The number of UK breweries going insolvent jumped 82% in the last year, according to Mazars, the international audit, tax, and advisory firm. It rose from 38 in 2022 to 69...
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Sandford Orchards appoints new sales director
Richard Smith, who has director-level experience at businesses including Sharp's and Dartmoor Brewery, has joined Sandford Orchards as sales director. Richard Smith (right),...
Big wins for Hogs Back Brewery’s Little Swine
Hogs Back Brewery is celebrating gold medal wins in two prestigious beer competitions for its Little Swine pale ale, which is brewed to 0.5% ABV. Hogs Back managing director...
Sharp’s marks 30th anniversary with cask pale ale launch
Sharp’s Brewery is introducing a new cask pale ale ahead of the summer season, as it gears up to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Twin Coast session pale ale (3.9% ABV) is a...
Mid-Chilterns CAMRA names its top local pubs
The King’s Arms, in Tring, has been crowned pub of the year by the Mid-Chilterns branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Rob Muirhead behind the bar at the King's Arms,...
Fierce Beer secures new funding for expansion
Aberdeen-based Fierce Beer has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK which will allow it to expand across the UK. The brewery, which has the capacity to...
CAMRA invites new Welsh first minister for a pint
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has invited new first minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething, for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs. CAMRA data shows that 73...
Norwich CAMRA reveals its award-winning pubs
The Norwich and District branch of CAMRA has announced five awards. The winners of some categories will go forward to challenge for countywide Norfolk awards. The White...
Hop Idol is back, looking for Nottingham’s best home brewer
Beer events team Let’s Beer are working with Brew Day home brew supplies on Hop Idol 2024, Nottingham’s annual home brewing competition. Last year's Hop Idol winners...