2011 June « Ale and Beer

Nestlé launches summer activities promotion

Nestlé will next month launch its 2011 Get Set, Go Free promotion that offers consumers the chance to try out a range of activities for free.

Source:Nestlé launches summer activities promotion

A new £5m campaign will put Swedish cider brand Kopparberg on TV for the first time this summer.

Source:Kopparberg on TV in £5m campaign

Multi-site operator Loungers is set to open its 18th venue at the end of June, its second Cosy Club outlet in Bath.

Source:Loungers prepares to launch its 18th site

A community pub tenant has set up a village shop and post office at his pub, and enjoyed a visit from Prince Charles.

Source:Prince Charles visits pub village shop

Moorhouse’s almost closed in the mid-80s but a new brewery is helping it to thrive, writes Roger Protz.

Source:Moorhouse's: bright future in the pipeline

J D Wetherspoon is launching a cider festival across all sites in July — the promotion will feature 12 cider festivals.

Source:Cider festival for Wetherspoon

No Saints, the leisure group run by former Luminar boss Stephen Thomas, has added a further brand to its fledgling portfolio — Wonder.

Source:No Saints to unveil its Wonder brand

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson visited the Fuller, Smith & Turner brewery in London for a pint last week.

Source:London mayor visits Fuller's Brewery

A licensee has vowed never to deal with British Gas again after he received a renewal supply contract offering a 97% increase.

Source:British Gas slated over 97% bill hike

Trade leaders and licensees have urged the Government to take more robust action over the failure of supermarkets to curb promos.

Source:Trade: ‘be tougher on supermarkets’