Random news of the day

[oldboots]

http://www.manx.net/isle-of-man-news...hire-pub-chain

The purchasers are the parent company of Okells Brewery on the Isle of Man.

[gillhalfpint]

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9336...f_Man_company/

Had a look round as I thought Brigantes in York was part of Market Town Taverns and found above link. The main man of Market Town Taverns also bought Roosters Brewery earlier this year for the sons to run.

[ETA]

A new threat to some of our pubs:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15558334

Regardless of the moral view you take on lapdancing licences, the fact is that some pubs would not be open without them. What constitutes more of a problem to local populations is, I would suggest, clubs and bars that serve cheap booze until the early hours of the morning. I appreciate the views of Tower Hamlets's concerned residents, but I think they've let their moral outrage overrule any objective assessment of what the real threat to law and order is.

Of course, I don't visit these establishments myself, other than to - er, enjoy a nice warm pint of lager while I draft a quick review for PuG. Honest.

[hondo]

"looks best on a bottle."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11...d_electronics/

[hondo]

"Tykes are not shy of talking up Yorkshire but when it comes to beer, even the most one-eyed Lancastrian might have to admit they’ve got a point."
http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/...an-revolution/

[ROBCamra]

"Tykes are not shy of talking up Yorkshire but when it comes to beer, even the most one-eyed Lancastrian might have to admit they’ve got a point."
http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/...an-revolution/

Arrrrr Jim Lad.

[hondo]

“Alcohol companies must be extremely vigilant about marketing "
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/G...n-Group-ruling

[hondo]

"moored on the Thames since 1971 and became part of the Imperial War Museum in 1978"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...=feeds-newsxml

[hondo]

"seductive aroma" "airy scent " ""I can't decide whether I am more sassy or sweet, and maybe that's why I'm partnering with SMIRNOFF. I may just be a little of both,"

news from the usa
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/smi...kas-2011-11-09

[ETA]

"seductive aroma" "airy scent " ""I can't decide whether I am more sassy or sweet, and maybe that's why I'm partnering with SMIRNOFF. I may just be a little of both,"

news from the usa
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/smi...kas-2011-11-09

Pass the sick bag.