Brewer’s Corner News & Views

NEWS & VIEWS – 6th February 2023

Barrel & Flow Festival
We feel like opening with a feel-good story this week. As this is Black History Month, Pellicle have a great article about the Barrel & Flow Festival in Pittsburgh, where each exhibiting Brewery collaborates either with a Black owned Brewery or a Black Artist.

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Black Sheep Brewery To Increase Prices By 19.5%
There is no doubt what the big talking-point was in UK beer circles this week. It was the announcement of 19.5% price increases to be introduced at the end of the month by Black Sheep Brewery.

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Price Hikes Force Vital Industry Debate
Following up, the Drinks Business has done a nice job curating the ensuing debate which raged on Twitter. The very last comment in this article sums it up perfectly…”There’re no winners here. Pubs & breweries will be lost.”

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Pub Opening Hours
Finally, the Pub Curmudgeon has some balanced thoughts on opening hours, and whether they should be cut or not.

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