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Higher than is realistic for a country pub
They don't understand about ullage, the fact that real ale is alive and can therefore die etc etc. They think that a country pub should have the same GP as a High St "fizzy pop only" outlet. Don't be browbeaten.
This link is to "The Publican":
http://www.thepublican.com/hybrid.asp?typeCode=28&pubCode=2&navcode=159
There is some good stuff available there. You can learn a lot.
Depends on the tie
A Brewcompany tennancy paying usurious rates for stock may only achieve the low forties GP.
A true freehouse, especially serving food should achieve the mid to high fifties.
Tied vs Free House directs costs example
A recent example quoted to me :-
A quantity of beer can be bought by a FREE house for £130
The same quantity costs a TIED house £220
So, as already stated by Gerard, the nature of the public house - Tied or Free - will be crucial to any appreciation of the GP rate.
The following link is a 71 page publication by HMRC re: the licensed trade :-
www.hmrc.gov.uk/tips/licensed-trade.pdf