STAR OF BELGIAN BEER TWEAKS ITS PREMIUM
The world’s biggest Belgian beer brand is reinforcing its pedigree and premium image with a new global design and nod to its 600-year heritage. Launched in 1926, Stella Artois was named after the Christmas Star and has always associated itself
4 IN HAND FOR SALE AS MARKET SOARS
Sydney’s famous gastro pub the Four In Hand is up for sale, as the owners are tempted by the booming market. The freehold going concern of the Paddington landmark is on the market for the first time in over a
CHINESE INVESTOR SAILS INTO SOUTH COAST HOTEL
The ASX-listed Abacus Property Group has divested an underperforming NSW South Coast asset, as opportunities continue to flow from China. The Mariners Waterfront Hotel is located on 5393 m² of prime frontage onto Bateman’s Bay, with development opportunity and favourable
APPLE ISLE FAVOURITE DOMINATES CIDER AWARDS
The Australian Cider Awards took place Friday night, with one of the pillars of the Apple Isle taking a clutch of prizes, including Best In Show. Produced from no less than 18 different types of apples by a 127-year-old Huon
CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION
The beer boffins behind Sydney Craft Beer Week have released the line-up of events, offering everything from ‘Caribbean cook-ups’ to ‘Beer & Clam’ nights with Two Birds. October 17 - 25 will see a smorgasbord of events, offering the beer-curious
FUTURE CLEAR FOR DRAFT BEER
Western Australia’s drink delivery wizards Streamline Beverages have pioneered another innovation for the premium-thirsty public, further enhancing the “theatre of draft”. Streamline’s Op Tik dispenser features a windowed reservoir that offers patrons a visual reference to the craft beer or
SENSELESS PATRON DEATHS PUT PUBS IN DARK SPOTLIGHT
Two NSW hotels have sadly become embroiled in the tragic deaths of two patrons assaulted in the vicinity. Visitor to Coffs Harbour, 26-year-old Kyle Watkins, was struck in a seemingly unprovoked attack soon after leaving the Coffs Hotel with a
DEVELOPER-READY IRISH PUB TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER
Hotel investors are likely to battle developers at the pending sale of popular Melbourne pub Bridie O’Reilly’s. The freehold of a generous block in Brunswick will go to auction later this month, boasting Commercial 1 zoning and the successful Bridie
PUB BREWER RELEASES WILD AND UGLY BEAST
One of Australia’s favourite* craft beers is releasing the next edition in its Brewpub series, with a nod to one of the most feral creatures around. The team from Swan Valley have announced the finished product War Hog – emanating
SYSTEMIC FRAUD REVEALED IN UK PUBS
News of a series of secret signs in the men’s rooms of pub across the UK has emerged, revealing an underground network of deceit and bribery. The signs offer opportunity for troubled male patrons to have staff lie over the
