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Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee, Greg Morgan and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into The Wheatsheaf Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – ultimately enabling the licensee to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local custome

100% Belgian, 100% Trappist Travellers leaving Belgium via Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or the high-speed rail terminal at Brussels-South can now take home an original souvenir. Under the banner “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist”, the five Belgian Trappist breweries are, for the first time, each bringing together one of their beers in a single package. The gift box contains five true classics: Chimay Bleue, Orval, Rochefort 8, Westmalle Tripel, and Trappist W

The time has come to nominate the most talented women in the beer industry! After a successful first edition, the Women in Beer® Awards are back and are now open to submissions. With more than 280 submissions in its very first year in 2025, the Women in Beer® Awards are celebrating excellence and highlighting the women who shape the beer industry. Launching in 2026: a brand-new category, Women Collective of the Year, sponsored by CAMRA. Who will succeed Kate Hyde, Lily Waite-

Ahead of England v Argentina’s match tonight, Greene King has announced that bookings for named tournament matches are up 40% compared to the Euros 2024. Fans are loving the pub matchday atmosphere and securing their seats to cheer on England as they are on the brink of footballing history and one step away from the final. Jodie Tate, Greene King’s chief operating officer said: “The nerves will be jangling and there is just so much excitement and anticipation. Fans want to ex

Please attribute all quotes to Rob Hobart, Marketing Director at Asahi UK, unless otherwise stated. We have seen a +22.6% increase in beer sales during week 4, w/e 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, and +15% in the on-trade during the same period. At Asahi UK, our premium portfolio drove the late-night celebrations. During the post-match peak between 12 AM and 4 AM, Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro saw a staggering volume surge of over 2,030% compared to the previous wee

Popular community pub, the Church House on Barnsley Road in Pontefract has completed a transformational refurbishment following a combined investment of £165,000 from experienced licensee, Dean Lyth and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Church House to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub, whilst still retaining its traditional character and ultimately enabling the licens

Over 350 pubs have already enjoyed FREE electricity during England and Scotland matches, saving almost £20k so far. As England gears up to face Argentina tonight, Octopus Energy extends ‘Watt a Save’ to all remaining World Cup games. Comes after Octopus data showed electricity demand surging at pubs during England’s dramatic win over Norway. London, 15th July 2026 - As England reaches the World Cup semi-final for only the fourth time in history and faces Argentina tonight, Oc

A warm welcome and thank you for supporting the Guild goes to Barney's Beer, the latest to join as an industry partner. An independent craft brewery established in 2012 by Andrew (Barney) Barnett based at Summerhall - Edinburgh’s biggest independent arts venue & studios. Currently the longest established Brewery in City of Edinburgh, on the site of a brewery first established circa 1705. Taking our inspiration from the creativity of the space that surrounds us – and picking u

Guild of British Beer Writers Member James Kellow Showcases British Wild and Barrel-Aged Beers at Hugo BOSS, Regent Street London, UK – [July 2026] The British wild and mixed-fermentation beer scene took centre stage at Hugo BOSS on Regent Street last weekend, thanks to Guild of British Beer Writers member James Kellow. Over two weekends, James curated and presented a showcase of five exceptional British wild, mixed-fermentation, and barrel-aged beers, highlighting the innova

The Beer St Austell Brewery and Jiddler's Tipple have collaborated to create Proper Tipple, a contemporary 5.5% IPA that combines traditional brewing heritage with modern hop character. Brewed on a foundation of heritage malts, the beer showcases a vibrant hop bill of Galaxy, Citra and Nelson Sauvin, delivering aromas and flavours of tropical fruit, citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry. A modern yeast strain provides a clean, crisp fermentation profile, allowing the hop characte

After Saturday’s quarter-final saw drinks sales surge 84%, HEINEKEN UK’s Star Pubs predicts Wednesday’s clash with Argentina could be the busiest midweek day in history Millions of fans are expected to head to their local on Wednesday night as England take on Argentina in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final that could see the Three Lions book their first place in a World Cup Final for 60 years. With kick-off at 8pm, pubs across Britain are preparing for one of the biggest nigh

14th July 2026 - St Austell Brewery has unveiled its first major marketing campaign for Proper Job 0.5%, marking a significant investment behind the award-winning beer and the first no and low brand in the company's portfolio. Developed in partnership with Bristol-based creative agency Activation, the fully integrated campaign is built around the idea of achieving balance without compromise. Launching in August, the multi-channel activity will span out-of-home advertising, ta

Woodforde's Route to 1966 brings together Norfolk brewing, British hops and the excitement of England's World Cup campaign Setchey, Norfolk – July 2026: Football supporters can raise a glass to England's journey through the 2026 World Cup with Woodforde's Route to 1966, a football-inspired session pale ale now available from Beers of Europe. Brewed by Woodforde's Brewery in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, Route to 1966 takes its name from England's legendary football triumph and has b

Pubgoers group welcomes First Minister's announcement of new law to protect much-loved locals in Wales Pubgoers have welcomed the announcement from the First Minister of Wales that the new Welsh Government's first phase of legislation in the Senedd will include "the development of a community right-to-buy scheme". Rhun ap Iorwerth announced in the Senedd this afternoon (14 July) that the new Community Right to Buy will enable eligible community groups to nominate and register

Orion Premium Lager is set for its first national retail roll out across 49 Waitrose stores in England, Wales and Guernsey. This is a significant milestone for one of Japan's more celebrated beer brands, which is distributed by independent brewing group, Sunrise Beverages. The rollout will see Orion Premium Lager in a 4 x 330ml can multipack available in 49 Waitrose stores. The listing further strengthens Waitrose's premium world lager offering and reflects growing consumer d

Perfectly timed for summer, Sandford Orchards has relaunched its English sparkling cider, Katja, in a convenient new 500ml bottle. A crisp, modern, single-varietal cider, Katja offers a sophisticated and easy-drinking alternative to English sparkling wine and is available from sandfordorchards.co.uk, in a case of 12 x 500ml bottles (6.8% ABV), £42.60. On the palate, Katja reveals delicate, orchard-fresh notes of strawberry and pear, leading to subtle, complex layers of melon

Cape Town based beer writer Lucy Corne is penning a new edition of Beer Safari, Africa's craft beer travel guide, and has launched a crowdfunder campaign to assist with some of the travel costs. For ZAR 650 (GBP 30), supporters can see their name in the 280-page book and receive a signed copy (free shipping only for South African addresses). Other options range from ZAR 50 (GBP 2.30) for a pint, to corporate sponsorships of varying amounts. The book is a second edition of Cor

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is inviting guests to take their seats for something special with the launch of its new Dining Experiences - a collection of premium events designed to bring people together over exceptional food. Available at selected pubs and hotels across Kent and the South East, the new experiences combine quality ingredients and theatre to create memorable occasions. Customers can choose from: The Beef Wellington Experience - a cla

• British Beer and Pub Association forecasts that over 64 million pints of No and Low beer will be sold across June, July and August • This is an increase of over eight million pints from last year, as brewers invest more into the category • The BBPA calls on the Government to support the sector's public health goals by reviewing the UK's stringent definition of “alcohol-free” New analysis from the British Beer and Pub Association predicts that over 64 million pints of No and

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “Thanks to the World Cup, we've seen millions of extra pints sold off the back of home nations matches. “Given the nail-biting stakes, we expect Wednesday to be the most successful night of the tournament, with more than six million extra pints potentially sold – which is a bigger boost than we'd normally see on a Bank Holiday or New Year's Eve. “The Three Lions have not only delivered on the pitch, they've br