Bringing beer back to Burton
Roger Protz believes that Burton Ale deserves greater recognition after delving into the archives of the historic brewing town.
Archives for July 31, 2011
Ex-licensee's £13k bill dispute
A former licensee is locked in a dispute with energy giant E.ON about backdated electricity bills worth £13,693, resulting from a meter-reading...
Rates scheme runs 'damp squib' risk
Plans to let councils retain business rates and borrow against future rate income should provide an incentive for growth.
Spirit shares start trading after Punch demerger
Trading in shares of Spirit Pub Company started at 8am today, after the completion of its demerger from Punch Taverns. Spirit's ordinary shares...
Adults cite stress as excuse to drink
The average adult cites a bad or stressful day as an excuse to consume up to four drinks on a typical evening at home, according to new research by...
Pork of the town
Jessica Harvey looks at how pub caterers are capitalising on the trend for British charcuterie.
Molson Coors 'prepared to fail' with new beer launches
Molson Coors is working with a "small number" of pub chains to launch its female-friendly Animée beer brand, and Carling Chrome. The new brands,...