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2027 Guide cover featuring the Oxford Bar, Edinburgh, sponsored by Midland Snacks Traditional Pork Scratchings and endorsed by Cask Marque Campaigners demand a fairer beer market for licensees, independent brewers and ordinary drinkers CAMRA has published the 2027 Good Beer Guide, while renewing calls for a formal competition investigation into the global brewers that dominate the UK beer market, and continuing their quest to get independently brewed beers on as many bars as

23rd September 2026: St Austell Brewery has unveiled a special commemorative glass celebrating its 175-year anniversary and Tribute, its much-loved pale ale that has been at the heart of the brewery's beer portfolio for more than a quarter of a century. Unveiled during Cask Ale Week alongside the return of the Tribute Ale Trail - which invites drinkers to explore more than 150 pubs across the South West - the glass forms part of St Austell Brewery's wider 175th anniversary ce

Analysis shows that an increase in the draught discount and a freeze in beer duty could make pints more affordable These measures will result in 7,100 more jobs across the sector, including 3,400 for young people BBPA calls on the Government to increase the draught discount to 30% and freeze beer duty at the Budget Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the sector according to the

Birmingham based independent brewery Attic is putting drinkers at the heart of its approach to cask, combining new consumer research with a 65-venue Cask Ale Trail designed to get more people discovering and talking about cask beer. Running from 17–27 September in support of Cask Ale Week 2026, the Attic Cask Ale Trail brings together 65 pubs and bars across the Midlands and as far as Oxford, encouraging drinkers to explore independent venues and try cask along the way. Drink

Czech beer competition returns to Brno on 5 February 2027 with a stronger international focus and an emphasis on calibration, consistency and useful feedback for breweries. BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC — Czech Brew Star will return to Mendel University in Brno on 5 February 2027, with the 2027 edition placing increased emphasis on international participation and the quality and consistency of judging. The International Beer Tasting Competition judged 444 beers from six countries in 2

The 2027 edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide will be launched this week on Friday 25 September. The Bristol & District branch of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) is holding a local launch event at the Left Handed Giant Brewpub, Hawkins Lane, Finzels Reach, Bristol, BS1 6EU from 12 noon until 6pm, so come along and buy a copy from some of the people that helped put the guide together. Each year volunteer CAMRA members survey thousands of pubs to work out where you can find t

Greene King and St Austell Brewery, two of the UK’s leading cask brewers, have brought their brewing powers together to collaborate on a new beer this autumn – King of the Castle (ABV 4.3%). A hop forward pale ale, King of the Castle is brewed with all British-grown ingredients – Harlequin and Solero hops, plus a blend of the finest East Anglian and Cornish malts, resulting in a perfectly balanced, easy-drinking pale ale. Greene King has over 200 years of brewing history whil

The Unicorn, located on Bolton road, officially reopened on Thursday 27th of August following a transformational investment of more than £290,912. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar are operators Phil Clavering and Kelly Carr. They are local to the area and have worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Their e

21st September 2026 - Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West's most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026. The Tribute Ale Trail, launched by St Austell Brewery to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its flagship pale ale, rewards participants for exploring pubs across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, with prizes ranging from free pints to a complimentary overnight stay. From cosy

Hungry Horse, a family-friendly pub brand owned by pub company and brewer Greene King, is launching its first-ever home delivery trial in partnership with Uber Eats this autumn. The trial will be rolled out into 31 Hungry Horse pubs across the country this September, giving customers local to participating venues the chance to order a range of delicious and great-value menu options straight to their door. Five venues will be launching delivery on Uber Eats from Tuesday 22 Sep

The ownership group of Wrexham AFC has today exchanged on the purchase of The Turf from Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The acquisition allows for the preservation of the history and traditions of the historic public house that is inexorably linked to the Racecourse Ground and Wrexham AFC Football Club since its foundation in 1864. The acquisition of The Turf will help protect the historic pub by incorporating the Club, the Racecourse Ground and The T

Its Cask Ale Week to 27th Sept with trade engaged and supporting, making Cask the centre of pub activity During the week we have The Cask Seminar held in Brewers Hall Launch of the Camra Good Pub Guide 2027 Adnams brewing for the month Adnams Extra their Champion Beer Of Britain in 1993 Greene King offering 25p discount to Camra members in their pubs Punch licensees have beer taster kits Hogs Back brewery relaunch Brakspear beers M & B have buy 5 for a free pint in Ember Inns

Mayor of Exeter to officially ‘tap’ open a nine-day journey of Oktoberfest happenings at Exeter’s Arcadia (Best Bar 2025/2026 in the Food Drink Devon Awards) Exeter’s Arcadia is set to transform into Devon’s own Oktoberfest beer hall this autumn, as local, sustainability-driven brewery Utopian takes over the venue for a nine-day celebration of ‘seriously good, award-winning British lager’ with a distinctly Bavarian twist and a Devonian attitude. From 25 September to 3 October

The Falcon, located on High Street in Felixstowe, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £382,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar is passionate community hero, Dwain Reader, who brings a wealth of experience to The Falcon, having previously run a Proper Pub in

22 October 2026 – Register at https://www.ebcu.org/webinars “In the Land of Foam and Patience”, provides an introduction to the history, culture and brewing traditions of Czech lager, exploring how ingredients such as Czech malt, Saaz hops, soft water and traditional lager yeast, together with techniques such as decoction mashing, cold fermentation and extended lagering, shape the character of Czech beer. The webinar also highlights the cultural importance of the Czech hospod

Popular pub brand, Hungry Horse, has collaborated with its long-standing charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, to introduce a new Rice Bowl to its latest Autumn/Winter menu, developed to provide customers with greater choice while taking into account a range of dietary needs. Created by Greene King’s nutrition team in partnership with Macmillan’s clinical dietitian and nutrition expert, the Rice Bowl has been carefully designed using ingredients suitable for people recei

Wales’s independent brewing scene is the only in the UK growing its brewery numbers, and this November those breweries are coming together to pour hundreds of Welsh beers all under one roof. Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 is a four-day festival running from the 12th to the 15th November at Down By Here Swansea, bringing together over 35 independent Welsh breweries for a weekend of discovery, conversation, and seriously great beer. With 150+ beers pouring from cask and keg, and li

Devon beer, Devon pies and a steak and ale filling made with Exeter Brewery’s own Darkness put local producers firmly on the autumn menu The beer garden may have had its moment, but Exeter Brewery is marking the arrival of autumn by keeping things decidedly local. As evenings begin to draw in, the independent brewery is inviting you into its newly extended Tap Room, where the beer is crafted just metres from the bar and even finds its way into the pies. The brewery has teamed

Hospitality businesses could find themselves at the back of the queue for Christmas menu supplies as farmers and growers count the cost of the long hot summer. Purchasing specialist Lynx Purchasing is warning that fierce competition for available supplies from retailers and food manufacturers could leave restaurants, pubs and cafés asked to pay premium prices for weather-impacted fresh produce. “The extended period of very hot dry weather across the summer has caused consider

Shepherd Neame licensees Julia and Michael Foxwell, who run The Old House at Home in Dormansland, are adding another award to their shelf after being crowned UK Community Sustainability Hero in the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards 2026. The couple, who have run the village pub in Surrey since 2024, were invited to a prestigious awards ceremony at the House of Commons on Tuesday, September 8 after being nominated by East Surrey MP Claire Coutinho. They were one of 13 category