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Beer Day Britain 2017
Beer Day Britain 2017 has been launched with plans to celebrate the nations favourite alcoholic drink across a...
Honey Bee Beer to help Bees
A Friends of the Earth campaign to help Britain's under-threat bees is being given a boost by a honey beer created by...
S.A. Brain and Co Ltd announce profit and turnover growth
S.A. Brain & Co Ltd today announced operating profit increased by 23% to £5.5m, as turnover grew by 7% to £135m,...
Star Pubs join SIBA’s Beerflex
Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars is to join SIBA’s Beerflex scheme offering licensees a wider choice of local cask...
SIBA BeerX sees record attendance
SIBA has today announced that its BeerX 2017 event, which took place 16th-17th March at iceSheffield in Sheffield,...
Adnams Results
Adnams, the Suffolk brewer, distiller and retailer, has published its Report & Accounts for the 12 months to 31...
News
CAMRA calls for a beer duty freeze ahead of the Autumn Statement
CAMRA is calling on the Government to protect the beer and pub sector by maintaining a freeze in beer duty in the upcoming Autumn Statement and consider an additional cut in next year’s Budget. CAMRA is concerned the effects of the beer duty escalator from 2008-2013,...
Dea Latis Christmas Beer & Breakfast
The next Dea Latis event will take place on Friday 2nd December from 9.30 to 12 noon at the Kings Stores, 14 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP. If you want to know what goes with a veggie sausage sandwich, avocado & bacon on sourdough and even granola and...
Story of Beer Duty published
The BBPA has today published ‘The Story of Beer Duty: 2008-2016’, detailing how the Government’s decision to abolish the Beer Duty Escalator helped to spark a major turnaround in the fortunes of the beer and pub sector. The report, published in partnership with SIBA...
Fuller’s names its Pub of the Year
Fuller's, the London brewer and premium pub company, is delighted to reveal that the winner of its annual Pub of the Year competition, The Griffin Trophy, is The Hydrant, Monument. The pub, run by Alison Ross, won the top prize ahead of 400 other Fuller’s pubs for its...
First Camerons Brewery staff qualify as beer sommeliers
Camerons made the announcement last year that it would be training employees in the company’s growing pub estate to gain the prestigious qualification, which is run by the Beer Academy. Chris Nelson (General Manager at The Head of Steam, Leeds), Graham Frost (General...
Batemans invests £100,000 in new steam generation plant
Batemans Brewery, the family brewery based in Wainfleet Lincolnshire, have invested in a new steam generation plant to continue brewing Batemans ales. The new equipment replaces the existing steam boiler which was installed in 1976. An investment of circa £100,000 has...
Ale Trail
Industry response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association, has today responded to the announcements made in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: “We understand action to help those on low pay, but given the current economic uncertainty there is a real need to...
Greene King Leisure Tracker October 2016
Almost 14 million people intend to visit the Great British pub during the festive period, making it the most popular place outside of the home to spend Christmas, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has revealed. 28% of Brits said they plan to visit the pub...
CAMRA announces Pub of the Year finalists
CAMRA has revealed the four finalists for its Pub of the Year competition, one of the most respected and well-known pub awards in the UK. Pubs are selected by CAMRA volunteers and judged on their atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and most...
CAMRA calls for a beer duty freeze ahead of the Autumn Statement
CAMRA is calling on the Government to protect the beer and pub sector by maintaining a freeze in beer duty in the upcoming Autumn Statement and consider an additional cut in next year’s Budget. CAMRA is concerned the effects of the beer duty escalator from 2008-2013,...
Dea Latis Christmas Beer & Breakfast
The next Dea Latis event will take place on Friday 2nd December from 9.30 to 12 noon at the Kings Stores, 14 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP. If you want to know what goes with a veggie sausage sandwich, avocado & bacon on sourdough and even granola and...
Story of Beer Duty published
The BBPA has today published ‘The Story of Beer Duty: 2008-2016’, detailing how the Government’s decision to abolish the Beer Duty Escalator helped to spark a major turnaround in the fortunes of the beer and pub sector. The report, published in partnership with SIBA...
Cask Ale
CAMRA to broaden its role?
The leadership of one of Europe’s most successful consumer organisations is considering refocusing its future purpose after being presented with a wide-ranging review into its aims and activities - but is clear campaigning for real ale, pubs, clubs, cider and perry...
Dartmoor Brewery becomes corporate member of Cask Marque
Leading craft ale producer Dartmoor Brewery is the first Devon brewer to become a corporate member of Cask Marque, the prestigious national award scheme promoting top-quality beer. The brewery will be using the commercial advantages ...
Profits grow at Purity
After celebrating a decade in business throughout 2016, Purity Brewing Company is rounding off the year by announcing its financial results, highlighting further success and consistent growth. With continued expansion in the independent free trade, its national...
Fuller’s launches Wise Men
Fuller's has launched Wise Men – a seasonal beer that will also raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The beer will be available during December in Fuller’s managed and tenanted pubs and independent free trade outlets. The beer is a 4.0% golden ale, with malty, tropical...
Brewindex launched
An exciting new consultancy project is delighted to announce the launch of its services. Brewindex is the brainchild of leading professionals – including former SIBA stalwarts Keith Bott and Julian Grocock – who have a breadth of knowledge and a wealth of experience...
CAMRA announces Club of the Year finalists
CAMRA today unveils its Club of the Year finalists, which includes four clubs that share a great commitment for quality real ale. The Albatross Club in Bexhill, Dartford Working Men’s Club, Cheltenham Motor Club and Leyton Orient FC Supporters Club all hold their own...
Beer and Food
BBPA issues final warning to Chancellor
With the Budget now just two days away, the British Beer & Pub Association has issued a final warning that any return to beer tax hikes would be a major setback for brewers and pubs. Many pubs are struggling with rocketing business rates and other new costs this...
St Austell announces multi-million investment in Bath Ales
St Austell Brewery has today announced its ambitious plans for Bath Ales which includes a multi-million pound investment and the appointment of a new general manager. The investment in a state-of-the-art new brewery – which is set to double the available brewing...
Giant pint pledge card delivered ahead of budget
Seventy-One Members of Parliament have now signed a pledge card supporting the brewing and pubs sector ahead of the Budget, with leading industry campaigners delivering a giant ‘pint of pledges’ to the Chancellor at the Treasury, today. Graham Evans MP, Chair of the...
BBPA urges Chancellor to reduce duty on beer
British beer exports up - BBPA calls on Chancellor to back British beer in the Budget Six per cent rise in beer exports - and 500 per cent rise to China Beer third most valuable food and drink export Tax cuts needed to foster export growth, says Brigid Simmonds ...
Co-operative pub takes CAMRA Pub of the Year crown
A small village pub which was saved from closure by the local community has won CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year award – one of the most respected and well-known pub awards in the UK. When the closed in 2008 it left the small North Yorkshire village with no other...
Great British Beer Festival celebrates 40 years
Beer lovers flocking to London this summer to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Great British Beer Festival will not be left disappointed as festival organisers are busy brewing up an experience unlike ever before. Britain’s biggest beer festival is a paradise for...
Insight
Alcohol harm statistics moving in the right direction
Commenting on today’s NHS Digital (formerly HSCIC) release of the latest findings from the Health Survey for England 2015, Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association said: “Many of the figures show a decline in the misuse of alcohol and it is...
CAMRA to broaden its role?
The leadership of one of Europe’s most successful consumer organisations is considering refocusing its future purpose after being presented with a wide-ranging review into its aims and activities - but is clear campaigning for real ale, pubs, clubs, cider and perry...
Dartmoor Brewery becomes corporate member of Cask Marque
Leading craft ale producer Dartmoor Brewery is the first Devon brewer to become a corporate member of Cask Marque, the prestigious national award scheme promoting top-quality beer. The brewery will be using the commercial advantages ...
Profits grow at Purity
After celebrating a decade in business throughout 2016, Purity Brewing Company is rounding off the year by announcing its financial results, highlighting further success and consistent growth. With continued expansion in the independent free trade, its national...
Fuller’s launches Wise Men
Fuller's has launched Wise Men – a seasonal beer that will also raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The beer will be available during December in Fuller’s managed and tenanted pubs and independent free trade outlets. The beer is a 4.0% golden ale, with malty, tropical...
Brewindex launched
An exciting new consultancy project is delighted to announce the launch of its services. Brewindex is the brainchild of leading professionals – including former SIBA stalwarts Keith Bott and Julian Grocock – who have a breadth of knowledge and a wealth of experience...
Cask Reports
Greene King Leisure Tracker October 2016
Almost 14 million people intend to visit the Great British pub during the festive period, making it the most popular place outside of the home to spend Christmas, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has revealed. 28% of Brits said they plan to visit the pub...
CAMRA announces Pub of the Year finalists
CAMRA has revealed the four finalists for its Pub of the Year competition, one of the most respected and well-known pub awards in the UK. Pubs are selected by CAMRA volunteers and judged on their atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and most...
CAMRA calls for a beer duty freeze ahead of the Autumn Statement
CAMRA is calling on the Government to protect the beer and pub sector by maintaining a freeze in beer duty in the upcoming Autumn Statement and consider an additional cut in next year’s Budget. CAMRA is concerned the effects of the beer duty escalator from 2008-2013,...
Dea Latis Christmas Beer & Breakfast
The next Dea Latis event will take place on Friday 2nd December from 9.30 to 12 noon at the Kings Stores, 14 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP. If you want to know what goes with a veggie sausage sandwich, avocado & bacon on sourdough and even granola and...
Story of Beer Duty published
The BBPA has today published ‘The Story of Beer Duty: 2008-2016’, detailing how the Government’s decision to abolish the Beer Duty Escalator helped to spark a major turnaround in the fortunes of the beer and pub sector. The report, published in partnership with SIBA...
Fuller’s names its Pub of the Year
Fuller's, the London brewer and premium pub company, is delighted to reveal that the winner of its annual Pub of the Year competition, The Griffin Trophy, is The Hydrant, Monument. The pub, run by Alison Ross, won the top prize ahead of 400 other Fuller’s pubs for its...