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📅 July 28 | 11:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM CEST Mexican Lagers continue to gain attention from brewers and beer drinkers alike. But what makes these beers unique, and how can brewers approach them with confidence? Join us for a technical webinar featuring brewers and industry experts who will share insights from the popular CBC panel session, Exploring Mexican Lagers. During this discussion, we'll take a closer look at the four Mexican Lager styles recently added to the Brewers Asso

Premium supermarket chain Waitrose are running an in-store tasting event this week, pouring three market-leading indie beers in stores across the UK. Customers will have the chance to get involved in the free beer tastings being held at 35 Waitrose stores this week (23rd-25th July), featuring independent breweries Tap Social, Burning Sky and Lost & Grounded. The supermarket were the first in the UK to throw their weight behind the campaign which promotes beer from genuine ind

Please find the BBPA reaction quote to this morning's business rates announcement: Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “For years and years, pubs have paid a disproportionately higher rate which has ground down their ability to keep the doors open, so we're delighted that after working with Andy Burnham’s team prior to his election as Labour Party leader, he has swiftly acted on our concerns and provided new backing to our nation’s pubs as he pr

Harvey’s Brewery is bringing back one of Brighton Bier’s best-loved beers, with the return of South Coast IPA as a limited-edition cask release this August. The revival follows Harvey’s acquisition of the Brighton Bier brands. From the beginning, Harvey’s hoped to see South Coast IPA brewed again and, working alongside Brighton Bier founder Gary Sillence, that ambition has now become a reality. The beer was brewed at Harvey’s Brewery in Lewes, where Gary joined Harvey's Brewe

CAMRA response to new business rates cut for pubs in England Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman, said: “This is a brilliant start to the new Prime Minister’s tenure, living up to the statements that he’s made before about pubs, pints and people. “Our business rates system is grossly unfair to pubs and social clubs, bricks and mortar businesses that are also vital social institutions for their communities and desperately needs reform. “As always we need to see the details at

Women On Tap CIC is proud to announce that the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) will continue as Beer 50/50 partner and headline sponsor of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) for a third consecutive year. The renewed partnership underlines SIBA's ongoing commitment to inspiring inclusion and driving positive change across the independent brewing sector. Over the past two years, the partnership has delivered a full IWCBD campaign each year

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has invested more than £200,000 in a major refurbishment of The George Hotel in Cranbrook, giving the centuries-old coaching inn a stylish new look while carefully preserving its unique character. The Grade II Listed hotel, which dates back to around 1300, reopened on Friday (July 10) following the completion of the project. At the heart of the transformation is a vibrant new garden terrace, created from a previously un

Greene King, the UK's leading pub company and brewer, has been awarded full accreditation for its managed pubs from Best Bar None, reaffirming its commitment to responsible retailing and safer socialising for its customers and teams. To receive the accreditation, 1,422 pubs across Greene King's managed estate were assessed on compliance and safety, security, responsible operations, team welfare, wellbeing, community and customer care. This is the third year Greene King has ac

Nuremberg, July 21, 2026. The global hop market remains under significant pressure despite further acreage reductions. Global hop acreage fell by 5.5 percent to 52,660 hectares in crop year 2025. There was also a decline in crop volume: A total of 109,188 metric tons of hops was harvested worldwide, 3.8 percent less than the year before. These figures are taken from the BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 which the world's leading hop specialist presented during an online press confer

Nuremberg, July 21, 2026. The brewing industry remains under pressure worldwide. In 2025, global beer production declined slightly year on year, with total output falling by 0.7 percent to around 1.896 billion hectoliters. These figures are taken from the BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 which the world's leading hop specialist presented during an online press conference on July 21. Despite varying or, in some cases, contrary trends in individual countries, production on the whole

Complimentary pints, exclusive merchandise and trips to Japan available in Asahi Super Dry's multi-million-pound promotion to drive consumers to their favourite bars, restaurants, pubs and retailers over the summer. Dedicated Point of Sale (PoS) support available for pubs, bars and retailers to drive premium fans into outlets and support the on-trade hospitality sector. New creative partnership with musician and visual artist Hisham Akira Bharoocha will offer striking new pac

Signature Brew x Groove Armada x Wildfarmed This July, London's largest truly independent brewery, Signature Brew, is teaming up with electronic music icons Groove Armada and regenerative farming pioneers Wildfarmed to launch Do It Right (RRP £3 per 440ml can, ABV 5%). The purpose-led, Czech-style pale lager will be available in Waitrose stores nationwide. Signature Brew has spent over a decade reinventing what it means to be a brewery, uniting people through the power of fre

Women On Tap CIC is delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), who join as silver sponsor of Beer Unlocked, the organisation's bursary scheme supporting women entering and progressing in the beer industry. The partnership brings together two organisations committed to building a fairer, more representative industry. Rachel Auty, Founder and Executive Director, Women On Tap CIC said "We're thrilled to welcome BBPA on board as a si

St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression. The independent, family-owned business won Hospitality Initiative of the Year and was also Highly Commended in the Best Reskilling/Upskilling Initiative of the Year category alongside learning partner Thrive. The awards recognise the success of St Austell Brewery's career progression frameworks, designed to give emplo

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% draught trialled at American Express presents BST Hyde Park and Royal Ascot, alongside new products Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Limone di Sicilia and Arancia Rossa Seamless integration with alcohol-free options delivered a +90% increase in Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% sales between 2023 and 2026 across Royal Ascot week.1 Offering Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% on draught at BST Hyde Park helped grow 0.0% share of total beer sales by 83%2 Asahi UK and the G

Keighley, West Yorkshire – Timothy Taylor’s colleagues recently spent a hands-on volunteering day with the Joint Activities & Motor Education Service, better known as JAMES, seeing first-hand how a £2,500 donation from the brewery’s Charity Committee is helping support practical learning opportunities for young people. On Thursday 2 July 2026, Scott Cameron, Kevin Moore, and Dave Jafrate visited JAMES for a tour of its facilities, including its workshops and classrooms, befor

Support was one of the most important things for Emma-Lily Higgins when she decided to take on running her own pub with Shepherd Neame at the age of just 22. And she found it with the independent family brewer’s new Pub Partnership programme, designed to provide licensees with additional guidance and practical support alongside the independence of running their own business. Similar to a traditional tenancy agreement, the programme offers hands-on assistance with all areas, f

Renowned Westminster pub the Two Chairmen has reopened following a six-figure investment by pub company and brewer, Greene King. The Grade-II-listed pub in Dartmouth Street dates back to the 1700s and is believed to be the oldest pub in Westminster. The pub is famous for the tradition of Chancellors of the Exchequer visiting for a drink after they have delivered a Budget and is often visited by civil servants who work at HM Treasury. The pub was closed for a few weeks while i

15th July 2026 - St Austell Brewery has raised £10,000 following a successful charity golf day attended by customers, suppliers and partners from across the South West. The funds will support Children's Hospice South West, which has been selected by the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust as its Charity of the Year. The charity provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across the region. Held at the historic Royal North Devon Golf

HEINEKEN UK pub data shows one of the biggest Wednesday nights in pub history as fans filled locals to watch England’s semi-final against Argentina Millions of fans headed to their local last night as England’s World Cup dream ended in a gallant 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, helping pubs deliver what HEINEKEN UK’s Star Pubs believes was one of the biggest Wednesday nights in pub history. With kick-off at 8pm, pubs across Britain were packed from early evening as support