Beer

USA v UK: What are the top tipple trends?

15-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The trendiest alcohol pours in the US, show IPA as the leading beer style, cider growing in popularity and white wine being one of the top 5 products for women.

Pubs stockpile for a no-deal Brexit

10-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

A Belgian-themed pub in Norwich has stockpiled goods amid fears the business could be ‘flipped onto its head’ if the UK is left with a no-deal Brexit.

Woodforde’s Brewery expands Norwich City FC partnership to five pubs

09-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Award-winning Woodforde’s Brewery will provide exclusive events for Norwich City fans at five pubs across the historic city.

BBC ‘demonising ale pubs’ with link to alcohol abuse

09-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A BBC programme has received backlash from the brewing sector after it used a stock image of real ale to illustrate a story about alcohol abuse.

Opinion

Agile alcohol brands will fare best

08-Oct-2019 By Tom Bell, We Hustle consultancy

We Hustle consultancy’s Tom Bell says alcoholic drinks brands leading the way in innovation will see the biggest and best cut through. Here is his analysis of what to expect in the coming months.

The MA Podcast – episode 1

‘We’ll lose one big beer brand soon’ says Curious Brewery boss

07-Oct-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The boss of Curious Brewery Gareth Bath has outlined what he thinks the future of the UK's beer sector could look like.

Pubs must promote benefits to sell low-and-no alcohol beer

07-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should take inspiration from Spain and Germany to promote the health benefits of low-and-no alcohol beer, according mindful drinking organisation Club Soda.

Brewdog bars lose £235k amid expansion drive

07-Oct-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

Brewdog’s bar division made a pre-tax loss of £235,000 in 2018 - up from £45,00 in 2017.

Beer is still Britain’s favourite alcoholic tipple

04-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced beer is Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink, according to its new research.

Brewer cites family values for core range revamp

01-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Gipsy Hill has today unveiled a new core range line-up with a prime focus of “brewing for a better life”.

Moon landing and Paul Ainsworth collaborations help grow Sharp’s footprint

30-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Projects with celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth and an event to celebrate 50 years since the moon landing, have helped Sharp’s new head brewer expand the beermaker’s reach in his first four months.

Former MEP named new BBPA boss

30-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the appointment of global consultant Emma McClarkin as its new chief executive.

Brewer launches exclusive Iron Maiden bottle caps

27-Sep-2019 By Alice Leader

Trooper and Robinsons Brewery are offering rock fans the chance to collect limited-edition bottle caps to celebrate each of Iron Maiden’s iconic studio albums.

Little interview

Arsenal deal is ‘incredible platform’ for Camden Town Brewery

26-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Camden Town founder Jasper Cuppaidge discusses his brewery becoming the main pour at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and work planned at the beer maker’s original site beneath Camden’s arches.

Half of drinkers say cask should be more expensive than lager

26-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 59% of drinkers believe cask beer should be priced higher than mainstream lager, according to new research.