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Robinsons investing in pubs and seeing beer sales grow
Robinsons Brewery, one of the leading independent brewers and pub operators in the North West, has announced plans to...
New ‘March to Your Own Drum’ campaign for Bombardier
The UK’s largest independent brewer, Charles Wells, has launched a new campaign for their Bombardier brand focussing...
Cask Marque Chronicle: Choosing The Right Cask Ale Range
As part of Cask Marque's continued support for the cask ale industry, we have put together a series of guidelines on...
Something for the Weekend – Beer & Food Pairings
We've teamed up with our resident Beer Sommelier, Annabel Smith, and asked her to write about some of her favourite...
Good Pub Guide shows price of a pint around the UK
Each year the Good Pub Guide editors carry out a national survey of beer prices. This year, for the first time ever,...
Hogs Back Brewery embarks on £400,000 expansion programme
The arrival of three new fermenting and maturation vessels at Hogs Back Brewery has marked the start of a £400,000...
News
SIBA calls for further cut in beer duty
In a detailed submission to Government, SIBA which represents over 840 British breweries, has called for a fourth consecutive cut in beer duty in the Budget on March 16th. The call for a further drop in beer tax comes as new research by SIBA shows how the independent...
Drinkers views on craft beer to be unveiled at SIBA’s BeerX
The results of a major research project looking at consumer drinking habits, in particular the growth in popularity of independently brewed craft beer, is due to be unveiled at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) flagship event, BeerX, in two weeks time. The...
Dea Latis pre Easter Beer and Chocolate tasting
Break any Lenten chocolate-fasting early and join Dea Latis for a pre-Easter Beer & Chocolate tasting that will be both enjoyable and educational. The tasting will take place on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 from 18:30 to 20:30 at the The Clarence, 53 Whitehall, SW1A 2HP...
CAMRA calls for fairly-priced halves
CAMRA is urging licensees to charge fairly for half pints of beer after a survey discovered almost 50 per cent of licensees who overcharge are adding between six and 20p to the cost of a half. CAMRA branches across the country responded to a request asking them to...
CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2015
Three years after being opened on the site of a former nightclub, the Sandford Park Alehouse in Cheltenham has been named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year. Pub owner Grant Cook put in an offer on the Grade II listed building while on holiday in Thailand - a decision...
72 per cent back cut or freeze in beer duty
Calls for more action to tackle Britain’s high rates of beer duty are popular with the general public, according to a poll from YouGov for the BBPA, – 72 per cent support either a cut or freeze in beer duty to support pubs, with just 18 per cent supporting a tax rise...
Ale Trail
What is craft?
Whilst craft drinks have revolutionised the alcoholic drinks industry over the past decade, it seems that many Brits are still unsure as to what the term ‘craft’ actually means. New research from Mintel highlights strong demand for alcoholic drink companies to create...
Hopes high for British brewers
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) annual members’ survey, the results of which are being presented at SIBA’s BeerX in Sheffield today, paints a confident picture for the brewing industry, with four out of five brewers expecting their turnover to increase in...
Report warns that beer duty increase could be harmful
A new research report published today warns that if the Chancellor goes ahead with plans to increase beer duty in this month’s budget (16 March), the consequences could severely damage the pub and brewing industry. The report by the Centre for Economics & Business...
SIBA calls for further cut in beer duty
In a detailed submission to Government, SIBA which represents over 840 British breweries, has called for a fourth consecutive cut in beer duty in the Budget on March 16th. The call for a further drop in beer tax comes as new research by SIBA shows how the independent...
Drinkers views on craft beer to be unveiled at SIBA’s BeerX
The results of a major research project looking at consumer drinking habits, in particular the growth in popularity of independently brewed craft beer, is due to be unveiled at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) flagship event, BeerX, in two weeks time. The...
Dea Latis pre Easter Beer and Chocolate tasting
Break any Lenten chocolate-fasting early and join Dea Latis for a pre-Easter Beer & Chocolate tasting that will be both enjoyable and educational. The tasting will take place on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 from 18:30 to 20:30 at the The Clarence, 53 Whitehall, SW1A 2HP...
Cask Ale
‘Raise Your Glass’
The untold story of Scotland’s brewing heritage is currently being portrayed in the exhibition – 'Raise Your Glass' in the Museum of Edinburgh on the Canongate, once the heartland of brewing in Edinburgh during the 19th & 20th centuries. 'The Raise Your Glass'...
Collaborative brew heralds Manchester Beer Week
Manchester Beer Week is launching with news of a new beer being specially created to mark this event. Manchester’s oldest family brewer, JW Lees is set to join forces with one of the city’s most celebrated modern breweries, Cloudwater, to create a groundbreaking new...
SIBA’s New ‘Independent Beer Awards 2016’ launched
The South West will be the first to host SIBA’s new-look beer awards taking place in 2016, with the region’s best beers judged this Thursday at the ‘SIBA South West Independent Beer Awards 2016'. The awards, formerly known as the ‘SIBA South West Beer Competition’ has...
New logo for SIBA
SIBA has officially launched its new look logo following a re-brand designed to reflect the changing face of British brewing. The new logo was unveiled at BeerX earlier in March, designed to reflect the direction of the association’s strategic plan and the exciting...
Woodforde’s Brewery sold
Woodforde’s Ltd, the award-winning Norfolk-based brewery, has announced that it has been purchased by a private consortium of investors. The consortium is led by James Hughes, formerly of drinks business Diageo, and includes Nick Dolan from beer specialists Real Ale...
BeerX round up
40% increase in BeerX trade attendees More than 20% increase in BeerX exhibitors SIBA launches new research at BeerX that highlights new hospitality markets for independent craft brewers SIBA to review the use of Cyclops Beer tasting notes as part of their...
Beer and Food
Beer and Food matching – a short video
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to beer and food matching, but it helps to have a few guidelines. Beer sommelier Annabel Smith explains more in this new, short video from There's a Beer for That.
Tribute goes Up North
The taste of Cornwall is clearly going down well in the north of England, with growing demand from pub landlords leading St Austell Brewery to supply more of its flagship Tribute Cornish Pale Ale to the region. The brewery has teamed up with regional drinks...
Champion beer of Scotland crowned
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is proud to announce that 2016 Champion Beer of Scotland is Raj IPA from the Tryst Brewery in Larbert. Raj IPA, an India Pale Ale was chosen as Champion Beer of Scotland today (Thursday) in a blind tasting competition by a panel of...
Butcombe Brewery Lead The Way With Grain to Glass Salsa Accreditation
Butcombe Brewery has today been announced as the first brewery to be accredited with Grain to Glass quality assurance by Cask Marque. The Grain to Glass programme was developed by Cask Marque, and saw SALSA auditors assess the whole Butcombe beer making process right...
St Austell buys Bath Ales
Cornwall-based St Austell Brewery Company Limited has this morning announced the acquisition of fellow West Country brewer and pub company, Bath Ales Limited. The deal, which has been completed for an undisclosed amount, includes: The Bath Ales brewery, situated...
Greene King Results
The following is taken from Greene King's press release for their preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 01 May 2016: In Brewing & Brands, our strategy is to drive growth and cash generation through building consumer loyalty to our core ale brands and our...
Insight
‘Raise Your Glass’
The untold story of Scotland’s brewing heritage is currently being portrayed in the exhibition – 'Raise Your Glass' in the Museum of Edinburgh on the Canongate, once the heartland of brewing in Edinburgh during the 19th & 20th centuries. 'The Raise Your Glass'...
Collaborative brew heralds Manchester Beer Week
Manchester Beer Week is launching with news of a new beer being specially created to mark this event. Manchester’s oldest family brewer, JW Lees is set to join forces with one of the city’s most celebrated modern breweries, Cloudwater, to create a groundbreaking new...
SIBA’s New ‘Independent Beer Awards 2016’ launched
The South West will be the first to host SIBA’s new-look beer awards taking place in 2016, with the region’s best beers judged this Thursday at the ‘SIBA South West Independent Beer Awards 2016'. The awards, formerly known as the ‘SIBA South West Beer Competition’ has...
New logo for SIBA
SIBA has officially launched its new look logo following a re-brand designed to reflect the changing face of British brewing. The new logo was unveiled at BeerX earlier in March, designed to reflect the direction of the association’s strategic plan and the exciting...
Woodforde’s Brewery sold
Woodforde’s Ltd, the award-winning Norfolk-based brewery, has announced that it has been purchased by a private consortium of investors. The consortium is led by James Hughes, formerly of drinks business Diageo, and includes Nick Dolan from beer specialists Real Ale...
BeerX round up
40% increase in BeerX trade attendees More than 20% increase in BeerX exhibitors SIBA launches new research at BeerX that highlights new hospitality markets for independent craft brewers SIBA to review the use of Cyclops Beer tasting notes as part of their...
Cask Reports
Hopes high for British brewers
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) annual members’ survey, the results of which are being presented at SIBA’s BeerX in Sheffield today, paints a confident picture for the brewing industry, with four out of five brewers expecting their turnover to increase in...
Report warns that beer duty increase could be harmful
A new research report published today warns that if the Chancellor goes ahead with plans to increase beer duty in this month’s budget (16 March), the consequences could severely damage the pub and brewing industry. The report by the Centre for Economics & Business...
SIBA calls for further cut in beer duty
In a detailed submission to Government, SIBA which represents over 840 British breweries, has called for a fourth consecutive cut in beer duty in the Budget on March 16th. The call for a further drop in beer tax comes as new research by SIBA shows how the independent...
Drinkers views on craft beer to be unveiled at SIBA’s BeerX
The results of a major research project looking at consumer drinking habits, in particular the growth in popularity of independently brewed craft beer, is due to be unveiled at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) flagship event, BeerX, in two weeks time. The...
Dea Latis pre Easter Beer and Chocolate tasting
Break any Lenten chocolate-fasting early and join Dea Latis for a pre-Easter Beer & Chocolate tasting that will be both enjoyable and educational. The tasting will take place on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 from 18:30 to 20:30 at the The Clarence, 53 Whitehall, SW1A 2HP...
CAMRA calls for fairly-priced halves
CAMRA is urging licensees to charge fairly for half pints of beer after a survey discovered almost 50 per cent of licensees who overcharge are adding between six and 20p to the cost of a half. CAMRA branches across the country responded to a request asking them to...