Comment
Is this the end of craft beer?
As ‘Big Beer’ turns to microbreweries, Roger Protz worries for the future of craft ales.
Archives for January 14, 2016
Legislation
ACVs: 'Unprecedented' support for pub facing closure after 2,300 people back nomination
A Norwich pub facing closure has received an 'unprecedented' level of support after 2,300 people backed an application to have it listed as an asset of community value (ACV).
Tackling the seasonal problem: how EATDRINKSLEEP increased turnover and occupancy in the off-season
EATDRINKSLEEP co-owner and director Edmund Inkin has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser of the group’s success after tackling the problem of seasonal trade head on.
Funding for brewers
Brewers Research and Education Fund open for applications
A major grant for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has opened for applications.
Beer
Profit fears over 'undrinkable beer' from the Punch Tenant Network
Not enough is being done to inform licensees how much drinkable beer is in a barrel, leading to potential confusion over missing profits, according to one campaigning licensee.
Country's biggest LVA shuts down and launches new Norfolk support fund
The Licensed Trade Charity has launched a new pub support fund in Norfolk following the demise of the Norwich and Norfolk Licensed Victualler’s Association (N&NLVA).
Three brewers push ahead with beer price rises
Three major brewers have revealed their wholesale beer price rises for 2016 in a move likely to anger many licensees.
Alcohol guidelines
Lack of discourse over units is hard to swallow
Life is all about risk. Some things are riskier than others — paragliding naked over a tank of ravenous sharks while juggling a set of sharp knives, for example.
New World Trading Company
Potential for 'hundreds' of Botanist sites
Chris Hill, the managing director of New World Trading Company, has told PMA sister title M&C there is potential for “hundreds” of sites under the company’s Botanist brand.
Monster launches zero calorie energy drink
Monster Ultra, which will be available in 355ml embossed cans, will be “lighter tasting” and positioned as both a soft drink and a mixer that is suitable for any time of day to appeal to a broader range of people and not just fans of energy drinks.
Heineken responds to "moderately drinking" millennials
Heineken has launched a new responsibility campaign named ‘Moderate Drinkers Wanted’ in response to new research into drinking attitudes of millennials.
PMA Sport
Full-time Fletch... gives his Premier League half-term report
With the Premier League now past the half-way stage, Darren Fletcher, BT Sport commentator and host of football show Fletch & Sav, gives his half-term report on all the teams.
Britain's nearest pub to France acquired by Shepherd Neame
Kent-based family brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has acquired The Coastguard in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover.