NEWS & VIEWS – 20th June 2022
Pub Sales Fall
It’s a good job the sun is shining, as there is very little good news to report apart from the weather. The latest CGA Tracker noted that sales at Britain’s largest pub groups fell 1% in May compared to 2019. When adjusted for inflation, this represents a decline of more like 20%.
It’s a good job the sun is shining, as there is very little good news to report apart from the weather. The latest CGA Tracker noted that sales at Britain’s largest pub groups fell 1% in May compared to 2019. When adjusted for inflation, this represents a decline of more like 20%.
Struggling Microbrewers
Meanwhile, the Pub Curmudgeon has some considered and sympathetic
thoughts for those amongst the UK Microbrewers who are struggling.
Meanwhile, the Pub Curmudgeon has some considered and sympathetic
thoughts for those amongst the UK Microbrewers who are struggling.
One Million Beers
Jeff has been doing some maths this week, including the startling calculation that US Breweries are likely to get close to releasing one million unique beers this year.
Jeff has been doing some maths this week, including the startling calculation that US Breweries are likely to get close to releasing one million unique beers this year.
Honest Brew Closure
Finally, very sad news emerged this week, that Honest Brew are shutting down their beer delivery service. There will no doubt be many people reading this Newsletter who can thank Honest Brew for introducing and providing easy access to great Craft Beer, especially a few years back, when other outlets were harder to find.
Finally, very sad news emerged this week, that Honest Brew are shutting down their beer delivery service. There will no doubt be many people reading this Newsletter who can thank Honest Brew for introducing and providing easy access to great Craft Beer, especially a few years back, when other outlets were harder to find.
