Ale and Beer

Anti-duty lobbyists meet Treasury minister to crank up campaign

Campaigners calling for the Alcohol Duty Escalator (ADE) to be scrapped met with the economic secretary to the Treasury last week to ramp up their crusade.

Source:Anti-duty lobbyists meet Treasury minister to crank up campaign

Oxfordshire licensee speaks of pride after Cameron-Hollande visit

The licensee of an Oxfordshire pub has told of the “enormous sense of pride” he and his staff felt after a recent visit by Prime Minister David Cameron and French president Francois Hollande.

Source:Oxfordshire licensee speaks of pride after Cameron-Hollande visit

Revere Pub Company seeks more high-street locations

Revere Pub Company, Marston’s premium pub arm, is in negotiations on a couple of high-street sites as it looks to add to its 18-strong Pitcher & Piano estate and unbranded portfolio this year.

Source:Revere Pub Company seeks more high-street locations

Top tips on pub glassware safety

Reports of glassing incidents inevitably lead the police, council authorities, judges and politicians calling for a nationwide ban on the use of glassware in licensed premises and promote the use of polycarbonate bottles and drinking vessels. These tips may help reduce the risk of serious injuries and unwanted attention from the authorities.

Source:Top tips on pub glassware safety

Cedric Bosi buys his own pub

Cedric Bosi has left Jolly Fine Restaurants and bought his own pub in Shropshire.

Source:Cedric Bosi buys his own pub

Local benefit of beer and pubs revealed in new BBPA report

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published details of the impact of the beer and pub sector for every UK Parliamentary constituency.

Source:Local benefit of beer and pubs revealed in new BBPA report

Staffordshire licensee hit with fine after conviction for illegal Sky use

A Staffordshire licensee has been fined almost £7,000 after being found guilty of broadcasting Premier League football without a commercial viewing agreement.

Source:Staffordshire licensee hit with fine after conviction for illegal Sky use

Punch dismisses rumours it told tenants to buy outside the tie

Punch Taverns has “categorically” dismissed rumours claiming it has allowed tenants to buy outside the tie, ahead of the noteholders vote on its debt restructuring proposals next week.

Source:Punch dismisses rumours it told tenants to buy outside the tie

Ralph Findlay: Marston’s sold pubs to 'minimise regulatory risk'

Marston’s disposed of more than 200 pubs to a property investor in December
in part to reduce its “exposure to the potential effects of government intervention”, according to the company’s chief executive.

Source:Ralph Findlay: Marston’s sold pubs to 'minimise regulatory risk'

Batemans celebrates anniversary with new branding and beers

Family brewer Batemans is celebrating its 140th anniversary by launching new branding using the strapline ‘Craft Brewers Since 1874’, alongside a selection of new beers.

Source:Batemans celebrates anniversary with new branding and beers