Technology
Robot Wars judge: ‘Bots will serve pints soon’
Robots will pull and serve pints behind UK bars sooner than operators think, according to Noel Sharkey, professor of artificial intelligence and robotics at Sheffield University.
Archives for July 24, 2016
Comment
"Saisons were originally designed for farm workers not craft beer hipsters" - on beer flavour
When I used to work for the marketers of big mainstream lagers such as Stella Artois and Heineken, we were often at loggerheads about what most drinkers wanted from beer.
BEER
Bedlam Brewery launches new pale ale
Sussex craft brewer Bedlam has announced the launch of a new pale ale.
new opening
Hedonist's Guide founder opens new gastropub with acclaimed chef
The founder of A Hedonist's Guide To... has opened a new pub in Cornwall with a menu co-created by one of the top gastropub chefs in the country.
Pubs code
Licensees start taking MRO: "I'm just surviving, but I'm a fighter"
The first tenants are beginning to take up the market rent only option after the pubs code came into force last week.
Drink driving
Licensees urged to prevent customers drink-driving
Licensing legal specialist Poppleston Allen has urged licensees to prevent customers from getting behind the wheel if they have been drinking.
Cocktails
Three easy coffee cocktails you must make
Each week millions of cups of coffee are sold in pubs, so finding ways to tap into rising customer demand for coffee during evening trade could be a big win for operators. Here are three coffee cocktails you should try
Hate crime
Pub investigated over Muslim customer told to remove "Islam" hoodie
A pub is under investigation by police after a barman allegedly told a Muslim customer to take off a hoodie which displayed his surname, Islam.
Snifter: Does beer really help you in the bedroom?
This week, Snifter takes a look at brewer's droop, Brewdog, drones and Tim Martin...of course.
Kitchen Confession
Kitchen confession: my unhealthy frying problem
"Don't put that tomato in the deep fryer," I urge myself. "You know exactly what will happen."
Gin
Craft Gin Club gets Dragons' Den investment
The entrepreneurs behind the Craft Gin Club secured a £75,000 investment for a 12.5% stake in their business from Sarah Willingham in last night’s (24 July) episode of Dragons' Den on BBC.
The Carlisle Experiment
The extraordinary story of "nationalised" pubs during the First World War
A century ago, in July 1916, as the murderous Battle of the Somme raged in northern France, a new pub opened in Carlisle. It was no ordinary pub, though. The Gretna Tavern was the inaugural incarnation of what became known as the Carlisle Experiment.
EU Referendum
Brexit analysis: "What happens now?"
The EU referendum was characterised by extreme promises, warnings and exaggerations from both the ‘remain’ and ‘leave’ camps. Now many in the industry are worried about will happen to the thousands of EU nationals that keep the sector running day in, day...
Summer
Licensees reveal their summer plans for pubs
Licensees have revealed their plans for this summer at their pubs to make the most of the current good weather.
EU REFERENDUM
Post-Brexit pessimism: hospitality bosses' confidence crashes
Optimism for the eating and drinking out sector has crashed since Britain voted to leave the European Union in June, exclusive research claims.