St Austell

St Austell Brewery and Thatchers agree 10-year deal

09-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Cask specialist and pub operator St Austell Brewery has penned a 10-year deal with Thatchers Cider to stock its ciders in its managed pub estate.

THE CASK PROJECT

Breweries collaborate for ultra-hoppy Proper Job beer

04-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Independent breweries St Austell and Burning Sky have come together to create a “supercharged” version of the former’s famed Proper Job cask ale.

THE CASK PROJECT

St Austell’s Tribute is double medal winner

27-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

St Austell Brewery’s Tribute (4.2% ABV) ale has won two medals at the prestigious International Brewing Awards 2024.

OPINION

OPINION: A touch of glass in elevating beer

18-Mar-2024 By Georgina Young, brewing director and head brewer, St Austell Brewery

The hot topic of glassware came up recently on The Morning Advertiser’s Lock In podcast – touching on whether it’s OK or not if a customer gets their beer in an unbranded glass.

THE CASK PROJECT

St Austell develops new cask beer using AI

07-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

South-west-based pub operator and brewer St Austell has developed a new beer using artificial intelligence (AI).

THE CASK PROJECT

St Austell rebrands flagship cask ale Proper Job

01-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

St Austell Brewery has unveiled a new look for its flagship IPA Proper Job (4.5% ABV), which will hit pubs and bars across the UK beginning this month (March 2024).

St Austell and Harbour to open new venue in summer

28-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Cornwall-based brewer and pub operator St Austell has teamed up Harbour Brewing Co to open the Harbour Beer House this summer.

THE CASK PROJECT

St Austell unveils 2024 seasonal line-up

02-Feb-2024 By Rebecca Weller

St Austell Brewery has revealed its new music-themed seasonal beer line-up for 2024.

St Austell installs 600 extra solar panels

29-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Hare Brewery, which is owned by St Austell Brewery, had installed hundreds more solar panels in a bid to use as much renewable energy as possible to fuel beer production.

THE CASK PROJECT

St Austell beer festival raises £20k for charity

04-Dec-2023 By Gary Lloyd

More than 2,000 people from across Cornwall and beyond descended on St Austell Brewery for its popular Celtic Beer Festival last month.

Promotional content

St Austell’s sustainable focus on cask ale Anthem

21-Sep-2023 By Mark Dredge

“We know the farmers by name,” says Georgina Young, St Austell Brewery’s brewing director...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

'Good timing' for St Austell takeover of Bath Pub Co

12-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

After a “tumultuous few years’” in the sector, managing director and co-founder of the Bath Pub Company, Joe Cussens, told The Morning Advertiser (MA) it was time for a “new chapter” for both him and the business.

The Cask Project

St Austell and Verdant team up to create hazy pale ale

29-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Cornish brewers St Austell and Verdant have come together to make a one-off cask ale.

St Austell acquires 3rd site in recent months

18-Oct-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

St Austell Brewery has acquired its third site in recent months – the Blue Ball Inn, Lynmouth, Devon, bringing its portfolio to a total of 178 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country.

St Austell ‘planning to grow estate to more than 200 pubs’

28-Feb-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

South-west based business St Austell is looking to expand its portfolio over the next few years, boss Kevin Georgel has said.

Staycation boom set to stay

16-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The demand for UK staycations is set to continue into the Autumn, Cornwall-based brewery St Austell has revealed.

Jodie Kidd throws support behind Long Live the Local campaign

06-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A new campaign for Long Live the Local has been launched and is fronted by model and pub licensee Jodie Kidd.

St Austell reduces opening and serving hours due to staff shortage

07-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

South west-based operator and brewer St Austell has temporarily decreased its food service hours and opening hours in some of its managed sites, in a bid to tackle the current recruitment crisis.

Sector demands reopening date from Gov as sales fell by half in 2020

10-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trade leaders and industry body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have pleaded for a clear date and plan for when and how pubs can reopen.

Brewers financial support for pubs topped £20m

16-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

More than £20m in financial support was provided to pub tenants by the Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) during lockdown.

St Austell boss calls for VAT, beer duty and business rates cut

07-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

The chief executive of Cornish brewer and pub operator St Austell has called upon the Chancellor for extended support for hospitality in his July Statement off the back of a “steady” return to trade post-lockdown.

St Austell Brewery to reopen more than 100 pubs on 4 July weekend

29-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

West Country brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery has revealed that its entire managed estate will resume trading on 4 July.

#UnitedWeStand

The 6 principles that will get St Austell through Covid-19

06-Apr-2020 By Ed Bedington

The boss of a leading family brewer has set out a passionate response to the crisis engulfing his sector and announced a set of guiding principles for support to his tenants.

St Austell appoints Andrew Turner to new MD role

06-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Brewer and pub company St Austell Brewery has appointed Heineken’s Andrew Turner to a new role of managing director, beer and brands.

Charity

Sharp's takes on St Austell in 'battle of the breweries' football match

03-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The coveted Staughton Shield was up for grabs in the 'battle of the breweries' football match last weekend.

My Pub

My Pub: The Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, Cornwall

24-Aug-2016 By Sara Hussein

After winning Licensee of the Year at the 2016 British Institute of Innkeeping Awards, Rob and Lucy Brewer discuss the secret to their success and how far they’ve come since they first entered the site 10 years ago

St Austell to reward staff with pay bands after training drives record satisfaction

22-Apr-2016 By Oli Gross

St Austell had a storming year, with profits and customer satisfaction from its pubs hitting new heights. Learning and development manager Richard Parkes claims it is the company’s focus on training that has driven its recent achievements. Oli Gross reports

Events

Don't miss out: enter the Publican Awards now

05-Nov-2015 By PMA

There’s still an opportunity for award winning pub companies to test their mettle following a week’s extension to the Publican Awards 2016 entry deadline.

Pub Awards: Best Partnership Pub – The Victoria Inn, Salcombe

10-Sep-2015 By PMA

Being located in one of the UK’s leading holiday hotspots is both a blessing and a curse, and it is brilliant to see the Victoria Inn embracing the challenge that represents by working with the St Austell Brewery to build a business that remains viable...

St Austell chefs in food photography workshop

18-Dec-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Head chefs from across St Austell’s 170-strong pub estate have been given a lesson in how to photograph their food using only a smartphone.

Protz: Beer drinkers find their Eden

09-Dec-2014 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz explains why the Celtic Beer Festival is becoming more successful each year and how more women are jumping on the bandwagon

St Austell sees turnover reach £116m

15-May-2014 By John Harrington

St Austell has reported a 7.4% rise in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to £13.8m in the year to 28 December on turnover up 10% to £116.6m, with growth recorded in every division.

St Austell turnover breaks £100m mark

23-May-2013 By John Harrington

St Austell Brewery, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, saw turnover exceed £100m for the first time in its history in 2012 as it bought more pubs and sold more beer.

The Big Interview: James Staughton, St Austell Brewery

04-Mar-2013 By Mike Berry

James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery, tells Mike Berry of his fondness for organising parties and urges the Government to reduce VAT on beer and food served in pubs.

St Austell buys five pubs from Enterprise Inns

24-Aug-2012 By John Harrington

St Austell, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, has bought five pubs from Enterprise Inns, including its first in Bristol, for an undisclosed sum.

St Austell Brewery fined over pub asbestos failures

13-Jun-2012 By Gurjit Degun

St Austell Brewery, the Devon-based pub operator and brewery, has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £6,295 costs after workmen carrying out a refurbishment at one of its pubs were exposed to deadly asbestos dust.

Two food staff boost St Austell’s offer

22-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

St Austell has taken on two new staff to improve the estate’s food offer.

Licensees go for gold

16-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Despite the ticket-sales disappointment felt by many, Britain is excitedly gearing up for its historic hosting of the Olympics next summer.

St Austell: profits up, turnover dips

31-May-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

St Austell, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, has reported a rise in profits for 2010 despite a slight dip in turnover. Operating profit before...

St Austell revamps ale range

31-May-2011 By Jessica Harvey

St Austell Brewery will be launching a new 3.8% ABV beer, called Trelawny, following a reassessment of its portfolio. Jeremy Mitchell, marketing and...

St Austell's £2m splash on rooms

25-May-2011 By Gurjit Degun

South-west family brewery St Austell has invested more than £2m in adding 33 letting rooms to the County Arms in Truro, Cornwall. The new en-suite...

St Austell beer vouchers to beat Budget

21-Mar-2011 By Graham Ridout

Cornish brewer and retailer St Austell is offering discount vouchers in an attempt to dent the effects of this week's Budget. From now until the...

Accommodation Pubs: Room to grow trade

10-Feb-2011 By Claire Dodd Claire

It is a truth universally acknowledged that staying in a pub, where a pint of decent beer is never more than a two-minute walk away, is way better...

St Austell launches two new brews

21-Jan-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Cornish brewer St Austell has confirmed plans to launch two new cask ales this year, following the success of other brands in the stable. In...

Flood-hit licensees keep beer flowing

24-Nov-2010 By Tony Halstead

Licensees in Cornwall hit by last week's floods have managed to keep their pubs open despite seeing their properties submerged under feet of water....

St Austell to launch new bitter next spring

18-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

St Austell is planning a major launch of a new draught bitter, containing Australia hops, next spring. The as-yet-unnamed beer will be 3.8 per cent...

St Austell: beer deliveries will get through floods

17-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

But one pub — the Western Inn — is facing an uphill struggle to clear water in time for a wedding this Saturday.

Cornish pubs experience mixed fortunes in floods

17-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

Pubs in a Cornwall town have experienced mixed fortunes after this morning's floods caused havoc for many in the county. Heavy rain and gale-force...

Cask boom boosts brewers

06-Oct-2010

The growing popularity of cask ale has been reflected in figures released by two brewers. Cornish brewer St Austell has announced that it sold 14.5...

Hop harvest: All in a day's work

13-Sep-2010 By Katie Coyne

Peering over the top of the mash tun, head brewer Roger Ryman exchanges worried looks with fellow brewer James Vincent. "That's an awful lot of...