Ale and Beer

Brewing up standards in higher education

An interest in brewing has led to a high-tech teaching centre for university students. Roger Protz reports.

Source:Brewing up standards in higher education

BII Chairman Pender: "While the leadership is changing, the BII aim remains the same"

As I’m sure the majority of you will have noticed, there are big changes afoot at the British Institute of Innkeeping.

Source:BII Chairman Pender: "While the leadership is changing, the BII aim remains the same"

Demand for new style of ‘dry’ soft drink outstripping supply, Fentimans claims

Premium soft drinks company Fentimans has reported its new sparkling flavour variant, lime and jasmine, has exceeded initial sales targets by 40% and sold out of the first 2,500-case bottling run less than a month after its 8 February launch.

Source:Demand for new style of ‘dry’ soft drink outstripping supply, Fentimans claims

PMA sister title M&C Allegra FS becomes MCA

Today the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s sister publication reveal a new look and a new name, as M&C Allegra Foodservice becomes MCA.

Source:PMA sister title M&C Allegra FS becomes MCA

Exciting new trade show – The Bar & Pub Show – launches

A new event dedicated to the bar and pub sector will run alongside this year’s Restaurant Show at Olympia bringing together the best suppliers in the business with top operators that are transforming the UK’s on-trade.

Source:Exciting new trade show – The Bar & Pub Show – launches

CAMRA report: 1.3 billion fewer pints sold by 2020 with no beer duty cut

A decision not to cut beer duty in the Budget would lead to pub closures, reduced investment and 1.3 billion fewer pints sold by 2020, according to latest research.

Source:CAMRA report: 1.3 billion fewer pints sold by 2020 with no beer duty cut

More rally against beer price hikes

Six more leading operators have called on the trade to take a stand against rising prices from brewers and lent their support to an open letter criticising the hikes which has been sent to Chancellor George Osborne.

Source:More rally against beer price hikes

"Publicans are working harder than ever"…Star Pubs MD, Lawson Mountstevens

There have never been more pressures on the great British pub.

Source:"Publicans are working harder than ever"…Star Pubs MD, Lawson Mountstevens

Heineken launches new blueberry cider flavour – and Desperados on draught

Heineken has announced a new Wild Blueberry and Lime flavour of its Bulmers cider and revealed tequila-flavoured beer Desperados will be available on draft for the first time.

Source:Heineken launches new blueberry cider flavour – and Desperados on draught

Shepherd Neame sales up 2.7% in tenanted and 6.5% in managed estates

Shepherd Neame has announced like-for-like sales in its managed estate up 6.5% for the half year to 26 December with tenanted like-for-like EBITDAR up 2.7%.

Source:Shepherd Neame sales up 2.7% in tenanted and 6.5% in managed estates