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John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo

‘The House of MOBO’ in Gipsy Hill will be a home for culture, community and collaboration in hospitality The pub reopens on Thursday 27 November as a ready to serve the local community The MOBO Group and Greene King have today announced the opening of a new pub partnership together – the ‘House of MOBO’, a vibrant community hub in South London that celebrates Black culture and reimagines what a modern pub can be. Opening its doors on Thursday 27 November, the ‘House of MOBO’

The iconic craft beer brand is marking its 1995 origins with an epic pint giveaway as it opens its first Manchester city centre venue, complete with epic burgers, AR darts, and a stellar beer line-up Craft beer pioneer The Head of Steam has announced that its first venue in Manchester city centre will open its doors at 3pm on Friday 28th November, unveiling the transformation of the Grade II listed building at 16 Newton Street, right on the edge of the Northern Quarter. Mark

The countdown is on. In just a few months, your drinks could be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's finest alcohol-free beverages, impressing our expanded international judging panel and claiming the Medals (even Trophies) that define excellence in our category. This is the  global benchmark for alcohol-free drinks. The competition that matters. So , what's new for 2026? This year, we've assembled our most diverse and expert judging panel yet, with professionals jo

Independent Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston has secured national and regional listings for its new, highly sought after Salted Caramel Porter.   First available at the brewery’s Visitor Centre in Masham and Theakston’s online shop, the beer was an immediate success and stocks sold out within days.   The highly popular porter is now stocked across a range of major supermarkets including Waitrose, Booths and Sainsbury’s, totalling over 250 stores nationwide, as well as indepen

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

The URL link for this form has changed, please update your bookmarks/favourites if you have the link saved. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which contains information and links to our members' latest work. Whether it is a book, an article, a broadcast or an event, this is a great way to share. To submit your work, please fill in the form found here . Guild members and industry partner representatives w

ld Session Hen took home bronze in the Alcohol Product category at The Grocer’s New Product and Packaging Awards, held last Friday at Wembley Stadium.   Old Session Hen, part of the Old Speckled Hen family, is a 3.4% easy-drinking ale offering subtle tropical fruit flavours and a crisp, clean finish. Introduced to the retail market last year in both bottle and can formats, it quickly became the top ale launch by volume in 2024* and one of the top five new beer launches in the

Film released to celebrate the milestone: Manchester Brewery turns 150 years old   This year marks a major milestone for one of Manchester’s most iconic sites, as HEINEKEN UK’s Manchester Brewery celebrates 150 years of brewing excellence in the city.   Founded in 1875 by William Brooks as the Albert Brewery in Moss Side, the site has been at the heart of Manchester’s brewing heritage ever since. Over the past century and a half, the brewery has seen remarkable evolution, fro

Lallemand Brewing, in partnership with Danish biotech start-up EvodiaBio, is proud to announce that Yops® won the 2025 Brassinov Prize. This award honors innovations in the brewing industry, and Yops® is recognized for its unique approach to enhancing flavor in beer, including low- and no-alcohol beers. Yops® is a range of natural flavors blends developed through yeast fermentation, using EvodiaBio’s patented biotechnology platform. Yops® offers brewers an innovative, scalabl

First release tickets are available for brewery tours and restaurant bookings from December   First release bookings for tours and restaurants are officially available via opengatelondon.guinness.com   Tours and restaurants open on 11th December 2025, offering a new way to experience the magic of Guinness in brewing and gastronomy     Visitors will be the first to discover a range of exclusive brews from Guinness Open Gate Brewery London’s microbrewery, and dine from menus de

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame hosted an exclusive Thai dining event with Chef Chariya Khattiyot, MasterChef UK 2023 Champion, at its London riverside pub, The Samuel Pepys on Thursday (November 6).   More than 30 guests attended the event, enjoying a bespoke three-course menu curated by Chef Chariya to showcase the vibrant flavours of her Northern Thai heritage. Dishes included Chicken Satay Skewers with pickled Thai salad served on banana leaves;

Half Year Results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025 Please find attached a copy of our financial results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025. Contact : Alice.Monteath@fullers.co.uk Third-party news items that are posted on the Guild website come from press releases and emails received by the Guild. These are posted as they have been received. Their publication on the Guild website is an informational service only and is neither an endorsement of the content, nor i

BII CEO calls on the Chancellor to back our nations pubs in the upcoming Budget   Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has today written to the Hon. Rt. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Budget, calling for urgent action to support UK pubs and the vital role they play in communities and the economy.   Representing over 13,500 members across the UK with the majority operating single independent pubs, the BII has highlighted the stark real

Greene King, the UK’s No.1 cask ale brewer, is embracing the chillier months with the return of three seasonal cask favourites, bringing warmth, character, and a touch of festive magic to pubs across the country.   Leading the line-up is the much-loved No.1 Christmas ale, Rocking Rudolph, back with its signature full-bodied flavour and rich malty notes. Brewed with the same great recipe, the 4.2% ABV ale is making its annual comeback with a refreshed festive badge, featuring

St Austell Brewery has launched an exclusive mixed case called the 12 Beers of Christmas - a curated collection of seasonal favourites and exclusive brews. The limited-edition advent calendar is available now, while stocks last   Handpicked by Brewing Director Georgina Young, the 2025 mixed case showcases the depth and character of St Austell Brewery’s award-winning beers. From the comforting richness of Glad Tidings, a festive porter brewed to bring warmth and joy, to the nu

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is delighted to announce that their award-winning Devon Red cider is going to be stocked in Tesco stores across the South West, following market-leading growth in the last quarter.   Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of family-run Sandford Orchards comments: “We are thrilled that our best-selling cider will now be available to a wider audience as a result of this latest supermarket listing. Off trade category data show that apple cider is havi

Boulder, Colo. • November 11, 2025— The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—today announced that registration for the 2026 World Beer Cup® is officially open.   Often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious professional beer and cider competition in the world, celebrating the art and science of brewing by recognizing outstanding beers and ciders and b

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has launched a new and exclusive onboard beverage, bringing together Birmingham’s railway heritage and regional brewing talent. Signals IPA, brewed by Stirchley-based Attic Brew Co., is now available to enjoy on CrossCountry services – in a new, bigger 440ml format and featuring a bespoke label that combines Birmingham New Street’s iconic signal box and CrossCountry’s unique character. The launch marks the latest step in CrossCountry’

A new era begins for Be At One, as Stonegate Group reimagines the much-loved brand with a new Soho flagship, and matches 90s bar prices for launch day.     A new era begins this week for Stonegate Group’s   Be At One, one of the UK’s most recognisable cocktail bar brands, as its flagship Piccadilly venue reopens. A stand-out exterior transformation and stylish interior makeover with soft furnishings and communal seating means that guests can now enjoy the brand’s famously cha