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Why Do Guitars Taste Like Hops?
New book by Pete Brown explores the surprising scientific impact of sound on our taste buds Scientists understand less about how we hear...
Jul 14


Master and Wardens of the Brewers' Company 2025-26
Fergus McMullen DL, Non Executive Director of McMullen & Sons Ltd, has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers for...
Jul 14


Guild Members Review Invitation: Come and try The Mall Tavern
I work with The Mall Tavern, and Andy, one half of the husband-and-wife duo running the independent Notting Hill Boozer, has poured real...
Jul 11


Women In Beer is launching its first Women in Beer Awards
For the first time in the UK - and even in the world - the Women in Beer community is launching a Women in Beer Awards ceremony to...
Jul 11


Peterborough’s Oakham Ales goes solar powered, thanks to Electron GreenÂ
Oakham Ales  are brewing a very special beer in collaboration with the team from leading solar developer, Electron Green, today.  Sun...
Jul 11


MÃ nran to headline as Innis & Gunn bring the best of Scotland to the Mound for Fringe 2025
Free to use imagery here Mà nran headline a one-night-only show on Friday 18 July as part of Innis & Gunn’s summer-long Fringe takeover on...
Jul 11


Reminder Guild Members: Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting
Notice is hereby given to hold an extraordinary general meeting of the British Guild of Beer Writers on Tuesday 29th July 2025 from 7pm,...
Jul 10


Britain Set to See a Pub Close Every Single Day in 2025, British Beer and Pub Association Warns
Closures equate to approximately 5,600 job losses   Huge cost pressures at heart of pubs calling last time, BBPA warns   Government can...
Jul 10


Greene King Pub Partners Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Sunderland Publican
Greene King Pub Partners Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Sunderland Publican  Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and...
Jul 9


‘London Black’ Nitro Porter by Bermondsey-Based Brewery Anspach & Hobday Voted UK’s #1 Beer of 2025
Tuesday 8th July 2025 - A nitro porter from independent craft brewer - Anspach & Hobday , based in Bermondsey in South London, has been...
Jul 9


Reminder Guild Members: Summer Party
4th Aug, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Great British Beer Festival comes to Birmingham’s NEC 5-9th August so what better opportunity for us...
Jul 8


Guild Members: A reminder of what is coming up in the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy
A 15% discount code is available to Guild members for NCTJ courses. Please log into the membership area for details* I wanted to remind...
Jul 8


Queer Brewing announces collaboration beer with comedian Joe Lycett for Queens Heath Pride
London-based LGBTQ+ brewery Queer Brewing has announced their latest collaboration, a pale ale with comedian, painter, and TV presenter...
Jul 8


BBPA Calls on Government to Extend Pub Opening Hours for Women’s Rugby World Cup
The British Beer and Pub Association said the move would boost celebrations, promote inclusivity in sport, and drive trade The British...
Jul 8


Heartwood Collection Acquires The Potters Heron, Chandler’s Ford
Award-winning hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Potters Heron hotel in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire from Pebble...
Jul 8


Nottinghamshire Homebrewer bags title
Sean, of BrÃd's Cross Brewing was joined by Matt Curtis and Dan Brett to judge their first Homebrew competition. The winning beer,...
Jul 8


NO IFFS, NO PUTTS: Innis & Gunn launches ‘Hole in Gunn’ challenge at The Genesis Scottish Open
Innis & Gunn has launched the ‘Hole in Gunn’ challenge at the Genesis Scottish Open - any golfer who lands a hole-in-one the 6th hole...
Jul 8


Guild Members: WSET Level 2 - Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer - 20 places available!
Wednesday 30th July 2025 7.30pm Free to members WSET Level 2 - Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer - 20 places available! Want to build...
Jul 7


Guild Members: Volunteering Request for The Discovery Bar at the Great British Beer Festival
The Discovery Bar at the Great British Beer Festival is on the lookout for industry experts to volunteer at our fun learning bar! Are you...
Jul 7


London beer competition renamed to support cask beer
For a few years now the Ealing Beer Festival in Walpole Park has run the Champion Beer of London judging but 2025 has seen a name change....
Jul 7
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