So, Scotland set poised to introduce a minimum retail (I am assuming it is only retail?) price of alcohol of 50p a unit (already increased from a previously proposed 45p). Now, as pubs retail alcohol at well over the minimum pricing level* this policy, should it be introduced in England, should give us responsible pub-goers no concern whatsoever, right? WRONG! Be afraid. Be very afraid! Regardless of the for-and-against arguments of minimum pricing, here are some thoughts from a publican …
Suspended for serving full pints!
This story appeared in yesterday’s Sunday Mirror. At Just Beer, lined glasses mean a full pint every time you visit our bar. You lucky people!
What should we call Black IPA?
Cruella, a 4.8% Black IPA brewed by Brewsters brewery, went on sale last night and prompted at least an hour’s worth of heated debate! I think most discerning drinkers know what style of beer Black IPA – love it or hate it – pertains to be. Basically it is a black beer so heavily hopped (in the IPA styleee) that it obscures the roast malt character from the flavour. It is the name the style has adopted, that of Black …
Micropub revolution rolls on.
The latest Micropub, the Just Reproach in Deal, opened its doors yesterday to become the sixth (as far as we know) pub to uphold the micropub ideal. We wish Proprietor Mark Robson all the best in his new venture.