Brakspear considers brewing exit
23-Apr-2002
Brakspear, the historic brewer, is thought to be close to calling time on its 200-year-old beer-making operations.The move comes in the wake of last...
Chancellor accused of "conning" beer drinkers
18-Apr-2002
Chancellor Gordon Brown has been accused of "conning" beer drinkers into thinking they will get cheaper pints, after he halved the beer duty paid by...
Budget: Responses from the trade
18-Apr-2002
"Although a freeze is better than a raise, I am disappointed the Chancellor hasn't seen fit to use duty in the fight against smuggling."I think the...
SAB pushes Pilsner Urquell in £2m UK assault
17-Apr-2002
South African Breweries (SAB) is looking to step up its presence in the UK beer market on the back of its Czech lager brand, Pilsner Urquell.As part...
SAB confirms talks to buy Miller
05-Apr-2002
South African Breweries has confirmed it is in talks to buy US beer maker Miller, a deal that would create the world's second biggest...
Interbrew warns trade over beer discounting
27-Mar-2002
Interbrew UK has warned the pub trade that excessive discounting is jeopardising beer's future in the on-trade.As part of its 2002 Market Report,...
Making progress
27-Mar-2002
With progressive beer duty on the horizon and plenty of plans in the pipeline, SIBA is confident that the future for small brewers is bright. By...
Commer pauses for thought - what's next for Jim Walsh?
26-Mar-2002
Despite recently selling the entire Commer Group estate for £19m, Jim Walsh says he is not ready to retire yet. Mark Stretton finds out what is in...
Coors sells Brewery: hundreds of jobs could go
21-Mar-2002
Brewing giant Coors has announced it is to put the Cape Hill Brewery up for sale.The sale of the Birmingham site (pictured) will mean the loss of up...
MPs back call for duty cut on small brewers' beers
20-Mar-2002
Almost 100 MPs have backed an Early Day Motion calling for an immediate duty cut of 30p a pint on beers produced by small brewers.The move, proposed...
Everard's to exit managed pubs
19-Mar-2002
Everards, the independent family brewer and pub operator, is to exit managed pubs to focus on its tenanted division.The Leicester-based company said...
Abbot Ale revamped to appeal to younger drinkers in on-trade push
14-Mar-2002
Greene King has strengthened its hand in the premium cask ale market with the repositioning of its flagship beer, Abbot Ale.Following research into...
Shepherd's high
08-Mar-2002
Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has gone beyond its roots and is now positively blooming, says MD Jonathan Neame. Caroline Nodder reportsIf you were to...
Brewer aims for female following with launch of flavoured lager range
07-Mar-2002
A South London microbrewery is looking to coax female drinkers from grape to grain with a new range of distinctive bottled lagers. Alastair Hook,...
Pubs granted World Cup extensions
01-Mar-2002
Eight pubs in Northampton have been granted extensions allowing them to serve alcohol during England's World Cup matches.The Picturedrome in the...
In a glass of their own
27-Feb-2002
Every two years, international brewers congregate for the world's biggest and best beer competition. Phil Mellows reports from this year's eventThere...
Ale and hearty
27-Feb-2002
Laurel Pub Company has confirmed its commitment to cask ale with a unique training scheme in association with Cask Marque. By Ben McFarlandWhen...
Out of Orders
27-Feb-2002
Last week the DTI announced that the Beer Orders, introduced in 1989, are to be revoked. Jackie Annett looks at how this will affect the tradeThe...
Licensee's full pint fight is gaining support
26-Feb-2002
The licensee determined to oppose the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) call for a 100 per cent liquid pint has had an overwhelming response to his...
Home of Fat God's microbrewery up for sale
26-Feb-2002
The Queen's Head in Iron Cross, near Evesham, Worcestershire, which is the home of the Fat God's microbrewery, has been placed on the market.The pub...
Challenge for beer
25-Feb-2002
'We can watch the beer industry decline as it has over the last 20 years, or we can do something about it' - Mark Hunter, Coors Brewers marketing...
What are the Beer Orders?
21-Feb-2002
The Beer Orders may well be being revoked by the government, but what exactly are they, and how have they affected the trade?The Beer Orders required...
Opinions from the trade on the withdrawal of the Beer Orders
21-Feb-2002
With the news yesterday (Wednesday) that the Beer Orders that have controlled the pub industry for more than a decade are to be revoked by the...
Beer Orders to be revoked
20-Feb-2002
The Beer Orders that have controlled the pub industry for more than a decade are to be revoked by the Government.Competition minister Melanie Johnson...
Brewing Industry International Awards shortlist announced
18-Feb-2002
One of the British brewing industry's most northerly outposts leads the shortlisted beers in the biannual Brewing Industry International...
National forum will tackle trade's crime problems
04-Feb-2002
A national forum for security managers in the pub industry has been set up to look at the trade's problems with crime.The British Beer and Pub...
Licensee launches Celebration of Yorkshire Ale
01-Feb-2002
A Yorkshire licensee who is determined to prove that cask ale is alive and well, has organised a celebration of local beer.Geoff Amos, licensee of...
Confusion over size of cask ale market continues
25-Jan-2002
The confusion over a report that claimed the cask ale market was healthier than previously thought, shows no sign of being resolved.In December the...
Tyne up in Notts - a look at Tynemill Inns
22-Jan-2002
Tynemill's 20 pubs are a mix of traditional and modern, but all with one thing in common - quality. Kerry Rogan went to its Nottingham home.The...
British beer industry threatened by...fish innards?
15-Jan-2002
Declining volumes, the threat from global brewers and bootlegged beer have all taken their toll on the cask ale sector.Now fish bladders are the...
Report on size of cask ale market sparks row
10-Jan-2002
A row has broken out over a report which claimed the cask ale market was much healthier than previously thought.The Business Guide to the Cask Ale...
The top news stories of 2001 on thePublican.com
03-Jan-2002
The nine months or so since we've been up and running have seen some controversial issues facing the trade, so we thought a round up of the most...
The secret of Brakspear's success
05-Dec-2001
Brakspear has quickly established itself as the country's premier brewer of organic beers. Phil Mellows investigates the reasons behind its...
InnSpired - aiming to make licensees' lives easier
05-Dec-2001
Peter Brook, chief executive of InnSpired, likes to get out into the field as often as possible and sets aside at least one day a week for pub tours....
Report says beer quality is paramount
23-Nov-2001
Consumers are far more concerned about the quality of the beer they drink than they are about the ownership of the brewery or the pub it came from,...
What's next for brewers when premium lagers become mainstream?
14-Nov-2001
With premium lagers becoming mainstream, brewers have recognised a demand for newer speciality beers. Ben McFarland reportsIt's been several years...
Carlsberg-Tetley to launch Euro guest lagers
07-Nov-2001
C-T goes European to introduce premium beer programme in UKCarlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has made its first sortie into the UK's burgeoning premium...
Many hoppy returns! CAMRA's 30th anniversary
31-Oct-2001
CAMRA recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Phil Mellows tells the storyMy drinking life coincides almost exactly with the history of the...
Belgium's a Euro star
31-Oct-2001
Belgium brewer Interbrew is committed to raising beer quality in the UK.Ben McFarland went to Brussels to see if he could learn a thing or twoSales...
Ridley's modernises portfolio with new look and logo
31-Oct-2001
Ridley's has given its entire brand portfolio a new look and introduced a fresh corporate image in an effort to boost national recognition of its...
Heineken's European beers to be introduced in UK
24-Oct-2001
Heineken has made its first foray into the premium speciality beer market with the launch of two of its European draught beers into the UK...
Industry players slammed for ousting micro-brewers
19-Oct-2001
The commercial director of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has hit out at pub companies and brewing giants for squeezing micro-brewers out...
CAMRA slams misleading ales
18-Oct-2001
Group claims brewers' marketing gives false impressionThe Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has again attacked Suffolk-brewer Greene King for its...
Brew pub runs like Clockwork
17-Oct-2001
Deliberate marketing strategy allows a diverse choice of drinksIt would be a churlish customer who complained about the lack of choice at the...
Scottish listings
17-Oct-2001
National CompaniesScottish & Newcastle plc33 Ellersly Road EdinburghEH12 6HXTel: 0131 528 2000Fax: 0870 333 2121The leading brewer and pub...
BBPA to advise on best practice for drinks promotions
05-Oct-2001
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is due to release a best practice guide covering drinks promotions.The guide will include recommendations...
Cask Marque to launch "try before you buy" scheme nationally
03-Oct-2001
Cask Marque is to launch its "try before you buy" cask ale promotion nationally following the success of its trial in Thames Valley pubs.However,...
Beer given image makeover by Bass
02-Oct-2001
Initiative launched to boost profile after sales dip to 30-year lowBass Brewers has embarked upon a crusade to transform the national profile and...
From cakes to casks - Greene King's new brands managing director
26-Sep-2001
Rooney Anand, formerly with cake giant Sara Lee, is the new managing director for Greene King's brands. Ben McFarland met him in SuffolkSome time ago...
S&N plays down rumours of Miller bid
26-Sep-2001
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) is playing down speculation that it is planning a bid for US beer giant Miller, although it has confirmed that the...
