The new Food Information to Consumers Regulations that come into force on 13th December this year changes the legal obligations with regard to contract packaging. Please be aware that if you are contract bottling, going forward it will now be your legal responsibility to take action should you become aware that your client’s labels are […]
The Society of Independent Brewers’ chief executive Julian Grocock said, “On first reading, the Government’s proposals for a new statutory code governing pub companies’ relationship with their tenants appear commendable. This is a measured, pragmatic response that shows they have listened to the many voices across the industry and taken a balanced view. “The code […]
Two of the UK’s best known breweries Saltaire and Dark Star Brewing Company based in Sussex, have joined forces for the second time this year with a collaboration brew. Le IPA has been created to celebrate the arrival of Le Tour de France – the World’s greatest cycle race – to Yorkshire. Saltaire Brewery has […]
The Three Crowns, Hurdsfield, is toasting to a new look following a substantial investment from Robinsons Brewery and pub licensee Tracy Pascoe. The pub, located a stone’s throw away from Macclesfield town centre, was taken over by experienced publican Tracy in October 2013 who has since established the traditional inn as a thriving community hub. […]
Waitrose and Thornbridge Brewery Announce UK Search Waitrose is teaming up with craft brewery Thornbridge and Brew UK to find this country’s best home brew. The Home Brew Challenge 2014 launches on 1st June 2014 and will see the winning beer appear on Waitrose shelves across the UK. Recognising the great British tradition of home […]
Entries to the first ever Indie Beer Can competition close in two weeks, on Monday 16 June. So if you are interested in this opportunity to have one of your beers put in a can and judged by industry experts, find out more and compete an entry form at www.indiebeercan.co.uk SIBA has joined forces with […]
Dobbin’s Yakima Grande Pale Ale will be appearing at this week’s Stockport beer festival where it first appeared more than 20 years ago. Yakima Grande Pale ale was a supremely hoppy pale ale first brewed in the early 90s at the now defunct Kings Arms pub in Chorlton on Medlock by Brendan Dobbin of West […]
A local pie maker from Macclesfield has received a gold award for his Steak and Old Tom Ale pie in the Beef and Ale class at the recent 6th annual British pie awards. The winning pie by Mark Wilkinson, owner of the Treacle Town Pie Company, fought off stiff competition from 825 entries to rise […]
Hallidays, this week, launched their new look and website. 10 years of client feedback has seen Hallidays always score highly on ‘Personal Attention’ and ‘Approachability’ as the top two things their clients like about them. This transparent feedback has been shared with clients, prospects and introducers and can be viewed at hallidays.co.uk/about/why-hallidays A specific survey […]
Truman’s Eyrie joins brewer’s permanent range A beer brewed exclusively with British-grown hops has triumphed over its US counterpart in the largest ever co-creation trial in the UK ale category. The Great Truman’s Taste Test, run in conjunction with Nicholson’s pubs, saw two competing beers put on the bar – UK Gold and US Pale. […]