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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

VISIT FLANDERS  is thrilled to announce that Kloris Devillé from Brouwerij Den Herberg will be one of the three featured guest brewers at the annual British Guild of Beer Writers Awards dinner on 27th November 2025   at Big Penny Social in London .  Proud of sponsoring the Best Communication about Beer and Travel award, VISIT FLANDERS invites attendees to sample a stunning range of craft beers, including three distinctive offerings from Den Herberg. The brewery's story is a u

Publicans across the South West are calling on the government to take positive action and ease mounting financial pressures on pubs ahead of this week’s Budget, warning that the sector is at a critical tipping point.   They say rising costs and increased taxation are threatening the survival of thousands of pubs - many of which are the beating heart of their communities.   Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive of St Austell Brewery, which operates 164 pubs across the region, said: “

John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo

London November 2025 The Guild of Beer Sommeliers is proud to announce that Daisy Turnell has successfully completed and passed the prestigious Beer Sommelier assessment. Daisy has demonstrated her skill in communicating a deep understanding of beer, brewing processes, and beer and food pairing, earning her well-deserved credential. Daisy passed a rigorous exam designed to assess knowledge in a variety of subjects, including identifying beer styles, ingredients and brewing te

VISIT FLANDERS  announces Adept Brewery as one of the three guest breweries we are showcasing at the annual British Guild of Beer Writers Awards Dinner on 27 November 2025 at Big Penny Social in London..  As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting the rich heritage and innovative spirit of Belgian beer culture, VISIT FLANDERS will be sponsoring the Best Communication about Beer and Travel  award. This year, attendees are invited to sample a range of Belgian craft beers, i

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs). The NITAs and People Conference celebrate the exceptional individuals and businesses in the pub sector who put people at the heart of hospitality. Each year, the awards recognise those who go above and beyond to champion training, development, sustainability and wellbeing within their teams, ensuring a thriving and sustainable future for t

The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, an industry survey which garners data for the SIBA Independent Beer Report and influences the future direction of the trade association.   SIBA use the results of the in-depth survey of independent breweries to fight for a fairer deal for brewers - from lobbying Government on taxation and support, to improving access to market for breweries. The extensive surveying of inde

The Steeplechase on Bridge Street in Uttoxeter reopened last Friday 7 th  November following a phenomenal investment of more than £305,000. 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 Steeplechase has been completely transformed to modernise and elevate the pub’s look and feel. Thanks to the investment, the pub now boasts brand-new f

The Athelstan Arms on Cranleigh Road in Bournemouth reopened on Thursday 30th October, following a major investment of over £420,000. 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 Athelstan underwent a complete transformation including all new fixtures, fittings, flooring, and furniture to give the pub a fresh new lease of life. The int

The Travellers Rest in Featherstone, Pontefract officially reopened on Thursday 6th November following a transformational investment of nearly £320,000. 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 Travellers Rest has been completely refreshed to breathe a new lease of life into the pub and create a vibrant, welcoming space across its

John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo

The URL link for this form has changed, please update your bookmarks/favourites if you have the link saved. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which contains information and links to our members' latest work. Whether it is a book, an article, a broadcast or an event, this is a great way to share. To submit your work, please fill in the form found here . Guild members and industry partner representatives w

Lindford pub The Royal Exchange celebrated its 10 th anniversary last Saturday (15 November) with a party to thank its customers and staff – and offered selected drinks at 2015 prices during a ‘back to the future’ session in the evening. The celebrations marked 10 years since The Royal Exchange reopened in 2015, after it was saved from permanent closure by a strong Save the Pub campaign by the local community. Around 100 people, including Gregory Stafford, MP for Farnham and

THE founder and master brewer of one of Scotland’s best-loved beers, Innis & Gunn, has today backed calls from Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Alex Cole Hamilton for pubs to be given ‘special dispensation’ to screen Scotland’s 2026 World Cup matches late at night.  The tournament will be hosted in North America, with a time difference of at least five hours, meaning some of Scotland’s fixtures could be shown as late as 2am.   Dougal Sharp, founder and Master Brewer, at Edinb

Brussels Beer Challenge 2025 © Bart Van der Perre The Brewers Association is proud to announce the success of its Export Development Programme (EDP) American craft brewery members at two prestigious international beer competitions - Brussels Beer Challenge and European Beer Star - where an impressive haul of medals was garnered on both occasions. Brussels Beer Challenge The 14th edition of the Brussels Beer Challenge was held in Marche en Famenne, Belgium, in early November 2

Alcohol-free craft brewer Drop Bear Beer Co. is celebrating its first UK-wide supermarket deal, securing shelf space for its newly released Peach Cut Lager in 475 Morrisons stores. Available in hundreds of Morrisons stores from November 24th, the 0.5% ABV fruit cut lager will be available nationwide in four-packs of 330ml cans ( RRP £5 ). First launched in July this year, Drop Bear Peach Cut Lager is a “crisp European lager with a smooth stone fruit twist. Peach Cut Lager is

John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo

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

Commenting on the Minister for Communities statement on the review of the liquor licensing system including the surrender principle, SIBA NI Chair William Mayne said:   “Today the minister has shut the pub door on beer drinkers and NI’s independent breweries by dismissing the substantial recommendations for reforms made by the independent review of the licensing system.   “Drinkers want to enjoy a locally produced beer in our pubs but the system prevents the vast majority of