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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026
The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
by Chris Mercer0 viewsdecanter-world-wine-awardswineenglandwine-regionswestern-europeunited-kingdom - news
BrewDog CEO steps down
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left his role at the Scottish brewery. Just under four months since the business was acquired by US-based Tilray Brands. Taylor was appointed to the role at BrewDog last March. He took on the role at the same time as Lauren Carrol was appointed as COO. She will now help...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Lost and Grounded Brewers unveil refresh ahead of 10th anniversary
Lost and Grounded Brewers has unveiled a fresh new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg badges will begin appearing on shelves and bars across the UK over the coming weeks as existing packaging is phased out. Since its inception in...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Samuel Smith’s owner dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith, the owner and chairman of Samuel Smith’s Brewery, has passed away. He was 81. The brewery and pub owner, who headed up the Tadcaster business for decades passed away following a long-illness. Filings show he also resigned from his position at the business as director last month. Ricard Sweeting, the mayor of Tadcaster...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Edinburgh brewery scores deal with major Scottish festival
One of Edinburgh’s leading craft breweries has been announced as the official partner for Scotland’s largest sport and music festival at the city’s Peffermill Playing Fields from 10 to 12 July 2026. Cold Town Beer is pouring out support for Edinburgh City 7s three-day festival at The University of Edinburgh venue, which now attracts over 120...
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James Clay and Sons supports VAT reduction campaign
James Clay and Sons has announced its support for the VAT’s The Problem campaign, aiming to support the hospitality industry across the country by cutting the VAT rate for the sector to 10%. As a direct supplier to this sector, they said they also feel the knock on effects of the enormous cost pressures that...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Eddie Gadd recognised for pioneering industry work
Eddie Gadd, the pioneering founder and head brewer of Gadds’ The Ramsgate Brewery, has been named the Brewer of the Year 2026 by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG). The accolade was presented to Eddie during the APPBG’s annual beer awards dinner at Westminster an event attended by MPs, peers, and leading figures from across the British...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Thornbridge pledges Yorkshire charity support
Thornbridge is helping celebrate 150 years of Sheffield Children’s, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, which is embarking on its biggest-ever fundraising campaign by presenting the UK’s most ambitious sculpture trail. This year, alongside their ongoing charitable fundraising efforts, Thornbridge is sponsoring both a lion and a lioness as part of the Pride of Yorkshire initiative. This...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
UK sales and volumes up at Damm
Spanish brewer Damm has recorded a 19% increase in sales in the UK and group revenues of €2.01 billion (£1.73 billion) along with a net profit of £133 million during 2025. The figures were released at the company’s recent AGM where international growth described a key driver at the business with Damm present in more...
by Tim0 viewsnewseuropeukunited-kingdom - news
BrewDog bar to reopen
Scottish craft brewer, BrewDog, by Tilray Brands, Inc. will reopen its Inverurie bar this month BrewDog Inverurie, located at 16 Market Place, has been reimagined as a community-first venue that gives local residents and community groups a formal voice in how it is run. Local businesses and community leaders have been invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony from 6.30pm...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
New MD at Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval UK & Ireland has appointed Alessandro Bracco as its new managing director, as part of a targeted push for growth in a number of key strategic sectors, including brewing. With a 20-year career spanning B2B sales, marketing and commercial strategy – including five years at Alfa Laval – Alessandro is poised to usher a new era...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
US breweries hit UK market
Tilray Brands, the new owner of BrewDog, is launching 24 American craft beers from its portfolio into the UK market. The business, which acquired BrewDog in March, is initially launching the beers through the brewery before aiming to expand Tilray’s American craft beer portfolio across additional retail, grocery, and on-trade channels throughout the U.K. and...
by Tim1 viewnewsnorth-americaukunited-kingdom - news
Building community and breaking barriers | Catherine Webber
The transition from the structured corporate world to the independent craft beer sector is a path well-trodden by many of the industry’s most passionate brewers, business owners, and professionals. For Catherine Webber, taking that leap has transformed her into a widely recognised and celebrated figure within the UK’s vibrant beer and hospitality landscape. Today, she...
by Tim0 viewslong-readsthe-big-interviewukunited-kingdom - news
Fans encouraged to support local during World Cup
Football fans are being encouraged to continue buying British beer as the World Cup tournament progresses into its latest stage. The Indie Beer campaign has released a tool that helps people find their local breweries and a ‘brewery checker’ that allows you to check whether the beer you’re buying is a genuine ‘Indie Beer’ or...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Manchester pub to toast 175th birthday with beer launch celebrations
Manchester’s The Angel Pub, which has been pulling pints since before the railways came to the city, is to celebrate its 175th birthday this July. The Angel Pub in Manchester, which is rated by The Daily Telegraph as one of the finest pubs in the United Kingdom and loved by regulars for its exceptional range...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Panel tasting results: 30 mightily impressive English sparkling wines
Sparkling delights from the UK...
by Susie Barrie MW3 viewsunited-kingdomenglandsparkling-winewinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Functional alcohol-free beer brand scales retail expansion
Impossibrew, the functional alcohol-free beer brand, has completed its latest funding round raising £725,000 to help scale retail expansion. The company, which utilised the Crowdcube platform, also delivered £3.57m in full-year 2025 revenue, up 9,500% from £37k in full-year 2021. Mark Wong, founder of Impossibrew said: “We’re really grateful for the support from our customers, existing investors and...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Lost and Grounded Brewers partner with Co-op for new series
Lost and Grounded Brewers have partnered with Co-op to launch ‘Around the World with Lost and Grounded Brewers’, an exclusive six-beer series celebrating lager styles from around the globe. The first release, West Coast Style Pils, 5.2%, brings the citrus and pine notes of American hops to a crisp Pilsner malt base and is available now in 440ml cans exclusively available in...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Hook Norton collaborate with Five Points on cask release
Hook Norton, the Banbury-based brewery, has collaborated with London’s Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition. Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is described as a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, the breweries set...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minster of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour party. In a statement this morning, the outgoing prime minster said that “every decision I have taken has been about putting the country first” and that is why he was resigning as leader of the Labour Party. He explained:...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Rebranded accreditation aims to raise draught beer standards
A new industry-backed accreditation backed by the national brewers is designed to bring together cellar hygiene, staff training, clean glassware and serve standards to help pubs deliver a consistently great pint. Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial. Cask Marque...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Neptune Brewery marks new chapter with brand refresh
Liverpool-based Neptune Brewery is celebrating more than 10 years in the industry with a refreshed new look. The independent business has long been known for its trademark trident, making its vegan-friendly beers instantly recognisable in pubs and bars across the country. Since launching in 2015, Neptune has built a strong and dependable reputation in a...
by Tim0 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
‘Beer Drinker of the Year’ crowned by All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group has named Ryan Sabey, deputy political editor at The Sun, as its ‘Beer Drinker of the Year’ for 2026. This is the first time this award has been granted to a journalist. Sabey has been deputy Political Editor at The Sun since 2022. Part of the paper’s politics team since...
by Tim2 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Oxford brewers make charitable donation
The Oxford Brewers Alliance, non-profit collective of breweries based in the Oxford region, have donated £12,000 to four charities following a successful Oxford Beer Bash. The alliance, which works together to support the local beer industry and community, made the donation after its Oxford Beer Bash at an award event which took place at Hook...
by Tim2 viewsnewsukunited-kingdom