New covid concerns have started to hit Britain’s drinking-out market, with comparable sales significantly down again. CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker shows average drinks...
Pubs and bars continue to see significant drop in sales
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On-trade sales continue to fall during December
On-trade drinks sales have fallen well short of pre-pandemic levels for the second week in a row — and more drops are inevitable after the introduction of new covid...
Many are visiting hospitality, but not as often as they did
Four months after full lockdown ended in July, 83% of the nation has visited a hospitality establishment in the last month. This is higher than the proportion saying that...
Opportunities for the craft beer sector after lockdown
Business Focus: CGA’s Paul Bolton explores craft beer’s challenges and opportunities after lockdown Craft beer has been rivalled lately by competing categories — but with...
Is Hygge Cornwall’s strongest ever commercial beer?
Driftwood Spars Brewery has released what it believes to be highest ABV beer ever brewed for sale in Cornwall. Small-batch brew Hygge is intended to be enjoyed instead of...
71 Brewing is branching out across Britain
Dundee-based 71 Brewing, specialising in lagers and small-batch brews, is expanding its distribution and logistics nationwide. The brewers are inspired by new wave brewing...
Course aims to give beer drinkers best possible experience
Supported by national brewers, Cask Marque has created an e-learning training course for bar staff, called Beer Professional. The purpose of the course is to improve the...
Anspach & Hobday has big plans for London Black
London brewer Anspach & Hobday has announced a crowdfunding campaign to expand its production capabilities. Backing London Black, its new nitro porter, the brewer is...
British Guild of Beer Writers publishes awards shortlist
The British Guild of Beer Writers has shortlisted 35 writers, journalists and bloggers ahead of its annual awards dinner next month. Award winners in 2019, when the guild...