Ale and Beer

Stonegate plans Popworld brand rollout

Stonegate Pub Company, the managed operator, plans to operate an estate of up to nine sites under its Popworld brand by the summer.

Source:Stonegate plans Popworld brand rollout

BII announces new partnership with apprenticeship provider Lifetime Training

The BII has launched a new partnership with apprenticeship providers Lifetime Training ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which kicks off next Monday.

Source:BII announces new partnership with apprenticeship provider Lifetime Training

Licensee slams Punch Taverns over Strongbow price rise

Punch Taverns has come under fire from one of its licensees after it increased the price of Strongbow for his pub by the equivalent of 19p per pint (22p a pint including VAT).

Source:Licensee slams Punch Taverns over Strongbow price rise

Cask Matters coverage goes weekly in the PMA

Cask Matters — the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated content aimed at boosting the cask ale category — has undergone a revamp.

Source:Cask Matters coverage goes weekly in the PMA

Milton Keynes to consult on late-night levy from 1am

Milton Keynes Council is to consult on a late-night levy after the town’s licensing committee came out in favour of the measure at a meeting earlier this week.

Source:Milton Keynes to consult on late-night levy from 1am

Budget 2013: PMA calls on readers to say 'enough is enough' over beer tax

If Chancellor George Osborne goes ahead with plans to increase beer tax by 5% in the Budget later this month, this will bring the rise to a staggering 50% over the past five years.

Source:Budget 2013: PMA calls on readers to say 'enough is enough' over beer tax

First Drinks reveals spirit plans for 2013

First Drinks has revealed new products for 2013, as well as plans to bring Milagro Tequila and a whiskey from New York to the UK.

Source:First Drinks reveals spirit plans for 2013

Licensees urged to check they are being charged correct prices for food deliveries

Licensees have been urged to check delivery invoices to ensure they are being charged correctly for their food supplies.

Source:Licensees urged to check they are being charged correct prices for food deliveries

Future Pub conference: pubs with personality will win out

Pubs can regain the upper hand in the wider industry if they focus on providing personality, Young’s commercial director Ed Turner told last week’s Future Pub Conference.

Source:Future Pub conference: pubs with personality will win out

Beer Duty Debate: Beer in danger of becoming a luxury item

A pint of beer is in danger of becoming a luxury item, Conservative MP for Nuneaton Marcus Jones has told the House of Commons today during a debate on the beer duty escalator.

Source:Beer Duty Debate: Beer in danger of becoming a luxury item