Brewing - Hospitality

Fuller's opens new craft beer pub

28-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Fuller's has opened a new London pub after a four-week refurbishment, offering a wide range of craft beer, including some "exclusive, and often hard to find, brews".

Brewdog launches Oxford site with 'Punking"

28-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Six beer books to help educate your bar staff

19-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

Last week, the Campaign for Real Ale released its 45th edition of the Good Beer Guide. The guide contains 4,500 of the “best real ale pubs in the UK” and information on every real ale brewery currently operating and its key beers.

Could coffee be the next big trend in craft beer?

14-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

The image usually associated with coffee beer is that of a heavy, dark-coloured stout, with strong roasted malt aromas and harsh, bitter flavours. A niche product, enjoyable for those who want it, but not a mainstream drinks trend of any significance....

Big beer cannot emulate craft, says Sierra Nevada ambassador

11-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

Multinational drinks organisations attempting to buy up the craft beer market will never be able to lead the way in innovation, according to the world’s first craft-beer brewery.

Roger Protz: CAMRA must embrace craft keg beer

11-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

CAMRA Good Beer Guide editor Roger Protz has urged CAMRA to accept and support modern ‘craft keg’ beer, but insists the organisation remains “as relevant as it has ever been”.

St Austell wins West of England Business of Year

08-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

St Austell Brewery has won the top accolade as 2017 West of England Business of Year, for businesses with turnover in excess of £30m.

Is Molson Coors’ claim about Carling ABV variation reasonable?

05-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

Several breweries have cast doubt on Molson Coors’ claim that small ABV variances are a normal part of large-scale beer production, after the global drinks giant denied misleading customers over the strength of its flagship lager Carling.

Brewery renames Bomber IPA after trademark dispute

21-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish brewery Tempest Brewing Co has renamed its popular Bomber IPA beer after a trademark dispute with an unnamed "regional English brewery".

Fourpure brewery expansion gathers pace

07-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

One of London’s best-known craft breweries has outlined plans to expand its production capacity by 300%.

Innis & Gunn reports 22% increase in turnover

04-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish independent craft brewer Innis & Gunn has reported “substantial growth” in 2016, with profit, sales and turnover all rising.

8 beer studies worth £82k approved by Worshipful Company of Brewers

04-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Women's attitudes towards beer, and understanding the perception of ‘body’ are two of the studies which have been approved as part of this year’s distribution from the Brewer’s Research and Education fund (BREF).

BrewDog to open site on US-Mexico border

04-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Scottish brewer BrewDog has announced plans to open a new craft beer bar on the border between the US and Mexico.

In pictures: Inside Camden Town's new £30m brewery site

31-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

The Morning Advertiser headed to the opening of Camden Town’s new brewery site in Enfield on Saturday (29 July).

Brewdog to build new brewery in Australia

25-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

International brewery and bar chain-owner BrewDog has announced it intends to build a third brewery in Australia.

Sharp’s Brewery launches new seasonal beer

24-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Sharp’s brewery has announced the limited release of a California common-style beer.

Thornbridge Brewery to build cask-only brew house

17-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Thornbridge Brewery has announced plans to build a new cask-only brewhouse, following substantial investment at its brewery site last year.

Purity Brewing's Flo Vialan is Brewer of the Year

12-Jul-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Purity Brewing Company’s director of brewing Flo Vialan was named ‘Brewer of the Year’ at the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) Beer Awards on Tuesday (11 July)

Great Newsome Brewery looks to double production

11-Jul-2017 By Helen Gilbert

An East Yorkshire craft beer producer is seeking to double its production capacity.

Black Sheep Brewery launches first lager

11-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

North Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has created its first ever lager, 54 Degrees North, which has been lauded as a new chapter for the brewer.

SIBA calls for clarity on craft brewery buyouts

10-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer drinkers need further clarity on who is behind their craft beer, according to a brewing industry experts.

Independent brewers claim top beer awards

10-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Two southern breweries and North Brewing Co in Leeds were commended for the quality of their beer at two top awards.

Molson Coors prepares ‘Dead Brewers Society’ brand

06-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Molson Coors could be readying itself to launch Dead Brewers Society as a new brand, according to information recently filed with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

Robinsons and Iron Maiden reveal limited-edition beer Hallowed

06-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic rock band Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery have joined forces to reveal a new Belgian style beer.

Carlsberg buys London Fields Brewery

03-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Carlsberg UK has bought Hackney-based London Fields Brewery, just weeks after chief executive Julian Momen told The Morning Advertiser (MA) it planned to bolster its offer with the acquisition of a UK craft brewery.

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

The future of craft beer: fruit?

03-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Sales of fruit beer in the US’s well-established craft beer market account for 13% of total craft sales, which can be matched here in the UK, according to a leading buyer in the category.

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

Beer and cider trends from home and away

28-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators should expect to see more new craft beer and cider launches in the months ahead as experts in the sector predict a dramatic boost in consumer interest.

‘Smart mirror’ keeps punters in the sun

21-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Meantime has launched what it is calling the UK’s first ‘smart mirror’, which promises to keep beer garden drinkers in the sunshine constantly.

ETM founders aim to open ‘fully sustainable’ London pub

16-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Founders of the ETM Group are set to open a pub and brewery in Shoreditch, which aims to be “fully sustainable” by using on-site fish farming and hydroponics among other waste reducing processes.