Beer

Low and no-alcohol beer sees ‘exponential growth’

02-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Low and no-alcohol beer has seen a huge increase in sales of 381% since 2017, according to a new report.

A mixed bag for cask ale sales

02-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The on-trade offers the optimum place to drink cask ale, yet despite all the work that goes into it, the category is still to realise its full potential – but there is light at the end of the tunnel

The Beer Company launches lager to help save sea turtles

01-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

The Beer Company has released a craft beer in an effort to raise awareness about the increasing threats to sea turtles.

Magic Rock founder ‘here for the long term’ after buyout

29-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Magic Rock co-founder and managing director Richard Burhouse intends to remain with the northern brewery indefinitely, he said following the sale of business.

Magic Rock bought by Australian drinks giant

29-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Australian-based food and beverage behemoth Lion Global Markets has acquired 100% of Yorkshire craft brewer Magic Rock Brewing.

Magic Rock buyer ‘wouldn’t rule out’ more acquisitions

29-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

More UK craft breweries could be snapped up by Australian food and drinks maker Lion, as the firm’s managing director refused to rule out further acquisitions following the buyout of Magic Rock.

Fuller’s reveals board reshuffle following Asahi deal

29-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Following the sale of Fuller’s beer business to Asahi, the brewer and pub operator has announced a raft of personnel changes.

SIBA boss Benner steps down

29-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Mike Benner is to leave his role as chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) after serving for five years.

Krombacher strengthens selection with non-alcoholic Weizen

27-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Premium beer brand Krombacher has enhanced its range with the addition of its non-alcoholic Weizen wheat beer.

Opinion

What makes the relaunch of Carlsberg Pilsner so extraordinary?

27-Mar-2019 By Pete Brown

As all businesses cut their offerings to the functional minimum, Carlsberg throws a spanner in the works

Traces of weed killer found in beers, including Stella, Heineken and Budweiser

26-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Traces of a commonly used weed killer have been detected in many well-known beers, according to a new report.

Brew Monster targets new venues after smashing crowdfunding target

26-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

A south Wales microbrewery has raised just over £100,000 via a crowdfunding campaign – more than double its initial £50,000 target.

BrewDog prints negative review T-shirts for staff again

25-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish operator and brewer BrewDog has once again unveiled T-shirts with negative reviews from social media printed on them.

London Fields Brewery recalls beer for containing wheat

25-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

London Fields Brewery has recalled its Hackney Hopster beer because it contains sources of gluten that are not mentioned on the label.

The Indian Brewery to open second street food and craft beer venue

25-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

The Indian Brewery has unveiled plans to branch out of Birmingham and open its second taproom and Indian street food site in Solihull before summer 2019.