This week: the rise in the price of a pint is inevitable, but by how much? Also, celebrating Baltic Porter Day and spreading the joy of traditional cask bitter. The price of...
The Weekender: The pint that’s fast becoming a luxury
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Newsletter available for pubs, bars, and taprooms
Pubs, bars, and taprooms are being offered a free summary of the week's big beer news that can be browsed by customers while they enjoy their weekend pint. The Beer Today...
Jim takes on Croxsons’ Scotland and Ireland sales
Glass packaging company Croxsons has appointed Jim Harrower as its sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jim brings more than 15 years experience in the FMCG drinks...
Pumpclip and knife tap handle complaint upheld
A complaint against a Sheffield brewery’s tap handle and pumpclip has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel. The complaint, about Little Mesters...
Drinks Trust wants to raise £1m for colleagues in need
The Drinks Trust, the drinks hospitality industry charity, has launched a new campaign, Face It Together, with the goal of raising £1m to continue helping those in need. The...
Right to buy needs to be backed up by funding
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to introduce a dedicated fund for community groups looking to take over ownership of their...
Magic Rock set to appoint administrators
Magic Rock Brewing Co, part of the In Good Company group of businesses, has filed notice of intent to appoint administrators through legal firm Fladgate. In Good Company...
Badger backs premium bottled ales category
Badger Brewery says it has seen an uplift in sales of its premium bottled ales (PBA) range, following a relaunch of the brand in September 2023. In the 12 weeks to 29th...
Coal Drop stout enters the on-trade market
Independent drinks wholesaler LWC has teamed up with Tiny Rebel to create and distribute Coal Drop, a new stout, exclusively to the on-trade in 30-litre kegs. It's described...