by Darren | Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Covid rules are changing in Scotland, but not in hospitality, where restrictions will remain. James Calder, chief executive of SIBA Nicola Sturgeon announced that restrictions on outfoor events will be lifted from Monday. But she said other rules would be reviewed...
by Darren | Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
BevExpo’s new Taste Town will showcase drinks manufacturers and their products, when the event returns to Manchester in June. An overview of the 2019 BevExpo, with exhibitor Kegstar in the foreground With brands such as Decorrum and Skinny Brands already signed up to...
by Darren | Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News
Home brew specialist Pinter has launched Low Profile, an IPA that comes in at just 1% ABV. It’s a classic IPA, lying low in alcohol but still standing out from the crowd with citrus, piney notes and hard-hitting hops. The low ABV was achieved by limiting the...
by Darren | Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Innis & Gunn is set to open its fifth Brewery Taproom bar, which will be its second in Glasgow. How the interior of the new Brewery Taproom will look The brewer will take over a vacant outlet on West Nile Street. Due to open mid-2022, the new location will be...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Fuller’s has seen in the New Year with the launch of a new healthcare benefit as part of a package of improvements to its pay and benefits. Team members from kitchen porters to deputy managers across Fuller’s managed pubs and hotels will benefit from the scheme,...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Alcohol-free specialist Big Drop is having its beer showcased on draught in 43 Mitchells & Butlers venues this January. The beer is 0.5% ABV Paradiso Citra IPA, a ‘world’s best’ title winner at the 2021 World Beer Awards. Paradiso also won a...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Totally Natural Solutions (TNS), a UK-based company which creates natural and sustainable hop oils for the brewing industry, is celebrating a successful year of growth. Turnover rose 44% from £2.7m in 2020 to £3.9m in 2021. Colin Wilson, managing director of Totally...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards. The team at the Whitmore Tap, part of Butcombe Pubs & Inns The group, with an estate spanning the south west and Channel Islands, has made the...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News
Following its launch last month, Shepherd Neame is offering its winter ale, Cracklewick, in a limited edition mini-keg. Just 150 five-litre kegs have been produced, exclusively available from its online and brewery shop in Faversham. Cracklewick (4.8% ABV) combines...
by Darren | Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News
Following the success of its first foray into low-alcohol beer, Wold Top Brewery has created another one. Inkling (less than 0.5% ABV) is a light, golden ale, with a zesty kick. It has been brewed in response to growing consumer demand for no- and low-alcohol drinks....
by Darren | Monday, 10 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Cloudwater Brewery is the latest independent business to set its sights on Manchester’s Kampus garden neighbourhood, with plans for a new flagship venue. The team plan to bring their internationally acclaimed, fresh beers to the ground floor of Minshull House, a...
by Darren | Monday, 10 January, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
A consultation on the introduction of Small Producers’ Relief (SPR), announced in the autumn Budget, will end on 30th January. The scheme is set to replace Small Brewers’ Relief. SPR will extend to beer, cider, wine, mead, and spirit-based drinks below...
