2011 February « Ale and Beer

Hobgoblin offers Royal Wedding alternative

One lucky couple could get hitched on the same day as royal couple

Source:Hobgoblin offers Royal Wedding alternative

Brewer ceases brewing of 4.5 ABV lager as it is no longer ‘viable’ at current volumes

Source:Brains stops production of continental lager '45'

On Wednesday MPs debated Government policy on Pubs and Planning law in a 90 minute debate in Parliament.

Source:MPs debate Pubs and Planning Law

Your round-up of the national news – February 21, 2011

Source:'Ministers too cosy with the alcohol trade as doctors warn extra 250,000 lives are at risk from liver disease'

Ray Daniels is on a crusade to see that beers gain the status of wine in the fine-dining experience.

Source:A Quest to Add Sophistication to Beer’s Appeal

Father and son hit with fines of £33,000 each for offences at 11 of their Hull pubs

Source:Pub operators fined £66,000 over football web streaming

Many staff not being trained to make recommendations, according to research

Source:Pubs failing on up-selling, study shows

Report shows 73 per cent want to know nutritional information

Source:Diners demand to know more about what's in their food

Company hikes, VAT and duty all put pressure on pub prices

Source:Triple whammy could put 20p on a pint

Dining with cricket star Phil Tufnell was top prize in scratchcard comp with Hardy’s

Source:Marston's customers in a spin over dinner with 'The Cat'