North sells original brewery
Leeds-based brewer and bar group North has sold its original brewery to fellow West Yorkshire firm Tartarus Beers.
Archives for November 18, 2022
Dark Star closure 'cause for sorrow and sadness'
Asahi’s decision to close the Dark Star brewery in West Sussex “is cause for great sorrow and sadness”, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has said.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
KFC launches pub, Fuller's acquires 2 sites
This week's property round-up reveals Punch has ploughed more than £800k into its estate, as Fuller's acquires sites and KFC launches as a pub. The Alchemist and JD Wetherspoon look to open new sites in 2023.
OFGEM to investigate 'harm' caused by energy costs
OFGEM’s investigations into reports on the pressure and “harm” caused by non-domestic contacts amid the on-going energy crisis are an “important part” of the regulator’s role, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.
Autumn statement 2022
What impact has the Autumn Statement had on pubs?
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement announcement, we want to know it will help your business as the sector battles a myriad of rising costs including the ongoing energy crisis against falling consumer spending.
‘We’re the good guys’
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with North Brewing’s John Gyngell to get his take on the week that saw the Autumn Statement announced.
Simpson's Tavern rent dispute continues
The landlord of historic chophouse Simpson's Tavern said it had “no choice” but to lock its doors after the tenants failed to pay rent, a claim the tenants have rubbished as “a selectively remembered version of events”.
‘Below capacity’ Dark Star brewery to shut
West Sussex cask beer producer Dark Star is set to shut its Partridge Green brewery because it is operating “significantly below capacity”.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
New Puerto De Indias variant launches in the UK
This week's round-up features new gins from Puerto De Indias and Jaisalmer alongside the latest offerings from Asahi and Glenallachie.
Opinion
What trends will emerge from alcohol duty changes?
They often say that only a fool would try to make predictions, especially about the future.