Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Government support for hard-hit pubs
Energy bills for UK pubs and breweries will be cut by around half their expected level this winter under a huge government support package. The scheme...
Women in Beer seminarâs big challenge
A seminar organised  by women has set it self the ambitious task of showing craft beer can be an instrument for social change. Edinburgh-based âwomen...
Fresh support for cask ale
A new-look marketing campaign, unveiled at the industry organised Future of Cask Seminar, is seeking to modernise the image of cask beer to attract yo...
Brewer aims for the top with cool cask beer
At the Marsh Harrier pub in Southport licensee Bob Robert is pleased with his decision to stock a new cask ale. Robert is stocking Theakstonâs Summit,...
Search for pub heroes
PubAid has launched its latest Community Pub Hero awards. This year, pubs can choose to enter either a Community Support or Charity Fundraising catego...
Heineken completes take over of craft brewer
Beavertown, London has become the latest craft beer brewer to be taken over by an international brewer. Heineken, which took a ÂŁ40m minority stake in...
Brass band hits winning note
A brass bandâs home in the Saddleworth hills is Greater Manchester CAMRAâs new Club of the Year. Dobcross Band and Social Club has been a key part of...
Brewer celebrates 30th with revived IPA
Black Sheep brewery marks its 30th anniversary in September with the relaunch of its award-winning Pathmaker, dedicated to its founder Paul Theakston....
Award-winning GBG pub up for sale
A multiple CAMRA award-winning rural Cheshire pub, listed in the Good Beer Guide for 30 years, is up for sale. The Bhurtpore Inn is the only pub in As...
Brewery visitor centreâs âbest in the worldâ
A popular Scottish brewery visitor centre has just been named Visitor Attraction of the Year at the World Beer Awards. Belhaven breweryâs visitor cent...
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