by Darren | Thursday, 5 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Buffalo Charge, a 6% ABV American brown ale, has won its second major award in the space of a few weeks for Sheffield’s Little Critters Brewing Co. Joe Lockrobin, of Little Critters Brewing Co, with award sponsor Beth Brearley, of Charles Faram Fresh from being...
by Darren | Thursday, 5 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Purity Bar and Kitchen (formerly Purecraft Bar and Kitchen) will reopen its doors tomorrow (6th November) following a refurbishment by Purity Brewing Co. Outside Purity Bar and Kitchen are (left to right): general manager Klaudia Skalecka; Darren Brand, commercial...
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Hydes has launched Royal Hair Force, the November release in its year-long series of hairstyle-themed seasonal cask ales. The beer will spearhead a month-long fundraising drive for men’s health charity Movember. The new brew lands on bars this week across Hydes pubs....
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Business Focus, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) webinar with DRS International has explored why brewers, importers, and pub businesses need to agree stock changes, test invoices, and plan deposit cashflow now. Bill Power, chairman of DRS International A brewer can have...
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Campaigns, Events News
Preparations are under way ahead of the 2027 Exeter Festival of Beer, which will take place in the city’s Corn Exchange from 14th to 16th January. The event is being organised by the Exeter and East Devon branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). It will run...
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Independent Brighton brewery Lost Pier Brewing is putting its critically acclaimed 0.5% Nitro Stout in the spotlight this winter. It offers dark beer fans and mindful drinkers a decadent option to enjoy in bars or at home throughout Christmas and Dry January, says the...
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
CAMRA has issued a warning to potential developers looking at buying pubs for conversion, prompted by a number of Sam Smiths properties coming to the market. The pubs are listed for sale with Fleurets, and include statements in the listings that the sales are for...
by Darren | Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Duration Brewing are bringing their Ducks in a Row beers to more than 30 independent pubs, bars, and bottleshops across the UK from Friday to Sunday this week. Drinkers from Glasgow to Plymouth will have the chance to explore the four-strong family of beers, from...
by Darren | Tuesday, 3 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Kelham Island Brewery has brought back a classic from its archive. Brooklyn Smoked Porter was a collaboration with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery. It was first brewed in 2006, when Sheffield Council was considering naming a bridge in the Kelham Island...
by Darren | Tuesday, 3 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Siren Craft Brew is to host a Christmas market in its Tapyard on Saturday, 5th December. As well as beer, cider, and gin, there will be stalls and a petting zoo, as...
by Darren | Tuesday, 3 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK DarkSpire (5% ABV) is a new coconut and cocoa stout in Badger Brewery’s Outland craft beer range. Black as night, it offers “tropical coconut colliding with dark chocolate...
by Darren | Monday, 2 November, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Greene King has announced that Nick Mackenzie will stand down as chief executive at the end of February. He will be succeeded by Clair Preston-Beer, currently chief digital and commercial officer. Clair Preston-Beer Mackenzie has led Greene King for nearly eight years...