by Darren | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
J T Davies and Sons, the parent company for Henley-based pub operator and brewer Brakspear, increased its turnover during the year ending December 31, 2018 by 12%, to £31.8m which generated EBITDA of £8.7m, up 13% on the previous year. Profit before tax over the same...
by Darren | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
South Wales’ Boss Brewing has backed down in a row with global firm Hugo Boss over its beer names. When the brewer tried to trademark its name, Hugo Boss suddenly became aware of it and demanded a change in name of two of its beers. Now Boss Black and Boss Boss...
by Darren | Monday, August 19, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Greene King has recommended a takeover bid to its shareholders by CK Noble UK Ltd, a subsidiary of CK Asset Holdings Ltd. The deal values Greene King’s beer and pub business at £2.7bn. Philip Yea, chairman of Greene King, said: “The Greene King board is...
by Darren | Monday, August 19, 2019 | Business News
Castle Rock Brewery, based in Nottingham, has reported turnover rising to £10.6m in the year to March 31, up by £300,000 on the previous year. However, pre-tax profits were down from £385,204 to £148,490. A company statement said: “The record-breaking hot...
by Darren | Saturday, August 17, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Purity Brewing Co has become the official ale supplier at Premier League side Aston Villa’s Villa Park ground. A range of Purity’s draught and packaged ales and craft beers will be available across the stadium concourse and hospitality areas for fans to enjoy on...
by Darren | Friday, August 9, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
James and Ian Clay James Clay has been named as the new managing director of the beer wholesaler that bears his name, succeeding his father, Ian. Ian is stepping down from the role after 40 years. The company name is also changing, to James Clay and Sons. Having begun...
by Darren | Friday, August 9, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Bowness Bay Brewery has acquired two microbreweries as it looks to grow its market share. Standish-based Windmill Brewery and Cumbrian-based Appleby Brewery will now come under its wing. Founder Richard Husbands (pictured) said: “We had been in talks with Windmill and...
by Darren | Friday, August 9, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Saltaire Brewery has partnered with a US brewer to launch a new beer, thanks to support from the Food is GREAT campaign. The West Yorkshire brewer is collaborating with New England-based Lone Pine Brewery after meeting on a Northern Powerhouse-led Food is GREAT trade...
by Darren | Friday, August 2, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Dartmoor Brewery’s head brewer, Ian Cobham, has been appointed as the business’s managing director. Since his appointment as head brewer in 2016, Ian has added new beers to the brewery’s award-winning range, including a new keg IPA, designed to be served...
by Darren | Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Marston’s Brewery has been named as official beer partner of Stoke City Football Club in a three-year deal, starting in time for the 2019/20 season. The Staffordshire brewer will be cheering the Potters on with its flagship ale Pedigree on draught throughout the...
by Darren | Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Beer News, Business News
Low-alcohol brewing, mixed fermentation and the latest in raw materials research and trends will be the main topics at the national trade show and conference for the business of brewing, being held in Scotland in eight weeks’ time. The third annual Beer Matters...
by Darren | Thursday, July 25, 2019 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
Fuller’s revenue rose 7% to £431.1m in the year to March 30, the company has reported, with adjusted profit at £43.2m. The highlight of the year, clearly, was the sale of the brewing business to Asahi for £250m, but the completion of this deal went through after...
