Jun 30, 2014 | Good Practice
The BBPA’s Code provides guidance to all stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, purchase, import, supply, installation and the maintenance of electrical equipment used for the storage and dispensing of draught beer in licensed premises, with the...
Jun 30, 2014 | Good Practice, New to Cask?, Practical Advice
Almost 50% of UK beer production is sold in kegs or casks which, when empty, are returned to the brewery for re-filling. The average life-span of a draught beer container is 15 years. Thus, the industry enjoys one of the most environmentally-friendly means of...
Jun 30, 2014 | Good Practice, New to Cask?
The BBPA has produced a series of guidelines which provide consistent advice to brewers and packers about the controls and records which are required in order to comply fully with Regulations and HMRC requirements. HMRC Notice 226 sets out the main features of the...
Jun 30, 2014 | Good Practice, New to Cask?
The BBPA has prepared guidance for pub operators and bar staff on the dispense of draught beer by free flow and hand pull. The main principles to be followed are: A measure of beer served with a head must include a minimum of 95% liquid The beer should not be made...
Jun 24, 2014 | Advice, Events, Festivals, Good Practice, Practical Advice
Preparation is always key to the success of any event in respect of health and safety. The level of detail in your planning should be proportionate to the scale of the event and the degree of risk. Here Martin Wallsworth, Group Health and Safety Manager of Charles...
Jun 24, 2014 | Good Practice, Insight, Practical Advice
Since launching in June 2012, Robinsons’ mystery visitor programme, Perfect Pub, has recruited over 1000 customers operating as Perfect Pub ‘agents’ and has also revealed a 9% sales swing for Robinsons pubs linked directly with standards. If you haven’t got a...
