Category Archives: Marketing

Before Harp Lager there was Barclay Perkins

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Andrew

OK, I know I promised more for you Skolars, but Ron over at Shut Up About Barclay Perkins has produced more lovely statistics about the pivotal period of UK lager in the late 5os when volumes started to take off. … Continue reading →

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Lager. Did we jump or were we pushed?

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Andrew

At the end of November 1969, the British Labour government generously allowed a price increase of  ‘not more than 2d a pint’ to the brewing industry. There was little rejoicing among brewers; first because they had asked for double and second because the 2d increase … Continue reading →

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Cheers to the lager drinking Michael Jackson

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Andrew

I’ve been casting around the internet trying to find various sources for some reviews I’m writing for a new beer book and came across a wonderful video interview with the late great Michael Jackson over at Sheltonbrothers.com. I spoke to … Continue reading →

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