Tribute
'Legendary' former head brewer at Fuller's dies
A ‘legendary’ former head brewer who played a key role in the history of Fuller’s has died.
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Dark Star
Blood donors rewarded with beer
Blood donors will be rewarded with beer in a PintForAPint scheme from Dark Star Brewing.
Report
Meal deals 'may have peaked'
The importance of meal deals may have reached a plateau with research showing growth slowing while meal occasions not driven by deals grew.
Residents of hamlet with less than 100 people pledge to buy their local
Residents of a Kent hamlet, home to less than 100 people, have pledged to raise the £450,000 needed to buy their local pub.
Pint glass puts women off beer
A survey released by Friends of Glass shows that the pint glass may contribute to why many women do not drink beer.
Beer
Molson Coors takes on Staropramen distribution in UK
A deal has been struck between Molson Coors and Carlsberg for the exclusive distribution rights of Staropramen lager in the UK.
ACV
Second ACV pub listing for Hackney
The Prince Edward has become the second pub in Hackney to be listed as an asset of community value following a campaign from Hackney community group Friends of the Prince Edward.
Advice
Making one into two (sites) work for you
Get advice from professionals and learn from the mistakes of others as you set out to grow your business.
Law
Industry slams decision to ban e-cigarettes in Welsh pubs
A plan to ban e-cigarette smoking in Welsh pubs has drawn a mixed reaction, with some suggesting licensees should be free to make their own decision.
Licensee of the Year
Licensee of the Year: Award winners reveal secrets to success
The newly-crowned Licensees of the Year recommend operators focus on differentiation, career development opportunities and ‘finding a premium’ to compete with larger managed pubcos.
Brewdog unveils four new bar concepts
Brewdog have announced four new concepts - Shuffle Dog, Dog Eat Dog, Dog House and the Newington Fix-to alongside their craft beer bars.
PoundPub franchises by August
Mike Wardell, the founder of PoundPub, has said the deal with ABInBev to provide “premium products at bargain prices”, has paved the way for the company to launch its franchise offer on 1 August.