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We're pleased to announce that our annual British Guild of Beer Writers Awards are now open! You can enter your work within 14 separate categories for a chance to win a prestigious award and prize money, and as a Guild member entry to all of the awards is free (to join the Guild, click here). The winners and runners-up, alongside our member-voted Brewer of the Year (sponsored by SIBA) and Beer of the Year will be announced during our annual event, which will be held in London

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is helping supporters raise a glass to England this summer - by giving away free pints of its limited-edition Hat-Trick Hero lager when the Three Lions score their first goals in the World Cup group matches. Fans watching the action in participating Shepherd Neame pubs can claim a complimentary pint of Hat-Trick Hero when England net their opening goal. Hat-Trick Hero (4.6%) is a full-flavoured golden lager crafted with

Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, is boosting investment in its pubs and gardens by almost £3m to ensure customers can make the most of the al fresco opportunities and a busy calendar of major sports. Customers will be able to soak up the inimitable pub atmosphere with high-quality viewing of key fixtures thanks to improved HD screens and sound systems in pubs’ sports zones and in many pub gardens. The additional investment includes over £1.7m across

Popular community pub, The Rose Inn, Redwick, reopened recently following a combined investment of £320,000 from experienced licensees Richard Humphries and Richard Battye and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The investment has given the pub a completely refreshed look and feel, helping to secure its place at the heart of the community in the small village near Caldicot and Magor. Inside, The Rose Inn has been completely transformed to include brand-ne

The Black Horse in Thame 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 11th May 2026, The Black Horse welcomed guests back on 4th June, unveiling refreshed interiors and a revitalised outdoor garden designed to enhance the pub’s role as a cherished local destination, led by General Manager Zach Leach. Guests can now en

As Pride month approaches, new 2026 event sponsors Bristol Beer Factory have launched their limited edition Bristol Pride IPA, celebrating community and creating a safe space for everyone, in partnership with Bristol Pride and the city’s award-winning inclusive rugby club, the Bristol Bisons RFC. 100% of profits from the limited edition can goes to Bristol Pride Charity. Bristol Beer Factory have been proud sponsors of Bristol Bisons since summer 2023. Since then, they’ve rai

• Carling partners with OddBalls to give away over 4,500 pairs of exclusive Lucky Pants – helping retailers capitalise on a packed summer of sport • Consumers simply text to win, with a straightforward mechanic designed to drive engagement and purchase • Carling is also producing dedicated podcast content featuring England legend Joe Cole reporting stateside, to create excitement around the occasion Carling, the UK’s leading core lager brand[1], is backing retailers with a ma

• The beer will be distributed across 55 Mitchells & Butlers sites (including all O’Neill’s sites), as well as being poured at food festivals and The Dial – Home of Meantime across the summer • So Good Lager is made for the shared pub experience of football, that comes alive during match days - that unmistakable singalong moment when the whole pub feels like one team London, June 10th – talkSPORT, the home of live sport and even livelier opinion across the UK and beyond, has

New podcast 'First Draught' launches today, celebrating those who inspire and innovate in the beer industry Podcast hosted by Kerroo Brewing Company co-founder Elizabeth Townsend seeks to highlight the passionate people behind the world's best beer A new industry podcast, 'First Draught', launches today, Wednesday 10th June, featuring guests from around the world whose passion for beer creates a diverse and thriving industry. Presented by beer communicator and Kerroo Brewing

Women in Beer®, the ‘Women Who Beer’ community, has announced the dates for its fourth festival, with five days of events celebrating women in the brewing industry taking place from Tuesday, 20th to Saturday, 24th October 2026. In 2026, Women in Beer® is choosing Manchester as the host city to make the event even more accessible to both beer lovers and industry professionals. About this year’s event, Women in Beer® Founder Amélie Tassin said: “I am very excited to bring the W

Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, has rolled out new food and drink menus across its heritage estate to elevate customers’ drinking, dining and service experiences in its historic pubs. Taking learnings from its premium investments programme over the past two years, the brand evolution focuses on elevating the overall customer experience with quality food and drink choices in over 70 heritage pubs across London and nationwide. Jamie McDiarmid, Greene

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has secured a major new partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), becoming the organisation’s Official Beer Partner for the first time as part of a new three-year agreement. The partnership will see the independent family brewer become the Official Beer Supplier to some of the UK’s leading grass court tennis events, including the HSBC Championship at The Queen’s Club in London, the Lexus Eastbourne Open and the Lexus Nottingham

Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C Financial Results for the 52 Weeks to 28 March 2026.

The functional alcohol-free brand announces £3.57m revenue and its return to Crowdcube to scale retail expansion following its first major listing with grocery giant Ocado. AI-native, functional alcohol-free beer brand IMPOSSIBREW® has announced its return to Crowdcube this month to fund its wider retail expansion. The move follows an explosive period of growth, with the London-based company delivering £3.57m in FY25 revenue, up a staggering 9,500% from £37k in FY21. Remarkab

St Peter’s Brewery Achieves Success on the Global Stage Suffolk-based St Peter’s Brewery, has received top recognition at the Annual European Beer Challenge, The London Beer Competition and World Alcohol-Free Awards 2026, walking away with a total of eleven awards overall. Giving the East Anglian brand an opportunity to compete with the world’s most recognised brands, the awards have allowed St Peter’s to showcase its range of award-winning beers, and increase the brand’s exp

Newly expanded bursary scheme builds on successful pilot to support women accessing careers, learning, and networking in beer Women On Tap CIC is proud to announce the launch of Beer Unlocked, an expanded bursary scheme designed to remove financial barriers preventing women from accessing opportunities across the beer industry. Building on the success of its 2026 pilot scheme, which demonstrated that 67% of recipients would not have attended brew day events at all without fin

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has expanded its award-winning Whitstable Bay range with the launch of Whitstable Bay 0.5% Pale Ale, a refreshing new low alcohol beer. The latest permanent addition to the Whitstable Bay collection has been crafted to meet growing consumer demand for high-quality no and low alcohol options, while staying true to the brand's distinctive coastal character. Named after the Kent seaside town of Whitstable, the range has been a popular cho

The Black Horse in Reigate 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 2nd March 2026, The Black Horse welcomed guests back last week on 3rd June, after an extensive 3-month renovation project unveiling refreshed interiors, a large extension and a revitalised outdoor garden designed to enhance the pub’s role as a che

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating winning the Best Non-Alcoholic Cider Trophy at the World Alcohol-Free Awards for its alcohol-free cider, Red Zero, following on from winning Gold at these awards earlier this year. This cements its world-class status having already won Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards 2025, as well as a host of other accolades including awards from Untapped Gold 2026, Great British Food Awards, Great Taste Awards and The Internati

• Scottish brewery Vault City is offering free beer to ginger-haired fans from 12-14 June to celebrate Scotland’s first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years • Adults with natural or dyed red hair can claim a complimentary half pint of Fiery Ginger Iron Brew Sour Beer at The Wee Vault in Edinburgh and Scottish-owned pubs Blue Monk and The Volley in London • The tongue-in-cheek giveaway comes as Scotland returns to football’s biggest stage, with the brewery saying that while t