December, 2014

A New Era Ushers in for Iconic Scottish Beer

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic beer brands, brewed originally in the 19th century and extremely popular during the 20th century, will be resurrected today, some 33 years after its last batch was brewed. The first pint of Usher’s Beer to be pulled from a beer pump in almost half a century will be expertly supped […]

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Olympus Automation Now Trading as OAL

This name change is in response to large international demand for our products and services and better reflects the company’s ability to provide solutions that involve all our engineering capabilities. While our name is changing, our legal status, office address and telephone contact details will remain the same. The company’s business remains fundamentally unaffected by […]

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BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code

By James Wallin, 11-Dec-2014 The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will not seek to overturn the inclusion of a mandatory market rent only option in the pubs code, and accepts it will now become law. For the full story please visit: http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/BBPA-confirms-it-will-not-challenge-MRO-in-pubs-code

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New allergen laws: Majority of licensees think EU legislation 'unnecessary'

By Mike Berry, 11-Dec-2014 Ahead of the new EU rules on displaying allergen information that come into force in two days’ time (13 December), just one third of licensees say that they are able to name the 14 allergens covered by the legislation. For more information, please visit: http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/New-allergen-laws-Majority-of-licensees-think-EU-legislation-unnecessary

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Robinsons Visitors Centre Is Cheshire’s Small Visitors Attraction Of The Year

It’s official… Robinsons Visitors Centre is Marketing Cheshire’s Small Visitors Attraction 2014 and will now represent the county at the National Visit England awards for Excellence in May 2015.   The Marketing Cheshire awards, now in their 10th year, celebrate the excellence and achievement of the Cheshire’s local business community. 350 guests were in attendance at Chester […]

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Brewing and cider awards gear up for final entries

With just weeks to go until the next International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards close on 31 December,  the competition’s organisers, Brewing Technology Services (BTS) are gearing up for the last wave of entries from brewers and cider makers around the world. Ruth Evans, director of BTS, said, “We’re delighted with the level and […]

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Best of beer writing honoured at awards and banquet

Boak & Bailey scoop Beer Writer of the Year title The British Guild of Beer Writers on Thursday (4 December) presented their top award, Beer Writer of the Year 2014, to bloggers and writers Boak & Bailey. The Beer Writer of the Year award is the ultimate accolade for anyone communicating about our national drink. […]

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Carlsberg UK Renews Official Beer Partner Status With Arsenal FC

Carlsberg UK has announced a new three-year exclusive deal with Arsenal Football Club to supply its beer and beverage brands including Carlsberg and Somersby Cider at the Premier League club’s Emirates Stadium. The agreement will offer fans the opportunity to enjoy Carlsberg’s products on match days and during other events held at the North London […]

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