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Copperhead Ales and Powderkeg brewery have taken home the top two awards at the Indie Beer Awards South West, which took place at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot. It was Copperhead Ales' 'Black Flamingo', a big, bold Imperial Stout at a hefty 8.2% ABV, that wowed the judges in the cask beer awards with flavours of rich chocolate and black coffee. Described by the brewery as being "a proper kicker that'll put hair on the back of your eyeballs. Our thorough brewi

Horsforth Brewery is proud to announce Lager than Life, a celebration of lager in all its glorious forms, taking place over the weekend of Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026 at the brewery taproom in Horsforth, Leeds. With 20+ lagers on pour spanning an array of sub-styles and countries of origin, this is the Yorkshire lager event of the year. The Beer Lager than Life makes the case that lager is one of the world's most diverse and misunderstood beer styles. The festival wil

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Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: "To not extend this offer to our world-renowned brewers, who are already one of the most highly-taxed sectors, is a deeply disappointing decision which will pile further unfair economic pressure on an industry already operating on thin margins. "Not recognising our brewers as important contributors to the Government's growth agenda and denying them the chance to apply for relief not only risks UK investment, b

Popular community pub, the Foresters on Ogley Hay Road in Burntwood officially reopened today, Thursday 16th April following a transformational combined investment of £225,000 from new licensee, Krunal Patel and Admiral Taverns, the UK's leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Foresters to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful features – ultimately enab

Chouffe, the Belgian beer brand known for its distinctive gnome mascot and rich brewing heritage, is expanding its UK grocery footprint with the nationwide launch of Chouffe IPA in ASDA. The listing marks a significant step in the brand's retail growth, strengthening its presence within the multiple grocery channel and broadening access to its range of premium Belgian beer. Brewed in the Ardennes, Chouffe IPA (9% ABV) is a bold, hop-forward beer with bright citrus flavours, l

The George & Dragon in Marlow is proud to host the official launch event for Pub in the Park 2026 today, welcoming guests for an evening of exceptional food, drink, and celebration. Set in the pub's outdoor courtyard, the event will see approximately 60 invited guests enjoy a first taste of what's to come at this year's highly anticipated Pub in the Park festival. Guests will be welcomed with a drinks reception provided by award-winning English sparkling wine Chapel Down, set

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business of Greene King, has today announced the launch of an exclusive new cask ale, 60 Years of Hurst, created in collaboration with Sir Geoff Hurst MBE, the last surviving member of England's iconic World Cup winning squad. Available exclusively to Greene King's Pub Partners pubs across its leased, tenanted and franchise sites, 60 Years of Hurst has been created to help Greene King's Pub Partners make the most of

The U.S. craft brewing industry continued to adjust to a challenging market in 2025, posting a 5.1% decline in production amid broader softness in beer sales. Despite these headwinds, craft brewers slightly increased market share and demonstrated resilience in key segments. Production Declines, but Craft Outperforms Beer Overall Total craft production (21,856,000 BBL) fell 5.1% in 2025, with 60% of breweries reporting declines, 39% reporting growth, and 1% holding steady. By

Fast-growing independent drinks group, Sunrise Beverages, has announced the launch of Efes Pilsener into Tesco stores nationwide from April 2026, marking the brand's mainstream UK retail debut and a significant step in Sunrise's mission to redefine premium beer for British shoppers. This far-reaching listing with Tesco marks the first time Efes – one of the world's most-awarded Mediterranean lagers, brewed since 1969 and sold in more than 50 countries worldwide – will be avai

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

Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK's small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots can win over consumers. As the annual Indie Beer Week continues to celebrate the sector, the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has today published its annual report into the state of independent brewing. It illustrates how breweries have expanded their local offering and are now selling more beer dire

Zero Carbon Company (ZCC), who work with the food and drink sector to reach sustainability targets with more speed, efficiency, and profit, has announced a new partnership with Mondra, the sustainability intelligence platform transforming how the food system measures and manages environmental impact. ZCC is made up of Zero Carbon Forum (ZCF), a non-profit collaborative group, and Zero Carbon Services (ZCS), a climate tech and advisory company. The partnership enhances the cap

Punch Pubs & Co, one of the largest pub companies in the UK, in partnership with Northumbria University, Newcastle, and supported by celebrity ambassador Sara Cox, today launches new research revealing the average pub 1 contributes up to £1.3m 2 in economic and social value to its local community. The report, The Public's House: The True Economic & Social Value of Pubs, showcases the real value of pubs. Looking beyond just their economic output, to the unique contribution t

Indie Beer Week 2026 begins today, promoting 'independent beer, pubs and people' via a string of events taking place in pubs, bars and brewery taprooms across the breadth of the UK. Events are being run by many of the 700 breweries who now actively support the campaign, up from 400 last year, as well as venue supporters such as bottle shops, pubs and bars. Taking place from the 10th to the 19th April (taking in two weekends), Indie Beer Week will see meet the brewer events, t

Sussex Cricket has agreed a new multi-year partnership with independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame bringing together the world's oldest professional sports club with Britain's oldest brewer. The agreement, which unites the world's first professional sports club with Britain's oldest brewer, becomes the most lucrative pouring rights partnership in the club's history. Shepherd Neame's flagship brands, including Singha lager, First Drop IPA and Iron Wharf stout

Norfolk's largest brewery is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its famous Wherry ale – inviting the company's original owner to raise a glass at its brewery tap. Woodforde's Brewery, based in Woodbastwick, released the amber ale onto the market in 1981 and it has become a firm favourite with punters ever since. The delicious 3.8% ABV amber ale has won a host of awards over the years, including being crowned the Champion Beer of Britain. Woodforde's CEO Paul Sullivan said: "

Greene King has doubled the number of free respite breaks it has provided to unpaid carers over the past year, delivering 339 short stays in a selection of its hotels through its charity partnership with Carefree. The pub company has worked with Carefree to make rooms available, so that unpaid carers can access much-needed breaks at a time and location that suits them. The number of stays provided in the last year is double the amount taken in 2024, highlighting growing deman

An Edinburgh craft brewer is raising the bar with a bumper line-up for this year's 'Neighbourgood' outdoor summer food and drink market, returning to Stockbridge from 1st May to 2nd August 2026. Building on the success of 2025, Cold Town Beer is joining forces with Neighbourgood Market for a second consecutive year, bringing an even bigger programme of beer tastings, live World Cup screenings on a giant outdoor screen, ceilidh entertainment and its iconic gondola activation.

The Queen's Head in Weybridge has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection's recently announced £1.5 million investment across five of its much-loved pubs. Having closed on 16 March 2026, The Queen's Head welcomed guests back on 1 April, unveiling refreshed interiors and a revitalised outdoor terrace designed to enhance the pub's role as a cherished local destination, now led by a new management team including Gen