Ale and Beer

The Government must dispense with “ineffective gimmicks such as assets of community value (ACV)” and instead reform the planning system to offer “robust protection” to pubs, a CAMRA officer has said.

Source:CAMRA activist calls for reform of ‘shamefully weak planning system’

A North Yorkshire publican has written to the Prime Minister warning him that village pubs will struggle to survive unless action is taken to address “crippling” and “ever increasing” business rates.

Source:Licensee tells Prime Minister business rates are 'crippling' rural pubs

The licensee of freehold the Old Star Inn in Winsford, Cheshire and nine of his customers are heading to Rio in June after winning a competition organised by crisp brand McCoy’s.

Source:Licensee wins chance to see his pub recreated in Rio

SHS Drinks has ditched its Cuvana rum beer, to bring it under a revamped Dead Crow brand and is investing in a campaign, as it looks to get a bigger slice of the growing spirit beer (speer) category.

Source:Cuvana ditched as Dead Crow wins the battle of the speers

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Alcohol consumption in the UK fell 2.1% in 2013, according to figures released by the British Beer & Pub Association.

Source:Alcohol consumption down to lowest level for almost 20 years, new figures show