The Big Interview: James Staughton, St Austell Brewery
James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery, tells Mike Berry of his fondness for organising parties and urges the Government to reduce VAT on beer and food served in pubs.
Archives for March 4, 2013
Getting drunk with Kettil Bruun
As any alcohol policy geek knows, the late Kettil Bruun was the godfather of modern medical temperance.
The Famous Grouse whisky launches alcoholic ginger beer Ginger Grouse
Ginger Grouse, a ginger beer from whisky brand The Famous Grouse, is being rolled out across the UK following success in Scotland where it was launched last September.
Alcohol consumption per head falls again
Alcohol consumption has fallen again with a 3.3% drop per head during 2012, new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) show.
Roar of approval for new Lion
Hook Norton brewery reveals its mane attraction is brewed with today’s drinker in mind, writes Roger Protz.
SIBA accuses GMB of "factual inaccuracies"
SIBA has sent an open letter to GMB branch secretary Dave Mountford accusing him of “factual inaccuracies” over accusations against the body.