by Darren | Thursday, 28 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
National CAMRA chairman, Nik Antona, comments on the way forward following the Chancellor’s Budget speech yesterday. The chancellor has listened to thousands of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) members who have long called for a change in the way alcohol is taxed....
by Darren | Thursday, 28 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Sandford Orchards has launched a range of cider-orientated Christmas gifts, as well as its first Advent calendar. The Advent calendar contains a mixture of 24 bottles and cans of Sandford Orchard ciders and is available to pre-order now for delivery in November. Barny...
by Darren | Thursday, 28 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The new draught beer rate of duty discriminates against Britain’s small craft brewers in favour of global giants, says the Campaign for Pubs. The group welcomed a 50% business rates cut for hospitality businesses in 2022/23. ut small breweries and other small...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The chancellor has made Budget announcements which will have a major impact on the hospitality and brewing industries. The full story, including details of duty rate changes, and cuts and relief for business rate payers, can be found here. James Calder, chief...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
The chancellor has announced measures in the Budget which seems to favour Britain’s traditional cask ale brewers and cider makers. The number of duty bands for alcohol would be cut from 15 to six, Sunak said, simplifying an historically complex state of affairs....
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is making his Budget statement to the House of Commons. SIBA called for the draught beer duty relief to apply to containers above 20l – so would benefit craft keg and cask. Firkins will benefit, a lot of craft keg...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
St Austell Brewery has announced the 2021 version of its Advent calendar, with a beery treat behind each door of the ‘Christmas Arms pub’. Within the box are 24 beers from St Austell, and also from Bath Ales. Some are from the core range, some are specials...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Cornwall news
Sharp’s Brewery and Carve magazine have come together to present a cheque for £9,000 to Cornish Surf Lifesaving clubs. Over the past 18 months, the clubs across Cornwall have taken some 6,186 recorded preventative actions, bravely saving countless lives on...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
London’s 140 breweries and flourishing beer scene are celebrated in the third edition of London’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars, by Des de Moor. “Despite the challenges of covid, London is once again one of the best beer cities in the world,” said Des....
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Neptune Brewery co-founders Julie and Les O’Grady are marking a significant anniversary with a special brew. Water of Love is a 9% ABV American barley wine, brewed to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. As lovers of this bold style, this momentous occasion...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Rising costs in essential materials are making it impossible for small independent breweries to bounce back after covid. That’s the view of SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, which is highlighting widespread closures in 2020 and around a decade’s worth of...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 October, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Glasgow brewery Simple Things Fermentations is marking its transition from young upstarts to mature business with the launch of core and seasonal ranges. The core range comprises: Twisted Pilsner (4.8% ABV), a Czech-syle pilsner brewed with 100% Czech pilsner malt and...
