Beer and related industry news

Automatically generated 19:50, 20/11/2008 from current newsfeeds

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One in Eight Pubs Set to Close By 2012. 20/11/08 [Camra, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
CAMRA has today claimed that a tidal wave of beer tax hikes, unfair supermarket competition and the economic downturn threatens to close up to 7,500 pubs by the end of 2012.
Jameson promotion goes to the movies [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Whiskey brand linking with men's mag Shortlist for cult film screenings
Tropical fruit beers join Pierhead portfolio [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Products from South Africa's Shongweni brewery now available in UK
Ex-Asda chief calls for on and off-trade unity [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Archie Norman tells Adam Withrington that pubs and supermarkets have to join forces to lobby government - or face the consequences
Adam Withrington: Read my lips. No more hack jobs! [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
The Daily Mail's anti-booze crusade is back - and is as wide of the mark as ever
Carlsberg "very disappointed" at Enterprise decision [The Publican, Wed, 19 Nov 2008]
Brewer rejects claims its beer is "no longer viable"
Leaving no Stone unturned [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Lymestone uses water from the original brewery well to make its beers, reflecting its owners passion for authenticity, says Roger Protz.
City Diary 20 November [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Sympathy for the widow [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Licensing law needs to address death differently and take a more compassionate stance, says Peter Coulson.
Getting the price just right [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Minimum pricing by legislation could only work if all situations to which it applied were similar, says Peter Coulson.
Beer is the new wine [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

The owner of boutique-hotel brands Malmaison and Hotel du Vin has opened its first pub concept, Pub du Vin, in Brighton. MA food editor Jo Bruce took a look.
The time for change is upon us [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Greene King Pub Partners managing director David Elliott says it is time for a change in the industry.
Saluting a trade champ [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Retiring FLVA chairman and industry stalwart Tony Paynes 34-year career in trade protection has benefited thousands of pub operators and their families, says Andrew Pring.
Pub industry not Darling's 'piggy bank' [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

The pub industry is not a piggy bank to be raided every time the Chancellor cant make his sums add up that's the message from the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) prior to Monday's pre-budget report.
JDWs 5m investment [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Managed operator JD Wetherspoon is opening four new pubs this month.
Peach launches new-build pub [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Peach Pub Company has opened its 10th pub, the Almanack in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Profits increase at Hall & Woodhouse [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Dorset brewer Hall Woodhouse has increased profit before tax despite difficult trading conditions.
Provenance focus for IPA [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Greene King has redesigned its IPA brand to emphasise its place of origin.
Councils consider giving cash to community pubs [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Vital cash grants could be on the way from local authorities to help struggling rural and community pubs diversify into new income streams.
More choice at Toby [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has embarked on a significant extension to the value offer at its Toby Carvery brand by offering more choice for the same money.
Camra: 7,500 pubs will close by 2012 [Morning Advertiser, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]

Up to 7,500 pubs could close by 2012 because of a tidal wave of beer tax hikes, cheap supermarket booze and the general economic downturn.
Ten top tips for saving water [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Take note of your 'water footprint' - and follows these top tips to saving water in your pub
Foreign satellite prosecutions "pointless" until EU test case [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
Premier League admits current situation - but warns of action if test case goes in its favour
More pub openings can help government raise cash [The Publican, Thu, 20 Nov 2008]
ALMR says opening pubs will bring in as much revenue as the alcohol duty escalator

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