Ale and Beer

Pub chefs in Great British Menu 2014 grand final

Two pub chefs are through to the final of Great British Menu 2014.

Source:Pub chefs in Great British Menu 2014 grand final

Leicester pub received death threats after false report of soldier ban

A pub operator has criticised the sentence handed to a right-wing activist who forced one of his venues to close by falsely claiming it had refused to serve soldiers.

Source:Leicester pub received death threats after false report of soldier ban

Boxer George Groves stops at London pub during promotional tour of the capital

Boxer George Groves pulled pints not punches when he dropped into the Windermere pub in South Kenton, near Wembley.

Source:Boxer George Groves stops at London pub during promotional tour of the capital

Bernard Brindley: Funeral details revealed

The funeral of ex-BII chairman Bernard Brindley will take place next week.

Source:Bernard Brindley: Funeral details revealed

3.8% ABV BrewDog beer falls foul of the Portman Group

BrewDog has fallen foul of the Portman Group code again, this time for its 3.8% ABV Dead Pony Club beer.

Source:3.8% ABV BrewDog beer falls foul of the Portman Group

City of London licensing committee recommends late-night levy

The City of London Corporation’s licensing committee has unanimously agreed to introduce a late-night levy, after the authority consulted on the fee for the second time in five months.

Source:City of London licensing committee recommends late-night levy

CAMRA members gather in Scarborough for national conference

The Campaign for Real Ale’s national conference and annual general meeting gets underway today (Friday) in Scarborough.

Source:CAMRA members gather in Scarborough for national conference

Chapel Down profits fall 83% but beer sales soar

English winemaker Chapel Down saw profits slump from £414k to £68k last year but said strong beer sales and a good harvest in 2013 were reasons to be cheerful.

Source:Chapel Down profits fall 83% but beer sales soar

Harveys to spend £1.1m profits on refurbs and 'one or two' new pubs

Harveys, the East Sussex pub operator and brewer, has said it will be re-investing its £1.1m pre-tax profits for 2013 in refurbishing its existing pubs and selected acquisitions.

Source:Harveys to spend £1.1m profits on refurbs and 'one or two' new pubs

Skye's the limit for brewery rebrand

The Isle of Skye Brewery has targeted a 30% hike in production and unveiled a new look as part of a rebrand.

Source:Skye's the limit for brewery rebrand