by Darren | Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
The rate of UK brewery closures is slowing, to less than one a week in the first six months of this year, compared to nearly three in the same period last year. The net brewery closure rate from January to June 2026 was -16, compared to a total loss of 137 breweries...
by Darren | Sunday, 9 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality The 50 Greatest Waterside Pubs in London, by Ian Hirst, has been published by Michael Terence Publishing. The book celebrates at length the greatest waterside pubs of London, with detailed history and...
by Darren | Sunday, 9 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses B&B Attachments has further strengthened its long-standing relationship with Camerons Brewery with the supply of four new KAUP keg...
by Darren | Saturday, 8 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
A champion home brewer has seen his award-winning brew launch to the public — for the second year running. Stuart gets stuck into the mash during brew day at Copper Beech Stuart Hubbard won the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates’ (SIBA) Homebrew...
by Darren | Friday, 7 August, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
The Metropolitan Pub Company is partnering with More Curricular CIC to host a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival. The events will highlight the role pubs can play in bringing people together around shared cultural experiences...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK. Labyrinth is the latest in Elusive’s series of 10th anniversary beers and, appropriately enough, it’s a 10% ABV barley wine made in collaboration with London Amateur...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Butcombe Group enjoyed an “exceptionally resilient” first half year of trading in 2026 — to 1st August — despite challenging conditions. Following consecutive years of sector-leading growth, the group delivered a 5.2% increase in like-for-like...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Crafty Brewing has launched an officially licensed English Heritage drinks range, comprising a session IPA, a lager, and a cider. Each product celebrates one of England’s most treasured historic sites, while helping to support the charity’s conservation...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Travel site Locals Insider have revealed the 10 UK beer gardens that they say should be on every pub lover’s bucket list for 2026. Covering England, Scotland, and Wales, the list includes coastal terraces, countryside retreats, riverside gardens, and remote pubs...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Heineken UK has launched a regenerative malting barley programme, in partnership with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra, and agronomist Soil Capital. Nathalie Bouche, of Soil Capital, with farmer Ollie Stobo Farmers will be paid a premium on...
by Darren | Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Marston’s has revealed that Hawkstone IPA will be available in almost 500 of its pubs across the UK — as part of a new dish on the food menu. The Hawkstone IPA and beef pie combines British diced beef and pulled beef cheek, slow-cooked in a rich gravy made with...
by Darren | Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Independent family brewer Harvey’s has announced a series of appointments within its brewing team, marking the next chapter in the brewery’s long-term succession planning. After 40 years as head brewer, Miles Jenner will now lead the brewery in the role of production...
