With the number of breweries in the UK now around the 2,000 mark, and beer imports showing no signs of slowing down, it’s more important than ever for bar staff to be educated about the different types of beer on the marketplace.
Brewers large and small are running low or have run out of products as the Europe-wide CO2 shortage worsens, putting a stop to brewing and packaging for many.
Operators need to tap into sporting events and keep their finger on the pulse with the latest trends in order to keep pulling punters in, according to a purchasing company.
Fourpure Brewing Co has officially unveiled the six collaboration beers that make up its new Continental Collaboration series, ahead of a roadshow of events throughout June and the first week in July.
Some 82% of independent breweries have supported a charity in the past 12 months, according to new research into the impact of breweries in their local communities.
London’s Brixton Brewery has begun full-scale brewing at its newly-built brewery, following the sale of a minority stake in the business to Heineken last year.
Nostalgic references to the sweets, clothes and cartoons of yesteryear saw a number of drinks fall foul of the alcohol marketing rules last year, according the Portman Group’s annual report.
Sussex-based brewer Burning Sky has become the second brewery in as many years to win the title of Best Drinks Producer at the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards.
