Pub launches walking maps and a walkers’ passport

Pub launches walking maps and a walkers’ passport

The Druid Inn, in Gorsedd, North Wales, welcomed more than 55 walkers on a recent community walk, the largest walking group the pub has hosted to date. The pub holds a monthly walk on the first Saturday of every month. These are organised by the pub’s landlord, Ray...
The new releases round-up

The new releases round-up

New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. Northern Monk have collaborated with journalist Lanre Bakare on Foreign Extra Stout (7.8% ABV). For all its depth of flavour and inky darkness, it has a...
Award for publicans who champion grassroots music

Award for publicans who champion grassroots music

The publicans of a Southend pub and grassroots music venue have received an award to mark their contribution to the city and Essex on their 25th anniversary at the helm. Steve Charlton (right), area manager for Star Pubs, presents the award to Glyn Morgan and Simon...
Gravity Theory cans fruit-flavoured cider

Gravity Theory cans fruit-flavoured cider

Independent cider producer Gravity Theory is launching two new fruit flavours — Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple — in 330ml and 440ml cans. Both include real fruit to produce delicately sweet, lightly sparkling ciders that are punchy in aroma and taste. Berry Cherry...
Big Indie Beer Awards haul for Loch Lomond

Big Indie Beer Awards haul for Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Brewery have brought home their biggest ever haul of awards from this year’s SIBA Scotland Beer Awards. Left to right: co-founders of Loch Lomond Brewery, Fiona and Euan MacEachern, with sales manager Alex Handford There were 25 medals, including 12 golds...