Brewing

Wet weather could bring a price hike for drinkers

30-Aug-2002

Drinkers could end up paying more for their beer because of the gloomy summer weather.The wet weather has taken its toll on this year's barley crop...

What the Sunday papers said

05-Aug-2002

The Sunday TelegraphThe Telegraph picks up on the Grey Archer story that broke last week. The liquidation of the on-line business represents Guy...

Sacked licensee couple unfairly dismissed rules tribunal

01-Aug-2002

A licensee couple sacked for allegedly watering down beer were unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled. Eric and Carol Daykin's...

Finland's Lapin Kulta set to make mark in UK

09-Jul-2002

Finland's best selling beer, Lapin Kulta, looks set to grow its presence in the UK. By Tom InnesAlthough northern Finland has a well-maintained road...

A timely toast for an 850-year-old classic brew - Leffe

24-Jun-2002

Centuries of brewing tradition and beer culture are being toasted across Europe as the world's best-known Belgian abbey beer, Leffe, celebrates a...

Arkells cuts prices in wake of Budget

16-May-2002

Arkells Brewery in Swindon is to cut the price of its own-brewed beers in time for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.The reduction is in response to the...

Gordon sets the trap

30-Apr-2002

Mark Stretton looks at how the recent Budget will squeeze many UK brewersIn the most recent Budget, the pub and brewing industry once again bore...

W&DB's Marston's Pedigree ads branded 'misleading'

30-Apr-2002

Hampshire brewer Gales is calling for Wolverhampton & Dudley to modify its Marston's Pedigree advertising after it branded the latest campaign...

In the line of duty

24-Apr-2002

Jackie Annett investigates how Gordon Brown's 14p cut in duty for small brewers, announced in the Budget, will affect the tradeAs far as Budgets go,...

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...

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,...

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...

Rebellion launches new beer under its 'frugal' theme

20-Sep-2001

The Rebellion Beer Company, based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, has embarked on a crusade against penny-pinching pint lovers in an effort to broaden...

MPs back Wolves in fight against Pubmaster

03-Aug-2001

MPs have joined the battle over the future of Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&DB), warning that Banks's beer could be at threat because...

Morrells' brands saved with a contract brewing deal

08-May-2000

Morrells' beer brands have been saved with a contract brewing deal with Dorset's Thomas Hardy.The brewer, formerly part of Eldridge Pope, is to start...

Bass may use Burton to meet extra demand

06-Oct-1997

Bass may look at increasing production of Caffrey's and leading ale brands through the acquisition of Carlsberg-Tetley's (C-T) Burton brewery.Last...

Ridleys keeps Essex appeal as it strengthens its divisions

21-Jul-1997

Ridleys Brewery is strengthening its retailing and brewing divisions. Lorna Harrison visits the picturesque site to determine its plans.Nobody would...

Jennings Brothers adapts to modern times

23-Jun-1997

At first glance it would seem easy for a regional brewer like Jennings Brothers to just rest on its laurels.In business since 1828, the company began...

Controversial report defended by analysts

19-May-1997

City analysts are sticking to their controversial view that major regional brewers should stop making beer and concentrate on pubs. A report by...