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Pub sales lead the way across hospitality sector
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Travels inspire apprentice’s New Zealand Pale Ale
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PCA addresses Star Pubs Code breaches
BUSINESS BRIEFING
Diageo sells Kenyon brewery shareholding, and more…
BEER NEWS
Vocation celebrates an award-winning year
HOSPITALITY NEWS
Butcombe boosts funds for charities and community groups
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The Indian Brewery prepares for take-off
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BBPA launches academy graduate scheme
• The Question Mark Was Emphasised, a 6.3% ABV IPA. Who else could the brewer but Pomona Island? Expect mango and passionfruit on the nose, and flavours of pine, chamomile, and sweet pineapple cubes.
• Aloft, a 5% ABV pale from Beak, celebrates the Superdelic hop from New Zealand. It is supported by Simcoe and Citra for vibrant notes of red wine gums, pink grapefruit, and orange rind.
• Bristol Beer Factory have developed an alcohol-free version of their much-loved Milk Stout. Full and smooth it is packed with chocolate sweetness and roast coffee depth.
RELEASES ROUND-UP
Holy Goat, DEYA, Black Iris and more
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The Star opened its doors again and a village celebrated
EVENT NEWS
Exeter Festival of Beer and Cider to return
BEER NEWS
Limited stock of Hook Norton’s Double Stout
BEER NEWS
Special edition beers for Arc of Attrition
• Substation is a super-light pale ale, from Unwins, loaded with Citra and Amarillo. Expect “loads of lychee, zesty lime, and lemon, with just enough bitterness to make you reach for the next sip”, says the brewer.
• Serenade (8.4% ABV) is Track’s final Gold Top DIPA release of 2025. Packed with Citra, Nelson, Nectaron, and Riwaka, it offers a mango sorbet, passionfruit posset, and pineapple punch.
• Ghost Dance (6.5% ABV) is a new hazy IPA from Left Handed Giant. Hopped with Peacherine, Azacca, and Wai-iti, there are generous additions of rolled and porridge oats for a creamy texture. Expect peach blossom, nectarine, and pineapple juice.
PUB NEWS
New village store for Norfolk community pub
BEER NEWS
More breweries announced for Hop City 2026
EVENT NEWS
Dates confirmed for 2026 Craft Beer Expo
BUSINESS NEWS
Hydes celebrates its loyal workforce
PUB NEWS
Ad builds on Pubs Power Sport campaign
BUSINESS NEWS
Cider leads modest growth in UK on-trade
• There & Back Again (3% ABV), a hazy NZ table beer, is the latest small-batch release from Kirkstall. It’s described as “a small but mighty table beer, with a hazy, juicy body, and distinctive tropical and citrus notes from New Zealand hops Riwaka and Motueka”.
• Hel’s Hounds brings a series of nine Brew York specials to a close. The beers, with Norse mythology themes, marked the brewer’s ninth anniversary. The 7.2% ABV red IPA was brewed in collaboration with Siren and has a rich caramel malt backbone with sharp, assertive hops.
• Leckhampton Hill, a 4.2% ABV mixed fermentation ale with elderflower, is DEYA’s final release of 2025. Barrel stock was sampled back in May, looking for a moderate level of acidity and low oak character. Blending takes place and syrup is added made from Elderflowers which the brewers have picked themselves.
EVENT NEWS
BeerX UK shortlisted for trade event award
PUBS NEWS
Could curiosity and discovery drive drinkers back to pubs?
PUBS NEWS
Christmas cheer for Hydes pub’s pensioners
Events | This week (15th-21st December) get out to Belper, Chelmsford, Congleton, London, Poole, Retford, Sheffield, Stockport, Twickenham. Click here to find out more…




















