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...
by Darren | Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Peterborough Beer Festival returns to the Embankment from 25th to 29th August bringing five days of beer, cider, live entertainment, and volunteer-led hospitality to the city. Organised by CAMRA volunteers and held in large outdoor marquees, the festival is expected...
by Darren | Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
RedWillow Brewery has announced that three of its core beers — Weightless, Cloudless, and Divisionless — are now certified gluten free. The Macclesfield-based independent brewery, founded by Toby and Caroline McKenzie in 2010, had the three beers sent for...
by Darren | Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Bullhouse Brew Co, from Belfast, have been named overall champions at the inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland with hazy IPA Merc Bro. One of Northern Ireland’s only cask breweries, Rough Brothers Brewing, were also highly rated by judges. They took home...
by Darren | Monday, 3 August, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Sunrise Beverages and Orion Breweries have announced the next stage of their UK partnership, including a minority investment by Orion into Sunrise. Orion has built a loyal following both in Japan and, increasingly, internationally. Since partnering with Sunrise, it...
by Darren | Sunday, 2 August, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Britain’s managed pub groups got a modest boost from early World Cup matches in June, but other segments struggled for growth, the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker, produced by NIQ and powered by CGA intelligence, in association...
