Archives for November 11, 2016

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Champagne and sparkling wine

Is Champagne too fancy for pubs?

By Nicholas Robinson

When it comes to a celebration the no-brainer go-to for us Brits has long been a bottle of Champagne. Now it seems we don’t even need an excuse to turn to the bubbly. So if you don’t want to miss out on the action, it may be time to add some extra fizz...

Beer duty

BBPA release ‘The Story of Beer Duty’

By Nikkie Sutton

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published a report detailing how abolishing the beer duty escalator helped the pub and beer sector.

licensing

Liverpool signs off late-night levy plans

By James Evison

Plans for a late-night levy (LNL) have been introduced by Liverpool City Council (LCC) following deferral of a decision in March.

Licensing

Industry slams Liverpool late-night levy decision

By James Evison

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and British Beer & Pub Association have described the move by Liverpool City Council to implement a late-night levy as "disappointing" and questioned if the local authority has the powers to implement it...

Trends

Yellow snow: a new drinks trend?

By Nicholas Robinson

Brits will be encouraged to drink (not eat) yellow snow for the first time as US-based Rogue Ales & Spirits exports its Yellow Snow IPA to the UK.

RTD

WKD shows its NKD side

By Nikkie Sutton

SHS Drinks’ brand WKD has launched two, new lower calorie flavours to its portfolio in a further bid to attract a younger market.

MA500

Northern Powerhouse: how the top operators roll

By Nikkie Sutton & Liam Coleman

The latest MA500 event took place in the booming Yorkshire city of Leeds in September. Members heard from experts in the field of design, employee engagement and social media, as well as fellow top operators. 

BEER

Best beer in Scotland named by SIBA

By Daniel Woolfson

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Island Hopping by Swannay Brewery as the best beer in Scotland.