Before Covid (do we denote those days as BC?) I was a bit fed up with beer festivals. I’d come to the conclusion that (with the possible exception of St Austell Brewery’s...
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Why I’m celebrating mild this March
“Mild. That’s an old man’s drink.” There’s a phrase from the past. The relatively recent past, just as the craft beer scene was gathering steam, and dark beers were porters...
Round-up: Staff problems and revenue fears continue
It's a new week and, thankfully, there have been no new restrictions on hospitality in England. Covid, however, continues to play a big part in the lives of operators...
Is Hygge Cornwall’s strongest ever commercial beer?
Driftwood Spars Brewery has released what it believes to be highest ABV beer ever brewed for sale in Cornwall. Small-batch brew Hygge is intended to be enjoyed instead of...
71 Brewing is branching out across Britain
Dundee-based 71 Brewing, specialising in lagers and small-batch brews, is expanding its distribution and logistics nationwide. The brewers are inspired by new wave brewing...
Course aims to give beer drinkers best possible experience
Supported by national brewers, Cask Marque has created an e-learning training course for bar staff, called Beer Professional. The purpose of the course is to improve the...
Anspach & Hobday has big plans for London Black
London brewer Anspach & Hobday has announced a crowdfunding campaign to expand its production capabilities. Backing London Black, its new nitro porter, the brewer is...
British Guild of Beer Writers publishes awards shortlist
The British Guild of Beer Writers has shortlisted 35 writers, journalists and bloggers ahead of its annual awards dinner next month. Award winners in 2019, when the guild...
Preview: Vertical tasting of Stiegl vintage beers
The Theatre of Wine has teamed up with importer Euroboozer for a vertical tasting of the Stiegl Sonnenkonig vintage beer range. Stiegl's museum brewhouse, Stiegl Brauwelt,...