by Darren | Saturday, 22 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Brew York has announced the guest brewer line-up for their Brewery Bash, taking place at their Osbaldwick brewery and taproom on 25th and 26th April. The Brewery Bash has become a must-attend event for York locals and craft beer enthusiasts from across the UK, and the...
by Darren | Friday, 21 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Moon Gazer Ales have picked up a gold medal at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards for their milk stout Skidaddler, named best keg stout under 6.4% ABV. Steve Chroscicki, creator of Skidaddle, at the Independent Beer Awards presentation The stout qualified for the...
by Darren | Friday, 21 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
The new edition of the Beer Today Newsletter is available to download now. The newsletter is published every Friday as an A4-sized PDF. Pubs, bars, and taprooms are free to print off copies for drinkers to browse while they enjoy their beers! Download the PDF...
by Darren | Friday, 21 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
SIBA has presented its 2025 Independent Beer Awards and, for the first time ever, all of the overall champions are from Scotland. Jamie Delap and the Fyne Ales team Cross Borders Brewing was named champion in the cask beer category with their India Pale Ale, Fyne Ales...
by Darren | Friday, 21 March, 2025 | Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame’s pub at the heart of the political world, The Westminster Arms, in London, has re-opened after a £1.2 million refurbishment. General manager Augustas Jankauskas outside the Westminster Arms The current building dates back to the 19th century. Its...
by Darren | Friday, 21 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Orbit Beers have collaborated with London hi-fi specialist Audio Gold to release a limited-edition Audio Golden Ale as part of their White Label Series. For more than 30 years, Audio Gold has been a North London institution, based in Crouch End and renowned as an...
by Darren | Thursday, 20 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has launched a limited edition 2024 Vintage Perry (7.5% ABV), which will be available in 750ml bottles. “I planted a small perry orchard on a friend’s farm 15 years ago, and completely forgot about it,” said Barny Butterfield,...
by Darren | Thursday, 20 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Northern Ireland’s Bullhouse Brewing Co has been named brewery business of the year at the SIBA Business Awards, presented at BeerX, in Liverpool. The Bullhouse team celebrate their win Bullhouse took the top prize after winning the commercial achievement and best...
by Darren | Thursday, 20 March, 2025 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups delivered fractional like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in February, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The figure is well below the current rate of inflation and continues a challenging...
by Darren | Thursday, 20 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame saw an increase in pub sales but a decrease in sales of premium bottled ales in the 26 weeks to 28th December, 2024. Revenue for the period was £85m, down from £89m in the first half of the year. Statutory profit before tax grew to £4.3m, while...
by Darren | Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Brick Brewery has secured a national craft listing across 175 Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) on-trade venues for its American pale ale, Peckham Pale. The 4.5% ABV brew boasts a bold citrus and tropical fruit aroma, underpinned by a straw-coloured malt backbone....
by Darren | Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
New company statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies fell 7% from 3,747 in the 12 months to January 2024 to 3,474 in the 12 months to January 2025. However, insolvencies in the sector increased 21% month-on-month, from 225 in December 2024 to 273...