Neil Robertson: the pub trade's policeman
Neil Robertson faces some big challenges as chief executive of the BII — not least licensing reform and pubco tenancies. But he's the type who may...
Archives for September 12, 2010
'Real ale makes a comeback'
Industry sales figures suggest that real ale, often characterised as a drink favoured by old men in dusty pubs, is gaining ground against lager, the...
Carlsberg launches VAT calculator to help pubs
Carlsberg UK has added a VAT calculator to its We Deliver More website to help licensees deal with the January increase. On 4 January VAT is set to...
Hop harvest: Hopping mad
Brian Yorton, head brewer at Wadworths, is without doubt sane and is carrying on the tradition of creating the well-regarded green-hopped 4.5 per...
Premium Quality on Tap as Stella Artois UK Draught Master Reaches Climax
Excitement is mounting throughout the drinks trade as the thrilling climax of the 2010 Stella Artois UK Draught Master approaches. Twenty of the...
CAMRA wants lower duty rate on draught
The Government should set a lower duty rate on draught products to encourage customers back into the responsible environment of the pub — that's...
Hop harvest: All in a day's work
Peering over the top of the mash tun, head brewer Roger Ryman exchanges worried looks with fellow brewer James Vincent. "That's an awful lot of...
Plunkett Foundation: we'll help pub co-ops
A support package has been promised to help communities that want to buy their local pubs, after the Government pulled the plug on funding.
Hamish Champ: Tripping down memory lane... in a pub, of course
I spent most of last Saturday drinking in pubs. All in the cause of reminding one's self as to the power and value of friendship, you understand. My...
Scots to give health boards licensing role
Health Boards are to be given new powers to object to licence applications in Scotland under an amendment to the Alcohol Bill.
Diageo launches Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange
Diageo is launching an ambitious new initiative for its Smirnoff brand, in a bid to create buzz and excitement around the vodka globally. The...
Man power in the pub
Marketing has seen a more feminine influence recently but now, real men are back. David Burrows bids farewell to the metrosexual.
Pub Bitch: WKD ads gone to pot
Royal booze-up in brewery I felt disposed to get down on one knee last week when onto my desk floated an invitation to the official Royal opening of...
Individual Restaurant Group in hunt for development cash
Individual Restaurant Group (IRC), which runs the Piccolino and Restaurant Bar & Grill eatery chains, is looking for ways to raise cash to expand...