Warning latest heatwave could reduce bookings by almost half
Operators have been warned about the impact of extreme heat as data found soaring temperatures can reduce demand.
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Greene King: cask is not an ‘old man’s drink’
Research from Greene King has shown seven in 10 (72%) people’s perceptions of cask beer has improved over time – and half believe the idea of it being a drink for old men as a false image.
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Thornbridge to release 6% IPA made on rare Burton union set
Bakewell-based Thornbridge Brewery is set to launch a new cask IPA made on the union set it was gifted from Marston’s in May this year.
Profits and turnover rise at Theakston
Yorkshire-based brewer T&R Theakston has reported an 8% boost for its pre-tax profits in its annual report for the year ending 31 December 2023.
OPINION
OPINION: Quality and consistency key to longevity of great beers
As brewers, it’s our job to be both consistent but also innovative in bringing new beers to life.
James May: pubs must be in top gear to survive
James May is a man who likes cars, beers, gin and he is the co-owner of a village pub in Wiltshire.
BIG INTERVIEW
THE BIG INTERVIEW: James May is in the driving seat for beer and gin
You may know James May from a TV show about cars but he also co-owns a pub and is the face behind a gin brand.
BEER REPORT 2024
Experts give comment for the Beer Report 2024
If you want to know the beer trends to follow, the prices of the best-selling beers across Great Britain and how experts are seeing the future of the beer market for the on-trade – look no further.
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Fresh Ale could mean more people go for cask
Despite complaints about ‘Fresh Ale’ being poured through hand-pulls, Timothy Taylor’s Tim Dewey believes if it draws people to the cask category – then it’s not a problem.
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Adnams reveals new brand design across beer portfolio
Southwold brewery Adnams is rolling out a full redesign of its core beer range, across both the on and off-trade.
OPINION
OPINION: Pubs cannot afford to fail the ale test
It has been a busy time since my last ‘Opinion’ article when I shared my concerns that, as an industry, we are at times a little too ‘doom and gloom’ and raised the question as to whether we are asking Government for too many things to help our cause.
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Dewey: I’m proud of the price we put on Landlord
Timothy Taylor’s is best known for its cask beer Landlord – and this entails a quality drink with premium pricing to match that CEO Tim Dewey is proud of.
Sharp’s launches Twin Coast pale ale on cask
Sharp’s Brewery has introduced a new cask beer ahead of summer called Twin Coast Session Pale Ale.
TV show-themed beers from Hydes
Hydes Brewery will be producing seasonal beers throughout 2024 based on TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s.
Best of the best named at SIBA’s national beer awards
Three breweries have taken overall gold medals across the cask, keg and bottle/can category competitions at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024.
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CAMRA: Fresh Ale is handpump ‘hijack’, Otter moots drinks split on bar
The Campaign of Real Ale (CAMRA) has warned the introduction of a cask-style beer that is a kegged product made by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) risks confusing drinkers about cask conditioned beers.
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First 175th anniversary beer from Hook, Everards and Holts unveiled
Hook Norton Brewery has teamed up with fellow family breweries Everards and Joseph Holt to brew three unique beers as they all celebrate 175 years of beer and brewing.
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Wye Valley: Future for cask bright but quality must be maintained
If your beer isn’t right – don’t sell it.
CMBC launches cask-style beer that stays fresh for 14 days
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has launched ‘Fresh Ale’ – a product that allows licensees to serve cask-style beer in keg format.
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Woodforde’s appoints new head brewer
Norfolk brewery Woodforde’s has welcomed Aaron Taubman to the fold as the business’s new head brewer.
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GK to release two cask ales for spring
Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King is releasing two seasonal cask ales for pubs to order in time for spring.
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Hook Norton launches seasonal cask calendar
Oxfordshire brewer and pub operator Hook Norton Brewery has released details of its 2024 seasonal cask beer range.
Adnams sales team can help licensees after passing course
Ensuring sales teams have a sound understanding of cask beer can help pub licensees improve their draught offer, according to Cask Marque director Paul Nunny.
OPINION
Premiumisation of cask ale is key to untapping its potential
Cask has been at the forefront of our brewery team’s mind throughout this year as we continue to champion our national beer.
Black Sheep receives £1m to turn brewery into ‘centre of excellence’
Black Sheep Brewery will receive a bumper £1m investment to turn its brewery into a “centre for brewing excellence”.
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Theakston celebrates new listings for lower alcohol beer Quencher
T&R Theakston is celebrating new listings throughout the UK for one of its newest beers – Quencher.
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Hook Norton Brewery begins year-long celebration for 175th anniversary
Oxfordshire-based Hook Norton Brewery is set to make beers in collaborations with Everards and Joseph Holt as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations in 2024.
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St Austell brewing boss’s double win
St Austell’s brewing director Georgina Young has scooped two awards for her continued dedication to the beer industry.
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St Austell beer festival raises £20k for charity
More than 2,000 people from across Cornwall and beyond descended on St Austell Brewery for its popular Celtic Beer Festival last month.
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Why Cask Ale Week is a highlight on the pub calendar
Plenty has happened in recent times when it comes to the world of cask ale – not least Cask Ale Week, which was, as usual, a huge success.
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Old Peculier returns to US after 10-year gap
T&R Theakston has started shipping Old Peculier back to the US after a 10-year hiatus.
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Hook Norton brewer: quality and price point key for cask’s future
Maintaining quality and not being scared to charge what your beer is worth will help cask beer stay at the forefront of UK pubs.
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Trendy US-hopped kegged beers are great in cask too
US brewers see cask as the pinnacle for beer and the latest craft innovations from the US can work just as well in the traditional dispense method, according to Hook Norton’s Andy Thomas.
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Simon Townsend: If cask was rarer, it would be more special
Wadworth chairman and former EI Group CEO Simon Townsend believes the cask market may have to shrink to become more “special” and ensure its quality is perfect with every serve.
How the apprentice can become a master
A recent survey by Greene King found 19% of parents feel university is not the right choice for their children so The Morning Advertiser caught up with chief people & transformation officer Andrew Bush to find out about the opportunities offered with the...
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Pete Brown: difficult to find why cask is doing so badly
Pete Brown has told an audience of beer experts customers see cask beer as a premium product and say it should be priced as high as any ‘premium lager’ at the bar.
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Cask drinkers ‘spend more’ – Fuller’s, Wadworth and Cheshire Cat back Cask Ale Week
Fuller’s, Wadworth and Cheshire Cat have all been backing Cask Ale Week, which ends on Sunday 1 October so pubs must make the most of the final weekend.
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Importance of Cask Ale Week highlighted by GK and Shepherd Neame
Cask ale brewers Greene King and Shepherd Neame are focusing current efforts on ensuring Cask Ale Week is a success for pubs across the UK.
‘Record revenues’ achieved by Shepherd Neame
Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame is confident “the turmoil of the past few years is now settling” as the company achieved “record revenues” in the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2023.
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Timothy Taylor’s urges pubs to shout louder about cask ale
Keighley-based brewer and pub operator Timothy Taylor’s is continuing to invest in cask ale and is celebrating Cask Ale Week in fine style.
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Arkell’s is on board for Cask Ale Week
Wiltshire-based Arkell’s Brewery is making the most of Cask Ale Week and its head brewer is keen to tell people why we should all be quaffing the beer in its finest form.
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80% of drinkers claim cask ale a vital part of UK culture
Eight out of 10 drinkers see cask ale as an essential part of UK pub culture, according to research commissioned by brewer and pub operator Greene King.
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Bring in the customers with Cask Ale Week
It’s the time of year when licensees across the land need to be pushing their hand-pulled beers as Cask Ale Week begins on Thursday 21 September and runs until Sunday 1 October.
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St Austell and Verdant team up to create hazy pale ale
Cornish brewers St Austell and Verdant have come together to make a one-off cask ale.
BrewDog calls amnesty on stolen Hazy Jane glasses
BrewDog has called an amnesty for thieves of its Hazy Jane glasses and is offering a free refill when customers return their glasses to the bar.
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Greene King’s £250k pledge for women’s sport
Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has pledged to donate more than £250,000 towards women’s sport after the England Lionesses’ amazing football World Cup campaign.
BII partners with Zero Carbon Forum
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has partnered with Zero Carbon Forum to support pubs on their sustainability journey as part of the BII’s recently launched Sustainability Champion Award.
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Black Sheep releases charity beer for ex-Rugby League star
Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new beer called Burrow’s Blonde that boost charity coffers for former Rugby League star Rob Burrow’s charity.
Liberation Group to invest in more rooms across estate
Liberation Group will invest in expanding its accommodation offer after announcing like-for-like (lfl) sales on the rooms side of its UK business has risen by 14.7% in the first half (H1) of its current financial year (FY23).