Ale and Beer

Sheffield-based pop-up kitchen concept Twisted Burger Company is on the lookout for further franchisees after a successful trial at a number of pilot venues.

A Warrington licensee hit out at the “outrageous” tactics of police officers, after he was arrested and faces trial next week for licensing breaches that had already been investigated during a civil review.

Nick Hemming, St Austell Brewery’s catering development manager, talks sous vide, chef motivation and recommended apps.

The Campaign For Real Ale’s AGM will see policy discussions on the promotion of bottle-conditioned ale, an objective definition of a pub and action against late-night levies — but there is no place for a debate on so-called ‘beer sexism’ after a motion calling on campaign chiefs to take action failed to make the cut.

Brighton & Hove City Council is to set up a working group to examine the threats to live music venues from noise complaints, following a successful campaign by the city’s music supporters.