by Darren | Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Beer Today’s regular round-up of news in brief: new releases, venue openings, event announcements. There are three new brews from Burning Sky, including their first ever no/low brew. Low Life (0.5% ABV) is described as a ‘No Coast IPA’ brewed with Maris Otter, Munich,...
by Darren | Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Europe’s independent brewers are showing their determination this year, despite four in 10 saying that survival is their main priority. A new report published today shows that, in the face of international turmoil, energy prices are the top challenge for independent...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Sophie New, assistant manager at The Riverside Inn, in Lechlade, has successfully completed an apprenticeship after 14 months of training while working in the pub. Sophie New receives her apprenticeship certificate from Arkell’s managing director, George Arkell, and...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has won a silver medal at the International Brewing and Cider Awards, for its non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero. It had already been named best non-alcoholic cider at the World Cider Awards 2025. It has also won Untapped Gold 2026, and other...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
This summer marks the final chapter for German Kraft Brewery’s Elephant and Castle home, Mercato Metropolitano. Founded in 2017, it’s where the German Kraft story began. The London brewery and taproom is hosting a season-long send-off featuring fresh pours, a...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Campaigns, Pubs and Bars News
Members of the Swale branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) returned to The Park Tavern in Sittingbourne to mark the group’s 50th anniversary. Paul Durkin (centre) was present at the branch’s first meeting 50 years ago The group first met at the Park...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Butcombe Brewing Co is celebrating an International Brewing Awards gold medal for its flagship beer, Butcombe Original. The win came in ale class for smallpack ale (in this case, in can), from 4.5% to 4.9% ABV. “We’re incredibly proud to see Butcombe Original...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Perivale Brewery have called on illustrator and author Chris Riddell OBE to spearhead the transformation of a wooden hoarding surrounding their Horsenden Farm HQ. Chris Riddell OBE Chris will be creating his piece, entitled The Perivale Wyvern, on Sunday (22nd March),...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Beer Today’s regular round-up of news in brief: new releases, venue openings, event announcements. Brew York have announced the full list of guest breweries pouring at their 10th anniversary Brewery Bash on 17th and 18th April. (Tickets can be booked here.) The...
by Darren | Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Companies are to get a £3,000 grant for every 18- to 24-year-old they take on who is on benefits and who has been seeking employment for more than six months. The government move has been welcomed by the hospitality sector. That age group is typical of those making a...
by Darren | Monday, 16 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, International News
Guinness has deposited a curated selection of its extensive historical archives within the Arctic World Archive in Svalbard, Norway. Guinness archivist Eibhlin Colgan, with Rune Bjerkestrand of the Arctic World Archive As the first Irish brand and first drinks brand...
by Darren | Monday, 16 March, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Newcastle’s much-loved Beer and Cider Festival returns next month, bringing more than 100 drinks, live music, and fundraising to Northumbria Students’ Union. The four-day festival runs from Wednesday, 15th, to Saturday, 18th April and is open to everyone, as...
