Provided they get the range right, the much-reported advent of the promiscuous consumer should probably concern brand owners more than it does operators. While some drinkers may have forsaken their ‘usual’ big-name brand for an ever-changing array of craft, artisan and small-batch drinks, as long as operators can match their range to customers’ aspirations, the cash all goes in the same till. Cider is as susceptible to changing consumer trends as any drinks category.
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Cheers to great beer this Christmas
Beer is still an important part of any festive celebration – or at least, any party that you’re thinking of inviting me to attend – and with so much choice now available on draught, as well as in bottles and cans, there’s really no excuse not to enjoy a different beer with every part of the Christmas menu.
Joycelyn Neave, Seafood Pub Company: Profile
Joycelyn Neave, the founder of the Seafood Pub Company – and nominee for the Pub & Bar Award at The Cateys 2016 – operates eight Lancashire venues, with two more in the pipeline. She talks to John Porter about how she recruits her army of ‘Seafood Soldiers’.
The Joule in the Crown
If the pub has a habit of regularly defying the doomsayers and demonstrating that it’s a fit and proper business model for the 21st century, that doesn’t simply happen by accident, of course. Instead, it’s a tribute to the hard work and dedication of experienced, savvy operators up and down the land. Among those building a strong reputation in this respect is Joule’s Brewery.
Cider House Rules
Figures from CGA Strategy* show that cider continues to make inroads in the eating out market. In the year to the start of August 2016, cider grew by 2.4% in volume and 3.2% in value across the on-trade as whole. In hotels, there was a 5.1% increase in value, while restaurants saw a 2.2% value increase.
Buffets and beer matching
Arc Inspirations
Inapub: Breakfast
It’s the most important meal for pubs, and a breakfast trade can also give a pub’s profits a healthy boost.
FTE: Christmas planning
With the right planning, Christmas menus can have a wide appeal – and why not match great beers to festive food?
Propel Quarterly: The Cyclist
The latest venture from Geronimo Inns founders Jo and Rupert Clevely sets our to recreate the Victorian refreshment room.