A NORTH West brewery boss has warned that campaigns to encourage an alcohol-free January could hit jobs in the leisure sector.David Grant, who runs Moorhouse’s, a Burnley-based brewery, slammed “do-gooders” promoting ‘Dry January’ and abstinence for the months, which is always a difficult trading period.He said: “Yes, many pubs have enjoyed good a Christmas. But […]
A DEVON brewery is offering pubs and other licensed outlets the chance to have their own branded traditional cask ale. Clearwater Brewery has been established in the north Devon town of Torrington for 20 years and under the current ownership for four years. Head Brewer Paul Stewart-Reed, said: “There are so many different beers coming […]
St George & the Dragon is one of Wadworth’s most popular seasonal ales and usually makes a welcome appearance in the pubs in the lead up to St George’s day in April. But this year the Devizes-based brewers are releasing the beer a little early to allow England supporters to cheer on their team in […]
The chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) MP Andrew Griffiths has defended the brewing industry against accusations from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that it had an undue influence on the Government over minimum pricing. For the full story please visit: http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Beer-Group-chairman-MP-Andrew-Griffiths-defends-undue-influence-claims-over-minimum-pricing
Barnsley brewery is stepping up production, developing products and looking to sell its beer overseas after investing in new equipment. Acorn Brewery – behind beers such as Yorkshire Pride and Barnsley Gold – produces about 30,000 pints of real ale every week and has outlined its plans for growth in 2014. For more information please […]
Wye Valley Brewery received recognition across their range of real ales recently, winning 4 awards at the West Midlands CAMRA Champion Beer of the Year 2013. The awards were held on 29th December at The Barton Arms, Birmingham. Wye Valley Brewery’s new head brewer is pictured collecting the award for Butty Bach, 2nd place in […]
Inveralmond Brewery, an independent brewer of craft beers based in Perth, has signed a deal with Russian distribution company Elizabet to export four of their most popular beers to Russia. The deal will see Lia Fail, Ossian, Thrappledouser and Blackfriars take a five day journey by land and sea to quench the thirst for international […]
“The BBC Food & Farming Awards belong to everyone because it’s a celebration of the most delicious and important things in our lives. It’s a real chance for the public to share the food stories that really matter to them”. Valentine Warner, food writer, cook and judge. Two restaurant chefs, a prison cook and a […]
It has been 6 years since Prospect Brewery started to brew their high quality real ales in Standish and they have now started off 2014 with a completely new look. Never one to take the conventional route, Patsy Slevin, the owner of the brewery, has undertaken a total rebranding of the brewery’s image. Wigan based […]
Pubs, bars and off-licences are being urged to report anyone trying to sell black market BrewDog beer, after the theft of 16,000 bottles from Essex retailer Ales By Mail. A reward is on offer for information leading to the recovery of the beer and arrest of the thieves. The stolen beer has a retail value […]