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Beer Day Britain: How the Magna Carta created the humble pint

The Magna Carta is most celebrated for its supposed role in restraining the power of the king and establishing certain fundamental rights – but it could have a more inebriating legacy. One of the ‘rights’ enshrined by the charter was to have your ale served in a standard measure “throughout the kingdom”. The provision, which also […]

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Kirkstall Brewery cheers major expansion and pub’s award

KIRKSTALL Brewery is embarking on a major expansion project as staff and regulars at the pub which showcases its ales celebrate a double success. The Kirkstall Bridge Inn – which was relaunched as Kirkstall Brewery’s first pub just 18 months ago – has been named as Leeds Campaign for Real Ale’s pub of the year […]

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Tatton Brewery celebrates fifth anniversary in style

TATTON Brewery is celebrating five years since it sold its first cask of beer. To mark the occasion, The Church Inn in Mobberley, the brewery’s first ever customer, put on a birthday bash. The Church put on a huge range of Tatton Ales, available on all its pumps every day of the week, and on […]

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Saltaire launch mobile ordering App to the Trade

Saltaire Brewery has made ordering quicker and easier for publicans and retailers alike with the launch of its mobile App from 15 June.  The new App will provide trade customers with the option to place orders from their cellars or the shop floor, by using smartphones or tablets. In addition the App will provide up […]

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Windsor & Eton Brewery takes over first pub

Beers were flowing on Tuesday evening as the Windsor & Eton Brewery welcomed guests to its first pub. The company, based in Vansittart Estate, has taken over the tenancy at the George Inn in Eton High Street, near the bridge. Brewery staff – including shire horses Tommy and Major – and the pub’s general manager […]

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Robert Humphreys awarded MBE

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group and SIBA praise his achievements Robert Humphreys, formerly the Honorary Secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to alcohol policy. Robert is also Chairman of PASS, the Proof of Age Scheme, and Best Bar None. He is also a […]

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