Events and hospitality staff can now access six brand new, bitesize training videos, produced by hospitality staff supplier and training provider Off to Work (OTW). Free of charge Available free of charge via OTW’s online video channel OTV, the light-hearted demonstrations have been created in response to demand for interactive learning experiences, with Off to Work … [Read more...]
Going for Hadley’s Gold!
There have been a number of successful ‘celebrity’ beers launched during 2013, most notably Iron Maiden’s Trooper. Now Ooberstock, the UK drinks wholesale business, is joining the party. Ooberstock launches its first national cask ale programme, via its Cask Marque accredited distribution partner, Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL), with an exclusive distribution deal in … [Read more...]
SIBA to stage second BeerX
BeerX, the celebration of British beer staged by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) earlier this year, is set for a return to Sheffield in March 2014. All facets of British brewing The five-day event, taking place from 11- 15 March, is unique in its representation of all facets of British brewing. BeerX 2014 will bring together brewers, licensees, hop growers, … [Read more...]
Lancaster Brewery launches UK’s first Chestnut Beer
Lancaster Brewery - the multi-award winning brewery - has created the first chestnut beer to be brewed and bottled in the UK. This August, Mr Trotters Great British Chestnut Ale 4% abv was launched in a bottle in Selfridges and Booths, and is now available to pubs in cask. Under development by Lancaster Brewery master brewers for over a year, Mr Trotters Great British … [Read more...]
Pub of the Year named as Michelin recommends more pubs than ever
This year’s Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide recommends more than 570 pubs, of which 70 are new entries. All the pubs in the guide are selected, first and foremost, for the quality of their food. Pub of the Year 2014: The Greyhound on the Test The accolade of ‘Pub of the Year’ 2014 is awarded to The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge, Hampshire. Rebecca Burr, Editor of … [Read more...]