Beer

‘Vast majority of drinkers buy brands over beer’

19-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Watneys Beer director Nick Whitehurst explains that while drink producers need to care ‘deeply and passionately’ about their product, consumers increasingly prioritise tried, tested and recognisable brands.

Kellogg's cereal beer set to launch across the on-trade

18-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Cereal giant Kellogg’s has announced that its beer, which is made from waste cereal, will be rolled out across pubs and bars throughout the UK.

Tired of queuing at the bar? This pub is way ahead of the game

18-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A savvy pub has opened a special beer lane to quench the thirst of its punters without having to queue at the bar.

CAMRA extends ale discount voucher beyond JDW

18-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

CAMRA is extending its voucher system, which offers its members discounts on real ale, to more than 600 additional pubs this summer.

SIBA appoints new chief executive

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed a new chief executive James Calder, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to head up the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Priciest beer regions revealed

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of Beer Day Britain tomorrow (15 June), personal finance experts have polled the UK to find out how much people would expect to pay for a pint of lager or craft beer.

Dark Star MD leaves brewery?

13-Jun-2019 By Ed Bedington

Confusion surrounds the disappearance of the Dark Star brewery managing director (MD) James Cuthbertson who appears to have left the role.

Strike vote threatens northern beer deliveries

13-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Drivers who deliver beer to pub chains in the north and the Midlands have voted in favour of strike action, which could threaten stock levels in some pubs.

Stella Artois launches beer accreditation scheme

11-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Budweiser Brewing Group-owned Stella Artois has unveiled a new accreditation programme in partnership with Beer Marque, in a bid to increase beer quality and premium experience.

Revamped Watneys Beer Company seeks £400,000 funding

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Once Britain’s best-selling beer, Watneys has launched a £400,000 crowdfunding campaign to continue its resurrection.

Brewery concocts Rosé IPA in 'UK first'

07-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A rosé IPA, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, will be unveiled as part of an event celebrating pubs and breweries.

CAMRA yields to allow live craft keg beer at GBBF

03-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is set to allow live craft keg beer to be sold at its annual Great British Beer Festival for the first time this August.

Nottingham pub brings ‘beer yoga’ to the East Midlands

03-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

East Midlands pub Bunkers Hill is bending over backwards to cater for both health and beer enthusiasts during Nottingham Craft Beer Week by hosting ‘beer yoga’ sessions in partnership with Wild Card and Northern Monk breweries.