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Beer Day Britain, the UK's annual national beer day happens on June 15th 2026 (and in Northern Ireland as Beer Day Northern Ireland). This year is the event's 11th anniversary, and it falls on a Monday, a typically quiet day for pubs. The event founder Jane Peyton is encouraging everyone to visit their favourite pub to celebrate Beer Day Britain and support the pub sector. Jane Peyton, Beer Day Britain instigator said, 'Beer Day Britain is always a fun and positive celebratio

© Bart Van der Perre Registrations for the Brussels Beer Challenge 2026 are officially open. This year, the prestigious international beer competition celebrates its 15th edition and heads to Roeselare, a city with deep roots in Belgian beer culture. As every year, the Brussels Beer Challenge will bring together hundreds of breweries and international beer experts with one shared mission: to evaluate and reward the world's finest beers. For this anniversary edition, the compe

International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) has delivered its biggest year yet. In 2026, 88 brew days took place across the UK and internationally, bringing together 1,153 participants, producing 93 brand-new beers, and raising an outstanding £33,889 for women's causes - a 25% increase on last year. Now in its second year under the stewardship of Women On Tap CIC - the UK-based social enterprise championing gender equality in beer - IWCBD has grown into a genuine glo

Last year Burum Collective opened their inboxes for pitches to The Future of Cider, and they accepted pitches from a great selection of cider makers and drinks professionals. But now they would like to further this project, and make it bigger. The team at Burum Collective would like to hear from folk both inside and outside of the UK. People who are passionate about cider, perry, drinks and the agricultural industry as a whole. What can be learned from each other? What will c

Just a quick note on the next Certified Cider Guide Workshop in the UK: Hop Inn, Hornchurch 22nd June 2026. The Certified Cider Guide qualification is perfect for anyone working within the drinks industry, in hospitality or retail, or who is simply a passionate enthusiast and wishes to learn more about cider's key fundamentals. The topics covered include: • Apples, Pears and Orchards • Cider Production • Families and Flavor • Evaluating Cider • Keeping and Serving • Cider and

The award-winning Brussels café zine Pintjes is back for its fourth edition, with a pre-match launch event and panel chat on Sunday 24 May at Dekkera in Forest, ahead of the Brussels derby. With the Belgian season reaching its climax this weekend with the Brussels derby, and Royal Union Saint-Gilloise having recently confirmed their position as the city's premier club with their win in the 2026 Croky Cup, Brussels café zine PINTJES is going all-in on football for its latest e

Elusive Brewing is celebrating an important milestone this month as it marks 10 years of brewing. To celebrate a decade of helping to put Berkshire beer on the national map, the five-person team is inviting the local community to step behind the scenes and visit its onsite taproom, culminating in a free entry 10th birthday party on Saturday 30th May. Since its first brew in 2016, Elusive Brewing has quietly built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest small independent brewer

Independent pub group Craft Locals Ltd opens the doors to its third site, The Rose & Crown on Harefield Road, Rickmansworth, on Friday 22nd May, with a community crowdfunder campaign running until 23rd May to fund beer garden improvements. The group, owned by Dan Fox, has recently strengthened its operational team with the appointment of Mitch Adams as Operations Director. Adams brings hands-on experience as a former pub operator and drinks industry professional, joining at a

With new international distinctions, European recognition, and the announcement of a new Technical Director. The Greek Beer Awards Event Night took place successfully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheatre in Technopolis City of Athens. In its 9th edition, the competition brought together breweries, beer professionals, HoReCa representatives, journalists, and beer enthusiasts from Greece and abroad, once again confirming the international profile of the

Guild members can get free entry to the launch event on Thursday 21st May by emailing Pete Brown, contact details below. Norwich City of Ale, the pioneering festival that unites pubs, breweries, and beer lovers across the city, returns from 21st May to 21st June 2026 for its 14th annual festival. This year 51 pubs, 28 breweries, and thousands of visitors will come together for a celebration of craft, cask and keg beer. Founded in 2011, City of Ale has grown into a nationally

Although there is no Great British Beer Festival this year, CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain is still going ahead and you are invited to hear the results. On Tuesday 19th May, CAMRA's Cambridge Beer Festival is hosting Champion Beer of Britain judging, and everyone is welcome to come and hear the results. Over 60 of the very best British cask beers will be judged by a mix of trained CAMRA judges, publicans, brewers, trade suppliers and, of course, Guild members. To accommodat

CAMRA's new edition of the Good Beer Guide Belgium is published on 14 May 2026, and a launch event will take place on Thursday 21 May, 6.30pm–8.30pm, at the Ambassador's Residence, Belgian Embassy, Belgravia, London. Written by beer and travel guide writer Tim Skelton, the fully revised and updated ninth edition showcases over 1,500 beers and the 400 brewers and lambic blenders who make them, plus 650 of the very best places to enjoy them across Belgium. If you wish to attend

The winners of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2026 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Andi Oliver and Angela Hartnett OBE, held at The Royal Exchange, London. The 14th annual Awards honour the richness and diversity in food and drink writing and broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Recognised for their varied cultural influences, culinary traditions, and storytelling, these talented individuals inspire us to deepen our appreciation of food and drink

The Guild of Food Writers has announced the shortlist for its annual Awards, the most prestigious in food writing and broadcasting. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at the Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS. The shortlist highlights emerging talents such as Anna Ansari, Dan O’Regan, and Jenny Lau as well as some of the industry’s best-known food writers and broadcasters, including Jimi Famurewa, Dan Saladino and Grace De

CAMRA has published the fully revised and updated ninth edition of its Good Beer Guide Belgium, the essential guide to one of the world’s greatest beer destinations, written by beer and travel guide writer Tim Skelton. The guide showcases over 1,500 beers and the 400 brewers and lambic blenders who make them, plus 650 of the very best places to enjoy them. The book explores all regions of Belgium, including Brussels, Antwerp, Flanders, Brabant (Flemish and Wallonian), Luxembo

Tommy Barnes became a cult favourite with A Beer in the Loire (shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards) and was followed up by Trouble Brewing in the Loire (also shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards), where he continued to charm readers as the “accidental brewer” who traded London for a French farmhouse. But in this new book, the dream has crumbled and Tommy and his family have been forced to beat a retreat to the rugged North Cornwall coa

Peter Coulson 6 August 1943 to 27 March 2026 Peter, a founder member of the British Guild of Beer Writers, died peacefully at home in Gloucestershire after a short illness. A specialist licensing lawyer, journalist and publisher, some of you may remember him for his long running advice column in the Morning Advertiser or from Licensing Review, the journal he founded and edited for several years. For those who knew him personally, I hope he will be remembered as one of the goo

Launch: Sat 11th April, 1pm Until Sat 9th May At The Burnaby Arms, Stanley St, Bedford A crack team of artists are reimagining pub signs of lost locals to be exhibited at The Burnaby Arms, Bedford this April. Some of the original signage is lost forever or may survive in a grainy photo (or grainy memory) but this project aims to bring the pub back to life, in only in a small way... No AI Contact: lloydlug@yahoo.co.uk Third-party news items are published as received for in

We are delighted to invite you to the exclusive Morning Soft Launch of Goole Market Hall on Tuesday 31st March . This private event celebrates the exciting transformation of the market hall, now proudly taken over by Brew York , bringing craft beers, locally inspired food, and a vibrant community space to the heart of Goole. As this is a private invitation, we kindly ask that you do not share this webpage with others. Event Details: Date: Tuesday 31st March Time: 10:00am-

The ultimate guide to Greater Manchester’s beer and pub scene returns with expanded new edition The second edition of CAMRA’s award-winning title, Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars by Matthew Curtis, is a hands-on guide to the epicentre of UK beer culture. The completely refreshed book puts a spotlight on the North West’s amazing beer and pub scene – not only the city of Manchester but the wider metropolitan area including the boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, Salfor