New fruit lager aims at cider generation
A new range of fruit lagers, which have been brewed to “bridge the gap between sweet cider and mainstream lager,” are to be launched by a new drinks company.
Archives for May 5, 2014
One in three Punch pubs to take part in national darts competition
A record number of Punch Taverns pubs have entered the pubco’s Darts Classic Competition, which is set to start next week.
The rise and rise of Norwich City of Ale
Roger Protz reports on how the organisers of a ground-breaking celebration of beer and pubs could inspire other cities to stage similar events.
Tenants at 275 Greene King pubs to get 'more flexibility', says new owner Hawthorn Leisure
Tenants at the 275 Greene King pubs bought by the country’s newest pubco have been told they can expect “more flexibility” from their new landlord.
AA Rosette chef Nigel Ramsbottom to develop menus for Exclusive Inns
An award-winning chef whose pub was recently acquired by Exclusive Inns has moved to a different outlet owned by the operator and will help develop menus across its three sites
Pubs minister says 'no chance' of VAT cut
Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has warned there is “no chance” George Osborne will consider reducing VAT.
New kid on the pubco block
It’s not every day that the PMA gets to report on the creation of a new tenanted pubco. The last, by my reckoning, was Spirit Leased in 2011, following the company’s demerger from Punch.
Bach and the value of apprenticeships
Great and genius are overused words but can be applied to Johann Sebastian Bach. Even people with no interest in classical music will know at least some of his work.
World Cup promotion for Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is ramping up on-trade activity around its 330ml glass bottles, as it looks to make the most of Coke’s sponsorship of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
New summer menus for Stonegate brand Classic Inns
Stonegate Pub Company has unveiled summer food and drink menus at its 39-strong Classic Inns estate.
Jimmy White hands out prizes at Betfred Pub Poker Tournament
The inaugural Betfred Pub Poker Tournament attracted 220 players from 140 bars and clubs across the country.