Ale and Beer

Publican Awards Winners: Best Brewing Pub Company, sponsored by MCA – North Bar/North Brewing Co

North Brewing – a 15-brewer’s barrel (15-bbl) brewing operation in an industrial estate on the fringe of Leeds – has evolved out of the operator, North Bar, which has seven sites across the greater Leeds area. The two directors of the pubco and brewery, Christian Townsley and John Gygnell, have been in charge of the flagship site, the North Bar, since the late 1990s.

Source:Publican Awards Winners: Best Brewing Pub Company, sponsored by MCA – North Bar/North Brewing Co

Publican Award Winners: Best Drinks Offer, sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners – New World Trading Company

A phenomenal and varied drinks offer that deep-dives into every category, along with increased sales and perfectly manicured sites, gave the New World Trading Company (NWTC) the upper hand in the Best Drinks Offer Award.

Source:Publican Award Winners: Best Drinks Offer, sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners – New World Trading Company

Newby’s radio comments on PCA role spark anger

Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby has been slammed for the way he described his role in enforcing the pubs code during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme this week.

Source:Newby’s radio comments on PCA role spark anger

Heineken launches new Desperados 'Dos' double Tequila flavoured beer

Heineken has launched a new variant of its Tequila-flavoured beer, Desperados, aimed at drawing in younger, late-night drinkers.

Source:Heineken launches new Desperados 'Dos' double Tequila flavoured beer

Late-night levy plans for Hackney ‘will have detrimental effect’

Industry groups have warned Hackney Borough Council that proposals to introduce a late-night levy in the area would be detrimental to local businesses.

Source:Late-night levy plans for Hackney ‘will have detrimental effect’

A timeline: how BrewDog became what it is today

From its conception with two employees and a dog in 2007 to its global success of today, The Morning Advertiser sets out the history of BrewDog – warts and all.

Source:A timeline: how BrewDog became what it is today

Regional focus on… The Home Counties

The Home Counties offer a similar appeal to operators as London, but also offer something that little bit different to the capital. Here’s a selection of the best pubs available in the area.

Source:Regional focus on… The Home Counties

Molson Coors launches ‘save the pub’ campaign

Drinks giant Molson Coors has launched a direct attack on the UK’s “one-size-fits-all” global coffee shop culture by revealing its save the great British pub campaign.

Source:Molson Coors launches ‘save the pub’ campaign

JD Wetherspoon faces £20m post-Budget cost hikes

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) chairman Tim Martin has blasted Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond’s spring Budget, claiming it will “weigh heavily” on already pressured pubs.

Source:JD Wetherspoon faces £20m post-Budget cost hikes

Pub ordered to pay £7k for hygiene failings

The Queen’s Head in Enfield, north London, has been ordered to pay £7,510 in fines and costs after being prosecuted for hygiene failings by Enfield Council.

Source:Pub ordered to pay £7k for hygiene failings