Ale and Beer

Fuller’s announces Chef of the Year finalists

London pub company Fuller’s has revealed this year’s finalists for its in-house Chef of the Year competition.

Source:Fuller’s announces Chef of the Year finalists

Government supports amendment that protects pubs from change of use

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has confirmed the Government will support an amendment that will make it harder for big chains and developers to buy out individual pubs.

Source:Government supports amendment that protects pubs from change of use

Low-calorie Skinny wine to roll out across M&B pubs

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) will introduce new wine brand The Skinny Fizz across a large segment of its pub estate next month.

Source:Low-calorie Skinny wine to roll out across M&B pubs

Meantime launches double IPA based on head brewer’s DNA

Asahi UK-owned craft brewer Meantime is launching a limited edition double IPA based on the DNA of its lead brewer.

Source:Meantime launches double IPA based on head brewer’s DNA

Gallery: Fuller’s reopens the Half Moon, Herne Hill

London pubco Fuller’s reopened the Half Moon in Herne Hill this week after three years of closure.

Source:Gallery: Fuller’s reopens the Half Moon, Herne Hill

Britvic to pass on cost of sugar levy to customers

Soft drinks giant Britvic, the manufacturer of products including Pepsi, will pass the cost of the sugar levy on to its customers, GB managing director Paul Graham has confirmed.

Source:Britvic to pass on cost of sugar levy to customers

World’s first ‘drip-free’ wine bottle unveiled by US scientist

The days of near-unavoidable tablecloth stains may be nearing their end, with a US scientist unveiling the world’s first drip-free wine bottle.

Source:World’s first ‘drip-free’ wine bottle unveiled by US scientist

MP shines spotlight on pub development laws

Simon Danczuk MP has asked a Government minister to clarify the effect permitted development rights have had on pub closures.

Source:MP shines spotlight on pub development laws

British women rate craft beer and ale as ‘tipple of choice’

Craft beer and ale is now the top tipple of choice among British women according to a survey conducted on behalf of Nicholson’s Pubs.

Source:British women rate craft beer and ale as ‘tipple of choice’

Westminster attack: Fuller’s robust plan ‘sees pub safely evacuated’

A Fuller’s pub in Westminster implemented its “robust two-way communication plan” after the terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament yesterday afternoon (23 March).

Source:Westminster attack: Fuller’s robust plan ‘sees pub safely evacuated’