By now everyone is in the middle of festive preparations for the busiest time of the year. It will be full-throttle from here on in. Menus have been planned, decorations are going up, bars are being stocked and entertainment booked. So far so good. It’s going to be so busy though that there are a…
The COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations apply to all those in the hospitality industry mainly because of the chemicals used to keep everything hygienically clean. The regulations are in place to ensure that all staff and customers are safe from any harmful substances and…
Picture the scene, it’s a cold wet November night when you drop into the local pub for a quick pint on your way home, only to find the landlord leaning on the bar and bemoaning the fact that there are no customers anymore and his pub is empty. The truth of the matter is that there are lots of…
There are 3 different types of beer line cleaner on the market today, each one works in a different way and has their pros and cons. The different types are: Caustic / Chlorinated Hydrogen Peroxide Surfactant…
We had an enquiry last week that we thought was well worth writing about, as it raises a good point about good practice in cellar…
The last few years have seen huge changes in the brewing…
A new guru – with all the smarts We are very excited to announce that Mark Tetlow has agreed to lend his expertise to the CellarCraft cause and will be here to help with any beer service related queries. Mark has more years’ experience than he’s prepared to admit to, but his industry…
Readers’ Questions We had an interesting enquiry from a reader regarding the legality of refilling glasses. The reader had been on a cellar course and the trainer emphasised the risk of cross glass contamination by refilling customers’ glasses and the risk of prosecution if they did so. As…
Are you using Social Media to maximise revenue into your pub? #Food is the most popular hashtag on social media. We eat with our eyes and as a race we are pretty obsessed with all things edible. #Beer is the most used hashtag for pubs and breweries which is no great surprise and chasing on its tail…
