by Darren | Monday, 21 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
The beer garden may have had its moment, but Exeter Brewery is marking the arrival of autumn by keeping things decidedly local. As evenings begin to draw in, the independent brewery is inviting drinkers to its newly extended tap room. The beer is crafted just metres...
by Darren | Monday, 21 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Woodforde’s has unveiled Hopotiki Pale as its seasonal beer for September — a 4.2% ABV light-bodied pale ale with a distinct tropical aroma and a zesty dry finish. And it has proved a success before the first pint has even been poured. All casks have been sold...
by Darren | Monday, 21 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
The Old House at Home in Dormansland, Surrey, has been named UK Community Sustainability Hero at the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards. Julia and Michael Foxwell The pub was recognised for its efforts to make the hospitality industry greener. It has secured funding...
by Darren | Saturday, 19 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Heineken has introduced Personalised Draught, combining AI with brewing expertise, and offering a new way to discover and personalise beer. The technology uses a combination of tastes, moods, and occasions to create more than 100 tailored beers. From a single tap,...
by Darren | Friday, 18 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Weymouth Octoberfest returns next month and one of the main highlights this year will be the Big Octoberfest Pub Quiz, on Friday evening. Bruce Mead. Photographs: Rich Gabe The quiz will be hosted by Bruce Mead, West Dorset CAMRA chairman, and will be based on beer,...
by Darren | Friday, 18 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Woodchester Mansion and Uley Brewery are joining together this October for a rare opportunity to explore the Mansion’s historic brewery. A cask ale tasting will follow, led by Uley head brewer Ken Lush. Taking place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, the event...
by Darren | Friday, 18 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Orbit Beers have collaborated with roasted malt specialists French & Jupps to brew an Extra Special Bitter (ESB), released for Cask Ale Week. On brew day, Orbit Beers were joined by The Shirker’s Rest, The Green Goddess, and The Rusty Bucket — three South...
by Darren | Friday, 18 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
As pubs and bars continue to navigate rising costs, RedWillow Brewery has announced Nonetheless, a new series of traditionally modern, cask-only pale ales. Nonetheless has been designed from the outset to be the most competitively priced beer in the brewery’s...
by Darren | Friday, 18 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Wales is the only part of the UK growing its independent brewery numbers, and this November those breweries are coming together to pour hundreds of pints under one roof. Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 is a four-day festival running from 12th to 15th November at Down By...
by Darren | Thursday, 17 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Vocation Brewery have announced a line-up of seven seasonal specials this Christmas, from sessions brews to IPAs and indulgent festive stouts. The Christmas line-up has been developed to help operators cater for wide-ranging tastes and festive drinking occasions,...
by Darren | Thursday, 17 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
An Edinburgh brewery is investing in renewable energy as it works towards becoming electrically self-sufficient. A new solar installation is expected to save the business nearly £33,000 per year. Photograph: Clean Earth Energy Vault City Brewing, the UK’s largest...
by Darren | Thursday, 17 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
More pubs than ever are taking part in Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of Britain’s national drink, which gets under way today and runs through to Sunday, 27th September. More than 10,000 pubs and hundreds of breweries up and down the country will be putting the...
