The Labour party conference is in full swing, and doubtless there have been many fringe meetings and get-togethers, some in pubs and bars. But, comrades, pubs are for life...
MPs take note: our local pubs are Inn-Valuable
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Beer and Cider News Articles
Tasting Thornbridge’s first original brew on its union set
There was a sharp intake of breath earlier this year when Carlsberg Marston's announced that it was decommissioning the famous Burton union sets. But cheers when one of...
Black Sheep Riggwelter gets an exotic makeover
Black Sheep Brewery has collaborated with Nipo-Brazilian brewery Japas Cervejaria Artesanal on a cherry and cacao version of its Riggwelter brew. Coming in at 6% ABV, it's a...
How local beer went global then returned to its roots
Oxford University Press takes a dip into global brewing production this month with the publication of Hopped Up, by good historian Jeffrey M Pilcher. He delivers a lively...
Cask Ale Week gets under way with events nationwide
Cask Ale Week has kicked, with events and activities happening all across the UK, from beer and book launches to festivals and ale trails. “Cask Ale Week is an annual event...
Business rates cliff edge is looming, says UKHospitality
The decision not to cut interest rates makes the need to address the business rates cliff edge in April more urgent says UKHospitality. Chief executive Kate Nicholls...
On-trade trails 2023, with beer down 2% and cider down 11%
Drinks sales in Britain’s on-trade continue to lag behind last year’s levels as autumn gets under way, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in Britain’s...
Finance manager inspires Sharp’s Cask Ale Week special
Sharp's Brewery is marking Cask Ale Week — which got under way yesterday — with the launch of a limited edition blood orange hazy IPA Orange Haze. The ale is the brainchild...
Double saison release from Balance Brewing & Blending
Balance Brewing & Blending have released two new beers this month, and both are saisons, although both are quite different. Saison de Maison Blend 7 (6.5% ABV) is,...