Ale and Beer

Quarter of consumers visit pubs to watch live sport, latest CGA research reveals

Arsenal football fans spend the most money when visiting pubs to watch live sport, followed closely by Chelsea supporters, statistics from CGA’s latest research has revealed.

Source:Quarter of consumers visit pubs to watch live sport, latest CGA research reveals

Rogue agents: advice on avoiding cowboy agents when buying and selling pubs

Buying and selling a pub is a big move for anyone, so heed the advice from property experts and make sure you avoid cowboy agents.

Source:Rogue agents: advice on avoiding cowboy agents when buying and selling pubs

Pub landed with one-star rating for food management shortfall

A Greene King Pub Partners tenanted site in Lincolnshire has received a one-star food-hygiene rating, days after one of the pubco’s managed sites was given a zero rating.

Source:Pub landed with one-star rating for food management shortfall

Barman receives disciplinary action for writing 'lesbians' on receipt

A barman of a Welsh holiday park’s on-site pub has received disciplinary action after printing the word “lesbians” on a gay couple’s receipt.

Source:Barman receives disciplinary action for writing 'lesbians' on receipt

Butcombe releases Pioneer as on-trade exclusive

Butcombe Brewing Company has launched new golden pale ale Pioneer as an on-trade exclusive in nine-gallon casks.

Source:Butcombe releases Pioneer as on-trade exclusive

9 problems only pub chefs will understand

Pub kitchens are stressful places with lots of yelling, sweltering heat and a whole load of other pressures. But there are a few things that can really get a chef’s back up.

Source:9 problems only pub chefs will understand

San Miguel launches new gluten-free variant

Carlsberg UK has announced it is to expand the San Miguel UK portfolio with a new beer this September.

Source:San Miguel launches new gluten-free variant

Large pub chains at risk of serious financial damage

Pubs face twin risks from consumer weakness and rising input costs, leading global banking giant HSBC to downgrade its ratings for JD Wetherspoon and Greene King last week.

Source:Large pub chains at risk of serious financial damage

England face Malta in World Cup qualifying action

There might not be any Premier League football this weekend, but Gareth Southgate’s England team is in World Cup qualifying action, plus the Aviva Premiership London double header, a full day of T20 cricket action and the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix also take place.

Source:England face Malta in World Cup qualifying action

'Perfect' TV food puts chefs under too much pressure

Pub chefs are under increased pressure to compete with TV cookery programmes and present their food in the ‘perfect’ way, exclusive research from The Morning Advertiser has shown.

Source:'Perfect' TV food puts chefs under too much pressure