Archives for June 15, 2018

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Fourpure kicks off Continental Collaboration tour

By James Beeson

Fourpure Brewing Co has officially unveiled the six collaboration beers that make up its new Continental Collaboration series, ahead of a roadshow of events throughout June and the first week in July.

Gastropubs ‘not killing off pub culture’

By Nicholas Robinson

Gastropubs are providing a boost to society and pub culture, rather than gentrifying a historic British tradition, an author has claimed in her new book.

Opening World Cup fixtures headline packed sporting weekend

By Stuart Stone

Seven games from the opening round of fixtures at the 2018 Russia World Cup coincide with crucial second rugby union Tests in England, Ireland and France’s southern hemisphere tours and the conclusion of the US Open golf.

8 out of 10 independent brewers support charity

By James Beeson

Some 82% of independent breweries have supported a charity in the past 12 months, according to new research into the impact of breweries in their local communities.

New Brixton Brewery site now fully operational

By James Beeson

London’s Brixton Brewery has begun full-scale brewing at its newly-built brewery, following the sale of a minority stake in the business to Heineken last year.

BT Sport announces 4.9% price increase

By Ed Bedington

BT Sport has announced a 4.9% price rise, but are balancing that with an increased package which promises more sport, loyalty capping and an innovative tie-up with Google to offer licensees expert digital help.

Government making a mint from your booze sales

By Nicholas Robinson

The Treasury is continuing to make a mint from UK booze sales, despite a freeze on alcohol duty in November, showing the sector can remain fruitful without another hike.