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The British Guild of Beer Writers is putting out a call to all great event organisers, asking for pitches for our industry awards and guild dinner in 2026.  The awards offers one of the biggest prize pots in British journalism, and the annual dinner is attended by around 200 of the industry's biggest names. After decades as a formal dinner and awards night we are looking to make the event a little more casual, while losing none of the gravitas the awards hold. We are also awa

As the nights draw in, it’s time to think about swapping lighter lagers and hoppy pale ales for the comforting appeal of darker, full-flavoured beers. Matching perfectly with the robust flavour of autumnal dishes, the bottled ales from Dorset-based independent family brewer Badger Brewery come with nearly 250 years of brewing heritage. The wide range of beers, each with its own distinctive flavour, offer exciting opportunities for culinary combinations. And, while fruit beers

When brewing royalty calls, you answer. Last month, the Signature Brew Crew were invited down to St Austell Brewery in Cornwall at the invitation of brewing legend Georgina Young to collaborate on a cask beer. The result was Never Mind The Dry Hops , this beer is a 3.4% Green Hop IPA with hints of grapefruit.   The beer was front and centre for Signature Brew’s Harvestfest as part of the Blackhorse Beer Mile and is now available pouring across St Austell’s Cask Club sites. T

Thornbridge & Co are delighted to announce the launch of their flagship new bar, The Fargate, opening in one of Sheffield’s most prominent city centre locations. Named after its historic setting, The Fargate follows the success of Thornbridge & Co’s other acclaimed venues: the Market Cat in York, Bankers Cat in Leeds, and The Colmore in Birmingham. Doors will officially open at midday on the 22nd of October.   The new venue brings together the storied elegance of the former Y