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Guinness begins ‘new chapter’ as it confirms Covent Garden brewery opening date
Diageo’s Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden is set to open its doors just before Christmas (Thursday 11 December).
Gen Z drinking less, or just drinking differently? New data challenges assumptions
The long-running story that Gen Z are turning their backs on alcohol is losing strength. New research from Lumina Intelligence and CGA by NIQ shows younger adults are still drinking, socialising and spending in pubs and bars, just in different ways.
APPBG and Tourism urges business rates and tax overhaul
A cross-party group of MPs has called for sweeping fiscal reform to help pubs and brewers unlock growth and investment, warning that current tax and regulatory pressures are stifling the sector’s potential.
Demand for fruit beer surges as drinkers seek new flavours
Once a niche offering, fruit beers are rapidly emerging as one of the on-trade’s brightest opportunities, drawing in curious drinkers seeking flavour and novelty.
Bars, pubs and clubs see spending dip as consumer caution continues
Spending in bars, pubs and clubs fell 0.5% in September, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report, as cautious consumers reined in discretionary spending ahead of November’s Autumn Budget.
NEW PRODUCTS
New products for pubs this Halloween
With the spooky season just around the corner, The Morning Advertiser (The MA) has rounded-up the best new products available for pubs this Halloween.
Damm officially opens its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula following £70m investment
Beer business Damm has officially opened its Bedford brewery after investing £70m in a bid to modernise the site.
‘Escalating overheads’ forces Gipsy Hill to move majority of brewing to Curious Brewery
Gipsy Hill has announced it is moving the majority of its brewing the Curious Brewery in Ashford, Kent.
BrewDog demands action to counter additional £1bn sector costs
Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog has demanded action in the upcoming Budget as “the UK brewing and pub sector has been hit by more than £1bn in additional costs over the past 12 months”.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alf Turner partners with Stonegate to raise money for Help for Heroes
Alf Turner butchers has joined forces with the UK’s biggest pubco to raise money for veterans charity Help for Heroes.
Has the price of a pint become unaffordable?
The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer?
What is the history of Guinness?
The new Netflix series is sparking an interest in the history of the famous Dublin brewery and the Guinness family.
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EXCLUSIVE: Majority of drinkers bored by pub beer ranges
Almost three-quarters of drinkers are bored of the beer ranges they come across in the on-trade, new research has revealed.
Asahi responds after cyberattack halts operations
Brewing giant Asahi has confirmed its UK supply has not been impacted after a cyberattack caused a system failure, bringing the business to a standstill.
Brewers warn rising production costs forcing price hikes onto pubs
Brewery bosses have warned rising energy bills, higher wages and regulatory pressures are driving up production costs and forcing price increases onto pubs.
Cask Ale Week: Sharp’s celebrates ‘local pub legends’
Sharp’s Brewery has highlighted pubs at the heart of their communities by celebrating the first six Cornish venues to be recognised as part of its Cask Quality Club.
INDIE BEER MASTERCLASS: gluten-free beer
In the past, the beer options for people who are allergic or have an intolerance to gluten were very limited.
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EXCLUSIVE: Laine shifts to pure pub focus
The Laine Pub Company has announced the decision to shift its operations away from brewing to focus on its pub estate.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Meantime & KG Hospitality unite to open ‘community hub’
KG Hospitality group and Asahi-owned Meantime Brewery have joined forces to open the Dial, a new community hub in London’s Greenwich Peninsula.
FEATURE: Bring back the Boddies
Manchester has clearly contributed its share of cultural icons to the national psyche.
Signature MD: Budget encouraged cutting of hours rather than job creation
The Government would rather see opening hours cut at pubs rather than the creation of new jobs, according to Signature Brew managing director Tom Bott.
Adnams reduces debt to £11.7m as turnaround progresses
Adnams has cut its debt to £11.7m at the half-year, down from £18.2m a year earlier, as the Suffolk brewer and pub operator pushes ahead with its turnaround strategy.
BrewDog hits back over draught beers listing losses
Scottish bar operator and brewer BrewDog has hit back over reports that claim it has lost listings of its beers in almost 2,000 pubs.
INDIE BEER MASTERCLASS: Extra Pale Ale (XPA)
Extra Pale Ales have become really popular in the UK in recent years thanks to delivering great hop aroma and flavour in a lighter tasting beer.
Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery and Butcombe Group join forces
Multiple operator and brewer Butcombe Group and Jeremy Clarkson-owned business Hawkstone Brewery and his Farmer’s Dog pub are collaborating this summer.
A look at the past 10 CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain winners
The Morning Advertiser has taken a look back at the past 10 Champion Beer of Britain winners from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Two thirds of public ‘lost faith in Gov’s efforts to save pubs’
Almost two thirds of the public believe the Government must do more to help pubs and bars.
CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2025 unveiled
Mild by Penzance Brewery has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2025 at the Great British Beer Festival in Birmingham.
Brewery expansion for Joule’s
Market Drayton-based pub operator and brewery Joule’s is to expand its brewery as demand for its beers continue to grow.
FEATURE: Discovering trends at the London Craft Beer Festival
Brewers came together with craft beer fans for the London Craft Beer Festival at Magazine in London on a gloriously hot Friday but torrential rain gatecrashed the party a day later.
Estrella Damm 0.0% to be rolled out across on-trade
This summer will see Damm launch Estrella Damm 0.0%.
Anspach & Hobday launches Pineapple Gose
London-based craft brewery Anspach & Hobday has released a pineapple gose using Maldon Salt.
Record results and the return of a legendary beer from JW Lees
Family brewer JW Lees has announced another record year of results, along with a deal which will see iconic Manchester beer Boddingtons being relaunched back into the cask market.
Premiumisation and stout driving LAD segment
The Long Alcoholic Drinks (LAD) category was the only major drinks category to grow market share in the on-trade during the first half of 2025, new insights from CGA by NIQ have revealed.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
New beers available for pubs this month
The past month has seen several new beers and ciders launched for the on-trade, including from Sagres, Stella Artois, Old Mout and more.
Fears grow for cask beer and UK British brewing heritage
Fears are continuing to grow for the future of cask and the UK’s brewing heritage a year after Marston’s sold its remaining brewing interests to what is now Carlsberg Britvic.
VIDEO: What’s trending in craft beer in London?
The Morning Advertiser hit the streets of London and visited a few pubs to find out what’s in fashion and a bit more detail about how craft beer is faring.
Industry faces many challenges, including blasé use of drugs
Wye Valley Brewery managing director Vernon Amor believes a rise in illicit drug use is not only an increasing social problem, it is also taking away money that could otherwise be spent in pubs.
Key trends to know about from the Beer Report 2025
Trends, pricing and the beer market’s overall performance in recent months are just three of the topics tackled in the Beer Report 2025.
Nitro porter crowned top beer in Britain
The number one British beer has been unveiled as one independent brewer’s nitro porter.
Stella Artois 0.0 to launch in on-trade
Budweiser Brewing Group has announced the launch of Stella Artois 0.0 on draught.
Hydes brings back Oasis ale for Manchester gigs
Oasis tribute ale, Definitely Not Maybe, from Hydes Brewery is being revived in honour of the Manchester band’s summer 2025 gigs.
EXCLUSIVE: Wye Valley Brewery starts work on new brewhouse
Wye Valley Brewery has announced it will start building a new brewhouse, which will be the biggest capital investment the brewer and pub operator has ever made.
Northern Monk highlights ‘significant progress’ on company impact
Northern Monk has published its first Impact Report, detailing a year of “significant progress” in sustainability, environmental responsibility, employee wellbeing, and community investment.
Drinks fluctuate in June after rocky start to the month
Operators and suppliers experienced an up-and-down June for drinks sales despite growth returning after a challenging start to the month.
2.6m extra pints predicted to be poured during Women’s Euros
The Women’s Euros tournament could see an additional 2.6m pints served, according to new figures.
Jeremy Clarkson seeks ‘total domination’ of the lager market
Hawkstone Brewery backer Jeremy Clarkson wants “total domination of the British lager market”.
BrewDog pauses floatation plans
BrewDog has paused flotation plans in favour of focusing on growth and profitability.
BEER REPORT 2025
All you need to know about beer in 2025
Welcome to the Beer Report 2025 - here, you’ll be able to find out all you need to know about the many categories of beer that you should be stocking.