Beer

Carlsberg admits not to being ‘the best beer in the world’

18-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer giant Carlsberg UK has launched a new consumer-facing campaign where it has shared negative comments drinkers have tweeted about it.

Complaint against Beavertown Neck Oil rejected

17-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The Portman Group has thrown out a complaint against London-based brewer Beavertown’s Neck Oil beer.

Big interview

'We live and die by what’s in the glass'

17-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Martin Dickie and James Watt, founders of BrewDog – the brand that has plenty of bite to match its infamous bark – talked about how business is booming at the company AGM in Aberdeen

Diageo investing £16m to reduce plastic waste

15-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks giant Diageo is investing £16m to reduce the amount of plastics used in its beer packaging by removing plastic ring carriers and shrink wrap from multipacks of Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s.

We Are Beer looks to crowdfund £300k for untied festival

15-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The founders of the London, Bristol and Edinburgh Craft Beer Festivals We Are Beer is aiming to raise £300,000 in a bid to bring its beer and food-centric credentials to the UK’s music scene.

Shepherd Neame unveils Spitfire rebrand

11-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has given its Spitfire Amber Ale a modern makeover.

Admiral boss Georgel to become St Austell Brewery CEO

11-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

South-west brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery has announced that Kevin Georgel will succeed James Staughton as the company’s CEO.

New facilities allow Big Smoke to target nationwide on-trade

09-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

A new brewery and canning line will allow Surrey-based Big Smoke Brew Co to expand its on and off-trade presence across the UK, according to its founder.

BrewDog to give away £1m worth of shares

08-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has revealed it will make one of its newest Equity Punks an instant millionaire as part of its latest round of crowdfunding.

BrewDog acquires Berlin taproom and brewery from Stone Brewing

05-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has announced the acquisition of Stone Brewing’s brewery and taproom in Berlin.

Brooklyn Brewery launches low-alcohol variant in the UK

05-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Following its success in Europe, Brooklyn Brewery is launching its flagship low-alcohol beer in the UK next month.

Bedlam Brewery brings back SMaSH hit ale

05-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Sussex-based Bedlam Brewery has brought back its SMaSH (Single Malt and Single Hops) 4.4% ABV seasonal special cask ale.

BrewDog looking to open DogHouse hotel in the UK

05-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has announced it is looking to open a ‘craft beer hotel’ in London.

Arran Brewery considers partial sale of brewery hotel

02-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The Arran Brewery is considering selling almost half of its stake in its brewery hotel and visitor centre.

Love Lane Brewing scoops two gongs at prestigious beer awards

02-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

The team at Love Lane Brewing is celebrating national recognition and success after scooping two awards for the quality of its beer – just 12 months after its establishment.