Ale and Beer

Marston's launches BBQ concept for pubs

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, is to launch a new pop-up style fast-casual barbecue concept at its pubs called the Garden Grill Company, put together by the team that created the design for Red’s True Barbecue.

Source:Marston's launches BBQ concept for pubs

World Cup boosts spend in pubs during June

Pubs saw a 10% boost in trade for England’s first World Cup match with the on-trade expected to have received £116m in extra revenue throughout the tournament.

Source:World Cup boosts spend in pubs during June

Keith Bott receives lifetime achievement award

Former Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) chairman Keith Bott has been described as a “towering presence” in British brewing, as he received his lifetime achievement award.

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Arkell’s chairman becomes Master of ancient brewing guild

James Arkell has been inaugurated as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers for 2014.

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Jose Mourinho signs up as BT Sport reveals new Premier League campaign

Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal with BT Sport.

Source:Jose Mourinho signs up as BT Sport reveals new Premier League campaign

Joseph Holt announces new chairman as pre-tax profits fall

Joseph Holt, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, saw its pre-tax profit fall to £2.8m from £3.5m in the year to 31 December 2013 and announced that chairman David Tully is to step down.

Source:Joseph Holt announces new chairman as pre-tax profits fall

Week left to enter Seafish’s 2015 National Fish and Chip Awards

UK seafood industry organisation Seafish is calling for entries for its 27^th annual National Fish and Chip Awards.

Source:Week left to enter Seafish’s 2015 National Fish and Chip Awards

Trend Watch – Pimm's in puddings

PubFood looks at how pub caterers are using summer classic Pimm’s on the menu

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Core values – cider and food matching

Robyn Black mulls over ideas for matching cider and food as every pub-quiz boffin knows, the famed ‘méthode Champenoise’ (by which Champagne is made) was in fact invented by plucky British cider makers, back in the 17th century cider boom.

Source:Core values – cider and food matching

Mitchell’s eyes Tap House concept roll out

Mitchell’s of Lancaster, the Lancashire-based pub and hotel operator, says it hopes to roll-out its fledgling craft beer concept Tap House while also looking to make additional property disposals as a condition of completing a financial restructure of the business.

Source:Mitchell’s eyes Tap House concept roll out