By James Wallin, 23-Oct-2014 Pubcos have ended their silence on the Government’s statutory code proposals, branding them potentially illegal and saying they would create “uncertainty and disruption” across the sector. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Pubcos-say-statutory-code-seeks-to-abolish-the-tie-by-the-back-door
Reuben Crouch, General Manager at Ludlow Food Centre for the past seven and a half years, has joined Hobsons Brewery as their new Commercial Director, swapping award winning local food for award winning local beer. Hobsons believe in sourcing locally, they use hops that are grown seven miles from the brewery and instigated a programme […]
Multi award winning craft brewery Rudgate, have launched a new vibrant redesign for their bottled ales range. Strong colours have been combined with “Viking “ imagery to tie in with the York heritage of their brand. “The impact of the craft beer revolution on British ale has become increasingly visible in the premium bottled […]
Perth beer makers, Inveralmond Brewery have lots to say ‘cheers’ about after being shortlisted for an award at this year’s Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards 2014. The talented team will be battling it out in the Excellence in Food & Drink Produce Award against some tough competition from other high profile local businesses. […]
The International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards are living up to their name, with entries to the 2015 competition already received from brewers and cider makers on all five continents in the month since registration opened. Awards organisers Brewing Technology Services (BTS) are confident of exceeding the level of entries received to the last […]
SIBA extended its influence among parliamentarians in Europe earlier this month when managing direct Mike Benner joined a reception in Brussels organised by the British Pub and Beer Group in the European Parliament. The event was designed to relaunch the group following the European elections earlier this year and ensure that newly-elected MEPs in particular […]
SIBA North West Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 15th October 2014 Overall Champion of the Competition Sponsored by Napthens Brewery Product ABV Gold Brewsmith Beer Brewsmith Bitter 3.9 Silver Woodlands Brewing Company Midnight Stout 4.4 Bronze Frederic Robinson Limited Old Tom Strong Ale 8.5
1st anniversary of Truman’s return to East London brewing Truman’s has celebrated the first anniversary of its return to brewing in London with a special edition of one of its most illustrious beers. Ben Truman 1883 Export Pale Ale is based on a recipe from the Victorian era and uses 8 different hops – from […]
Castle Rock Brewery has unveiled the first addition to its permanent real ale range in five years. Called Red Riding Hood, and described as red-blooded ale, the ale was among those served at hand pumps carrying the company’s new livery which also made a first appearance at the Nottingham CAMRA Robin Hood Beer festival held […]
The shortlist for the very first FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, is now out. Says awards director, Michelle Berriedale-Johnson: ‘We are really delighted with the range of eateries and companies who have entered the awards – and excited by the enthusiasm and expertise in ‘freefrom’ shown by many of them. Complying with the new allergen regulations will be a tough ask for many establishments but the shortlist shows just how many of […]