Ale and Beer

UK brewers must 'look at home' for inspiration, says Brooklyn Brewery

UK brewers must use hops from home soil and make a bigger effort to tap into heritage, Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver has advised.

Source:UK brewers must 'look at home' for inspiration, says Brooklyn Brewery

Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner celebrated

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) held a presentation event to honour its Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner, Old Freddy Walker.

Source:Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner celebrated

Tory party pledges ‘greatest expansion’ of workers’ rights

The Conservative Government has pledged to initiate “the greatest expansion of workers’ rights” by any Tory leadership in history if the party wins next month’s general election, affecting pub employers large and small.

Source:Tory party pledges ‘greatest expansion’ of workers’ rights

Chelsea look to seal title

Chelsea’s chance to secure a second Premier League title in three years is the starting point for a varied and dramatic weekend of sport to show in the pub.

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Ei announces pub awareness fortnight

Ei Publican Partnerships has announced a ‘pub fortnight’ event to boost interest in pubs over the summer months.

Source:Ei announces pub awareness fortnight

HIT Training launches four hospitality apprenticeship standards

Four new apprenticeship standards have been launched by hospitality training firm HIT Training.

Source:HIT Training launches four hospitality apprenticeship standards

Pubs can save 12% on costs by using 'wonky veg'

Pub chefs could save up to 12% on costs by playing an active role in reducing food waste by using more ‘wonky’ veg.

Source:Pubs can save 12% on costs by using 'wonky veg'

Support for campaign offering free pints for voter registration ‘snowballs’

A Bristol-based scheme to offer free pints to people who register to vote ahead of the general election on 8 June has gained support from pubs across the UK with 35 pubs signing up to take part.

Source:Support for campaign offering free pints for voter registration ‘snowballs’

Three Cheers takes on eighth site and plans £2m refit

Three Cheers Pub Company has announced that it has grown its portfolio by acquiring the Bedford in Balham, south London, taking its total number of sites up to eight.

Source:Three Cheers takes on eighth site and plans £2m refit

Pub staff salaries receive 'significant' boost

Bartenders and waiters received a ‘significant’ boost to their salaries during the start of the new financial year in April, a new survey from recruitment company Blue Arrow has revealed.

Source:Pub staff salaries receive 'significant' boost