Beer

What can Belgian beer still offer to UK pubs?

05-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

For many years, when the UK craft beer scene was but a twinkle in James Watt and Martin Dickie’s eyes, the mark of a good beer pub would often be the strength of its Belgian beer list.

Freedom Brewery raises £3.5m to drive expansion

05-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

Staffordshire brewer - Freedom Brewery - plans to boost its business with a multimillion-pound investment.

James Clay snaps up Beer Direct distributor

04-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

Craft and specialist beer distributor James Clay is set to expand its reach in the Midlands following the acquisition of regional distributor Beer Direct.

New Products: A caffeine dream from Siren Craft Brew

01-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

Four new coffee flavoured beers from Siren Craft Brew, as the West Berkshire brewery continues to show its adventurous streak.

Deadline extended for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards

31-May-2018 By James Beeson

Marketers will have until 1 July to stake their claim to win an award.

Brits think a pint is 60p too expensive

31-May-2018 By James Beeson

The average price of a pint of beer in Britain is 60p more than Brits think is reasonable, according to a new study by YouGov.

Could DIPAs be banned under new Portman Group guidelines?

31-May-2018 By James Beeson

Brewers selling double IPAs (DIPAs), imperial stouts and other strong beer styles in large packaging formats could fall foul of a new review into the Portman Group’s code of practice, according to the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Beer sales dropped in first quarter of 2018

31-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Volume sales of British beer were down by 1.7% in the first quarter (Q1) of this year when compared to the same period in 2017.

CAMRA chief executive Tim Page steps down

30-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) chief executive Tim Page has announced he will no longer head the organisation following the results of the Revitalisation Project in April.

Beavertown to open microbrewery at new Tottenham Hotspur stadium

30-May-2018 By James Beeson

North London craft brewery Beavertown is to open and operate a microbrewery at the site of the new Tottenham Hotspur football stadium, fuelling further speculation over a potential stake sale to Heineken.

BBPA welcomes EC bid to extend low-alcohol threshold

30-May-2018 By James Beeson

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed a move to extend the threshold for low-alcohol beers that can benefit from reduced duty rates.

Savvy beer drinkers no longer seeking ‘brands for life’

30-May-2018 By James Beeson

The increased availability of information about drinks online has created a generation of “highly educated and discerning” consumers who are less brand-loyal than their older counterparts, according to the managing director of Curious Brewery.

Alcohol-free beer to debut at GBBF

29-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) will be offering alcohol-free beer for the first time in its 41 year history, from Dutch-based Braxzz Brewery.

Is Heineken seeking to take a stake in Beavertown?

29-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Beer and cider giant Heineken is rumoured to be in talks to take a stake in craft brewer Beavertown.

Opinion: Bringing Tetley’s home is a thoroughly good thing

29-May-2018 By Pete Brown

Why the move by Carlsberg and Leeds Brewery to return production of Tetley’s to the city is a cause for celebration

Priciest pints in the UK revealed

24-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Price comparison experts have revealed the most and least expensive pints across the nation.

Beer industry 'not discussing' mental health and alcohol link

24-May-2018 By James Beeson

The relationship between mental health and alcohol consumption is too often ignored by members of the beer and brewing industry, according to one of its most esteemed brewers.

New project seeks to combine British beer and music

23-May-2018 By James Beeson

Five of the UK’s leading craft breweries are to launch a series of beers using progressive British hops, matched to a music track from a British artist.

BrewDog to open bar where customers can brew their own beer

23-May-2018 By James Beeson

Scottish craft beer brewer and bar operator BrewDog is to reopen its Islington venue with homebrewing equipment on site to allow customers to brew their own beer.

Portman Group calls for clarity on ‘confusing’ low-alcohol descriptors

22-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks watchdog The Portman Group has urged the Government to simplify the terms used to describe low and no-alcohol beverages and provide “much-needed clarity and consistency”.

Offer customers a ‘point of difference’ to protect on-trade

21-May-2018 By James Beeson

UK pubs have to “do something different” to convince customers to pay more than they do in the off-trade, according to the marketing and innovation director of Asahi Europe.

Robinsons sets out future of Trooper beer

18-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Robinsons’ Iron Maiden Trooper beer brand has grown significantly since its launch in 2013, with plans afoot for a further sales boost in the years ahead, according to managing director Oliver Robinson.

Commemorative beer launched to celebrate world’s longest pub-crawl

18-May-2018 By Stuart Stone

After a record-breaking journey of more than 20,000 miles across 25 countries, from the planet’s northernmost pub to its southernmost, the Pub2Pub Expedition is launching ‘Pub2Pub Expedition IPA’ with expedition sponsors Dartmoor Brewery.

Bath Ales optimistic about the future of cask

16-May-2018 By James Beeson

West Country brewer Bath Ales remains “very ambitious” about the potential for growth in the cask beer market, according to brewing director Roger Ryman.

Beavertown to brew in Belgium ahead of move to new brewery in 2019

15-May-2018 By James Beeson

North London craft brewery Beavertown is to produce some of its flagship beers at a family-owned brewery in Belgium ahead of a move to a new “large-scale production facility” next summer.

Bath Ales unveils new multi-million pound brewery

15-May-2018 By James Beeson

Bath Ales officially opened the doors of its new state-of-the-art brew house to the public for the first time today (Tuesday 15 May.).

Craft Beer connoisseur – Why won’t CAMRA campaign for craft?

14-May-2018 By Craft Beer connoisseur

I was utterly bamboozled by the decision of members of the Campaign for Real Ale to reject proposals widening its remit to cover the interests of all pub goers.

New Leeds beer festival to showcase independent craft breweries

14-May-2018 By James Beeson

The Festival of Brewers will take place on 29-30 June at New Craven Hall, just south of Leeds city centre.

Big Drop Brewing Co launches low ABV sour beer

14-May-2018 By James Beeson

Low ABV-brewery Big Drop Brewing Co has unveiled a limited-edition sour as the latest beer in its range.

Beer map of Britain reveals regions' favourite brews

11-May-2018 By James Beeson

A new map of Britain has revealed the most popular beer brands in different regions of the UK.

Tetley’s returns home to Leeds with new beer launch

11-May-2018 By James Beeson

Iconic Yorkshire beer brand Tetley’s is to be brewed in Leeds for the first time in nearly seven years, it has been announced.

BrewDog Tower Hill to celebrate opening with beer brewed by dogs

11-May-2018 By James Beeson

Scottish brewery and bar operator BrewDog is to mark the opening of its Tower Hill brewpub by making a beer with ingredients selected by dogs.

Goose Island to close Balham site ahead of London brewpub launch

10-May-2018 By James Beeson

Chicago-based brewery Goose Island is to close its South London Balham pub, ahead of the opening of its new brewpub in Shoreditch later this year.

Higher class: why premium and craft options are the future of lager

09-May-2018 By James Beeson

Despite declining sales, it’s not all doom and gloom for the lager category, with customers increasingly turning to higher value craft and premium options

C&C acquisition of Matthew Clark 'stabilised industry' says AB InBev boss

09-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

AB InBev’s support during C&C Group’s recent acquisition of Matthew Clark Bibendum has 'helped stabilise and assure the drinks industry', one of the beer goliath’s bosses has said.

In association with Diageo

Are you stocking too many or too few beers?

09-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A proliferation of beer brands on the market can be a bit of a headache when it comes to choosing what to stock on the bar. But that need not be the case, since the facts about what consumers want speak for themselves.

New England IPA hot trend for 2018

08-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Key drink trends for 2018 that operators need to take note of include New England IPA, craft cider, lower alcohol drinks, hybrid drinks and ‘adult’ soft drinks, according to a new report.

Male oriented advertising is putting women off beer

08-May-2018 By James Beeson

Male orientated advertising is one of the major barriers for women drinking beer, according to the first piece of research about female attitudes towards the drink in almost a decade.

British brewers win big at World Beer Cup

08-May-2018 By James Beeson

UK’s craft brewers took home a slew of awards at this year’s World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tennessee.

GBBF to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year

08-May-2018 By James Beeson

The Great British Beer Festival is to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year to help ensure the safety and comfort of its visitors.

BrewDog 'rejected by Dragon’s Den'

08-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has claimed it was turned down by Dragon’s Den after successfully getting through the initial application process.

ETM Group joins forces with Little Creatures beer

04-May-2018 By Stuart Stone

London restaurant and bar group ETM has entered a partnership with Australian craft beer brand Little Creatures.

Government legislation on low-alcohol products is ‘functionally inappropriate’

03-May-2018 By James Beeson

Current legislation around the labelling of low- and no-alcohol products ought to be moved in line with European law, according to one of the founders of the UK’s newest low-alcohol beer brand.

Game of Thrones star helps Estrella Damm play for bigger market share

03-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Spanish beer brand Estrella Damm is playing for a bigger slice of the UK beer market with its latest short film starring Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage.

Carlsberg loses market share due to premiumisation

02-May-2018 By James Beeson

Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has revealed it has seen a fall in UK market share as consumers seek to trade up from mainstream to premium brands.

Craft Beer connoisseur: guilty pleasures

02-May-2018 By Craft Beer connoisseur

Like any self-respecting beer geek, I have principles; namely that I will never consciously choose to drink a mass-produced lager. These abominations, with their bland flavours and cardboard aroma are the very antithesis of everything I hold dear. Even...

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