by Darren | Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Nick Mackenzie, a member of the executive committee at Merlin Entertainments, has been named as the new chief executive of Greene King. He will succeed Rooney Anand on May 1. Mackenzie qualified as a chartered surveyor, working first with Bass plc then with Allied...
by Darren | Tuesday, January 15, 2019 | BEER NEWS
Wadworth’s amber ale, Dirty Rucker, is back for a fourth year as the nation gears up for 2019’s Six Nations rugby tournament. It will be available throughout February and March. The 3.9% ABV beer is brewed using crystal, pale ale and Munich malts, with added...
by Darren | Monday, January 14, 2019 | BEER NEWS
Rock band Metallica and Arrogant Consortia — part of Stone Brewing — have announced Enter Night Pilsner, launching in the US now, and internationally this spring. Enter Night Pilsner is an expression of the shared values that have helped define Metallica and Stone...
by Darren | Monday, January 14, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
St Peter’s Brewery’s new head of sales, Rob Breakwell (left), with managing director, John Hadingham St Peter’s Brewery is looking to significantly grow its on-trade sales with the appointment of Rob Breakwell, who is well known in the industry,...
by Darren | Sunday, January 13, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Buckinghamshire’s XT Brewing has been involved in a project to give an Oxford City Centre pub — The Plough — a new lease of life. XT will be supplying beer to The Plough, which is located on Cornmarket. The pub will serve beers from the cask, as well as craft...
by Darren | Sunday, January 13, 2019 | BEER NEWS
Importer and distributor, Love Drinks, has strengthened its craft beer portfolio with a trio of brews from Iceland’s acclaimed Einstök brewery. Joining the brewery’s award-winning Icelandic White Ale and Pale Ale, the new trio comprises a Toasted Porter, a Doppelbock...
by Darren | Saturday, January 12, 2019 | BEER NEWS
Meantime Brewing Company is joining forces with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co to brew a beer that will benefit victims of the Californian wild fires. The London brewer will craft Sierra Nevada’s Resilience Butte County Proud IPA, with 100% of the proceeds of the beer going...
by Darren | Saturday, January 12, 2019 | BEER NEWS
The Craft Beer Co has signed a lease on a new site at Hammersmith Station, London, directly opposite the Apollo Theatre. Founded in 2011 by Martin Hayes and childhood friend Peter Slezak, the Craft Beer Co was the first pub group in London dedicated to craft beer, and...
by Darren | Saturday, January 12, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Manchester-based Seven Bro7hers Brewery and rock band Wolf Alice have launched a collaboration lager, Yuk Brew, named after one of the band’s tracks. After years of success, Wolf Alice band members Joff, Ellie, Theo and Joel decided they wanted to give a...
by Darren | Saturday, January 12, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS
Beer wholesaler James Clay has announced a partnership with renowned American brewery Cigar City Brewing (CCB), distributing its ale and lager offerings. These include the award-winning Jai Alai IPA. As one of the fastest growing brands in the United States, CCB...
by Darren | Thursday, January 10, 2019 | BEER NEWS, EVENTS
The Sussex Beer and Cider Festival returns for a 29th year on March 22 and 23, with more than 140 real ales, plus ciders and perries. The festival is being held at Brighton Racecourse and will feature food — including vegetarian and vegan options — and have full...
by Darren | Thursday, January 10, 2019 | BEER NEWS
A light craft lager, Gen!us, has been launched, offering an option for those feeling guilty after an over-indulgent festive season. With a hoppy, citrus taste, the beer is brewed with the finest pilsner malts and three hop varieties, yet each can is 3% ABV and only 72...
