Release of a big stout with a British heart

Release of a big stout with a British heart

Beer Day Britain yesterday saw the launch of a new Vocation beer, Rooted Riches, a collaboration with maltsters French & Jupp. It’s a 10% ABV British stout, built around a blend of British malts and Bramling Cross hops. Rich chocolate and roasted malt...
Whitmore Tap named best pub in Bristol

Whitmore Tap named best pub in Bristol

The Whitmore Tap, in Clifton, Bristol, managed by Butcombe Pubs & Inns, has been named best pub in Bristol at the National Pub & Bar Awards. Whitmore tap manager Molly-May Stevenson with assistant manager Scott Taylor A total of 94 pubs and bars were named...
Hall & Woodhouse close in on the big 250

Hall & Woodhouse close in on the big 250

Next year will see the 250th anniversary of Hall & Woodhouse Brewery, and in the last few years there have been a series of beers leading up to the big day. The beers honour the people who have shaped the brewery’s story. Each one captures a chapter, a...
New look and new products from Kentish Pip

New look and new products from Kentish Pip

Independent drinks producer Kentish Pip has unveiled new branding and a fresh product portfolio, consolidating 11 months of market analysis. Founded and operated at Woolton Farm, near Canterbury, Kentish Pip has spent the last ten years establishing itself as a...
Brewlab announce two upcoming courses

Brewlab announce two upcoming courses

Brewlab have announced that their Certificate in Practical Brewing, a three-week professional development course, will be running from 3rd to 21st August. The course is ideal for everyone, from beginners to homebrewers, through to those working in commercial...
First Draught podcast focuses on brewing industry

First Draught podcast focuses on brewing industry

A new industry podcast, First Draught, has launched, featuring guests from the beer industry around the world. Podcast artwork by David Bailey Presented by beer communicator and Kerroo Brewing Company co-founder Elizabeth Townsend, the podcast explores the journeys...
Searching for this year’s best beer writing

Searching for this year’s best beer writing

Entries have opened for the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards, and this year there are 14 different categories for which competitors can submit work. Last year’s award winners Winners and runners-up will be announced at the Guild’s annual dinner, to...
Barley wine celebrates Sussex ingredients

Barley wine celebrates Sussex ingredients

Harvey’s Brewery is marking Sussex Day, on 16th June, with the release of Sussex Stronghold, a limited edition 6.0% ABV beer celebrating Sussex farming, brewing, and the county’s rich agricultural heritage. Fifty years ago, Sussex was home to 27 hop growers. Today,...