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Poll: Are perceptions around cask changing for the better?

THE CASK PROJECT

VOTE NOW: Are perceptions of cask ale changing for the better?

By Rebecca Weller

Independent breweries have been hailed as the “saviours” of the cask category as the segment battles falling sales, but are perceptions of cask changing? Have your say now in the Morning Advertiser's poll.

What now for Brewdog?

End of an era?

By Ed Bedington

As BrewDog’s James Watt steps down from leading the disruptor business he founded, does this mark a watershed moment for the operation?

CMBC and Thornbridge Brewery collaboration on Union Sets

CMBC announces update about Union Sets

By Nikkie Thatcher

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) and Thornbridge have teamed up to establish a Burton Union System at Thornbridge’s Riverside brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire using Union Sets from Marston’s Brewery.

Official stats: data from SIBA shows there were 38 fewer breweries in the first three months of the year compared to the previous quarter

38 fewer breweries so far in 2024

By Nikkie Thatcher

The UK brewing industry has seen a net closure rate of 38 in the first quarter of 2024, new figures have shown.

Deal done: Mondo founder and MD Todd Matteson and Hogs Back Brewery owner Rupert Thompson

City brewery and brand secures future

By Nikkie Thatcher

Brewing industry veteran Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London-based craft brewer Mondo, securing the future of the latter’s brands, brewery and taproom.

New products: This month's round-up features BrewDog Distilling Co, Global Brands, CMBC and more

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Thatchers releases new cider exclusively for pubs

By Rebecca Weller

This month's round-up includes a new cider from Thatchers only available to pubs as well as new products from BrewDog Distilling Co, Global Brands, CMBC and more.

Importance of gas when serving drinks in pubs

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Let’s get fizzical

By BOC

Dispensing gas is one of many factors that influence the quality of beer, cider and soft drinks in a pub or club. Yet it’s often left out of training courses about the perfect pour. Carl Goode, Product Manager at BOC Sureserve®, explains why ‘fizzical...

Number crunching: the average price of a pint of beer is £4.94, according the data from The Morning Advertiser (image: Getty/Rouzes

EXCLUSIVE: Average lager pint prices across GB

By Nikkie Thatcher

A survey of The Morning Advertiser readers has shown the difference in pricing of beer across a range of regions and has taken a closer look at the lager category.

Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner: Everards Brewery

By The Morning Advertiser

Everards has completely reinvented the Leicestershire family business, resolutely pursuing a brave decision to scale down its brewing operation to a state-of-the-art flexible plant, move out of freetrade sales and pin its success almost entirely on selling...

Significant investment: Northern Monk expands brewing capacity by 20%

Northern Monk expands brewing capacity by 20%

By Rebecca Weller

Northern Monk Brew Co. enters “exciting new era” as it increases its brewing capacity by a fifth after injecting half-a-million pounds into its main brewery.

Focus areas: SIBA has put forward its manifesto ahead of a general election (image: Getty/8213erika)

SIBA outlines areas next Gov should focus on

By Nikkie Thatcher

Fairness across the market and taxation as well as environmentally sustainable policies are some of the areas one trade body is calling for ahead of the next general election.

Consumer trends for pubs for summer 2024

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The consumer trends set to define summer 2024

By Heineken UK

Serena Smith, head of category at Heineken UK, speaks to The Morning Advertiser on how pubs and bars can make the most of beer and cider sales this summer season

Doom and gloom: sector needs to be more positive about cask

THE CASK PROJECT

Bradbury: Cask has seen 'too much doom and gloom'

By Rebecca Weller

Cask beer has been the victim of too many reports of “doom and gloom” during the past couple of years as consumers seek consistency, quality and tradition within the category, according to T&R Theakston managing director Richard Bradbury.

Price increases: lager costs up 5.6% year-on-year (Credit: Getty/ Jack Andersen)

Beer prices up 5.6% year-on-year

By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of lager in pubs saw a 5.6% uptick in the year to February 2024, new figures have revealed.

Priced out: Breweries battle soaring costs and the cost-of-living crisis (Credit: Getty/MontyRakusen)

Insolvencies of breweries jump 82%

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The number of UK breweries going insolvent has jumped 82% in the last year, according to audit, tax & advisory firm Mazars.

New products: This week's round-up features Hendricks Gin, Adnams, Cîroc, Krombacher and more.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Hendricks releases limited-edition variant

By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up includes new products from Hendricks, Adnams, Cîroc , BrewDog Distillery, Krombacher, Cawston Press and more.

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