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...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
The British Guild of Beer Writers have announced the judges for their 2026 awards. The panel brings together expertise from across the food and drink industry. Chaired by last year’s Beer Writer of the Year, David Jesudason, the panel has been selected to represent a...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The VAT’s The Problem campaign has hit a significant milestone with the number of signatures on a petition to get hospitality VAT lowered to 10%, passing the 250,000 mark. The campaign — spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge and supported by UKHospitality, the...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Steady Rolling Man from DEYA Brewing Co has been voted number one British Beer of 2026 in We Are Beer’s annual Top 50 UK Beer Awards. The award draws votes from a panel of more than 150 beer experts, and over 6,000 drinkers and trade professionals. Now in...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Brewser, the direct-from-brewery beer subscription, is re-introducing itself to UK drinkers with a simple promise: the beer in the box comes straight from the brewery that made it, as fresh as beer gets, and tastes better for it. Every month, members discover a...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Lost and Grounded Brewers have unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg badges will begin appearing on shelves and bars across the UK over the...
by Darren | Thursday, 2 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Dates have been announced for Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of our national drink, involving around 10,000 pubs, bars, and brewery taps across the country. Think extra cask ales on bars, free tasters of ale, brewery tours – even a pub quiz to test cask trivia...
by Darren | Wednesday, 1 July, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Loch Lomond and Bellfield breweries have taken home the coveted overall champion awards at Indie Beer Scotland 2026. Winning brewers with their awards They were the winners of the seperate cask and keg beer competitions in the Indie Beer Awards Scotland. Cairngorm...
