Ale and Beer

CAMRA names National Pub of the Year

The Sandford Park Alehouse in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has been named as the Campaign for Real Ale’s National Pub of the Year.

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'Surviving by the skin of my teeth' thanks to rivals from own pubco

Licensees have hit out against the behaviour of their pubcos, claiming their actions are putting pubs at risk.

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The return of lager: The beer that's harder to brew than IPAs or imperial porters

Despite not having much of a chance of becoming the next great clairvoyant, Pete Brown could be on the right track by predicting a growth in quality lager.

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Pubs' casual dining growth bubble could be burst by Burger King's beer

Three pub chains are providing a considerable boost to the massive growth of the UK’s casual-dining scene, but should be wary of increased competition – including Burger King’s beer offer – warns Horizons managing director Peter Backman.

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Full-time Fletch… on Pep's arrival in the Premier League

Darren Fletcher, BT Sport commentator and host of Fletch & Sav, gives his view on two big recent football stories — the arrival of superstar manager Pep Guardiola and the imminent departure of Chelsea legend John Terry.

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BrewDog unveils nine-strong beer line-up

BrewDog has announced a string of nine new beer releases, starting with the immediate release of grapefruit-infused IPA Elvis Juice and single-hopped IPA, Ace of Simcoe.

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Is it fair to up the price of a half pint?

Licensees have been urged not to ‘overcharge’ for half pints by proportionately adding to the cost of a pint.

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Immigration Bill: Fresh warnings about 'Draconian' new powers to close pubs

Barrister Gary Grant has warned licensees that police and local authorities “have real teeth” to tackle pubs who employ illegal workers.

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21 need to know things about pub signs

The Romans might have given us sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system and public health (thank you, Monty Python) – but arguably their greatest gift to our fair and pleasant land was the humble pub sign.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Lower-Than-Expected Profit in 4th Quarter

The Belgium-based maker of Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois said it suffered from declining market share and margins in the U.S.

Source:Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Lower-Than-Expected Profit in 4th Quarter