by Darren | Sunday, 11 July, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Fuller’s says it will not be paying a dividend after reporting a 76% drop in year-on-year sales for the 12 weeks to 3rd July. The pub company has had to make job cuts, sell some businesses, raise funds, and seek loan wavers as the pandemic has continued....
by Darren | Sunday, 11 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme today shines a light on women’s stories of how they have been treated in the drinks industry. Photograph: Laura Hadland Most recently, people working in craft brewing have been sharing their stories on social media, making a...
by Darren | Saturday, 10 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Following six sold-out public cruises in 2019, the London Craft Beer Cruise enters its third season with an expanded programme. Its 2020 schedule was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but 2021 sailings are set to go ahead as planned. This year’s breweries include...
by Darren | Saturday, 10 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Chimay 150 has been added to the famous Belgian Trappist brewer’s core range. The beer originally marked the brewery’s 150th anniversary. Chimay 150 is a strong, blond beer filled with aromas of mint, bergamot, lime, and eucalyptus. Its delicate hints of...
by Darren | Friday, 9 July, 2021 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The Licensed Trade Charity is partnering with a taskforce of hospitality industry groups to call on the nation to support National Hospitality Day on 18th September. This will be a nationwide celebration of our brilliant and resilient hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars,...
by Darren | Friday, 9 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Hogs Back Brewery is ready to honour its pledge to give away pints of its Euros beer, Three Hogs, if England reached the Euros final. Hogs Back sales director, Gordon Thompson, has his fingers crossed for England on Sunday. Photograph: Hogs Back Brewery Three Hogs was...
by Darren | Friday, 9 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England fans will buy 7.1 million pints on Sunday as England take on Italy in the Euros final. However, the trade association warned that pubs are set to lose out on nearly £9 million in beer sales alone...
by Darren | Friday, 9 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Drinkers expecting a return to normality from 19th July could be in for a surprise, depending on where they’re drinking. Earlier this week, Clive Watson, executive chairman of City Pub Company, appeared on BBC Radio’s Today programme and said his venues...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Cumberland Breweries, now the Great Corby Brewhouse, is bouncing back after the hospitality lockdown. Dr Neil Hudson, right, with David Corkill and head brewer Tim Hughes at Great Corby Brewhouse. Photograph: Great Corby Brewhouse The brewery was part of US-based...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
London brewery Anspach & Hobday has announced the launch of its first festival, the Beddington Farm Beer Festival. This will be a community-focused event where beer from some of the UK’s best breweries will be served. Tickets are priced at £12 with the cost of the...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
Shepherd Neame has been named as the official beer supplier of The Open, taking place at Royal St George’s in Sandwich this month. It has been a decade since The Open was last played at the historic Kent links, and the global sporting event, running from 15th to 18th...
by Darren | Tuesday, 6 July, 2021 | Beer and Cider News
As the demand for low-/no-alcohol drinks grows, Loah Beer is setting out to re-define what’s on offer and why people want to drink them. Progressing from home-brewing to full-scale production in just a few months, Loah founder Hugo Tapp’s mission was to produce a...
