By Ellie Bothwell, 18-Nov-2014 MPs have voted to include a market rent only option clause for tied tenants in the pubs code following a passionate debate in the House of Commons, putting the future of the beer tie into question. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/MPs-vote-for-market-rent-only-option-in-pubs-code
Cool World Consulting has developed the world’s first carbon calculator for beer and breweries. This calculator offers breweries a quick and affordable way to measure the impact of their organisation and products. This calculator is based on the learning from an in-depth research project with The Kernel Brewery, which assessed and compared the whole […]
The first published carbon footprint assessment of a beer by a small craft brewery – a Pale Ale produced by The Kernel brewery – has shown there are many carbon-saving benefits of drinking a local beer, such as the Kernel Pale Ale, as opposed to a big-brand lager. This news is unlikely to sway the average lager-drinker […]
Somerset-based Glastonbury Ales has added to its trophy collection by winning the top award at the Society of Independent Brewers’ Craft Beer in Keg South competition, held on 13 November. Its winning beer, Equinox, is a 5.9% Black IPA, which won the Dark Ales, Stouts and Porters category on its way to the top prize. […]
By Mike Berry, 18-Nov-2014 As the pubs code legislation reaches a critical stage in Parliament today (18 Nov), new BBPA research shows that recent pub closure figures in the leased/tenanted sector are five per week, much lower than previously thought. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/New-BBPA-pub-closure-figures-show-damaging-MRO-amendment-not-needed
Fuggling Fantastic news – we are very proud to announce that after 8 months of trading we have won our first award. Our latest creation, Chapter 7 – Russian Rare-Bit 5% scooped 1st Place in the Stout category at the CAMRA Sheffield 40th Steel City Ruby Beer & Cider Festival in October 2014. We are […]
By Mark Wingett, M&C Report, 17-Nov-2014 A new set of awards has been launched to recognise the very best in beer marketing. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Beer-Marketing-Awards-launched
By James Wallin, M&C Report, 17-Nov-2014 Alcohol Concern has revealed new research showing its Dry January challenge leads to a long-term cut in consumption for participants. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Dry-January-leads-to-long-term-cut-in-alcohol-consumption
Altrincham, 17th November 2014 – Brewing industry solutions company SPAsoft has selected the Arbor Gladius 5 rugged handheld from Maxatec for mobilising its Brewery Management System (BMS). The tough IP-65 certified 5.5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass screen equipped Android “phablet” will run a specially developed app providing integrated barcode scanning and fingertip signature capture for instant, […]
Orkney’s Highland Brewing Company has triumphed to scoop up the ‘Champion Beer’ and runner up titles along with a raft of top accolades at Scotland’s most fiercely fought beer contest. The Swannay brewery is toasting the gold ‘Overall Champion Beer’ crown for Island Hopping (3.9%abv) and silver for its Pale Ale(4.7%abv) brew after beating […]