Draught Beer

Is draught beer in supermarkets another threat to the on-trade?

13-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

Christmas shopping is often thirsty work and, for some, a crisp pint at the end of it is the only thing that makes the prospect bearable.

Drunken pub crawls 'thing of the past' for students

21-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Drunken pub crawls and regular lairy nights out on the town are a thing of the past for today’s students, according to latest Student Lifestyle Survey 2014 by Sodexo.

Heineken unveils draught beer dispense innovation

23-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK has introduced dispense technology that chills beer as it leaves the keg, removing the need for cellar or under-bar cooling systems.

Any more room at the inn?

20-Oct-2010 By Roger Protz

Veltins Pilsener is looking to increase its sales in Britain. A fresh style will help, says beer expert Roger Protz.

Lowering duty on draught beer 'not possible'

11-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

The Government has once again ruled out reducing duty on draught beer to help struggling pubs. It came in a letter to campaigning MP Greg...

MPs back pro-pub beer tax call

17-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

MPs are backing the call for Europe to allow the UK to set a lower rate of duty for draught beer sold in pubs. Fifteen to date have signed an Early Day Motion petition.

Grogan to push for lower tax on draught beer

08-May-2009 By James Wilmore

Pressure on the government to introduce a lower tax rate on draught beer will be stepped up next week with the tabling of a parliamentary motion on...

Government rejects minimum pricing call

08-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Government has rejected calls for a minimum price on alcohol and a different duty rate on draught beer to reverse the trend of drinking at home....

EU leaders consider proposal to cut VAT

13-Feb-2009 By John Grogan

The EU is considering allowing Government's to lower the VAT rate on food in pubs, says John Grogan.

Litre of beer battle begins

06-Aug-2008 By Ewan Turney

The licensee of a Polish bar has vowed to take his battle to serve beer in litres all the way to the House of Lords after being threatened with a £2,000 fine and given 28 days to switch glassware over to pints.

We must keep draught beer iconic

01-Jun-2008

'Quality, diversity, innovation.' No, it's not the latest party political mantra - it's where we all need to be if draught beer is to continue as the...

Sam Smith gets tough on 5% head

15-Jun-2006 By Ewan Turney

Yorkshire brewer and operator Samuel Smith has put pressure on its managers to serve every pint of draught beer with a 5% head. The company has...

Check credentials

11-Nov-2004

Q In your first article you mentioned that the trade should avoid employing cowboy' stocktakers. How can I be sure of finding a bona fide expert? A...