Beer

Weather and sport boost weekly drink sales

20-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Drinks sales in the on-trade rose by 3% in the week to last Saturday (14 October) with the Rugby World Cup and good weather cited as the key drivers.

CAMRA: Autumn Statement is ‘make or break’ moment for UK pubs

19-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Next month’s Autumn Statement has been labelled as a “make or break” moment for the UK’s pubs, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

No change of average pint price

19-Oct-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The average cost of a pint draught lager stayed at £4.62 in September – the same price as the previous month, according to official figures.

CMBC secures 'momentous' 10-year agreement with Stonegate

17-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced a new 10-year partnership with the UK’s largest pub company.

CAMRA Pub of the Year finalists announced

17-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) announced the four regional finalists in its national Pub of the Year 2023 competition today.

CASK WEBINAR

How to improve your cask offer – free webinar

16-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Whether you’re a licensee wanting to start serving cask beers or a pub company looking for a few tips to improve the offer you already have – this free webinar is one you won’t want to miss.

Drinks sales growth 'holding up well'

13-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales “holding up well” as the final quarter of 2023 begins, data from CGA has revealed.

EXCLUSIVE

Value of beer sales in pubs higher than volume

13-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Beer sales in pubs have seen a marginal increase in volume compared with a higher turnover in value over the last 12 months, demonstrating “huge restraint” from pubs in the face of "outrageous" rising costs.

MCBC to invest £10m into Tadcaster Tower Brewery

10-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) has unveiled plans to invest £10m into its North Yorkshire brewery.

St Peter's Brewery acquires Curious Brewery

09-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Kent-based Curious Brewery has been procured by St Peter’s Brewery, one of the UK’s oldest craft brewers.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Meet the brand: Rosa Blanca, the beer of Mallorca, comes to the UK

09-Oct-2023 By Rosa Blanca

Rosa Blanca, the beer of Mallorca was launched in the UK on 1 August. Rosa Blanca is a smooth, refreshing beer with a touch of aromatic hops and all the essence of the Mallorca.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

BrewDog releases new IPA

05-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

This week's round up includes new products from BrewDog, J20, Thatchers, Adnams, Port Askaig, Greene King and more.

Greene King unveils limited-edition cask

05-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Suffolk-based pub operator and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of a new limited-edition cask ale.

Drink sales dip after weeks of growth

02-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

On premise drinks sales last week were down year-on-year for the first time since mid-August, CGA by NIQ’s daily drinks tracker has revealed.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Lord Bilimoria: 'Gov needs to stop taking sector for granted'

29-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Government needs to start listening to the hospitality sector and stop taking the industry “for granted”, Cobra Beer founder Lord Karan Bilimoria told The Morning Advertiser.

The Cask Project

Importance of Cask Ale Week highlighted by GK and Shepherd Neame

27-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Cask ale brewers Greene King and Shepherd Neame are focusing current efforts on ensuring Cask Ale Week is a success for pubs across the UK.

THE CASK PROJECT

Sharp's unveils limited-edition serve to mark Cask Ale Week

25-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery has released a new beer in honour of Cask Ale Week.

Return of the Champions League sees 6.6m pints sold

25-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The return of the UEFA Champions League helped boost trade across the sector with 6.6m pints sold as the tournament kicked off on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 September.

'Swift action' needed as beer prices rocket 12.1%

22-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

“Swift action” to tackle “spiralling” costs is “desperately” needed to bring down beer costs as the price of a pint jumps 12.1% year-on-year.

Four Tiny Rebel beers discontinued as complaints upheld

22-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Complaints against Welsh craft beer brand Tiny Rebel have been upheld by the Portman Group, resulting in the discontinuation of four of its products.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jez Galaun: Brixton Brewery is a 'love letter' to the area

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Brixton Brewery was founded in 2013 by Jez Galaun and Mike Ross after a friendship blossomed between the two following a chance meeting at a local taproom.

Review of the Week

'Our industry is an engine for social mobility'

14-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Adnams boss Andy Wood to get his take on the week's news, from pricing, to recruitment and wellbeing.

Wychwood Brewery 'latest casualty at hands of global brewers'

14-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Wychwood Brewery is the “latest casualty” at the hands of “global brewers”, The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said.

Takeaway pints extension ‘welcome boost’

14-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The sector has “wholeheartedly welcomed” the extension of relaxed licensing rules, which mean pubs can continue to sell takeaway alcohol.

82% of pubs charge over £4 for a pint

14-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The majority of pubs (82%) are selling pints of lager for more than £4, a recent survey by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

Stonegate receives backlash for dynamic pricing move

13-Sep-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Stonegate Group has received backlash following its announcement to introduce dynamic beer pricing.

CMBC reveals plans to close Wychwood Brewery

13-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced plans to close Wychwood Brewery.

Stick or twist: Will Stonegate's dynamic pricing gamble pay off?

12-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

Stonegate’s decision to run dynamic pricing in some "select pubs" in its managed estate has opened up quite an interesting can of worms.

Feature – Christmas

FEATURE: Don't be left out in the cold – making the most of Christmas

11-Sep-2023 By Michelle Perrett

It might only be September but the biggest trading month of the year is fast approaching.

James Watt shares story of rogue employee

11-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

BrewDog chief executive James Watt has shared a story of a fraudulent employee to highlight the less-talked-about side to being a CEO.

Search for CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain 2024 begins

08-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Voting for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) next Champion Beer of Britain award has officially opened.

More than three quarters of pubs experience glassware thefts

08-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Almost eight in 10 operators reported glassware thefts as an issue, according to a flash poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser.

Nominations open for CAMRA Pub Saving Award 2023

05-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Nominations for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub Saving Award are now open.

POLL: How much does a pint of lager cost in your pub?

05-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The last decade has seen the price of draught lager shoot up by 38%, but how much are you charging at your pub?

The Cask Project

Nicholson’s & Gipsy Hill join forces for Cask Ale Week

05-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Nicholson’s Pub Collection is set to partner with Gipsy Hill Brewing Co to revive the brewer’s original session IPA Hepcat for the first time in more than five years to celebrate Cask Ale Week.

BrewDog appoints new COO

04-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has appointed James Arrow as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Pint in a pub becoming a 'luxury' as lager prices rise 38% in 10 years

01-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The price of draught lager has risen by 38% over the past ten years and could mean a pint in a pub will soon become a “luxury” for many consumers.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP

Captain Morgan enters alcohol-free category

31-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

This week's round-up features new products from Captain Morgan, Dead Man's Fingers, Timothy Taylor, Luscombe, Shepherd Neame and more.

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Brixton Brewery's research reveals consumers want craft to tell a story

29-Aug-2023 By Brixton Brewery

Recent research from Brixton Brewery demonstrates that craft beer provides a real opportunity in the on-trade, with 61% of consumers preferring to purchase craft beer in this channel , and 84% saying they are happy to pay more for a craft beer vs a more...

Good weather helps sector drinks sales back in growth

25-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

On-trade drinks sales bounced back into year-on-year growth last week – ending a run of five weeks of negative numbers.

BIG INTERVIEW

Why the JAT model is a Star for Heineken’s pubco

25-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

In the week Star Pubs & Bars announced it was set to boost the number of it Just Add Talent model pubs by 67%, operations director Mick Howard explained more about the move and what he would like to see from the current Government to help the sector.

CAMRA regional Pub of the Year winners revealed

25-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced the regional winners of its National Pub of the Year competition.

Soft drinks up 33.1% during Women's World Cup final

25-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Soft drinks and the Long Alcoholic Drinks (LAD) categories performed best during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final on Sunday 20 August.

Brew By Numbers acquired by Breal Group

24-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

London-based craft microbrewery Brew By Numbers has been acquired by the Breal Group.

BrewDog launches weather-based discount scheme

23-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Scottish pub operator and brewer BrewDog has announced a “cost-saving initiative” to help customers keep cool during this week’s hot weather by reducing prices of its Cold Beer in line with temperatures rises.

Complaint against Camden Town Brewery ad upheld

23-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

A complaint against a Camden Town Brewery TV advert has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

The Cask Project

Theakston launches new session cask ale

22-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

North Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston has announced the release of its latest cask ale, Theakston Quencher.

Review of the Week

'Recruitment is getting a bit easier'

18-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with Yummy Collection's Anthony Pender to chat through the week's news, from takeaway pints to energy and new openings.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Top tips from Titsey on brewing success

18-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Building a strong rapport with local communities to secure guest ale taps in pubs is crucial to the success of a small brewery, but quality and marketing are top of the list for Kent-based Titsey Brewery.

My Pub

My Pub: the Strait & Narrow, Lincoln

18-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The Strait & Narrow is set in the centre of Lincoln and was deemed best-in-class when it won Best City/Urban Pub in the Great British Pubs Awards 2022.