Posts by: Timothy Hampson
More help for Scottish community pubs
Charity Plunkett UK has secured a further year of government support for the Scottish Rural Network which helps communities bring pubs into local owne...
Hidden gems in birthday book
St Austell is raising a glass to 175 years brewing with the launch of an anniversary book, A History of St Austell Brewery. Written by the company’s a...
Two pubs a day closed in first quarter
A total of 161 pubs shut across Britain in the first three months of this year, equivalent of almost two a day, according to latest figures from the B...
Pub’s key role in CAMRA history celebrated
Pints of cask beer were raised in St Albans to celebrate the survival of the Farriers Arms, a pub that played a key role in the 55 year-history of CAM...
Pubco warns surging costs may hit profits
Pubco JD Wetherspoon has warned profits could come in slightly below expectations after a fresh surge in costs hit the pub giant, despite continued gr...
Brewer turns clock back for celebration beer
St Austell is celebrating its 175th anniversary with the release of 1851, a special-edition commemorative ale brewed to mark the year the brewery was...
Strangers things have happened
A Linlithgow favourite reached the heart of government this month as Strangers Brewing saw its popular amber beer Cockleroi go on tap at the House of...
Golden moments for birthday beer
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hooky Gold’s launch and the brewery is planning a series of “golden moments” to mark the milestone. Brewer Hoo...
Brewer’s Pride in greener barley
Fuller’s owner Asahi is launching a new collaboration with malt supplier Boortmalt to support the adoption of regenerative agriculture on British barl...
Government urged to listen to cidermakers
Thatcher’s Cider MD Martin Thatcher called on the government to listen to the industry to create the right environment for long-term success. Thatcher...
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