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Last year's pre-BeerX breakfast sandwiches were a hit, so we thought we'd do it again! Join us at 10.00-11.30am on Wednesday 18th March on the mezzanine at BeerX to line your stomachs and have a natter with your fellow BGBW members.    If you haven't secured your tickets for BeerX, please pre-register for your free tickets via https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/beerx-uk-2026-n73b  - Tickets not pre-registered for will be charged at £32 + VAT. If you'd like

Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2026 have today been revealed, highlighting the independent breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to be named the best in the UK.   The SIBA Business Awards presentation takes place at BeerX UK in Liverpool in just under two week’s time and seeks to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety of categories, from pump clip, can and bottle design, to efforts taken by brewers to

March 5 th 2026: St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.   Drawing on recipes from brewing books dating back to the 1800s, the 175th anniversary collection pays tribute to some of the most well-loved beers in St Austell Brewery’s history. Alongside reimagined beers from its past and current core r

St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall to its head office today (Thursday 5 th March) as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.   Hosted in partnership with the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together 40 producers, growers, businesses, charities and suppliers from across the county to showcase the creativity that defines the region’s

The owners of The Bailey Head pub in Oswestry are delighted to be named as a Finalist in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Business Awards for the eighth year out of Nine in the UK’s Best Independent Beer Bar or Pub – Rural category. For the second year running two North Shropshire venues are in the final four as the Crafty Dragon in Whitchurch joins them again. In fact all four finalists are the same as last year. The Bailey Head was the winner in 2020 and Highly Com

Sunrise Beverages, which owns a portfolio of independent beer brands, has made a £25,000 investment into London’s leading space for contemporary culture, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), securing a two-year partnership.  Sunrise is in a period of growth, having acquired a number of brands over the last few years with the aim of growing them whilst preserving their own identities. It was through one of these brands that the opportunity to invest into the Institute cam

New industry guidance sets out practical steps to make pubs more accessible for disabled customers and staff BBPA brought together pub companies, charities, accessibility experts, and individuals with lived experience to develop the guide   The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a refreshed Accessibility in Pubs guide to ensure pubs have all the advice they need to be places where everyone feels they belong.     “An Open Welcome” was supported by a host of business

FIRST EXHIBITOR LINE-UP AND TRADE ACCREDITATION DETAILS -  New for London Craft Beer Festival '26  New Southwark Park venue – bigger footprint, and better activations  Trade & Industry Only Session only – expanded and elevated no public access  Extended hours – more time for meetings and tastings   We Are Beer Industry  – talks & panels from leaders across brewing, on & off-trade retail  Complimentary Good Beer Drinker Insight Report for all attendees  The 2026 We Are Beer To

Beer lovers and collectors of rare monastic brews now have the opportunity to experience a truly distinctive European beer tradition. Cardeña Quadrupel, a 10% ABV Spanish Trappist beer brewed by the monks of Monasterio San Pedro de Cardeña, has arrived in the UK and it is only available in one place: Beers of Europe in Norfolk. Amanda Waterfield, Marketing Manager at Beers of Europe, said: “This is a truly special beer and a very rare find in the UK. Authentic Trappist beers

Join us for our launch of this years International Women's Day Collaboration Beer. BETTY BLOMLEY . Saturday 7 March, 2pm til late starting at City Arms A percentage of sales goes towards our Charity Partner, Manchester Women's Aid. So come along and drink us dry... The mini pubcrawl (led by Manchester Crafty Beer Girls) starts: 2pm: City Arms , 46-48 Kennedy Street, M2 4BQ 4pm: Fell Northern Quarter , 35 Dale Street, M1 2HF 6pm: Port Street Beer House , 39-41 Port Street, M1

Michelin Guide-listed Glasgow restaurant Sebb’s has collaborated with Leith brewers Pilot Beer to create Sebb’s Pale Ale, a hazy, hop-forward pale ale launching across Scoop Restaurant Group venues including Sebb’s, Ka Pao, Margo and Ox and Finch. The new house beer has been developed through joint tastings by the Pilot and Sebb’s teams, designed specifically to pair with bold, spice-led dishes and smoky grill flavours. The launch will be celebrated with a Sebb’s Pale Ale BBQ

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “With half of our workforce made up of younger people, we are a fundamental part of the job market and give many their first step on the career ladder. “With unemployment set to spike we can help solve this problem but, if we’re to keep putting money in workers’ pockets, our businesses need to be viable which means cutting the heavy cost of doing business. “Key to this is the Government taking a sustainable ap

Heartwood Collection, the award-winning hospitality group and operator of Heartwood Inns, has acquired The Lord Bute, a well-known hotel and restaurant in picturesque Highcliffe, Dorset. The property sits adjacent to Heartwood Inns’ existing pub, The Oaks, and will undergo a significant refurbishment before reopening as an extension of the pub. For the first time, The Oaks will offer overnight accommodation, with 19 boutique-style bedrooms created as part of the redevelopment

NEWCASTLE has beaten the capital in a recent ranking looking at the cities with the strongest pride for British pints, with Geordie pub owners found to be most likely to stock British brewed beers.     The study from multi-award winning independent British brewer Freedom Brewery , supported by new YouGov data, analysed the top 20 biggest UK cities by population. It looked at how often drinkers mention British or local beers in online reviews for each city’s top ten rated pubs

Greene King, the UK’s leading cask brewer, is unveiling the next instalment of its 2026 Fresh Cask Releases calendar, bringing back one of the most popular beers in the calendar, which has been enhanced this year with additional pump clip designs. From March through to the end of April, the much‑loved Spring Break will make its annual return. The refreshing 4.4% golden ale remains true to its popular recipe: hoppy, light, with hints of peach, lychee and tropical notes, offer

For Sheffield Beer Week 2026, the city will turn up the volume on its iconic musical past under the banner “Sheffield Synth City.” Described by organisers as a week-long celebration of Sheffield’s independent beer scene paying homage to the city’s legendary electronic music heritage, this year’s theme honours Sheffield as the home of pioneering synth-pop, electronic and bleep-and-bass artists — including The Human League, Heaven 17, Cabaret Voltaire, Clock DVA and influential

Kali Hamerton-Stove from Glassdoor, The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, General Manager Phil McAree and Chief Executive Jonathan Neame raise a glass to the opening A spectacular transformation of Shepherd Neame’s historic Farringdon pub, The Hoop and Grapes, was officially celebrated by hundreds of guests on Wednesday (February 25).   The Independent family brewer and pub company has invested £1.8 million in restoring the Grade II-listed landma

Horsforth Brewery is proud to announced that it has taken ownership of Fuggle & Golding, the much-loved craft beer bar in the heart of Ilkley.   The acquisition secures the future of one of Ilkley’s established independent beer venues and marks Horsforth Brewery’s first permanent site in the town. The venue will continue to operate as a specialist craft beer bar, with a refreshed product mix that includes a strong presence of Horsforth Brewery beers alongside a curated range

BeerX UK, organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), has been named ‘Event of the Year’ at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards 2026 for 'bringing together brewers, suppliers and policymakers in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, talks and awards'.   The UK’s biggest brewing industry event, BeerX has gone from strength to strength since moving to Exhibition Centre Liverpool and has been recognised by judges for achieving ‘record attendance and

France’s proudly family run, organic cidermakers Wignac have given their award-winning range an exciting brand refresh including an eye-catching packaging makeover ahead of the key cider drinking season.  The new, visually impactful, aspirational packaging aims to bring to life the brand’s story, heritage and provenance, while aligning it to the colourful, convivial and charmingly chic French countryside lifestyle. A true expression of the terroir of the Ardennes, Wignac’s su