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5 reasons to sell cocktails at your pub

By Robyn Black

You don’t have to be Tom Cruise to capitalise on the current cocktail craze, but as the trend grows, pubs risk being left behind. Robyn Black offers five good reasons to add mixed drinks to your repertoire.

Ale fit to hail brave soldiers

By Roger Protz

When Roger Protz visited Belgium he discovered that it’s not only the First World War that joins our two nations but also our love of pale ale — so he created a brew to reflect our special bond.

The chance to make a meaningful change

By Simon Clarke

Following the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report, prior to the Beer Orders 1989, it seemed the industry was going to be reformed after three previous investigations. But The Brewers Society submitted proposals and all six recommendations were...

9 tips for spotting fake booze

By Poppleston Allen

As pub owners or operators, you might not consider your premises to be on the radar of the regulatory authorities in same way as the off-trade. But trading standards, the police, and HMRC regularly carry out spot-checks of bars, pubs and restaurants on...

The Big Interview: Mike Benner, SIBA

By Roger Protz

In June Mike Benner left the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) after 20 years of campaigning, to take up his new post as managing director of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). He talks to Roger Protz about the value of a good beer.