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PCA addresses Star Pubs Code breaches

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Diageo sells Kenyon brewery shareholding, and more…

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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

HOSPITALITY NEWS

BBPA launches academy graduate scheme

Pomona Island Question Mark

• 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.

Beak Aloft

• 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.

BBF Milk Stout AF

• 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

Star bar

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The Star opened its doors again and a village celebrated

EVENT NEWS

Exeter Festival of Beer and Cider to return

Hook Norton Double Stout

BEER NEWS

Limited stock of Hook Norton’s Double Stout

BEER NEWS

Special edition beers for Arc of Attrition

Innis Gunn Arctic Ale

BEER NEWS

Arctic Ale gets  a warm reception in Edinburgh

Unwins Sunstation

• 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.

Track Serenade

• 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.

Left Handed Ghost Dance

• 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

Hop City 2026

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 Aid ad

PUB NEWS

Ad builds on Pubs Power Sport campaign

BUSINESS NEWS

Cider leads modest growth in UK on-trade

The Wellington

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‘This is the best The Wellington has ever looked’

Kirkstall There Back

• 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”.

Brew York Hel's Hounds

• 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.

DEYA Leckhampton Hill

• 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

Vocation Wandering Inn

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Could curiosity and discovery drive drinkers back to pubs?

PUBS NEWS

Christmas cheer for Hydes pub’s pensioners

Sonja Jump Ship

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Jump Ship crowdfunding is off to a flying start

French Jupps MD

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French & Jupps announces new MD

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