Ale and Beer

Enterprise Inns has informed its lessees that it will be increasing its drinks prices by between 3% and 3.5% from 4 February.

Source:Enterprise Inns announces drinks price increases of up to 3.5%

Global Brands is hoping licensees will fall in love with its Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur this Valentine’s Day, as it kicks off a year-long marketing campaign for the brand.

Source:Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur Valentine's Day drive

More than half of cask ale drinkers now recognise the Cask Marque plaque, with six in 10 relating it to beer quality, findings from a new consumer survey reveal.

Source:Cask Marque awareness grows among pub-goers

Heavy snow has hit large parts of the country, causing widespread travel disruption for millions. Our picture gallery shows a selection of UK pubs hit by the snow – with some picture postcard scenes.

Source:Picture gallery: Snowy pubs January 2013

A pub trade consultant believes the problem of underage drinking in the UK could be solved by instant fines of up to £700 for bar staff who serve under-18s.

Source:Pub consultant backs larger penalty fines for underage sales