Ale and Beer

The Big Interview: Jiri Bocek, Budweiser Budvar

It almost reads like a chapter from John le Carré’s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. But the fact of the matter is that in the corridors of power in the Czech parliament and behind the lagering tanks in the Budweiser Budvar brewery the subterfuge and intrigue have been only too real. Roger Protz reports

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Beer Academy creates new award for international beer champions

The Beer Academy has launched a new award to recognise international people who have made an exceptional contribution in promoting public understanding of beer.

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International Wine Fair may be a useful trip for publicans

I have a confession to make. I may give the impression I always know much about what I’m talking about — but, in truth, I don’t. Take wine, for instance.

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Trade bodies express relief at 'breathing space' given to pubs in Queen's Speech

Trade bodies have given the thumbs up to the ‘breathing space’ afforded to the industry in the content of the Queen’s speech which — for the first time in 10 years — did not contain pub-specific legislative proposals.

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Craft Guild of Chefs names two pub semi-finalists in National Chef of the Year 2012

Two chefs in the pub industry are among 40 semi-finalists in the The National Chef of the Year 2012 competition, run by the Craft Guild of Chefs.

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Spirit Pub Company unveils new qualification for deputy general managers

A new qualification aimed at developing the skills of deputy general managers has been launched by Spirit Pub Company.

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Pub operator Wear Inns gains £10m investment

The Business Growth Fund (BGF) and NVM Private Equity have announced they plan to invest £10m into Wear Inns, the north-east England-based pub operator, to further aid its growth strategy.

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Living close to a pub "a status symbol" for many Brits

A third of Britons believe that it is important to have a pub close to their home as it demonstrates that they are part of a community, according to new research.

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