by Darren | Tuesday, 19 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
The Warsteiner Brewery has signed a long-term deal with UK beer importer James Clay and Sons as exclusive UK distributor for all beer brands from 1st January. James Clay and Sons are well known for discovering and developing import brands that help influence and shape...
by Darren | Tuesday, 19 December, 2023 | Pubs and Bars News
Historic England is celebrating heritage pubs this Christmas, with curated pub trails in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Bristol, Manchester, and Newcastle. The Old Fish Market, in Bristol. Photograph: Hannah David There’s also a chance to share your memories,...
by Darren | Monday, 18 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News
SIBA has announced regional winners in its Bottle and Can Independent Beer Awards. National winners will be announced in March. Gold (90+ marks), silver (80+), and bronze (70+) prizes were awarded to breweries from across each region in a variety of beer styles. The...
by Darren | Saturday, 16 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
The Gravity Beer Festival, launched by Barney’s Beer in Summerhall, Edinburgh, this year, is returning in 2024, and early bird tickets have gone on sale. The festival, which welcomed more than 900 visitors in its first year, will be back at Summerhall on 27th...
by Darren | Saturday, 16 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News
Manchester-based Joseph Holt brewery is enjoying seasonal success with its chestnut coloured Christmas beer, Date With Santa. The beer is so named after its hint of fruity dates. “We wanted to create a beer that conjured up the taste of Christmas in a glass – and...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
South London brewery Orbit Beers has launched a new website, devised by award-winning creative agency Our Own Brand. The aim is to improve the customer experience with a sleeker, faster, and more intuitive website, and showcase the brand to those less familiar with...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 4% in November, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. Restaurant, pub, and bar groups have now achieved 14 months of like-for-like sales growth in a row. November’s...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Cornwall news, Pubs and Bars News
St Austell Brewery is funding a vital course which is delivering a mental health fitness programme to young people. The Pearl Exchange, in Bude, is a drop-in centre for 18– to 35-year-olds, where they can find an escape from a variety of issues through...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Pubs and Bars News
There was standing room only when Shepherd Neame officially re-opened its historic Rochester pub, The Royal Crown, following a £1.2m refurbishment. Shepherd Neame chief executive, Jonathan Neame, and the Dean of Rochester Cathedral, the Very Rev Philip Hesketh,...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Dive Bar, an independent drinks retailer, is launching just ahead of Dry January, introducing what it says is a fresh approach to alcohol-free drinks retailing. Starting with a small selection of innovative brands, including London-based Kahol, Shrb Drinks, and Flying...
by Darren | Friday, 15 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Devon-based Utopian Brewing has announced that it has appointed head brewer, Jeremy Swainson, to the company’s board of directors. Utopian’s director of brewing and production, Jeremy Swainson “Jeremy joined the business at the very start, and throughout...
by Darren | Thursday, 14 December, 2023 | Beer and Cider News
The Brewers Association’s Export Development Programme (EDP) has seen success for brewer members in three prestigious international beer contests. Judging at the Brussels Beer Challenge. Photograph: Bart Van der Perre There was success across the board for the craft...
