Two local brewers are showing their gratitude for the ‘penny off the pint’ announced in the Budget with brews to thank the Chancellor George Osborne and Sajid Javid, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, for making the historic decision. Appearing as guest ales in the House of Commons Tatton Brewery in the Chancellor’s Tatton constituency has produced a beer called … [Read more...]
Sawday’s: 10th anniversary pub awards winners
England & Wales’ finest chosen for authenticity, community spirit, top notch rooms and fabulous food The 10th anniversary edition of Sawday’s Special Places Pubs and Inns of England & Wales, on sale 1 June, comprises over 950 of Britain’s very best pubs with just twelve selected to receive an award in one of four categories: authenticity; commitment to the community; … [Read more...]
Legendary Oxfordshire pub ready for takeoff
The Masons Arms in South Leigh – the first pub in Oxfordshire to be prosecuted for disregarding anti-smoking laws – has been put on the market by larger than life owner Gerry Stonhill. Described by Raymond Blanc as his all time favourite pub and awarded 20 out of 20 by Marco Pierre White, the legendary watering hole draws celebs from all over the country and is a particular … [Read more...]
1800 beers and 342 breweries feature in CAMRA’s new Good Bottled Beer Guide
The new edition of CAMRA’s famous Good Bottled Beer Guide - featuring over 1800 bottle-conditioned beers – has been launched. This definitive guide showcases beers from across the UK in the full plethora of styles, from light thirst quenching golden ales to aromatic and citrusy India pale ales and rich, powerfully flavoured stouts and porters. Jeff Evans, author of the … [Read more...]
C&C Group: UK cider sales under pressure
C&C Group plc, the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider and beer announced results for year ended 28 February 2013, identifying considerable pressure for its cider brands in the UK – the state of the economy, the weather, and competition all contributing – though beer sales help to compensate. Progress of its major cider acquisition in the USA … [Read more...]