Henley brewer and pub operator Brakspear has appointed Antony Ely as its first executive chef, to develop food sales across its four managed pubs. Ely will work with the head chefs at each of Brakspear's four managed pubs to develop their food business, including menu development, sourcing products, and sharing best practice across all sites. Ely joins Brakspear from The … [Read more...]
Admiral launches raft of award-winning craft beers
Admiral Taverns is to help its licensees harness the burgeoning popularity of craft beers and specialist lagers with the launch of a new hand-picked range, sourced from North America, Europe and the UK. Admiral’s craft beer portfolio features award-winning and iconic packaged beers (in bottles and cans), including: American favourites Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Anchor Porter … [Read more...]
BrewDog pioneers living wage policy
Scotland’s largest independent brewery, BrewDog is to introduce a pioneering living wage policy for its UK staff, making an unprecedented commitment to the wellbeing of its employees. Effective immediately, BrewDog has introduced a written company policy ensuring all its UK employees – currently 314 – receive at least the recognised living wage calculated for their location. … [Read more...]
London’s largest bottle of Champagne arrives at St Pancras
London’s largest bottle of bubbly takes pride of place at St Pancras International this month to mark the start of Searcys National Champagne Week (6th – 12th October). Weighing in at around 100 pounds and measuring more than 4ft tall, the enormous 30-litre bottle – also known as a Melchizedek – has arrived from Paris. Security guards expertly transported it to its prime … [Read more...]
Symposium confirms moderate beer consumption compatible with balanced lifestyle
At the 7th European Beer & Health Symposium in Brussels, scientists presented some of the latest research on the potential effects for health of moderate beer consumption, thereby confirming that moderate beer consumption by healthy adults can be fully compatible with a balanced lifestyle. Relationship between moderate beer consumption and health The Chairman of the … [Read more...]