Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

WORLD’S BIGGEST BOURBON PUSHES PREMIUM WITH DOUBLE OAK

Posted on June 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The progressive drinks giant that is Beam Suntory with Coca-Cola Amatil has announced Jim Beam Double Oak as part of its permanent line-up and push on ‘super-premium’ bourbon. Beam and Suntory teamed up in 2014 to create a new force

BYRON ‘TOP PUB’ LOOKS TO FETCH $70m+

Posted on June 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Byron Bay’s juggernaut ‘Top Pub’ has hit the market and tight investor yields could see it fetch over $70 million. The Beach Hotel is possibly Australia’s ultimate beach hotel, located on 4,585 m² offering ring-side views of Byron Bay’s picturesque

NEW $5 NOTES TO AFFECT MOST CASH EQUIPMENT

Posted on June 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The new $5 notes will begin appearing in September, and most cash-handling equipment will need to be upgraded. The RBA unveiled the new notes in April, which incorporate advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting while retaining key design aspects such

NEW AUSTRALIAN BEER CO CRAFT RANGE GOES ‘BEYOND’

Posted on June 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Australian Beer Company is tapping consumer preferences for artisan products with cultural provenance, releasing its new and limited edition ‘Beyond the Black Stump’ range of craft beers. Crafted to evoke drinkers’ imagination and celebrate Australian native ingredients, brewers were

BAYFIELDS FINALLY SEE THE LIGHT FOR BRIGADE ROOFTOP LAUNCH

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after

LEGAL-HEAVY NEW BOARD FOR ILGA TO RULE LICENCE REGULATIONS

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW State Government yesterday announced a new chair and board for ILGA that will hopefully produce a “better result” for licensed venues. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) is a statutory decision-maker, regulating licensing and disciplinary matters for pubs,

SHIFTING MARKET AND BIG AIBA WIN SEES ASX-LISTED BREWERY CHANGE DIRECTION

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s only listed brewer is rolling out its new national craft beer on-premise focus, after reducing its commitment to brew for Woolworths and winning the AIBA top award. Based in Western Australia, the ASX-listed Gage Roads Brewing (GRB) has brewed

WORLD FIRST IN AUSTRALIA: OLDEST BEER SCIENTIFICALLY RECREATED

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australian beer-loving scientists have achieved a world first, reviving the oldest known samples of beer from a 220-year-old Tasmanian shipwreck. The Sydney Cove was one of the first commercial ships to make the perilous journey to the colonies, back in

LANTERN GOES TO COURTHOUSE SALE

Posted on June 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group has put to market yet another pub asset, as it restructures its portfolio to focus on core business in the Sydney metro. The Cairns’ Courthouse Hotel is an “institution” in the north Queensland regional city, being

BUILDERS ARMS HOTEL ‘EVOLVES’ INTO CHINESE RESTAURANT

Posted on June 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

One of the country’s premier gastro pubs and few to offer two-Hatted dining, is transforming to open a very Zen Chinese restaurant. The Builder’s Arms Hotel opened four years ago under the guidance of acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell and partners