event to raise funds and spread awareness of multiple sclerosis.