by Darren | Sunday, 9 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Hydes is stepping up its investment in apprenticeships across all areas of the business, encouraging employees of all ages and experience levels to take part in structured training. Hydes apprentices Abby Morgan and Chris Riley From pub management and kitchen careers...
by Darren | Sunday, 9 November, 2025 | Pubs and Bars News
Guide Dogs has partnered with Chef & Brewer pubs to help people to find out what it takes to become a puppy raiser, and why it’s such a rewarding volunteer role. The sight loss charity’s new Puppy Hour scheme is encouraging people to consider becoming a puppy...
by Darren | Sunday, 9 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Gosnells Drinks, the Peckham-based maker of honey drinks, has acquired a second venue, taking over John the Unicorn from the Portobello Pub Group. Existing staff will be retained, as will the venue’s name. Gosnells founder Tom Gosnell (left) with sales and...
by Darren | Sunday, 9 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs and brewers across the country are commemorating the service and sacrifice of the armed forces by gathering together in pubs and brewing special beers. Photograph: Pexels/Ann H The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has underlined the sector’s commitment by...
by Darren | Saturday, 8 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Orbit Beers are getting festive with the return of Jolly Saint Nico — a spiced take on their award-winning Köln Lager, Nico. Brewed for Christmas, this returning festive favourite in Orbit Beers’ ever-evolving White Label Series brings together the crisp refreshment...
by Darren | Saturday, 8 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Siren Craft Brew has revealed Soundwave: First Hunt, a flavoursome IPA celebrating the release of 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands movie. The beer is a special edition of the brewery’s flagship Soundwave IPA, made unique by the addition of technologically...
by Darren | Friday, 7 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The British Guild of Beer Writers has announced the shortlist for its 2025 awards, celebrating beer, pub, and cider communicators. Winners at the 2024 awards presentation Work was entered into 14 categories,, with judges reviewing 214 pieces of work. The judging panel...
by Darren | Friday, 7 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Brew York have announced dates for their 10th anniversary Brewery Bash, at their main site and taproom in Osbaldwick, York, on 17th and 18th April, 2026. Photograph: Jonny Walton The milestone event will bring together guest breweries, incredible beer, and craft beer...
by Darren | Friday, 7 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Tūn Brewing Co has launched a new double IPA, Quaternity, at the Independent Salford Beer Festival. Founder Richard Alston will lead a tasting today (Friday). Named after Carl Jung’s archetype of quaternity — a symbol of balance and completeness — the beer offers ripe...
by Darren | Friday, 7 November, 2025 | Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame has joined forces with the London Hearts charity to install lifesaving defibrillators at six of its pubs across Kent and Essex. Government match funding has been secured for the project. Athena Sigsimondi, general manager of The Bellhouse, Leigh-on-Sea,...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Cornwall news
Cornish brewers Bluntrock and Braslou Bier, of Rock and St Issey respectively, have collaborated on Fresh Hop Lager (4.6% ABV). The beer follows a recipe created by Tommy Barnes, founder of Braslou Biere, for his Saffron Helles — but without the saffron. Ripe, fresh...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 November, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
The Cider Institute, the non-profit organisation advancing the science and craft of cider production, has announced the first UK offering of its flagship cidermaking course, Cider and Perry Production — A Foundation. Scheduled for 16th–20th March. 2026, this hands-on,...