Beer

BrewDog launches Chain Gang cycling club

27-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Scottish craft brewer and bar chain operator BrewDog has announced details of a new global social cycling club that brings together the love of great craft beer with the love of cycling.

More details revealed about London Brewers’ Alliance Craft Beer Festival

27-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

London family brewer Fuller’s has announced further details about the inaugural London Brewers’ Alliance Craft Beer Festival.

OPINION: ‘Judge CAMRA on the actions of the majority,’ says Jackie Parker

27-Apr-2018 By Jackie Parker, CAMRA national chairman

The dust has yet to settle on what will go down in history as one of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) most turbulent weekends, but new national chairman Jackie Parker's outlook for the the organisation’s future is optimistic and she also has some...

Wylam Brewery announces plans for new microbrewery and taproom

26-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

The directors of Newcastle craft brewery Wylam have announced plans for a new microbrewery underneath the Tyne Bridge.

Duvel now pouring on tap for the first time in the UK

25-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

The classic Belgian golden ale, Duvel, is now available on draught exclusively in two UK venues, the Duvel Moortgat brewery has announced.

Brewer launches 'Hooray Harry' ale to celebrate the royal wedding

24-Apr-2018 By Claire Churchard

Brakspear has become the latest brewer hoping to capitalise on royal wedding fever with a commemorative beer inspired by the groom.

Drinkers' healthy lifestyles affecting brewers, report claims

24-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Healthier lifestyles have meant brewers have had to rethink the image of their products and reformulate them to lower-calorie options, new research from a data and analytics company has found.

Backlash on social media over CAMRA vote

23-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs, drinkers and campaigners took to social media to voice their opinions on the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members voting against representing all pubgoers' interests and all beer and cider drinkers at its AGM.

Camden Town Brewery launches largest ever marketing campaign

23-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Camden Town Brewery is making the largest investment in its eight-year history with a national campaign.

Opinion: CAMRA vote signifies lack of desire for change

23-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

In many ways, this weekend’s annual general meeting (AGM) felt like a watershed moment for the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA).

CAMRA rejects motion to support reform of Small Breweries' Relief

23-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Members of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) have rejected a motion that would see the organisation support proposed reforms of Small Breweries' Relief (SBR).

Tiny Rebel co-founder misses out on CAMRA national executive seat

23-Apr-2018 By Stuart Stone

A record number of members cast votes for an unprecedented 10 candidates in Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) national executive elections at the organisation’s annual general meeting in Coventry on 21 April.

CAMRA members call for new rules around diversity and equality

23-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members voted to approve a motion calling for the organisation’s board of directors (National Executive) to set equality and diversity targets and report back on progress annually, at its AGM at the weekend.

St Austell Brewery wins prestigious Queen's Award for sustainability

23-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Cornish brewery and pub operator St Austell has been awarded the Queen’s Award for its work in sustainable development across its business.

CAMRA will not represent all beer and cider drinkers

23-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have voted against representing all pubgoers’ interests and all beer and cider drinkers at its AGM in Coventry at the weekend.

German style Dunkelweizen wins South West Independent Beer Award

20-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

A German-style dark wheat beer, traditionally known as a ‘Dunkelweizen’ and an American hopped session IPA have taken home the two top spots in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) South West Independent Beer Awards.

JDW ‘leading’ high street drink-led operator

20-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is among the businesses with most momentum in the eating- and drinking-out-of-home sector of the market, according to a new report.

BrewDog smashes £15m for Equity for Punks Five

19-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has raised more than half of its original target for the fifth round of its Equity for Punks crowdfunding scheme.

Beavertown Brewery reveals further details about Extravaganza 2018 festival

18-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

North London craft brewery Beavertown has revealed further details about its Extravaganza festival, which returns to Printworks London this September.

Five Points celebrates passing crowdfunding target by unveiling birthday collaboration beers

18-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Hackney brewery The Five Points Brewing Company has celebrated hitting its crowdfunding target by revealing the five collaboration beers for its fifth birthday party this weekend (21 April).

Manchester Beer Week to hold debate on future of Small Breweries’ Relief

17-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Manchester Beer Week will hold an open debate on the future of the Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR) scheme during this year’s festival, its organisers have confirmed.

Wild Beer Co announces new cask collaboration project

16-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

The Wild Beer Company has announced details of an upcoming collaboration project that will see the Somerset brewery team up with six international and UK breweries.

New products: Bloody ‘Ell is back

16-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Beavertown’s seasonal blood orange IPA is back in stock. Be quick, it won’t hang around for long, and when it’s gone, it’s gone.

Goose Island to open brewpub in London

16-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Chicago brewery Goose Island is to open its first UK brewpub in East London, The Morning Advertiser can reveal.

UK craft brewers break away from Small Brewers Duty Relief Coalition

13-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

A group of five of the UK’s leading craft beer breweries have issued a statement distancing themselves from the coalition seeking to reform duty for small beer producers.

Small brewers ‘fighting the wrong people’ over proposed duty changes

13-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

There are “bigger battles” to fight than the current debate around duty relief for small brewers, according to one of London’s largest independent brewers.

UK’s first Trappist Ales to be released this summer

11-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

The UK’s first Trappist brewery is to release its first beers this summer, the monastery behind the project has revealed.

'Pioneering' technology for tap takeover events launched

11-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Craft beer distributor EeBriaTrade has launched a new online tap tendering technology, offering the national on-trade access to source beers from more than 400 breweries “at the touch of a button”.

Heineken seeks to boost on-trade by £1bn with new initiatives

11-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Heineken UK (HUK) has revealed key insight it believes can help grow the on-trade by more than £1bn in the next three years.

Joseph Holt rejects 'sexist' lager advert

11-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Joseph Holt brewery has come under fire for displaying 'sexist' marketing of its beer in one of its pubs.

Beer duty change proposals spark fears of price hikes and brewery closures

10-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

UK craft brewers have expressed their fears that proposed changes to a tax relief system designed to help smaller producers could, actually, lead to brewery closures and increased beer prices.

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The evolution of the UK beer scene

10-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brands are tapping into drinkers’ adventurous taste buds with new craft-inspired brews, yet the stalwart lager category continues to lead the on-trade beer category.

Inside BrewDog’s new Overworks sour beer facility

09-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

At its annual general meeting (AGM) this weekend, BrewDog opened the doors of its sour beer plant for the first time.

Cloudwater to open London venue

09-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Manchester’s Cloudwater Brew Co has revealed it is to open a 'taproom' in south London later this year.

BrewDog makes investment in urban cider maker Hawkes

09-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

BrewDog has teamed up with London cider maker Hawkes, the Scottish craft brewer has announced.

BrewDog bosses admit regrets over Pink IPA stunt

06-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

The founders of BrewDog have admitted the Scottish brewery’s Pink IPA concept was “lost in translation” and suggested they would “probably” reconsider the idea with the benefit of hindsight.

Camden Town teams up with Courteeners to brew anniversary beer

04-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Camden Town Brewery has teamed up with Manchester indie rock act Courteeners to brew a special lager in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the band’s debut studio album, St Jude.

American craft beer exports to UK up 7.1%

04-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Small and independent American brewers have increased international exports by 3.6% in the past year, according to new data released today by US trade body The Brewers Association (BA).

India Pale Ale: how did we get here and what does the future hold?

04-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

IPA was the beer style that helped kick start a revolution and turned millions of consumers on to the endless possibilities craft beer presents to drinkers.

Hammerton Brewery unveils world’s ‘first pure white’ stout

01-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

After months of research, Hammerton Brewery has unveiled a beer that it claims is a world first.

Opinion: Pete Brown discusses the 'yin and yang approach' of two SIBA-run events

29-Mar-2018 By Pete Brown

Two SIBA-run events took place at the same time last week – one boasted positivity, the other had negatives.

London Beer City 'will not return for 2018'

28-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

London Beer City, the volunteer-led celebration of the best beer and food across the capital of the UK, is not set for a return this year, its organisers have confirmed.

Craft beer and gin producers are BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018 finalists

28-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

Two independent brewers and a craft gin producer have been shortlisted for Best Drinks Producer at the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018.

SIBA introduces new style categories for beer awards

28-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has responded to the changing beer market by introducing a set of new categories for its Independent Beer Awards in 2018.

New products: Guinness extends its portfolio

27-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

Two new brews from Diageo suggest a recognition of the growing demand for new and interesting styles, as craft beer continues to grow.

Freedom Brewery urges people to find 25th hour in day

27-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

Freedom Brewery is to launch an integrated campaign across the UK in a bid to inspire people to find an extra hour in their day to pursue their passions and follow their goals.

Moorhouse’s Brewery unveils new keg craft range and brand revamp

27-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

Burnley-based brewery Moorhouse’s is to launch a series of new hop-forward keg beers, plus an innovative ‘Botanical’ range and a new look for its much-loved cask beers.

Carlsberg to wake ‘sleeping giant’ Tetley’s with rebrand and investment

26-Mar-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Carlsberg-owned Tetley’s will be woken from its slumber with a redesign and new brand focus, bosses have said at a business update today (26 March).

An insider’s guide to Catalonia’s most exciting craft beer breweries

26-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

While macro lagers are still popular throughout the Mediterranean, Catalonia has a growing craft beer scene, which is developing at a considerable pace.

Cask Marque comes under fire for ‘sexist’ beer of the week

26-Mar-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Cask ale accreditation scheme Cask Marque has received criticism for being "sexist" on social media after it posted an image of Robinsons Brewery's Dizzy Blonde beer.