Ale and Beer

Cask Ale Week: A Beginner's Guide

September sees the return of Cask Ale Week, but why should pubs get involved in the annual event? Sara Hussein reports

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What if your hands are ACV tied?

The listing of pubs as assets of community value (ACVs) has caused controversy in the trade. The latest figures from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) show 1,500 pubs across the country now have the status. But what can you do if your pub is listed as an ACV against your better judgment?

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There’s no excuse for a bad cocktail

Cocktail making is a skilled profession, anyone who says otherwise is a fool. It is theatre, art and a craft that can be taught. Poorly-trained staff are an embarrassment and detrimental to business, but that needn’t be the case

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My Pub: The Old Forge, Inverie

The Old Forge at Inverie, in the Western Highlands, is a two-day walk from the nearest road and officially the most remote pub on the British mainland. Belgian licensee Jean-Pierre Robinet, or JP as he likes to be known, explains how the pub functions in such far-flung conditions

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Post-‘Brexit’ Vote, Anheuser-Busch InBev Raises Offer for SABMiller

The sweetened bid for the rival brewer came in response to the sharp drop in the pound in the weeks since Britain voted to leave the European Union.

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Star Pubs & Bars launches specialist food workshops

Star Pub & Bars has announced the launch of a series of specialist food workshops designed to enhance the skills of its licensees who want to improve their food offer.

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7 ways to be a digital marketer

Digital marketing is a must for any business, big or small. It can be daunting, but fear not, there’s a lot you can do on a modest budget to start or enhance your journey.

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The good, the bad and the ugly of running a pub associated with a sports team

Located a stone’s throw away from the Emirates Stadium and with a cannon on the sign that hangs over the door, the Tollington Arms is only ever going to be associated with the Gunners – Arsenal Football Club. Owner Martin Whelan reveals the benefits and challenges that come from associating with a football team

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The extraordinary story of "nationalised" pubs during the First World War

A century ago, in July 1916, as the murderous Battle of the Somme raged in northern France, a new pub opened in Carlisle. It was no ordinary pub, though. The Gretna Tavern was the inaugural incarnation of what became known as the Carlisle Experiment.

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Craft Gin Club gets Dragons' Den investment

The entrepreneurs behind the Craft Gin Club secured a £75,000 investment for a 12.5% stake in their business from Sarah Willingham in last night’s (24 July) episode of Dragons’ Den on BBC.

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