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The British Guild of Beer Writers was formed in 1988 to help spread the word about beers and brewing, and our website is dedicated to exactly that pursuit. In it, you will find listed the cream of the country’s beer media experts – be they journalists, authors, producers, photographers, illustrators or PR people. Somewhere in… [Continue Reading]
Beer News

RARE GOOSE ISLAND VINTAGE RESERVE BEERS – LAND IN THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME
James Clay, speciality world beer importers, has one final surprise for customers this year: a limited quantity of Goose Island’s renowned Vintage Reserve beers. Available in the UK for the first time, … [Read More...]

MARSTON’S INTRODUCES 12 SINGLE HOP WORLD GUEST ALES FOR 2012
Marston’s is set to launch 12 craft-brewed single hop cask ales made with exotic hops sourced from around the world. The unique 2012 programme will see a delicious 4% ABV beer brewed each month with a … [Read More...]
Truman’s asks: “Find us a Brewery”
Truman’s – the classic East London beer brand – is asking the capital’s ale drinkers to help find a site for its new brewery. James Morgan, who re-founded the company alongside … [Read More...]
Industry News

Carlsberg UK appoints Benet Slay as its new CEO
Carlsberg UK has today announced that it has appointed Benet Slay, formerly Managing Director, Northern Europe for Diageo, as its new chief executive. Benet, will join Carlsberg UK on 1st … [Read More...]
Tourism Regulation Taskforce report published by DCMS – proposals would help pubs and brewers, says BBPA
BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds, who served on the Tourism Regulation Taskforce, comments: “It is good to see such a positive reaction from John Penrose to the report. It has never been more … [Read More...]

Pubs must not run dry during Olympics – key players gather in Brewers’ Hall this morning
Hugely important pubs do not run dry – BBPA’s Brigid Simmond The capital's pubs and restaurants have a huge part to play – London Mayor Boris Johnson “It is hugely important that pubs do not run … [Read More...]
Guild News

Brewing ingredients seminar
Malt, hops and the meaning of beer - brewing ingredients seminar - free to Guild members Tuesday 28 February from 9am-4pm National Brewery Centre – Burton on Trent What makes the perfect … [Read More...]

Best of beer writing honoured at beer writers banquet
Ben McFarland has been crowned Beer Writer of the Year at the British Guild of Beer Writers Annual Awards Dinner (1 December 2011). The Beer Writer of the Year is chosen from one of seven category … [Read More...]

