by Darren | Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Some of the UK’s leading pub groups are coming together this autumn to support the Armed Forces community through the sale of Hero IPA. The beer is a 4% ABV British IPA brewed by Hogs Back Brewery for Alf Turner. Created as a pint with purpose, it brings together a...
by Darren | Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
RedWillow Brewery has been crowned a category champion five times at the SIBA Indie Beer Awards North West, sending five beers to next year’s national final. Caroline McKenzie, of RedWillow Brewery, picks up one of five category awards The Macclesfield brewer...
by Darren | Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
The Women in Beer Awards kicked off the Women in Beer Festival — a week of events celebrating diversity — by crowning this year’s most talented and influential Women in Beer. Award winners celebrate at the Cloudwater taproom. Photograph: Matt Curtis With...
by Darren | Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Cider expert Gabe Cook — AKA The Ciderologist — has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture: Cider Safari. He is seeking to raise £20,000 to finance the purchase of a vehicle that is central to Cider Safari’s key experiences, authentic...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience (TOBE) has retained its title as Europe’s leading beer tour visitor experience at the World Travel Awards. Set on Wenceslas Square in the centre of Prague, TOBE is dedicated to the story of the world’s first golden...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of Special Reserve, which will make its debut with a national listing in Morrisons this month. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, it is described as full and rounded, and is the strongest beer in Theakston’s range. It is hopped with...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs, and the achievements of team members. Its bottle-conditioned Kentish Strong Ale, 1698, has led the way, securing gold at...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
James Kemp is joining the Great British Drinks Company, owner of Black Sheep Brewery and Purity Brewing Co, as production director. James Kemp He comes with more than six years of senior experience at BrewDog, alongside previous roles at Thornbridge, Buxton, Yeastie...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Loddon’s latest seasonal special is That’s Not My Armadillo, a 4.3% autumn pale with bright orange, mandarin, and stonefruit character. During a transfer on a brew day,...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Track Brewing Co has collaborated with the Manchester Hop Project once again on Manchester Fresh Hop Golden Ale. This year, the beer recipe includes fresh Fuggle, Prima Donna, Centennial, and Cascade hops, hand picked and donated by the Manchester Hop Project members....
by Darren | Monday, 19 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, International News
Electric Bear head brewer Ian Morris has raised nearly £7,000 for Animal Aid by taking a 10-country tour in a tuk tuk, a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw. Ian (centre) and his wife, Jo, are met by Fedor Nikolashkin at Weyermann Speciality Malts, in Bamburg He and his...
by Darren | Saturday, 17 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
London-based Urban Pubs & Bars is opening its third Bat & Ball venue, in Tower Hill, on a site which was previously home to the UK’s first BrewDog brewpub. Set to open on 25th November, the new site will join the brand’s existing flagship venues in...
