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Beer duty should be cut not increased says SIBA
Mike Benner, SIBA Managing Director says "The £1000 reduction in business rates for pubs with a rateable value below...
BBPA welcomes Budget rates relief whilst criticising rise in beer duty
Commenting on today’s Budget, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simonds, said: “We very much welcome the specific help for...
CAMRA condemns budget rise in beer duty
Drinkers have been let down by the Chancellor’s decision to increase beer and cider duty in today’s Budget - which...
ALMR Budget Reaction
ALMR welcomes Budget steps to ease business burdens and encourage investment Budget Statement delivers on key ALMR...
SIBA Business Awards Shortlist announced
SIBA has today revealed the shortlist for their much coveted SIBA Business & Industry Awards 2017, with breweries...
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...
News
Cask Report 2016-17
he latest 2016-17 Cask Report is out and ready for reading. According to the Report's author, Sophie Atherton, “It is clear that it’s no longer enough to be able to pour a decent pint. Bar staff need to understand how cask ales are...
CAMRA names top 16 pubs
As its launches the latest edition of its Good Beer Guide, CAMRA has named the top 16 pubs in the country as part of its nationwide search for the National Pub of the Year. The top 16 features a wide range of different types of pubs, from community owned, to pubs...
Camerons to launch beer with Motörhead
Camerons Brewery have teamed up with legendary rock band Motörhead and Global Merchandising Services to create an exciting new collaboration beer. The North East brewer has been working alongside the band to develop the beer over the last few months and are looking to...
BBPA relaunches campaign to help licensees & customers understand laws around serving drunks
The BBPA has today relaunched a poster campaign to help raise awareness and understanding of the law around serving drunks, to coincide with Global Beer Responsibility Day on Friday, 16th September. Partnering with Drinkaware and National Pubwatch, the poster campaign...
New ‘safe drinking’ limits are rocky road to prohibition
The 2017 Good Beer Guide says the move to restrict drinking to no more than 14 units a week for men and women is bad science. “This is the rocky road to Prohibition,” the Guide’s editor, Roger Protz, says. “I’m glad that in August the government rowed back on the...
London is Beer Boom City
The 2017 edition of the Good Beer Guide published by CAMRA charts the remarkable rebirth of brewing in London. The capital was dubbed a “beer desert” by the Campaign in the 1970s but now the guide lists 69 breweries, with five more due to open in the near future....
Ale Trail
Cask Report 2016-17 leaflet
The Cask Report 2016-17 Leaflet, which gives you the top line information about the Cask Report, is available to view here. Find out why cask pubs are successful and what makes a successful cask ale pub. You can also read about the 'cask conversation' and...
Greene King Leisure Tracker August 2016
This month's Greene King Leisure Tracker proves good news for the hospitality sector. Overall, average spending rose by 3% year-on-year to reach £229 for August as a whole. Both Eating Out and Drinking Out enjoyed month-on-month and year-on-year growth in the last...
Hawkshead Brewery shows good growth
Lake District brewer Hawkshead grew sales by 9% in the last year and profits before tax by 50%. The financial year 2015/16 saw sales of £2.4 million and an EBITDA of £300,000 with the brewery reaching full capacity. Alex Brodie, who founded Hawkshead in 2002 said:...
Cask Report 2016-17
he latest 2016-17 Cask Report is out and ready for reading. According to the Report's author, Sophie Atherton, “It is clear that it’s no longer enough to be able to pour a decent pint. Bar staff need to understand how cask ales are...
CAMRA names top 16 pubs
As its launches the latest edition of its Good Beer Guide, CAMRA has named the top 16 pubs in the country as part of its nationwide search for the National Pub of the Year. The top 16 features a wide range of different types of pubs, from community owned, to pubs...
Camerons to launch beer with Motörhead
Camerons Brewery have teamed up with legendary rock band Motörhead and Global Merchandising Services to create an exciting new collaboration beer. The North East brewer has been working alongside the band to develop the beer over the last few months and are looking to...
Cask Ale
Cask Marque Chronicle: How Do Your Customers Taste Beer?
How Do Your Customers Taste Beer? As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. ...
CASK MARQUE CHRONICLE: PREMIUMISING CASK BEER
As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. These can be used as a guide for...
CAMRA extends revitalisation project
CAMRA is to extend its Revitalisation Project to ensure that its members have the necessary time to understand any proposed changes to the organisation’s positioning and purpose, before being asked to participate in a final vote on the outcome of its strategic review....
Marston’s establishes hop garden in Kent
A five-year investment project by Marston’s Beer Company to establish its own hop garden in Kent has meant Hayle Farm in Horsmonden in Kent can now plan to develop new hop varieties at its farm and expand its output. The Marston’s Hop Garden will grow Sovereign hops...
Greene King Leisure Tracker September 2016
This month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker highlights the importance of Halloween to youngsters aged 18-24 years old and their desire to celebrate the occasion at the pub. Almost a quarter of young adults respondents confirmed that they will celebrate Halloween...
Cask Marque Chronicle: Are Your Staff Clued Up On Cask?
As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. These can be used as a guide for...
Beer and Food
SIBA opposes call from Small Brewers Duty Reform Coalition
SIBA, which represents 830 independent brewers, the majority of which are beneficiaries of Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR), has voiced concerns about calls from the newly formed Small Brewers’ Duty Reform Coalition for a review of SBR and called for any review to fully...
TROOPER branding is updated
Robinsons Brewery and Iron Maiden have unveiled a strong new look for their multi award-winning TROOPER beer ahead of an exciting year for the brand. The beer, created by Robinsons and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, has been a runaway success, selling over 15...
Greene King Leisure Tracker December 2016
British households enjoyed Eating and Drinking Out this Christmas, as leisure spend in these areas rose 2% compared to the previous year, according to this month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker. In contrast, Other Leisure, which includes cinema and gym...
Small Brewer Duty Reform Coalition formed
Over forty small and medium-sized breweries have today launched a coalition with the aim of persuading Government to review and improve Small Brewers Relief (SBR), the system that provides a discount on beer duty to small brewers. The scheme was introduced back in...
How to grow beer
As the clock struck midnight on 31st December most people chose an obvious New Years’ Resolution – stop smoking, lose weight, exercise more – but Beer Sommelier Ben Richards wanted a real challenge for 2017. Which is why he’s growing beer on his allotment in Devon....
Brewers’ Research & Education Fund call for applications
A major grants fund that provides funding for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has begun inviting applications for funding in 2017/18 via the BBPA website. Under the Brewers’ Research & Education Fund (BREF), applicants have just under...
Insight
Cask Marque Chronicle: How Do Your Customers Taste Beer?
How Do Your Customers Taste Beer? As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. ...
CASK MARQUE CHRONICLE: PREMIUMISING CASK BEER
As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. These can be used as a guide for...
CAMRA extends revitalisation project
CAMRA is to extend its Revitalisation Project to ensure that its members have the necessary time to understand any proposed changes to the organisation’s positioning and purpose, before being asked to participate in a final vote on the outcome of its strategic review....
Marston’s establishes hop garden in Kent
A five-year investment project by Marston’s Beer Company to establish its own hop garden in Kent has meant Hayle Farm in Horsmonden in Kent can now plan to develop new hop varieties at its farm and expand its output. The Marston’s Hop Garden will grow Sovereign hops...
Greene King Leisure Tracker September 2016
This month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker highlights the importance of Halloween to youngsters aged 18-24 years old and their desire to celebrate the occasion at the pub. Almost a quarter of young adults respondents confirmed that they will celebrate Halloween...
Cask Marque Chronicle: Are Your Staff Clued Up On Cask?
As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on all aspects in the buying, storing and selling of cask ale to ensure it reaches customers in the perfect condition. These can be used as a guide for...
Cask Reports
Greene King Leisure Tracker August 2016
This month's Greene King Leisure Tracker proves good news for the hospitality sector. Overall, average spending rose by 3% year-on-year to reach £229 for August as a whole. Both Eating Out and Drinking Out enjoyed month-on-month and year-on-year growth in the last...
Hawkshead Brewery shows good growth
Lake District brewer Hawkshead grew sales by 9% in the last year and profits before tax by 50%. The financial year 2015/16 saw sales of £2.4 million and an EBITDA of £300,000 with the brewery reaching full capacity. Alex Brodie, who founded Hawkshead in 2002 said:...
Cask Report 2016-17
he latest 2016-17 Cask Report is out and ready for reading. According to the Report's author, Sophie Atherton, “It is clear that it’s no longer enough to be able to pour a decent pint. Bar staff need to understand how cask ales are...
CAMRA names top 16 pubs
As its launches the latest edition of its Good Beer Guide, CAMRA has named the top 16 pubs in the country as part of its nationwide search for the National Pub of the Year. The top 16 features a wide range of different types of pubs, from community owned, to pubs...
Camerons to launch beer with Motörhead
Camerons Brewery have teamed up with legendary rock band Motörhead and Global Merchandising Services to create an exciting new collaboration beer. The North East brewer has been working alongside the band to develop the beer over the last few months and are looking to...
BBPA relaunches campaign to help licensees & customers understand laws around serving drunks
The BBPA has today relaunched a poster campaign to help raise awareness and understanding of the law around serving drunks, to coincide with Global Beer Responsibility Day on Friday, 16th September. Partnering with Drinkaware and National Pubwatch, the poster campaign...