All news articles for April 2017

Vegan-friendly beer: Guinness stops the use of isinglass

Guinness on draught goes vegan

By Nicholas Robinson

Guinness has announced it will finally go vegan by abolishing the use of fish-derived isinglass from its production process, after revealing plans to do so two years ago.

Record breakers: Joshua's fight with Klitschko is set to break the post-war attendance record for a British boxing match

Build up to Joshua v Klitschko fight

By Liam Coleman

Fight promoter Eddie Hearn has said that those watching Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title clash with Wladimir Klitschko will “not believe the atmosphere and spectacle that will unfold” on Saturday (29 April).

Raise your pub's profile: a great reason to enter this year's GBPA

How to write an award grabbing GBPA entry

By MA Editorial

The Great British Pub Awards, run by The Morning Advertiser, are recognised as “the ones to win” by licensees, attracting hundreds of entries from thriving pubs around the UK.

Big deal: Cider has an estimated worth of £3bn to the UK

The Cider Report

What is going on in cider?

By Nikkie Sutton

The multitude of sub categories of cider are ensuring the sector continues to thrive and will be a welcome tipple for many during summer. Nikkie Sutton reports.

In good spirits: Lone Wolf ready to roar

BrewDog finally launches Lone Wolf spirits

By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer brewer and pub operator BrewDog is ready to launch its Lone Wolf spirits range on a large scale, three years after announcing plans to enter the category.

Potentially damaging: The Argus Pub Spy reviews slammed

Pub Spy reviews ‘damaging’ pub business, says petition

By Georgina Townshend

A petition, allegedly set up by Brighton publicans, is claiming that a local paper’s review column is damaging pub trade in the city because it has become more interested in writing “click-generating content” than providing a “balanced review”.

Refocus: Fuller's is looking to set itself apart from rivals

Fuller’s replaces wine team in refocus

By Helen Gilbert

Fuller’s has replaced its entire wine team as it looks to set itself apart from its rivals as an expert in wine, The Morning Advertiser has learned.

Celebrating individuals: ALMR launches 2017's Operations Managers Awards

ALMR launches 2017 Operations Managers Awards

By Georgina Townshend

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has begun this year’s search to find the “best and brightest” leaders in pubs, restaurants and bars as part of the annual ALMR Operations Managers Awards. 

Top tips: make sure your beer is served at its best

Exploding beer video goes viral

By Nikkie Sutton

A viral video of an exploding beer keg from a German brewer has prompted the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) chair Buster Grant to give advice on ensuring beer quality.

Award-winning: Hill's NWTC won six awards at this year's Publican Awards

NWTC to grow southern portfolio as Reading Botanist confirmed

By Liam Coleman

The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has confirmed that its Reading site will open on 29 May, as company chief executive Chris Hill says he plans to announce more south-east and south-west sites “over the coming two months”.

Sixth site: Frontier Pubs opens latest pub in Hanwell

Frontier Pubs set to open sixth site

By Georgina Townshend

A west London pub will become the sixth site for Frontier Pubs, the partnership between Ei Managed Investments and Food & Fuel.

Pubs for sale April 2017 - roundup of the best

Best of the pubs on the market

By Liam Coleman

From the south east to the north west, here is our monthly roundup of the best pubs currently up for sale.

Funding drive: Derby Brewing Co has a £500,000 target

Derby Brewing Co increases equity available to investors

By Georgina Townshend

Derby Brewing Company has increased the equity of its business on offer after raising more than £150,000 within a couple of weeks of giving its customers the chance to become part of the company.

Flavour boom: TailGate founder predicts rise in flavoured craft beer consumption

US flavoured craft beer invasion gaining pace

By Nicholas Robinson

Flavoured craft beer is the juggernaut powering the growth of Tennessee’s self-proclaimed largest craft beer producer across The Pond to the UK, a trend TailGate Beer founder Wesley Keegan does not envisage slowing.

Double win: the Hand & Flowers has two Michelin stars

Which 17 pubs have Michelin stars?

By Nikkie Sutton

There are now 17 pubs nationwide flying the coveted Michelin star flag, showcasing the culinary talent and skill on offer in kitchens that go against the old pub stereotype of dodgy cheese sandwiches and cheap bar snacks

Protection: Lewisham's Catford Bridge Tavern has been previously at threat from developers

Lewisham Council to review pub planning laws

By Liam Coleman

Lewisham could become the third London borough to introduce an Article 4 direction – adding an extra layer of protection to pubs – after it agreed to review planning laws for the borough.

Kingmaker: Harry Redknapp will present the BT Sport Pub Cup winners with the trophy

Harry Redknapp: pub is a great place for scouting players

By Liam Coleman

Legendary football manager Harry Redknapp talks to The Morning Advertiser about the BT Sport Pub Cup, pubs and Bacardi & Cokes, ahead of the inaugural tournament where he will present the  trophy. 

Ideal for fridges: the new cans are available in three varieties

Cornish Orchards unveils 330ml cans

By Nikkie Sutton

Cornish Orchards has revealed three of its products in 330ml in a bid to enable licensees to maximise fridge space.

'Good progress': Paul Newby has been clearing adjudication cases

Pubs code arbitrations up to 25

By Liam Coleman

Pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has revealed that he has now made a total of 25 arbitrations since the pubs code came into force last year.

Double trouble: Antonio Conte's Chelsea are targeting a Premier League and FA Cup double this season

FA Cup semi-finals dominate weekend of sport

By Liam Coleman

Pub customers will have the chance to see four teams whittled down to two in the FA Cup this weekend, as well as some top-of-the-table European matches.