Pbd

Protz: get rid of big-brand chauvinism

PBD is 'good for all brewers'

By Roger Protz

SIBA chief shrugs off critics and says duty has transformed the beer market , says Roger Protz.

Adnams: urges PBD reform

Adnams: reform tax breaks for small brewers

By John Harrington

Reducing progressive beer duty from the current level of £55 per barrel or having a "sunset clause" are two proposals from Adnams' Stephen Pugh.

Micros hit by tax backlash

Micros hit by tax backlash

Britain's family brewers are hitting back against progressive beer duty - the tax break aimed at small breweries - because it threatens to cause serious long-term damage to the cask-ale sector. JOHN HARRINGTON reports