by Darren | Saturday, 3 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
It’s not long now — the Norwich Beer Festival is returning to The Halls in the city after an absence of two years. It runs from 26th until 31st October. “We’re looking forward to what promises to be an exciting week,” said festival organiser...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Women in Beer has announced the shortlist for its awards, celebrating the women who shape the beer industry. There are 10 categories in all. The entries were judged by an independent panel, comprising: Melissa Cole (beer judge, journalist, broadcaster, and 2025 Women...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Amber Taverns is continuing its expansion into the South of England with a seven-figure investment in its first Wiltshire pub, Cooper & Co, in Salisbury. It will open on Monday (5th October). The opening sees the former Pizza Hut building, on Blue Boar Row,...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) is launching Always On Shift, a campaign to raise awareness of the support available for hospitality workers ahead of the festive season. New LTC helpline data shows that the most frequently reported work-related issues over the last...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Sea Change Atlantic’s ocean rowing boat will be docking at Firebrand Brewing Co in Launceston tomorrow (3rd October) ahead of an epic journey. The four-person crew is preparing to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic in January, from Lanzarote to Antigua, rowing in...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
The Hoptician, Dursley, has been named CAMRA’s Cider and Perry Pub of the Year after fighting off fierce competition, including from a previous winner. The achievement is all the more remarkable as the pub has only been open for two and a half years. In that time,...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Valiant Pub Company recorded a 45% increase in revenue to £42.9 million in the financial year ended 29th March, with pub-level EBITDA up 56% to £8.6m. Driven by continued expansion and strategic investment, the estate now stands at 103 pubs. With a strong pipeline of...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Independent Leeds brewery Northern Monk have shared their annual Impact Report for 2025, marking another significant year for the business. The report sees Northern Monk celebrate continued growth alongside upholding their ambitious and industry-leading environmental...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Donnington Brewery has unveiled its latest beer, Cotswold IPA, a light and refreshing session IPA brewed in the heart of the Cotswolds. The first tasting of the new IPA. Left to right are Red Lion licensee Jayne Hartland, John Arkell and his son, and Alex Arkell The...
by Darren | Friday, 2 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Golden Gruit (4.5% ABV) is a herbal golden ale from Perivale, full of foraged herbs. Mugwort and Yarrow were used in ancient gruit recipes. Perivale added hogweed seeds...
by Darren | Thursday, 1 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Lotte Peplow, Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, looks ahead to three exciting occasions for American craft beer this month Photograph: Brewers Association There’s plenty for beer lovers to celebrate this month with Oktoberfest in full...
by Darren | Thursday, 1 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Campaigns, Cornwall news
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reacted angrily to the closure of Sharp’s brewery in Rock, and is demanding new consumer laws. This follows confirmation that Molson Coors will be moving cask production of ‘Cornish original’ Doom Bar 417 miles away to...
