New Scottish first minister, John Swinney, has been invited by CAMRA to a pub of his choice to discuss issues surrounding the Scottish pub and beer industry. These include...
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Laura Hadland named CAMRA’s campaigner of the year
Drinks writer Laura Hadland has been awarded CAMRA’s top campaigning award at the organisation's Members’ Weekend, AGM, and Conference in Dundee. Laura Hadland. Portrait by...
Campaign for Pubs backs Crooked House supporters
The Campaign for Pubs has added its support to the Crooked House campaign, calling for its unlawful destruction to be a catalyst for change. Greg Mulholland, director of the...
Do our politicans have pubs’ best interests at heart?
New research shows that shows 43% of Brits don’t trust any of the Conservative, Labour, or Liberal Democrat political party leaders to look out for the interests of pubs. ...
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...