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Evil canned beer takes top prize
Experiments in Evil, a 10.5 per cent ABV imperial stout from Ampersand Brew Co of Diss, has been named the winner of the inaugural Champion Canned Bee...
Pubco’s strong festive sales continue into new year
Marston’s Group pub company has reported a “strong trading performance” with sales up over the key festive dates. In an update for the 16-week period...
Pubs are more than beer and pies
MPs from all parties came together for a briefing on a new report on the economic and social value of pubs to their communities. The report Inn-Valuab...
Christmas cheer pubs and clubs
December delivered a much-needed boost to pubs with the last Friday of trading before Christmas producing a jump in sales that indicated a resurgence...
Dismay over demise of historic Pedigree union sets
It’s the end of the barrel for the world-famous union sets (pictured) used to ferment Pedigree at the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Co (CMBC), in Burton...
Pub fundraisers buy 100 defibrillators
In the last 12 months Proper Pubs has installed more than 100 defibrillators across its estate with the help of its customers. The defibrillators are...
150 years and counting
Batemans brewery is marking its 150th anniversary this year with a series of events and promotions. The brewery is showcasing the achievements of five...
Licensees call for government to help struggling pubs
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), which represents more than 13,000 independent licensees, has written to the chancellor calling for more fin...
MBE for micropub pioneer
Martyn Hillier, founder of the Micropub Association, was made an MBE for services to business and hospitality in the New Year honours. Hillier opened...
Backing for brew café bid
A Sussex brewery’s crowdfund appeal to open a community café reached its initial £7,500 target in record time. The response has prompted Three Acre br...
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