Hambleton Brewery has announced the date for its annual open day, offering live music, food, family entertainment, and, of course, plenty of great beer. The event will take place o Saturday, 24th May, from noon until 8pm, and will be...
St Austell Brewery’s Proper Job 0.5%, modelled its flagship Proper Job IPA,has won its second award in six months, silver at the World Alcohol-Free Awards. At the blind tasting, judges described Proper Job 0.5% as having “enticing...
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) is calling for evidence as part of an inquiry into how the beer and pub sector can drive economic growth. Photograph: Unsplash/Dan Barrett Individual licensees, organisations, and other...
Duration Brewing have announced The Great Farmhouse Exploration, taking place in 30 venues nationwide over the bank holiday weekend at the start of May. Each participating venue will pour a line-up of eight unique beers taking drinkers...
The Wrexham Lager Beer Co has announced expansion into Northern Ireland thanks to a new partnership with drinks wholesaler Anzac Drinks. Servicing the on- and off-trade in Northern Ireland, Anzac Drinks will make Wrexham Lager and...
Vault City Brewery is on the hunt for a ‘sourmelier’ — a beer aficionado tasked with tasting and testing all its sour creations before they hit the shelves. Vault City co-founder Steven Hay-Smith Vault City, known as the ‘mad scientists...
Thornbridge’s flagship IPA, Jaipur, is being rolled out across many JD Wetherspoon premises nationwide as the brewery celebrates its 20th anniversary year. Originally brewed in 2005, the 5.9% ABV IPA quickly developed a loyal...
Fierce Beer is holding its inaugural Aberdeen Beer Festival today, but the event is also being marked with the release of six collaboration brews, exclusive to Aldi Scotland. Launched on Thursday, the line-up features a fruity Hazy IPA,...
Bright weather has helped pubs, bars, restaurants, and suppliers to start April with strong growth in drinks sales after a slow end to March. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows average drinks sales in managed venues in the week to...
Utopian Brewing and Moor Beer Co have taken home the top two awards at the newly launched South West Indie Beer Awards, at MaltingsFest in Newton Abbot. Rich Archer (right), co-founder of Utopian Brewing, receives the gold award for best...
An Englishman’s dream pub sparked Indy’s craft beer scene, leading to generations of brewers chasing flavor, community, and good vibes. The post From Broad Ripple to Beer Boom: The Story of Indy’s Brewing Legacy appeared first on...- Portland, Ore., April 7th, 2025 — For the 10th release in the much-lauded ‘Weirdtastic’ beer series collaboration between Gigantic Brewing Company and Weird Portland United (WPU – 501(c)(3)), the team has partnered with...
Californian company The Wine Group has entered into an agreement to acquire several brands, facilities and more than 2,670 hectares of vineyard from Constellation. The post The Wine Group to acquire six brands from Constellation appeared...
Following his unveiling of global trade taxes last week the US president has now ramped up Chinese tariffs further still to 125% due to "the lack of respect China has shown to the world's markets". However, drinks firms from other...
Heineken’s non-alcoholic beer is now available on tap in 1,000 pubs nationwide – more than any other 0.0 brand in the UK. To celebrate the achievement, they set a new Guinness World Records title for the most people pulling a pint online...- Less than one year after being acquired by Tilray Brands, Eugene, Oregon based Hop Valley Brewing will reportedly close its production brewery in the college town and move it to other nearby Tilray owned breweries. Once the brewery goes...
- With the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby only weeks away, Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon of the Derby, has just released two classy Mint Julep Cups. It is the Derby after all, and Mint Juleps are a must! But be prepared for...
A one-of-a-kind Chief Oshkosh Crowntainer has set a new benchmark for brewery memorabilia, selling for US$111,150 at Morean Auctions. The sale signals rising demand for rare beer cans among collectors. The post Rare 1950s beer can sells...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a recall notice for two beers created by the Jeremy Clarkson-owned Hawkstone Brewery that contain undeclared wheat. The post Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer recalled over health risk appeared...
Japanese drinks giant Suntory has said it will shift focus to the domestic market in response to new US tariffs. The post Suntory to sell local to curb Trump tariffs appeared first on The Drinks Business .- Nine years ago in 2016, WeldWerks Brewing Co. debuted what soon became a fan favorite, Coconut Medianoche. This was back in the heyday of craft beer and this one brought long lines for adjunct stout enthusiasts to the brewery...
- Boulder, Colo. — The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade organization representing small and independent American craft brewers, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Industry Awards....
Spiced beers aren’t just waiting for an occasion anymore—they’re now year-round, tapping an ever-changing cupboard of craft brewing. The post It’s Always Spiced Beer Season appeared first on CraftBeer.com .- With a slogan of “We Are Drinkwear” there’s no disputing the fact that Puffin Drinkwear makes some cool can and bottle koozies. These great koozies are designed in Bend, Oregon and are brings this category of beers serving merch to the...
Drinks companies around the world are wrestling with the complexities and anomalies of President Trump’s tariff barriers that come into effect this week. The post Trump’s trade war brews chaos for global drink makers appeared first on...- Looking back some 92 years ago on April 7, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “I think this would be a good time for a beer!”. And now we have National Beer Day that takes place each year on April 7th. But this day is not only about...
Showing people how versatile and exciting craft beer can be will help it to “stand out” from big brands, according to Vocation Brewery. The post Why beer should be ‘distinctive, exciting and memorable’ appeared first on The Drinks...
Carlsberg has revealed it is making a multi-million pound investment into its 1664 Bière brand from this week onwards. The post 1664 Bière makes ‘significant turning point’ appeared first on The Drinks Business .- When Claim 52 Brewing opens its doors to its new brewery taproom in Eugene, Oregon’s Whiteaker neighborhood, it’ll partner with Seasoned to operate the kitchen and provide all food offerings. The new location at 232 Lincoln...
- When we recevied this email from Gigantic Brewing that the brewery was to begin selling its Ginormous Imperial IPA in 19.2 ounce 6-packs, we were a bit skeptical since it was sent on April 1st. Yes, April Fool’s Day. But after...
- Living here in the Pacific Northwest offers some of the best natural scenery in the entire country. This holds very true for those of us in close proximity to the Columbia River Gorge and the region’s number one natural tourist...
The Craft Beer Channel has launched a government petition to protect cask ale and help it gain UNESCO status. The post Campaign to help cask ale gain UNESCO recognition underway appeared first on The Drinks Business .
With the 57th edition of Vinitaly kicking off this weekend, Louis Thomas rounds up some of the best spots in the city of Verona for some post-fair refreshment. The post Where to drink in Verona this Vinitaly appeared first on The Drinks...
Heineken’s United Breweries Limited (UBL) has introduced two flavoured Kingfisher beers into the Indian market. db reports. The post Kingfisher beer expands into fruit flavours appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Drinks businesses in the UK saw sales revenue grow by 76% over the past year, despite mounting pressures on margins. The post Spirits and wine see sales lift, but beer wanes appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Carlsberg has made a multi-million pound investment into its Italian lager brand Poretti to reinforce the beer's image. db finds out more. The post Carlsberg pumps millions into Poretti appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Nothing is more iconic of the United States than beer at a baseball stadium, but as the 2025 season starts, a symbolic change has been made to chime with President Trump’s mission to Make America Great Again. The post MLB teams change...
Around 700 Scottish pubs will be able to stock a guest beer on their bars from this week due to new changes to Scotland’s Pubs Code. The post Scotland just got tastier for beer fans appeared first on The Drinks Business .
In a delightfully damp nod to British meteorological unpredictability, Greene King, the venerable pub chain with over 1,300 locations across the UK, has once again declared that April showers bring... pints. Free ones, no less. The post...
In a world suspicious about AI, two beer-focused businesses in Japan are showing ways to help beer drinkers of all ages find common ground. The post How AI can move things forwards for beer appeared first on The Drinks Business .
As beer sales wane, the industry looks to build value. Despite this, Australian beer stays steady. Here, we look at the wins Down Under. The post Everything you wanted to know about the Australian beer industry appeared first on The...
A brewery can write an airtight recipe, source top-shelf raw materials, and brew a flawless beer, but all those efforts are for naught if a draught system is dirty. The post Drafting a Solution: Inside the Dirty World of Cleaning Tap...
Northern Monk, one of the fastest-growing indie brewers in the off trade, is also now the third-largest in the UK. db looks at its methods. The post Ways Northern Monk continually taps into the zeitgeist appeared first on The Drinks...
Craft brewers can reduce carbon emissions by being more selective about their choice of malt barley. db finds out more. The post How brewers can become more sustainable appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Ideal Day Family Brewery has moved premises from Saint Mellon, Saltash to the town of Lostwithiel in Cornwall. The post Ideal Day brings brewery closer to home appeared first on The Drinks Business .
A dispute has been brewing over the choice of logo for this year's St Albans Beer and Cider Festival, but the event's organisers dispute allegations of the design using "nostalgia as a justification for a return to sexism in...
Strike action affecting three of Finland's major breweries, involving nearly 1,000 workers, will take place this week. The post Strikes at Finnish breweries to ‘impact’ trade appeared first on The Drinks Business .
The average price of a pint of beer will cost more than £5 from next month, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The post Average price of a pint to soar above £5 for the first time appeared first on The Drinks...
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A beer initiative that allows brewers to send proceeds to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts has launched across more than 200 breweries. The post More than 200 breweries launch We Love LA beer appeared first on The Drinks Business .