THE CASK PROJECT
Hawkstone teams up with Butcombe to make cask ale
Jeremy Clarkson-owned Hawkstone Brewery and brewer and pub operator Butcombe Group are teaming up to produce a pale ale in time for Cask Ale Week 2026.
Archives for July 13, 2026
FEATURE
FEATURE: 6 ways to prove sustainable pubs aren’t just greener, they’re more profitable
Sustainability might be low on your priority list given the huge economic pressures facing pubs right now but operating sustainably is actually vital for pubs to continue as viable businesses.
Joule’s to invest £2m in pub revival after planning green light
Joule’s Brewery is set to invest £2m into the restoration of the New Inn in Harborne after planning permission was granted – marking its biggest cash commitment in a site.
BBG warns rising taxes could backfire on Gov and pubs, new fruit beer flying
Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG) has warned further tax increases on the sector could ultimately backfire on operators and the Government.
Clarkson: Expensive pints turning young people to drugs
Jeremy Clarkson has claimed the rising cost of alcohol has made illegal drugs a more attractive option for young people, adding legalising and taxing them would encourage more people back into pubs.
Sector confidence dramatically drops amid ongoing pressure
Confidence among hospitality leaders has fallen sharply as rising costs and weaker consumer spending continue to put pressure on businesses.