Beer

Hints and tips for working with local breweries

22-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

There’s more to greasing the wheels between pubs and brewers than paying bills on time. Here, we look at how a licensee can build a better relationship with local brewers and the difficulties faced if you are not free of tie.

The beer report 2019

Premiumisation pouring an extra £380m into pub coffers

22-Oct-2019 By Phil Mellows

As people become more health-conscious, beer volumes have dropped but customers are prepared to pay more for what they do drink – here is the analysis of the latest beer statistics.

Railway arch rent rises ‘could put breweries out of business’

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Several breweries have said they are hesitant to expand their current operations under railway arches despite welcoming the introduction of a new tenants’ charter.

BrewDog announces new bond

22-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has joined forces with Crowdcube to introduce a new fixture income investment, which will be launched later this month (October).

Budweiser group to pay for bright ideas

21-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, formerly AB InBev, is seeking solutions from start-up businesses to help tackle excessive drinking.

Opinion

Exploring the right language around cask is an urgent priority

21-Oct-2019 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown looks at how 1,000 cask drinkers view the terminology surrounding ‘Britain’s national drink’

Spotlight

Why are historic beers being rebranded?

18-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Historic brands like Young’s, Hobgoblin, Old Speckled Hen and Spitfire have all been given contemporary facelifts this year – but why are beer industry stalwarts choosing to reinvent themselves?

Corona set to be available on draught

18-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Bottled beer Corona is available in a draught format nationwide from this month (October) and the suggested serve includes a wedge of lime, on the side of the pint.

Exit interview

'I’m not a person who believes we can keep every pub open'

18-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Outgoing British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds examines her time in the role.

Castle Rock fights cask ale pub ‘stereotyping’

17-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Castle Rock Brewery wants to promote the positive impacts of the pub and brewing industries on society after it spoke out against media representation of cask.

USA v UK: What are the top tipple trends?

15-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The trendiest alcohol pours in the US, show IPA as the leading beer style, cider growing in popularity and white wine being one of the top 5 products for women.

Pubs stockpile for a no-deal Brexit

10-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

A Belgian-themed pub in Norwich has stockpiled goods amid fears the business could be ‘flipped onto its head’ if the UK is left with a no-deal Brexit.

Woodforde’s Brewery expands Norwich City FC partnership to five pubs

09-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Award-winning Woodforde’s Brewery will provide exclusive events for Norwich City fans at five pubs across the historic city.

BBC ‘demonising ale pubs’ with link to alcohol abuse

09-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A BBC programme has received backlash from the brewing sector after it used a stock image of real ale to illustrate a story about alcohol abuse.

Opinion

Agile alcohol brands will fare best

08-Oct-2019 By Tom Bell, We Hustle consultancy

We Hustle consultancy’s Tom Bell says alcoholic drinks brands leading the way in innovation will see the biggest and best cut through. Here is his analysis of what to expect in the coming months.