Ale and Beer

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Westons launches five new limited edition ciders

Westons Cider is set to launch five limited-edition still ciders including three flavoured ciders and two traditional ciders.

Source:Westons launches five new limited edition ciders

Walkabout operator turns attention to all-day format

John Leslie, chief executive of Walkabout operator Intertain, has said that the company’s refurbishment programme will focus on an all-day format.

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Running a pub: Going multiple

In the third and final part of our series on the challenges of running a pub business, Glynn Davis looks at the problems and benefits of increasing the number of outlets in your estate.

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Beware tinkering with business rates

Adopting the results of an LGA survey that calls for more powers for local councils must be treated with caution, says David Morgan, director at Morgan & Clarke chartered surveyors

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Cask Matters launches beer training programme

A new cask beer e-learning programme targeted at staff in the hospitality industry has been launched to boost the quality of the drink.

Source:Cask Matters launches beer training programme

BrewDog tops profit tracker list

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog came out on top in this year’s AlixPartners Profit Tracker in association with the Publican’s Morning Advertiser‘s sister title M&C Report.

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Easter events: frying hard in Shoreditch and BrewDog's last sipper

Easter is approaching and the general public are looking forward to four days of chocolate, relaxation and inexplicable bunnies. Licensees and operators however, are gearing up for one of the busiest periods in the industry calendar.

Source:Easter events: frying hard in Shoreditch and BrewDog's last sipper

Funkin adds two new flavours to syrups range

Cocktail brand Funkin is adding two new flavours, Ginger and Earl Grey Tea, to its range of single batch syrups.

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Budget 2015: Publicans give lukewarm response

Licensees have given last week’s Budget a lukewarm reception with a number claiming the headline-grabbing cut in beer duty was unhelpful and support in other areas would have been more welcome.

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