2011 August « Ale and Beer

Tucked Into a Strip Mall, Mikro Is a Lively Spot to Drink in Hamden

Once inside MiKro Craft Beer Bar, the experience is intimate with a great selection of beers and a rustic décor.

Source:Tucked Into a Strip Mall, Mikro Is a Lively Spot to Drink in Hamden

Green Growler Grocery’s selection of craft beers changes frequently, and many of the choices cannot be purchased in traditional bottles.

Source:At Green Growler Grocery, Local Brews Reign

Young’s is to pull out of brewing after selling its 40% shareholding in Wells & Young’s Brewing Company to Charles Wells for £15.1m.

Source:Young's pulls out of brewing

Diageo has launched a new marketing campaign for its Gordon’s gin brand, under the banner Shall We G&T Started?

Source:Gordon’s drive set to provide a tonic

Licensees whose pubs have been hit by the riots are being urged to contact their insurance company for advice as soon as possible.

Source:Riots: Licensees urged to contact insurers

Tuesday 4 October has been earmarked as the date for the landmark judgement on the legality of foreign satellite football in pubs.

Source:October 4 set for foreign satellite ruling

Bacardi has invested £3m in the launch of a new smoky spiced rum, named Bacardi Oakheart, to target male drinkers.

Source:Bacardi invests £3m in new Oakheart rum

The Catering Equipment Distributors Association has launched an improved website with news, advice and helpful information.

Source:CEDA launches improved website

Manchester-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees has bought the freehold of a West Yorkshire pub from Blue Moon Pub Company

Source:Lees acquires Blue Moon pub

Scottish pub operator G1 Group has announced a new venture with troubled bar and hotel company Festival Group.

Source:G1 to run four Festival sites