Pilsner Urquell

8 new Pilsner Urquell tank sites to open this year

26-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pilsner Urquell will storm the UK this year with plans to expand its tank beer concept into at least eight more venues.

Beer

Delivering the best way to pour a pint

10-Oct-2016 By Oli Gross

Drinkers in the Czech Republic know a thing or two about beer, and delivering on the best ways to pour a pint is something UK bartenders are catching on to.

Pilsner Urquell continues expansion of tank beer

19-Aug-2016 By Oli Gross

Pilsner Urquell is continuing expansion of its tank beer, with the brewery delivering its unpasteurised product at the opening of Manchester Smokehouse & Cellar yesterday (18 August).

PMA500 Soho: study tours revealed

19-May-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Soho has long been known as the beating heart of London's eating and drinking out scene. Delegates at the next PMA500 event will visit some of the area's most innovative and well-known venues, including Cahoots and Alan Yau's Duck and Rice,...

Beer

Beer master: ‘Sessionable beers are losing out to craft’

03-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Sessionable beers are disappearing as stronger craft brews have become more popular, according to Pilsner Urquell's beer master Robert Lobovsky.

Pilsner Urquell continues expansion into London bar scene

26-Apr-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Pilsner Urquell is continuing its expansion in the pub and bar sector with the announcement that the new Draft House site on Chancery Lane will house its unpasteurised beer tanks. 

Beer

More tank beer outlets in pipeline for Miller Brands

13-Oct-2015 By Jessica Mason

Miller Brands is set to launch two new tank beer outlets, with more UK installations in the pipeline.

Beer

Brewing giants AB InBev and SABMiller agree takeover terms

13-Oct-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Allegra

The board of SABMiller has accepted a £68bn takeover bid by AB InBev.

Beer

SABMIller deal: Social media verdict on the AB InBev offer

07-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

News that AB InBev have made a revised offer to buy SAM Miller has caused a storm on social media.

Analysis

SAB Miller - the firm that AB InBev wants to buy

16-Sep-2015 By James Evison

AB InBev wants to purchase SAB Miller - according to reports. PMA looks at the recent history of the brewing giant.

New Opening

Dining out... at Alan Yau's new gastropub the Duck & Rice, Soho

15-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Daniel Woolfson gives his verdict on acclaimed restaurateur Alan Yau’s new Chinese gastropub.

Alan Yau’s Duck & Rice 'Chinese gastropub': opening menu revealed

07-Apr-2015 By Jo Bruce

The new menu at Alan Yau’s hotly anticipated new Chinese gastropub has been announced.

Brand News

London's new 'Chinese gastropub' installs Pilsner Urquell tank beer

02-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

Pilsner Urquell brand owner Miller Brands has installed its Tankovna beer at a fourth London site – new ‘Chinese gastropub’ Duck & Rice.

Timothy Taylor announces new chief executive

16-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Timothy Taylor, the Yorkshire-based brewer and pub operator, has announced the appointment of Tim Dewey, current global marketing director and UK commercial director for Drambuie Liqueur Company, as its new chief executive.

Thirst for Peroni drives SAB Miller growth

25-Jul-2014 By Robyn Black

The ongoing popularity of Italian lager Peroni has driven a 23% lift in UK net revenues for brewing giant SAB Miller, in the first quarter of the year.

Pilsner Urquell drives beer volumes for Miller Brands

23-May-2013 By John Harrington

Miller Brands, the UK arm of brewer SABMiller, increased its full-year revenues ahead of volumes that grew 4% in the 12 months to 31 March, as it focused on growing rate of sale and maintaining premium price points.

Pilsner Urquell brings unpasteurised beer to Taste of London 2013

10-May-2013 By Jessica Mason

Pilsner Urquell will be returning to Taste of London Festival for the second year running, bringing unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell tank beer direct from the Pilsen brewery in the Czech Republic.

New look for Pilsner Urquell

25-Mar-2013

New-look fonts and glassware have been unveiled for the Czech beer brand Pilsner Urquell.

Beer Tax Fraud Inquiry: Brewers warn of huge cuts in range of beers

20-Jun-2012 By John Harrington

Pubs would have a massively reduced range of imported beers to stock if Government plans to introduce duty stamps go ahead, the UK arm of global brewer SABMiller warned.

Pilsner Urquell crowns Master Bartender

10-Oct-2011

Fearghus McCormack of the Merrion Inn in Dublin has won the title of Pilsner Urquell International Master Bartender (IMB) 2011 during a highly-competitive week-long final in the Czech Republic.

Pilsner Urquell reveals UK master bartender

21-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Robert Kecskes of the Anthologist in London has been named the UK Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender 2011.

Pilsner Urquell hunts for master bartender

19-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The top 10 bartenders are set to compete for the annual Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender UK awards in London on Monday 19 September.

Pilsner Urquell winner to install pub cinema

25-Feb-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The winner of Pilsner Urquell's "cleverest pub" competition will use his £10k to install a cinema, after getting the idea from an MA Freehouse 500 event.

Licensee scoops £10k prize for cinema brainwave

25-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Licensee Mitchel Adams from the Thatchers Arms pub in Mount Bures, Essex, has picked up £10,000 in a competition run by Czech beer Pilsner Urquell....

Barman set for showdown with the world's best

21-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

A Bristol barman has been crowned Pilsner Urquell's UK Master Bartender of the Year - and will now get to compete on a world stage. Chris Bailey, of...

Pilsner Urquell unveils UK Master Bartender finalists

14-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Last year's Pilsner Urquell UK Master Bartender champion is back to defend his title after being shortlisted for the finals. Chris Milner of Browns...

Peroni boosts SAB Miller

20-May-2010 By Ewan Turney

SAB Miller delivered organic volume growth of 17% in the Britain, fuelled by a strong performance by Peroni Nastro Azzurro.

Peroni gives SABMiller a welcome lift

20-Apr-2010 By Hamish Champ

UK pubgoers' thirst for Italian lager appears to be far from quenched, as booming sales of draught Peroni helped SABMiller grow its overall beer...

Pilsner: still a traditional beer, but with a difference

23-Mar-2010 By Roger Protz

The world's first golden lager beer remains in excellent shape today — but its traditional taste is worth remembering, says Roger Protz. My first...

Hunt for Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender begins

25-Jan-2010

The search is on for Pilsner Urquell's UK Master Bartender for 2010, and possibly, the world champion. Not only will the winning bartender represent...

Revolution: 20 years on

24-Nov-2009 By Roger Protz

Czech history was made two decades ago with the Velvet Revolution, and the loss of the old regime had a big impact on the nation's beer, says Roger Protz.

Master Bartender calls for more formal training

05-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

Training for bar staff needs to be ramped up if the job is ever to be seen as a professional career choice, says UK champ Chris Milner.

Leeds barman is Pilsner Urquell's UK champion

10-Sep-2009 By Gemma McKenna

A Leeds barman has won the Pilsner Urquell UK Master Bartender of the Year, and will go on to represent the nation in the international finals to be...

Hunt for Pilsner Urquell Master Beertender underway

21-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Beer brand Pilsner Urquell has named the 10 finalists in its prestigious UK Master Bartender of the Year programme. The finalists will go forward for...

Pilsner Urquell names Master Bartender finalists

21-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

Czech lager Pilsner Urquell has announced the 10 finalists for its UK Master Bartender of the Year programme. The finalists will now take part in a...

Beer Matters: How Miller Brands partners with licensees to drive sales

24-Jul-2009

Using the correct, branded glassware with a beer in a pub can raise sales by as much as a third. It's a fact - proven by research carried out by...

Pub bitch: Public relations

23-Jul-2009

Public relations We've all done it, haven't we? Forwarded an email but forgotten to remove previous correspondence from the bottom of the missive...

Pilsner Urquell hosts 19th Hole events

27-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

Czech lager Pilsner Urquell will be hosting its own 19th hole venue at two London locations as part of its sponsorship of The Open Championship....

Pilsner Urquell takes a putt with golf-themed pub promotion

24-Apr-2009

Pilsner Urquell is to run golf-themed activity in London pubs to promote its status as official beer of the Open Championship.'19th Hole' outdoor...

Search on for Pilsner Urquell master bartender

20-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Pilsner Urquell is once again on the lookout for its UK Master Bartender. The search for the 2009 champion follows on from the success of last year's...

Pilsner Urquell swings into action at the Open

13-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney

Czech beer Pilsner Urquell has agreed a five-year deal to become the official beer of golf's Open Championship. The deal starts in 2009 at Turnberry...

Pilsner Urquell signs Open Championship deal

13-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

SABMiller has signed a five-year deal with golf body the R&A which will see Pilsner Urquell become the official beer of the Open Championship....

Bristol man is world's best bartender

06-Oct-2008 By John Harrington

Bristol barman Danny Walker has been crowned the world's best bartender in a competition run by Czech beer brand Pilsner Urquell. Walker, of the...

Pilsner Urquell Announces Its UK Master Bartender

02-Sep-2008 By Andrew Pring

Pilsner Urquell, the original golden beer has crowned Danny Walker from The Square in Bristol as the prestigious Pilsner Urquell UK Master Bartender...

Nick Miller lands MD post

19-Aug-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Sales director Nick Miller has landed the job as managing director of Miller Brands. The move follows current MD Gary Whitlie's appointment as...

Pilsner Urquell wants commuters to take it for a ride

21-Jul-2008

Pilsner Urquell is targeting select commuters as part of its new advertising campaign. Using the findings of a You Gov poll, which revealed that 74...

Bucking the trend

22-Feb-2008

The current plight of the lager market has been covered in some depth on these pages over the past few weeks. One of the big issues for the market...

World beers

24-Jan-2008

With the choice of foreign premium brands now available, why not expand your beer offering - and your profits - with a few choice specialities. Kelly...

The original Pilsner

22-Nov-2007

The head brewer at the historic Czech brewery that produces Pilsner Urquell tells John Harrington how the focus on beer quality extends beyond...

Bottled Lager: Czech invasion

29-Aug-2007

The Czech Republic's licensed trade enjoys an interesting relationship with ours. In recent years, cheap flights have dropped scores of revellers on...