• Harefield Beacon, a new mixed fermentation beer from DEYA, has been refermented on locally sourced damsons. “The stones and flesh bring out a vibrant perfume of violets and sweet cherry jam, followed by notes of plum and redcurrant,” says the brewer. “The skins lend a round tannic quality that gives a superb dry and refreshing finish.”

• Amity’s summer seasonal is a 5.8% ABV DDH IPA. It uses New Zealand hops which are new to the brewer. Galaxy gives big passionfruit, juicy peach, and tangy citrus vibes, while Superdelic offers ripe mango, candy, and tropical notes.

• Cool as a Cucumber (4.7% ABV) is a cucumber and mint Kölsch from Vocation. “We created this Kölsch as the perfect base for fresh, seasonal flavours; light, crisp, and clean like a lager, but with more depth and character,” says the brewer. “It’s got a touch of malt sweetness, subtle fruitiness, and a smooth finish that lets additions like cucumber and mint really shine.”

• Live For You (8% ABV) is a new well-hopped DIPA from Track. “Citra, Superdelic, and Motueka supply vibrant complexity to this rich, intense DIPA,” says the brewer. “Sweet red berry, sticky strawberry lollipop, and tropical fruit salad are complemented by effervescent lemon-lime soda and fresh basil.”

• Dakin’s Orange Drizzle Cake (6.5% ABV) is a blood orange IPA paying tribute to Charlie, one of the Northern Monk brewers. “Charlie is always a delight to be around and is often baking cakes to share with the Monks,” says the brewer. It’s bursting with blood orange, lemon, and vanilla.”

• Inspired by The Beatles’ Strawberry Fields Forever, Nothing Is Real (4.5% ABV) is a strawberry, basil, and pepper sour from Brew York. “Tart, refreshing, and unexpectedly complex, it’s a flavour trip that blurs the line between sweet nostalgia and bold experimentation,” says the brewer.

• 1880 Export Pale (5.5% ABV) is the first in a new series of heritage brews from Left Handed Giant. Using traditional floor-malted barley, along with the finest Goldings, Fuggles and Halltertau Mittlefrüh hops, creating a bitter and rich beer, with notes of honeysuckle, cedar, and English hedgerows.

• Heartwood Collection has added The Potters Heron hotel, in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, to its estate. The acquisition will see the 56-bedroom site undergo an extended closure to facilitate a sympathetic multi-million-pound refurbishment. The Potters Heron will be Heartwood’s eighth pub with rooms. It will re-open in spring.

• JD Wetherspoon venues will host a Scottish beer festival between 23rd July and 1st August. The event will feature brewers from across Scotland, from Fierce Beer in Aberdeen down to Innis & Gunn in Edinburgh.