Ale and Beer

New nuts brand just for pubs

Founders of the new premium snack firm Edgar’s Choice, which has been developed specially for the pub trade, are aiming to get their products into 1,000 pubs within a year. Nicholas Robinson finds out if it’s a good idea or just nuts.

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Budget 2016: Licensees want more than 'token' beer duty cut

Another cut to beer duty in next month’s Budget won’t go far enough to support pubs, and more action is needed, licensees told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA).

Source:Budget 2016: Licensees want more than 'token' beer duty cut

Skegness pub goes viral after creating a Guinness/Smirnoff Ice hybrid

A Skegness pub has gone viral on Facebook after creating a Smirnoff Ice and Guinness hybrid.

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Poll shows need for better training in pubs

A new poll has shown customers consider bars and wet-led pubs are trailing the rest of the sector in terms of training their staff.

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Enterprise pub enjoys 1,000% growth in food sales

A Surrey pub that was transformed into a destination dining venue reported a 1,000% growth in food sales over two years.

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The Big Interview: Timothy Taylor's Tim Dewey

Despite living in the UK for almost 30 years, new Timothy Taylor boss Tim Dewey can vividly remember his first visit to a British boozer — the Oxford Arms, Oxford’s oldest pub.

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BrewDog embraces veganism with 23 beers set to carry Vegan Society trademark

BrewDog is set to “embrace veganism” as 23 of its beers, including flagship brews Punk IPA and Five AM Red, will carry The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark from March.

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London pub donates Valentine’s Day takings of almost £10,000 to charity

A London pub has given the entirety of its Valentine’s Day takings to charity.

Source:London pub donates Valentine’s Day takings of almost £10,000 to charity

Leo Van Munching Jr., Empire Builder for Heineken, Dies at 89

Mr. Van Munching went to work for his father’s company in the 1950s and expanded the Heineken brand, and by 1971, it accounted for 41 percent of all imported beer sales in the country.

Source:Leo Van Munching Jr., Empire Builder for Heineken, Dies at 89