Beer

Beer Tax Fraud Inquiry: BBPA issues '10 point plan' to tackle fraud

25-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a 10 point plan to tackle beer duty fraud as the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group continues an inquiry into the issue.

Sharp's Brewery launches range of bottled beers to match food

24-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Cornwall-based Sharp's Brewery has launched Connoisseurs Choice, a range of bottled beers designed to be matched with different ingredients and food.

Leeds-based Stew & Oyster opens second site

08-May-2012 By Emma Eversham

Stew & Oyster, the pub concept in Leeds which serves craft beers alongside a selection of stews and oysters, has opened its second site just outside the city.

Craft Beer Co expands with second site in Brighton

30-Apr-2012 By Emma Eversham

Craft Beer Co, the specialist beer bar concept founded by Martin Hayes, is expanding its reach with the launch of its second site in Brighton and a third also planned for later this year. 

Drought threatens Britain’s pubs and brewers

30-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The UK pub industry is facing a potential rise in beer prices as the drought across the south of England is likely to cause a shortage of barley and hops.

Alcohol Strategy: Minimum pricing confirmed, pub industry's reaction

23-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Government has confirmed  in the publication of its Alcohol Strategy that it is to introduce a minimum price for alcohol with the level of 40p a unit being examined in a move the Prime Minister David Cameron said would 'not hurt pubs'.

BrewDog asks for input on specific sites to deliver eight more 2012 openings

20-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Scottish microbrewer and craft beer bar operator BrewDog plans to increase the size of its portfolio by 11 this year and with a venue in Nottingham now open and two more sites already planned is asking for input on specific locations and advice on where...

Miller Brands launches aged format of St. Stefanus craft beer

19-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Miller Brands has launched a six-month aged version of the Belgian Craft beer range St. Stefanus which will now be available in a 75cl bottle. 

Molson Coors launches 2.8% ABV Carling Zest

14-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Molson Coors has launched Carling Zest, a limited edition larger for the summer which will take advantage of the lower tax payable on beers at or lower than 2.8% ABV.

Meantime Brewing Company to quadruple production capacity

13-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Meantime Brewing Company is aiming to create London’s most advanced and largest craft brewery by quadrupling the size of its facilities in Greenwich.

'Give beer a break', urges SIBA chairman

09-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) chairman Keith Bott has called for policy makers to ‘give beer a break’ as he addressed delegates at the organisation’s annual conference yesterday in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Food and drink matching trends: Beer

08-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

When it comes to maximising drinks sales, beer has always stood in the shadow of higher GP wine and there has been little faith that diners would ever choose grape over grain. But, with a rise in the popularity of craft beers and a continuing surge in...

SIBA Report highlights positive impact of Government investment for pub industry

01-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

A decade of Government investment in the local brewing sector has produced an industry that is ‘thriving’, although the future remains threatened by ‘punitive’ levels of beer taxation, according to the Local Beer Report 2012 published today by the Society...

Meantime London introduces limited edition Yakima Red seasonal beer to trade market

28-Feb-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Meantime London, the Greenwich-based craft beer brewing company, has launched Yakima Red, a limited edition seasonal beer, to the trade market as the latest addition to the range of craft beers from the company.

Beer tax hikes threaten jobs of 300,000 young people, says BBPA

23-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

A new report commissioned by the British Beer& Pub Association (BBPA) shows that 300,000 young people are directly employed in the beer and pub industry, fuelling concerns that plans for huge beer tax hikes in next month’s budget will put more young...

Admiral Taverns introduces prize freeze for licensees

16-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Pub company Admiral Taverns is to freeze the prices of a broad selection of its draught beers in an attempt to hit back at imminent increases in the amount of duty levied against alcohol sold in pubs and bars.

ETM Group's 10th pub to be showcase for British produce

13-Feb-2012 By Emma Eversham

ETM Group, the London-based pub company run by brothers Tom and Ed Martin will open its tenth pub next month on the site of The King's Head at the Barbican.

Pub beer sales decline at slowest rate since 2004

23-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Beer sales continued to fall in 2011 with pub sales down by 3.4 per cent in the last year but the rate of decline has shrunk to the slowest since 2004, according to the latest Beer Barometer from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

Bath Ales opens new craft beer bar in expansion plans for the brewery

13-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Bath Ales has opened it's eighth venue in the South West, a craft beer bar in Bristol, as part of an expansion of the independent brewery which will also see it increase production volume.

Wadworth launches 2.8% beer for January 'squeeze'

23-Dec-2011 By Emma Eversham

Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has created a 2.8% ABV beer for the January 'squeeze', designed for when consumers traditionally cut back on the calories they consume and their spending.

Decline in pub drinking drives beer sales down

21-Dec-2011 By Peter Ruddick

A decline in the number of people drinking in pubs has led to beer sales dropping by £2.2m this year, according to new data released by Mintel, although sales in restaurants rose slightly as the trend for matching beer with food grew..

New pub businesses launched as former Fuller's MD joins The City Pub Company

14-Dec-2011 By Peter Ruddick

Two pub companies, formed by the previous owners of Capital Pubs, have announced John Roberts, the former MD of London brewer and pub operator Fuller's, has joined the launch of the new business venture.

Pink, girly beer won’t tempt women, says master beer sommelier

06-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

As Molson Coors launches a sampling campaign for Animée, its new low-calorie beer range designed for women, master beer sommelier Mark Stroobandt believes many brewers and pub operators are ‘getting it wrong’ when it comes to attracting the female beer-drinking...

SIBA Locals pub scheme reaches 100 members

01-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has reached 100 members for its SIBA Locals scheme, which launched this summer in a bid to help licensees capitalise on growing demand for locally-sourced food and drink in pubs.

Wadworth launches Dray Bells Christmas ale

25-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Wiltshire-based brewing company Wadworth has launched Dray Bells Christmas Ale, featuring festive aromas and tastes.

‘Beer can be a sales driver for restaurants,’ says Master Beer Sommelier

25-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Master Beer Sommelier Mark Stroobandt believes restaurants across the UK ‘aren’t giving beer the respect it deserves’ and has given his top tips of beer and food matching to increase a business's footfall.

Pubs provide ‘shop window’ for rural Britain

22-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The Great British Pub is ‘crucial to the tourism offer in rural areas’, providing a ‘shop window to Britain, reflecting their urban or rural setting.’

Castle Rock named best UK brewer at SIBA Business Awards

15-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Nottingham-based brewer Castle Rock was announced Overall Winner at the SIBA Business Awards 2011, while a further eight brewers were recognised for their business development skills last night in London.

Pub landlords pin hopes on cask ale

24-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Pub Landlords throughout the UK believe that cask ale could hold the key to the future of the Great British pub, according to new research by Molson Coors.

Lower-strength beer the way forward with 35p tax drop

30-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Britain’s 5,000 beer brands bare to be boosted by new entrants into the lower-tax category as the fifty per cent tax break on lower strength beers goes live tomorrow.

Christmas products: Drink

28-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

BigHospitality takes a look at some festive-themed drinks including Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine, Medieval ale, Christmas coffee and Winter Shield ale. All of these drinks are available to the on-trade, and all are sure to make your business stand out...

Greene King to release 2.8% ale

28-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Cask ale brewer Greene King is set to unveil Tolly English Ale, a new lower strength ale at 2.8 per cent ABV.

Cask ale ‘helping pubs to survive’

26-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Cask ale drinkers are twice as likely to visit the pub as non-cask drinkers, spend more when they’re there and, most importantly, can’t switch to the supermarket to purchase their favourite drink.

Camra reveals Britain's top 16 pubs

15-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has named the 16 best real ale pubs in Britain in its yearly guide released today.

IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS

Michelin-starred sailing with Richard Corrigan and darts legends tour at Orchid

12-Sep-2011 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants, pubs and hotels including Richard Corrigan and Orchid tell us what promotions they’re running to attract customers.

Redefining the gastropub: Definition 4 - the craft pub

31-Aug-2011

The fifth and final part of our feature series, first published in Restaurant magazine, looks at whether a pub serving restaurant-quality food alongside a vast selection of beers would be better described as a 'craft pub' rather than 'food-led'...

Average beer price breaks £3 barrier

26-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

The average cost of a pint of beer has broken the £3 barrier, as increasing taxes force prices up across the UK on-trade.

IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS

Post-riot promotions at Leon and Giraffe and afternoon teatox at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

12-Aug-2011 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, pubs and hotels tell us about the promotions and marketing campaigns they're running to attract customers.

Young's stops brewing to focus on pubs

09-Aug-2011 By Kate Mead

Pub company Young’s has pulled out of its brewery operation selling its 40 per cent shareholding for £15.1m it has announced today.

Mighty Oak’s Oscar Wilde named Champion Beer of Britain 2011

05-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Mighty Oak Brewery’s dark, mild Oscar Wilde beer has been named the Champion Beer of Britain 2011 by CAMRA at its annual Great British Beer Festival.

Stock lower strength beers to boost trade, pubs urged

05-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Lower strength beers, which will benefit from a 50 per cent decrease in excise duty from October 2011, could help boost trade for pubs, claims CAMRA.

Great British Beer Festival kicks off in London

02-Aug-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The number of ale drinkers and real ale breweries in the UK have risen significantly over the past five years, creating a new market for more growth, says CAMRA as the Great British Beer Festival opens its doors today in London.

Marston’s sales boost from premium beers and food

01-Aug-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Brewer and pub operator Marston’s has said sales of its focus on local beers and premium ales has helped boost its business performance in a difficult trading environment.

CAMRA publishes London’s Best Beer, Pubs & Bars guide

05-Jul-2011 By Lorraine Heller

CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) has published a new guide on the London pub scene, with the aim of encouraging consumers to visit more pubs and bars.

Business Profile: The Draft House

22-Jun-2011 By Stefan Chomka

Burgeoning London-based pub group The Draft House is bucking the trend with its premium beer-led operations. Yet owner Charlie McVeigh says it’s still to prove its real mettle

Former Le Gavroche head chef consults at Hawkshead brewery

01-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Former Le Gavroche head chef Steven Doherty has joined Cumbrian brewer Hawkshead as consultant chef to help develop its food offering.

Summer drinks trends: Beer

31-May-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Local and premium beers will continue to be a priority for consumers this summer, but in order to make the most of sales and appeal to a range of consumer groups, publicans must promote beer as a respectable drink with a diverse history.

Diageo to distribute Red Stripe from August

19-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Drinks distributor Diageo is to take over the marketing and distribution of lager brand Red Stripe from Wells & Young’s as of 1 August this year.

Thai New Year party at Mango Tree and water throwing at Street Thai

01-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants, pubs and hotels including Mango Tree and Street Thai, tell us what they’re doing to attract customers this April.

Pub group Marston’s reports strong sales

16-Mar-2011 By Mark Wingett

Marston’s, the brewer and pub group, this morning said it was making good progress in each of its trading divisions, with sales growth in its managed pub arm up 2.4 per cent for the 23 weeks to 12th March 2011.