Ale and Beer

Rock ’n’ Roll star Sting speaks about his vineyard, love of wine, and singing in cellars

Sitting poised in an elegant and dark underground restaurant, a stone’s throw from The Ritz, journalists and wine enthusiasts sit not so close to each other sipping – some spitting – wines made from Rock ’n’ Roll legend Sting’s Tuscan vineyard.

Source:Rock ’n’ Roll star Sting speaks about his vineyard, love of wine, and singing in cellars

Calling the best pubs in Britain: entries for GBPAs 2017 are now open

Bring some sanity to the country. Put your pub forward and help us in our hunt for the best pubs in the country as the popular Great British Pub Awards
(GBPA) opens its doors for 2O17 entries.

Source:Calling the best pubs in Britain: entries for GBPAs 2017 are now open

Laine Pub Company buys New Pub Company in deal worth almost £4m

Laine Pub Company, the Brighton and London-based group, has acquired the New Pub Company from founder Peter Linacre in a deal thought to be worth just under £4m, The Morning Advertiser‘s sister title MCA has learnt.

Source:Laine Pub Company buys New Pub Company in deal worth almost £4m

Ei Managed Investments launches new partnership with PubLove

Pubco Ei Group has announced a new partnership with PubLove – owner of boutique hostels and historic pubs – to operate across five sites together.

Source:Ei Managed Investments launches new partnership with PubLove

ACI raises more than £20,000 for local charities

Anglian Country Inns (ACI) has accomplished a year-long goal after deciding to “do something special” during its 20th birthday year – raise £20,000 for local charities across its seven outlets in Hertfordshire and Norfolk.

Source:ACI raises more than £20,000 for local charities

BrewDog’s £213m private equity deal is ‘opposite of a sell-out’ says co-founder

BrewDog has defended its decision to sell 22% of the company to private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners claiming the deal is not a sell-out.

Source:BrewDog’s £213m private equity deal is ‘opposite of a sell-out’ says co-founder

Ten brewers in bid to develop apprenticeship standard

A group of 10 brewers have submitted an ‘expression of interest’ to the Government in a bid to develop a new brewing apprenticeship standard.

Source:Ten brewers in bid to develop apprenticeship standard

Meantime best-sellers now in cans

Meantime is launching three of its core beers in 330ml cans.

Source:Meantime best-sellers now in cans

Pub industry calls for ‘firm proposals’ over suggested reprieve for EU workers to 2022

The Government needs to provide more “concrete plans” for EU migrants, say industry groups, following the announcement that EU nationals could be allowed to continue working in the UK for five years after the country leaves the bloc.

Source:Pub industry calls for ‘firm proposals’ over suggested reprieve for EU workers to 2022

Vimto launches still spring water drink

Vimto is set to enter the flavoured water category for the first time with the launch of Vim2o.

Source:Vimto launches still spring water drink