Glastonbury Ales takes top title at first SIBA keg heat

Somerset-based Glastonbury Ales has added to its trophy collection by winning the top award at the Society of Independent Brewers’ Craft Beer in Keg South competition, held on 13 November. Its winning beer, Equinox,  is a 5.9% Black IPA, which won the Dark Ales, Stouts and Porters category on its way to the top prize. […]

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New BBPA pub closure figures show 'damaging' MRO amendment 'not needed'

By Mike Berry, 18-Nov-2014 As the pubs code legislation reaches a critical stage in Parliament today (18 Nov), new BBPA research shows that recent pub closure figures in the leased/tenanted sector are five per week, much lower than previously thought. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/New-BBPA-pub-closure-figures-show-damaging-MRO-amendment-not-needed  

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And the Winner Goes to – Fuggle Bunny Brew House

Fuggling Fantastic news – we are very proud to announce that after 8 months of trading we have won our first award.  Our latest creation, Chapter 7 – Russian Rare-Bit 5% scooped 1st Place in the Stout category at the CAMRA Sheffield 40th Steel City Ruby Beer & Cider Festival in October 2014.  We are […]

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Maxatec PDA keeps beer on tap for SPAsoft customers

Altrincham, 17th November 2014 – Brewing industry solutions company SPAsoft has selected the Arbor Gladius 5 rugged handheld from Maxatec for mobilising its Brewery Management System (BMS). The tough IP-65 certified 5.5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass screen equipped Android “phablet” will run a specially developed app providing integrated barcode scanning and fingertip signature capture for instant, […]

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Highland Brewing Co scoops Scotland’s top beer accolades

Orkney’s Highland Brewing Company has triumphed to scoop up the ‘Champion Beer’ and runner up titles along with a raft of top accolades at Scotland’s most fiercely fought beer contest.   The Swannay brewery is toasting the gold ‘Overall Champion Beer’ crown for Island Hopping (3.9%abv) and silver for its Pale Ale(4.7%abv) brew after beating […]

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Robinsons Brewery Celebrate First Hospitality Apprenticeship Graduate

Robinsons Brewery have today celebrated as Andrew Stirling, from the George and Dragon in Holmes Chapel, has become the first graduate of their Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme.   Robinsons and their partners Charnwood Training Group initially launched a series of apprenticeships covering bar staff, kitchen staff, management development and housekeeping in 2013. The apprenticeships, which are […]

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East Yorkshire Brewery Launches into Waitrose

East Riding of Yorkshire based Great Newsome Brewery is delighted to announce that it has secured the opportunity to supply Waitrose stores local to the brewery with its award winning bottled beers. Multi World Beer Award winning ‘Frothingham Best’ and legendary light ale, ‘Sleck Dust’ will be available in 4 Waitrose stores throughout Yorkshire from […]

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SIBA South Craft Beer in Keg Beer Competition 2014

SIBA South Craft Beer in Keg Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING 13th November 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT 13th November 2014 www.siba.co.uk/craftbeerinkeg/south www.beerasfolk.co.uk Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152563407859151.1073741884.116936939150&type=3 Brewery Product ABV Gold Glastonbury Ales Equinox 5.9 Silver Adnams Plc Mosaic Pale Ale 4.1 Bronze Red Squirrel Brewery Limited Black Squirrel 4.5  

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