August, 2013

International Beer Challenge 2013

IBC 2013 full list of results Leading beer producers from across the globe are celebrating after dazzling a demanding judging panel of industry legends and scooping medals in the world’s most prestigious beer competition, the International Beer Challenge 2013. This year’s challenge was the 17th annual event and saw a record number of entries and […]

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Turnover and profits up at Batemans

Batemans, the Lincolnshire brewer and pub operator, saw pre-tax profits grow from £73,580 to £239,687 on turnover up 5.7% to £15.4m in the year to 31 January 2013. Read the full story at http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Company-City-News/Turnover-and-profits-up-at-Batemans

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Arkell’s reinforces help for new tenants

Arkell’s, the Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, has appointed its managed house director Craig Titchener to the new role of tenanted director as it takes a more “hands-on” approach to supporting new licensees, company director George Arkell has said. For the full story, please visit: http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Company-City-News/Arkell-s-reinforces-help-for-new-tenants

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Butcombe Brewery cooks up a treat for Tesco customers

Butcombe, the South West’s fastest growing brewery, has produced a beautifully photographed cookbook ‘Cooking with beer and cider’, available through 70 Tesco stores in the South West from September 2013. The book contains simple recipe ideas for starters, mains and puddings using Butcombe beer or Ashton Press cider in each dish. The book is priced […]

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Launceston to holds its first beer festival

A one day beer spectacular will be held in Launceston’s town square on Saturday 31 August 2013, between 11am and 10:30pm. Organised by local beer sommelier and owner of Penpont Brewery, Joe Thomson, the day promises to be a fantastic opportunity for new and experienced beer enthusiasts alike. With a host of local and national […]

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BREWERY MARKS ALL-AMERICAN APPOINTMENT WITH STATESIDE STYLE BREW

Ilkley Brewery has appointed new brewer Christa Sandquist who is set to bring her American roots to the fold with a debut brew called Rye n’ Dry. With an MSc in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University, plus two years cutting her brewing teeth at Harviestoun Brewery, Christa becomes Ilkley Brewery’s first professional brewing appointment. […]

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Beeston Brewery scoops gold in national awards

Beeston Brewery’s On the Huh won the strong bitters category of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) event in London. Brewer Mark Riches said he was delighted the beer – named after the Norfolk colloquialism meaning a bit wonky or not quite straight – had been crowned a national winner and that it was Beeston […]

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