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Seven seasonal Fuller’s draught launches and three limited-edition Dark Star brews will be available throughout 2025 A sales toolkit for the On-Trade is available from early November With value sales of £534m, ale is bigger than stout (£246m) and craft ale (£279m) combined [1] Fuller’s is now the number one cask brand for rate of sale in Central and South England, delivering £4m of growth for pubs and bars in the past year [2]   London: November 2024 - Dark Star and Fuller's

PubAid, the industry’s positive voice for pubs, has appointed Kate Nicholls OBE as its new President.   Kate, who currently serves as Chair of UKHospitality and previously led the organisation as Chief Executive, succeeds Keith Bott MBE, who steps down after six years of service.   The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for PubAid as it builds on 15 years of success and strengthens its position as the positive voice for pubs showcasing how pubs enrich lives, create co

Brew York is thrilled to announce the dates for its 10th Birthday celebrations , with the Brew York Brewery Bash taking place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2026  across three sessions  at the brewery’s main site and taproom in Osbaldwick, York. The milestone event will bring together guest breweries, incredible beer and craft beer fans from across the UK and beyond for a weekend-long celebration of brewing, community and creativity. Guests can enjoy an amazing line-

The Pineapple on Blackburn Road in Bolton officially reopened last Thursday 30th October following a transformational investment of more than £265,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 220 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.   Inside, The Pineapple has been transformed to breathe a new lease of life into the pub and create a more welcoming, spacious area where customers can

A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn.   Andrew Milburn has worked for St Austell Brewery for over a decade, most recently heading up the Hicks Bar at the company’s visitor centre. This is his first time running a pub in St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate, as an independent licensee.   Nestled in the Pentewan Valley - between St Austell and Mevagissey - the Polgooth Inn is a 16 th century pub and a popular de

L to R James Watts, trustee of the Jude Harvey Foundation, Athena Sigismondi of The Bellhouse and Gary Harvey Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has invested in the installation of new lifesaving defibrillators at six of its pubs across Kent and Essex.   The Faversham-based brewer joined forces with charity London Hearts, which procures and distributes defibrillators across the UK, to source Government match funding for the equipment.   Among the pubs to receive a defib

Award winning micro-brewery Tūn Brewing Co., is launching their new Double IPA, Quaternity, on Thursday 6th of November. The new release will be pouring for the first time at the Independent Salford Beer Festival (ISBF). A bold and warm beer! Named after Carl Jung’s archetype of quaternity — a symbol of balance and completeness — the 8.3% ABV Double IPA unites the four elemental forces of brewing: water, hops, malt, and yeast. Together they form a harmonious whole, embodying

The Peacock at Rowsley - Rob Hattersley and Steve Atkinson Independent Peak District hospitality group Longbow Venues has celebrated a remarkable night of success at the 2025 Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards, taking home three major accolades that highlight the group’s continued commitment to quality, local produce, and genuine hospitality.   The Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards are run by Westside Magazine and celebrate the best restaurants, pubs and

IMPOSSIBREW® ( www.impossibrew.co.uk ) is a team of London-based beer lovers who are harnessing tech to create enhanced craft beers (from £2.49 per 440ml can) that deliver both relaxation and exceptional taste.  As drinkers continue to look beyond moderation and towards functionality, a new movement is taking shape within the alcohol-free category. According to the latest IMPOSSIBREW® PPS Consumer Survey, over half of drinkers (51%) say they miss the ‘buzz’ when switching to

Chocolate Milk Stout Re-introduced for Winter Following its success in 2024, alcohol-free pioneer Nirvana Brewery has brought back its Chocolate Milk Stout (0.5% ABV) in time for the advent of winter. Flavoured with dark chocolate and vanilla, head brewer James Rabagliati has again produced what he describes as a ‘decadent’ stout with an ‘indulgent’ richness. Together with dark roasted malt, the combination of chocolate and vanilla helps create a  rich, creamy and luxurious b

The British Guild of Beer Writers is putting out a call to all great event organisers, asking for pitches for our industry awards and guild dinner in 2026.  The awards offers one of the biggest prize pots in British journalism, and the annual dinner is attended by around 200 of the industry's biggest names. After decades as a formal dinner and awards night we are looking to make the event a little more casual, while losing none of the gravitas the awards hold. We are also awa

Lara Lopes Head brewer at Round Corner Brewing and her winning medals in 2024 Celebrating 140 years of brewing history, the International Brewing & Cider Awards are now open for entries! Believed to be the oldest brewing competition in the world and renowned for its quality and impartiality, the Oscars of brewing and cider will take place on the 3rd-5th March 2026 in Manchester. Its origin goes back to 1886! Previously known as the Brewing Industry International Awards, the c

Indie Beer Award Winners on Stage 2025 In a new transatlantic partnership between independent brewing trade associations, Champion brewers from the UK are going to have the opportunity to go up against the best that the USA and rest of the World has to offer at the World’s biggest beer competition – The World Beer Cup.   National Champions from the UK’s leading bottled and canned beer competition, the Indie Beer Awards organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Assoc

New Build 2025 winner, bod Lichfield CAMRA is on the hunt for the UK’s best-looking pubs with the return of the Pub Design Awards   Collaborating with Historic England , CAMRA is celebrating stunning pub architecture across the UK by reopening nominations for the Pub Design Awards .   Judged by a panel of experts in design and conservation, the awards recognise the highest standards of pub refurbishment and conservation, plus the construction of brand-new pubs and spaces bein

The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, near Tonbridge, has been named in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural 100 Best Pubs. The accolade for the historic village pub was given in recognition of its outstanding food, quality drinks and friendly, attentive service. The listing comes hot on the heels of the pub’s recent inclusion in The Guardian’s 30 Best UK pubs for an autumn escape with great food. The country inn will build on this momentum with a packed calendar of events and experi

Sylvia and Val enjoying a laugh over a beer - Photo Credit - Camilla Adams Diary date: Thursday 6 November (4pm to 7pm) Free tastings and sales launch for HUNDRED NOT OUT, a beer made from hops grown locally by people living with dementia via an initiative run by a newly formed social enterprise, Hoppiness Brews (born out of a collaboration between local charities Alive Activities and the St Monica Trust). Wiper & True Taproom, City Business Park, Old Market, BS5 0SP   Older

The European Brewery Convention (EBC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Call for Abstracts for the EBC Congress 2026 , taking place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 6-9 September 2026 . Researchers, brewers, and technical experts from around the world are invited to share their latest insights and innovations with the brewing science community.   The call is open from Tuesday, 4 November 2025 until Wednesday, 4 February 2026 . Submissions must be made exclusively through

The Cider Institute, the leading nonprofit advancing the science and craft of cider production, is proud to announce the first UK offering of its flagship cidermaking course, Cider & Perry Production - A Foundation. Scheduled for 16 th  – 20 th March 2026, this hands-on, immersive program will take place at NIAB in East Malling, Kent, giving cider producers a unique opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge. Designed for both seasoned producers and aspiring cidermaker

Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, has invested over £6 million in its Greene King pubs in London to date in 2025, with 14 managed sites having reopened so far this year following significant renovations. With over 1,600 managed pubs in its portfolio and 166 pubs across Greater London, Greene King is determined to provide enhanced customer experiences in many of its much-loved pubs across the capital through its investment programme. Key investments include

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame was proud to sponsor the inaugural Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series, which took place in Whitstable from October 8 to 21.   The event, showcasing original works inspired by the theme “The Love That Lasts Longest” - a line from writer W. Somerset Maugham, who spent part of his childhood in the town - brought together 21 visual artists, 10 poets, and 10 bands, alongside a series of artist talks.   Exhibit