Guild Secretary

On Saturday, 5th of September, Joe Dick (Marketing and Communications Manager) will be inaugurated into the Knighthood of the Belgian Brewer's Mash Paddle. Joe joins his colleagues Ian Clay, Nigel Stevenson, and James Clay in receiving the honour established to recognise those that have made exceptional contributions in the development of Belgian beer. “When I joined James Clay and Sons back in 2016 I was immediately taken by the photograph of Ian receiving his knighthood, and instantly set...

80 years since George Orwell described his perfect local, the public have had their say on the ideal features of their dream pub One third of Brits said that a cosy atmosphere, traditional pub grub and a beer garden are must-haves, British Beer and Pub Association's campaign finds Results come as August Bank Holiday could mean an additional 2.7 million extra pints poured BBPA's Long Live the Local campaign says urges Government to back the people behind the pint by cutting beer duty and...

Landmark economic analysis highlights sector's vital role in providing jobs for young people, as industry calls for further support from Holyrood and Westminster In 2025, Scotland's beer and pub industry contributed almost £2.5 billion to the Scottish economy, supported more than 64,000 jobs and generated nearly £1.3 billion in wages, according to a major new report published today. The independent report was produced by Oxford Economics and commissioned by the Scottish Beer and Pub...