Ale and Beer

'A pub should be like stepping into a warm pair of slippers'. Interview with Rupert Thompson, Hogs Back Brewery

Hogs Back Brewery’s Rupert Thompson has been among the most influential people in the beer industry over the past three decades. Phil Mellows caught up with him in the hop garden.

Source:'A pub should be like stepping into a warm pair of slippers'. Interview with Rupert Thompson, Hogs Back Brewery

Anheuser-Busch InBev Completes Agreement for SABMiller

The deal, worth nearly $106 billion, would create a behemoth in the beer industry and would include SABMiller’s sale of its 58 percent stake in MillerCoors.

Source:Anheuser-Busch InBev Completes Agreement for SABMiller

MRO debate: fear of managed house growth & less tenant opportunity

Industry figures have voiced their fears about a potential rise in the number of managed pubs in the wake of the market rent only option, arguing the legislation will lead to less opportunity for entrepreneurial multiple site operators and stifle innovation.

Source:MRO debate: fear of managed house growth & less tenant opportunity

'Mulholland is a formidable campaigner and MP. But he overstepped the mark'

Panto season started early this week. Traditionally we have to wait until Christmas-time for our annual dose of slapstick but after Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland’s appearance at the Tenanted Pub Company Summit
in London it felt like the entertainment had been brought forward a month.

Source:'Mulholland is a formidable campaigner and MP. But he overstepped the mark'

Young's reports 10.3% growth in pre-tax profits

Young’s has reported 10.3% growth in pre-tax profits at £20.3m with revenue growth of 8.3% in what it called a “very strong performance” for the 26 weeks to 28 September 2016.

Source:Young's reports 10.3% growth in pre-tax profits

Objections to a new Brewdog bar are a sadly familiar case for pubs

Pubs often suffer from negative portrayals during consultations – whether it’s a debate about a new opening or the late night-levy, objections slam venues as a burden on society.

Source:Objections to a new Brewdog bar are a sadly familiar case for pubs

Pint Shop recipe: warm spring lamb with hazelnut & watercress sauce

The Pint Shop tells the Publican’s Morning Advertiser how to put together its warm spring lamb with a watercress and hazelnut sauce.

Source:Pint Shop recipe: warm spring lamb with hazelnut & watercress sauce

PMA to host chef shortage roundtable debate

The PMA will be hosting a roundtable debate next week (17 November) on the shortage of skilled chefs currently affecting kitchens across the sector.

Source:PMA to host chef shortage roundtable debate

ACV roundtable: Government announces probe into issue

The Department for Communities & Local Government will launch a consultation into assets of community value legislation before the end of the year, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser understands at its exclusive ACV roundtable.

Source:ACV roundtable: Government announces probe into issue

Nichols pledges to double out-of-home sales by 2020

Soft drinks company Nichols pledged today to double its out-of-home sales by 2020 as it unveiled a new company name and strapline: Vimto – Refreshing Soft Drinks Solutions.

Source:Nichols pledges to double out-of-home sales by 2020