Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted (L&T) estate into Hampshire with the purchase of two properties from New Dawn Pubs. The Royal Exchange at Lindford, near...
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New business model for London’s Exale Brewing
Mark Hislop has stepped down as managing director of Exale Brewing, the East London business has announced. His business partner, Andy Solley, who oversees the brewery's...
On-trade continues to feel the January blues
On-trade drinks sales dipped well below last year’s levels for a second week, with cold weather adding to the challenges of consumers’ slow post-Christmas spending. CGA by...
A drop in beer duty ‘could create up to 13,000 jobs’
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed research by Oxford Economics showing that a cut to beer duty of 5% would lead to the creation of up to 13,000 jobs....
Kirkstall founder steps in to save North Brewing
North Brewing has been saved from closure by Steve Holt, founder of Kirkstall Brewery. It will continue to operate independently, with its existing management team. The move...
Chancellor urged to raise draught relief in Budget
Independent brewers and pub consumers have called for chancellor Jeremy Hunt to increase draught relief to 20% in the forthcoming Budget. The call comes from the Society of...
A free carbon calculator for small craft brewers
A carbon footprint calculator has been developed by a research team to help small craft brewers gauge the scale of their carbon emissions. Prof Nik Watson (left) and Dr Alex...
Solar power boost for Hare Brewery production
Hare Brewery has installed hundreds more solar panels with the aim of using as much renewable energy as possible to fuel beer production. Hare Brewery, at Warmley,...
New investment and new recruits for Two Tribes
Two Tribes Brewery has secured a multi-million-pound investment, to drive growth in the UK, as well as expand into international markets. Two Tribes' latest release, Magic,...