by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA has received glowing praise on the latest episode of the BBC cookery show Saturday Kitchen. Drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson were full of enthusiasm for its exceptional flavour and character. It was...
by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. Buxton have launched two new limited edition beers. LupulusX – Vista (5.4% ABV) is the latest in their single-hop series. Vista is a hop from the Pacific North West of...
by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
England are through to the quarter finals of the World Cup, and landlords will be looking forward to the next match on Saturday with eager anticipation. A third of pubs who were able to take advantage of the blanket easement opened for the Mexico match on Monday...
by Darren | Tuesday, 7 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Hydes has announced the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman. Borg-Neal, 65, succeeds Richard Lancaster, who has overseen record turnover at the company. Borg-Neal brings more than 40 years of high-level experience in multi-site hospitality and...
by Darren | Monday, 6 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A new report published today by CAMRA shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, and sets out the case for Competition and Markets Authority action. Beer in the UK is the authoritative consumer view on how the UK beer scene actually...
by Darren | Sunday, 5 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business Focus, Business News
Crisp Malt have launched their latest Sustainability Report, showcasing the progress made over the past year and the actions being taken to help build a more sustainable future. As part of Richardson, malting brands Crisp Malt, EDME, and MFP, alongside oat milling...
by Darren | Sunday, 5 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame has been named supreme champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards. After scooping awards for London and South East Family Business of the Year and Hospitality, Hotel and Leisure Family Business of the Year,...
by Darren | Saturday, 4 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business Focus
Greg Wells, co-founder of the Top 50 UK Beers Awards, We Are Beer, and the London Craft Beer Festival, predicts three beer trends for 2026/27. Greg Wells New London beer Manchester, Bristol, Yorkshire — many places have laid claim to be the epicentre of modern beer...
by Darren | Saturday, 4 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. Pouring golden-orange and hazy, Cuba Street, a 5.4% ABV hazy pale from Round Corner, brings together a vibrant blend of New Zealand hops. It delivers layers of nectarine...
by Darren | Saturday, 4 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Maki & Ramen NQ has announced the launch of Kanpai, a limited-edition ramen and craft beer pairing menu in collaboration with Chorlton-based Tūn Brewing. It will be curated by certified cicerone and local beer expert Lianne Williams. Available from Monday, 13th...
by Darren | Saturday, 4 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
There was a chance kick-off time might have been moved forward because of storms, but Mexico v England is staying at 1am on Monday morning. But in what seems to be Keir Starmer’s final u-turn, pubs can stay open until 5am. Despite the unusual hours, many pub...
by Darren | Friday, 3 July, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses. Pubs have been given the green light to stay open until 5am on Monday, when England play their next FIFA World Cup game against...
