by Darren | Sunday, 8 December, 2024 | Business Focus, Business News
In light of the new Budget and carbon commitments from the government, Zero Carbon Services are urging hospitality businesses to leverage climate action to reduce rising costs. UKHospitality forecasts the cut to business rates relief will cost the sector...
by Darren | Saturday, 7 December, 2024 | Pubs and Bars News
Hackney’s historic Clapton Hart pub, a beloved local landmark dating back to 1722, re-opens today after a £1.2m refurbishment by new owner Urban Pubs & Bars. The pub’s transformation includes a redesigned dining room and a garden revamped for year-round enjoyment,...
by Darren | Saturday, 7 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
On-trade drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the seven days to Saturday, 30th November,...
by Darren | Saturday, 7 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
The team at specialist drinks marketing agency Tipple Marketing have launched a series of downloadable guides to help breweries with their marketing. Tipple Marketing directors Amelie Tassin (left) and Daisy Turnell At such a difficult time for breweries and drinks...
by Darren | Saturday, 7 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
With Christmas parties in full swing, no- and low-alcohol beers are soaring in popularity, with new figures from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) revealing a boom in sales. In 2023, more than 120 million pints of no- and low-alcohol beers were drunk...
by Darren | Friday, 6 December, 2024 | Pubs and Bars News
The historic George and Dragon pub, in Wanstead, London, founded in 1716, is set to re-open in the new year, thanks to Urban Pubs & Bars. The pub faced an uncertain future during the second half of 2024. With the prospect of its site being sold to property...
by Darren | Friday, 6 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Wye Valley Brewery has created a unique trophy presented to the winners of a keenly-fought local rugby derby, between Malvern and Ledbury rugby clubs. Malvern captain Joe Budd accepts the trophy from Wye Valley head brewer Gareth Bateman The two teams are sponsored by...
by Darren | Friday, 6 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Campaigns, Events News
Women On Tap CIC is the new organiser of International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD). After a year off, the global initiative will make a comeback in 2025 with the theme ‘Unite Society’. The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) is...
by Darren | Friday, 6 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Alcohol-free beer company, Big Drop, has awarded a licence to Keystone Brewing Group, which will see its beer produced at the Black Sheep Brewery, in Masham, Yorkshire. The licence gives Keystone exclusivity to brew and sell Big Drop’s products throughout the UK and...
by Darren | Friday, 6 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
A community of independent pubs has hit the milestone of £500,000 distributed to Londoners to spend on food and drink through their unique Christmas gift. Alison Boutoille, founder of CityStack, outside Skehan’s, in London, with landlord Bryan Fitzsimons Shortly...
by Darren | Thursday, 5 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Abyss Brewing, in Lewes, has collaborated with South Downs winery Titch Hill on Sun Raw, a 5% brew described as an orange wine pale. The beer has been brewed with nearly a tonne of pressed Bacchus and Schönburger grape skins. It offers subtle dry acidity and bold...
by Darren | Thursday, 5 December, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Tūn Brewing Company Ltd, founded by Richard Aston in Manchester, has been officially launched, with the name reflecting two key inspirations. Tūn is an Old English word for settlement or community, a nod to the connections beer can foster. This word lives on in the...
