Wear Inns sets out acquisition plans on back of strong performance
Wear Inns has set a target of a 40-strong estate as it reported positive results.
Archives for September 22, 2014
Co-Op to build stores on 63 ex-Marston’s sites
The Co-Operative Group has agreed a deal to build 63 Co-Op stores on ex-Marston’s pub sites.
Serving beer is 'not rocket science', says Micropub Association founder
Serving beer is “not rocket science”, the founder of the Micropub Association has claimed, after predicting that the movement will reach 100 sites nationwide by the end of the year.
BBPA welcomes Labour change of heart over duty hike
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds has welcomed a seeming Labour u-turn over beer duty.
Pistonhead Kustom Lager to launch on draught in UK
Pistonhead Kustom Lager from Sweden's Brutual Brewing is to be rolled out on draught to 50 venues across the UK.
Spirit Pub Company rejected 'undervalued' Greene King bid
Spirit Pub Company said it rejected a 100p-per-share offer from Greene King because it “undervalued” the firm.
Pete Brown: What is craft cider, and is it the new craft beer?
As the craft-cider movement follows the craft-beer movement, we begin to see parallels in its development. Pete Brown looks at a selection of the very best craft ciders available and defines the term and the category from a range of industry perspectives.
VIDEO: Sky Great British Pub of the Year 2014 - The Grafton, Kentish Town
The Publican's Morning Advertiser caught up with the winners of the Great British Pub of the Year to find out what they thought of winning, and how they developed the Grafton in Kentish Town into an award-winning pub.