Ale and Beer

Freedom Brewery plans to double brewing capacity after sale to new owners

Freedom Brewery plans to double its brewing capacity by the New Year to meet future demand for its craft lagers.

Source:Freedom Brewery plans to double brewing capacity after sale to new owners

One in four Star pubs secure business rates cut

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, says more than one in four of its lessees has undergone successful appeals of their business rates.

Source:One in four Star pubs secure business rates cut

Moorhouse's Brewery slams 'rock bottom beer prices' from small brewers

The boss of a north-west brewery is urging small brewers to stop selling cheap beer, warning that competing on price is damaging the trade.

Source:Moorhouse's Brewery slams 'rock bottom beer prices' from small brewers

York begins consultation on late-night levy

York City Council has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a late-night levy in the city centre.

Source:York begins consultation on late-night levy

Heartstone losses widen before merger

Heartstone Inns, the Enterprise Investment Scheme-backed freehold pub operator, has reported a widening of losses across its two former trading divisions in 2012 despite a rise in sales, and reiterated its desire to expand under the newly-combined operation.

Source:Heartstone losses widen before merger

Marston's eyes growth for Pitcher & Piano brand

Colin Sadler, managing director of Marstons’ premium pub division Revere, has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser sister title M&C Report he hopes to have another new site for Pitcher & Piano secured this year

Source:Marston's eyes growth for Pitcher & Piano brand

Guinness harnesses new technology on fonts to engage consumers

Technology fitted to the new Guinness fonts will enable punters to instantly win free pints, as well as get involved in offers and competitions.

Source:Guinness harnesses new technology on fonts to engage consumers

Colne launches rehabilitation scheme for banned pub drinkers

Colne residents banned from pubs and clubs will now be offered a second chance under a new scheme which is the first of its kind in the UK.

Source:Colne launches rehabilitation scheme for banned pub drinkers

Wear Inns pubs to install interactive TV boxes

Wear Inns pub chain will be installing ScreachTV boxes in each of its pubs to allow licensees to create their own personalised and interactive TV channels.

Source:Wear Inns pubs to install interactive TV boxes

Fuller's to unveil 'raw and exciting' concept

Fuller’s, the London-based brewer and pub operator, is to unveil a major investment at the Pilot pub in Greenwich as its next project after revealing details of a “raw and exciting” concept featuring keg, bottled and canned beer, alongside cocktails and an American diner-style menu.

Source:Fuller's to unveil 'raw and exciting' concept