McMullen & Sons press office
| McMullen & Sons is happy to talk to the media on a variety of operational and business issues. In this section you will find its latest press releases, which are available for use within the press. |
The perfect trifle recipe!
Trifle, the British Classic
The earliest known use of the dessert name Trifle was for a thick cream flavoured with sugar, ginger and rosewater- a recipe first published in 1596, England by Thomas Dawson in a book titled “The Good Huswife’s Jewell.” It wasn’t until sixty years later when custard was poured over alcohol soaked bread, and the jelly to ...read more
It's the week to Ask For Cask
27th September, 11
MCMULLEN BACKS CASK ALE WEEK TO BRING IN NEW RECRUITS Press Release 27 September 2011 It’s Cask Ale Week soon, and if you’ve never sampled the delights of real ale, then McMullen, the independent family brewer, is keen to ...read more
Cheers! It's a real ale renaissance!
29th August, 11
Whatever its properties, beer is indisputably Britain's national drink. Its character has changed over the years. Hopped beer – hops add the more savoury, floral notes to the caramel and toffee tones of the toasted barley of the malt – ...read more
Winner of Name Our Beer announced
19th August, 11
We can now confirm that Augustus Macsimus is the winning ale name for our recent -Name Our Beer and WIN- competition. Steve Wyatt, a McMullen’s customer at the White Horse, Burnham Green has walked away with the following prizes: the opportunity ...read more
Windsor pub first for The Duchess of Cambridge
21st July, 11
The former B Bar & Kitchen site on Thames Street, Windsor, has been given a fantastic makeover and renamed The Duchess of Cambridge in honour of Her Royal Highness, the former Catherine Middleton. McMullen believes it is the only pub in ...read more
Peak Perfomers for Charity
10th July, 11
Thanks to a phenomenal effort of team fundraising, McMullen is donating £17,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support. And with one staff member set for a sponsored cycle across Africa next year, the total looks set to go even higher. Nearly £15,000 of ...read more
Food and Fun
03rd July, 11
FOOD AND FUN McMullen food chief Paul Robbins shares his news ● The search is on to find our McMullen Chef of the Year and Young Chef of the Year. Entries are in and the finalists will be announced after a ...read more
Smarter Salisbury
01st July, 11
The Salisbury Arms is reaping the benefits of an ongoing refurbishment programme that has given impressive upgrades to its function room and back bar. Guests and customers have been delighted by the 120-year-old, 31-bedroom hotel’s stylish new look. The Back Bar ...read more
New Dray Joins The Team
30th June, 11
McMullen has added a smart new dray to its six-strong fleet, complete with a classy livery displaying beers such as AK and Country Bitter. The Volvo FL 18 tonne vehicle – supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, Enfield – ...read more
Our brilliant people
16th May, 11
News of the moves and promotions for our brilliant people: - Matt Cotter, McMullen's 2010 Manager of the Year and until recently Manager of The Peahen in St Albans, has become an Area Manager for the company. Matt now has responsibility ...read more
McMullen's No1 beer!
10th May, 11
McMullen's Country Bitter has been crowned the best pint of real ale in East Anglia. The well-loved bitter beat off competition from national and smaller brewers to win the top prize at the CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale) annual contest ...read more
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