by Darren | Monday, 19 January, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
‘Light-touch’ work is under way at the Duke of York, in Lichfield, as part of Joule’s Brewery’s ongoing commitment to caring for and investing in its pub estate. The intention is to gently enhance the pub while protecting everything that makes it a special...
by Darren | Monday, 19 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Black Sheep Brewery has followed its parent company in filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The brewery is part of Keystone Brewing Group, which filed its own such notice at the end of November. Keystone started out as capital investment outfit...
by Darren | Saturday, 17 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Cornwall news, Events News
The thousands of beer lovers who descended on St Austell Brewery’s Celtic Beer Festival in November have helped raise £18,000 for charity. All funds raised will go directly to St Austell Brewery’s Charitable Trust, which supports vital causes across the South West....
by Darren | Saturday, 17 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Tickets have gone on sale for Siren Craft Brew’s 13th birthday party, which this year will be held at the actual brewery rather than the Tap Yard. “This year, we’ll be running one all-day session, from 12pm to 7pm, and general admission tickets are...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs and bars ended a flat 2025 with a strong fortnight of drinks sales and a standout week for spirits, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday,...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
A UK-wide beer week promoting independent beer, pubs, and people is returning for a second year, with a string of events set to take place in pubs, bars, and taprooms. Indie Beer Week 2026 will take place from 10th-19th April (taking in two weekends), with pubs,...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
The Fellowship of Beer is bringing the Big Mash-Up back to the Steam Machine Brewing Co after an absence of two years. The festival runs on the evenings of Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January at the brewery in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, with live music and...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
A pioneering heat pump project at a Sussex brewery is helping to radically reduce energy use and costs, promising to slash bills for wort boiling by more than 65%. Last year, family-owned Hepworth Brewery became the first in the UK to trial a new type of heat pump,...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Fundraising for the annual sponsored bike ride challenge Pedalling To Pubs — now in its fourth year — has begun for 2026. Participants will be taking on a 270km route in Norfolk from 4th-6th June, raising money for hospitality charities The Licensed Trade Charity and...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase returns to Westminster for a tenth year on 11th February, as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Kate Nicholls, of UKHospitality, poses with apprentices at a previous event Taking place at the Terrace Pavilion of the House of...
by Darren | Friday, 16 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Greene King-owned Belhaven Brewery has relaunched its iconic Twisted Thistle IPA with a new look and a refreshed recipe. The beer has long been a favourite among drinkers. The new recipe, at 4% ABV, is crafted to enhance its refreshing flavour while staying true to...
by Darren | Thursday, 15 January, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
International Brewing and Cider Awards medal winners will be announced in Manchester on 6th March, organisers of the competition have announced. Medal winners at the last awards presentation in 2024 It will mark the culmination of a Trade Day organised by the BFBI at...
