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Since 1997 Cask Marque has been ensuring that the cask ale you drink in pubs in the UK is in perfect condition.
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Head of Steam launches Beer Tasting Experiences
The Head of Steam has launched its new Beer Tasting Experiences, aimed at getting more people trying and talking about beer. The project, led by team member Kieran Cant, will see the bars offering two masterclasses, ‘An Introduction to Beer’ and ‘Around the World in...
Manchester Beer Week 2018
Beer lovers in Greater Manchester are in for a treat this summer, as a region-wide beer festival will pack an incredible 111 events into 10 days. The third edition of Manchester Beer Week, sponsored by Co-op and JW Lees, runs from Friday June 29 to Sunday July 8 and...
Q1 BBPA Beer Barometer – Beer Sales See Drop
British beer sales in the first quarter of 2018 were 1.7% down on the same period in 2017, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the British Beer & Pub Association. This compares with a 3.4% rise in Q1 of 2017 (the first time the industry had...
Where Next for Cask Ale and CAMRA?
Unless you've been on holiday somewhere really nice, you've probably seen the furore around CAMRA's AGM last month. After the two year-long regeneration project, members voted on modernising resolutions that would represent the most ambitious changes in the...
BBPA welcomes proposed extension of the low alcohol threshold by the European Commission
The BBPA has welcomed the proposal by the European Commission to extend the threshold for low alcohol beers that can benefit from reduced duty rates from 2.8% ABV to 3.5% ABV. The proposal comes after detailed work from the BBPA and support from the British...
Star Pubs & Bars licensees now have access to additional 300 cask beers
Star Pubs & Bars is increasing its cask beer range to over 300, giving it one of the most comprehensive beer choices for licensees of any pub company. Rolling out to all 2,900 pubs, the bolstered cask beer range complements the SIBA deal agreed last year and will...
Alcohol-free beers to be served at GBBF
The Great British Beer Festival will be offering an alcohol-free beer range for the very first time from the Dutch-based Braxzz Brewery. The festival, which takes places from 7-11 August at Olympia London, is the premier destination for Britain’s beer enthusiasts...
Badger Beer relaunches
Badger Beer, from Hall & Woodhouse, brewed in Dorset since 1777, is unveiling a new brand identity across its entire business and range of products, marking one of the biggest branding changes in its 240-year history. Following extensive consumer and trade...
Robinsons marks 180 years with review of its beers
2018 marks a special milestone for Robinsons Brewery, 180 years of brewing beer and running pubs. In honour of their impressive lineage and as a sign of their commitment to the future, the Stockport-based family brewers have announced an exciting review of their beer...
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