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The iconic Woodforde’s Wherry – Norfolk’s most beloved ale – has been named the 41st best beer in the UK by a major beer festival organiser. We are Beer, the name behind the popular London Craft Beer Festival and Bristol Craft Beer Festival, ranked Wherry 41st in its Top 50 UK Beers 2026. It is the latest accolade for the multi-award-winning amber ale, which has twice been crowned Champion Beer of Britain by CAMRA. Paul Sullivan, CEO of Woodforde’s, said: “We are delighted to

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026. After scooping awards for London and South East Family Business of the Year and Hospitality, Hotel and Leisure Family Business of the Year, the Kent-based brewer was crowned overall winner at the ceremony, hosted on June 17 at the Royal Geographical Society in London. A total of 28 businesses were recognised at the event

England may have left it late on the pitch, but fans wasted no time getting to the bar as the Three Lions’ dramatic win over DR Congo sent pub sales soaring across HEINEKEN UK’s managed operator pubs in its Star Pubs estate. With a 5pm UK kick-off perfectly timed for the after-work rush, pubs were primed for a blockbuster afternoon, and the numbers did not disappoint. Sales jumped by 130.2% versus a year ago, as supporters piled in to watch England edge through to the last 16

Please find the British Beer and Pub Association's response to concerns raised by publicans ahead of the 1am kick-off between Mexico and England. Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “We remain in close contact with Government about concerns raised by publicans who want to show the match but haven't got Temporary Event Notices in place. It would be a crying shame for fans and pubs if our locals weren't able to host such an important match.” For m

We're thrilled to announce our judging panel for this year! As with previous years, the panel brings together expertise from across the food and drink industry to evaluate the finest writing and communications in beer and cider – upholding the highest standards of independence and fairness. The judges are (from left to right, top row then bottom row): Steve Dass Steve is a former brewer who started his career in Belgium within the organic beer sector before contributing to th

Steady Rolling Man is crowned #1 British Beer of 2026 in the annual Top 50 UK Beer Awards, from We Are Beer. Topping a stellar list of beers winning over key accounts and drinkers alike, the award draws votes from a panel of over 150 beer experts, and over 6,000 drinkers and trade professionals. The Top 50 UK Beer Awards - now in its third year, celebrates the best-selling, most influential and best made beers available in the UK, hosted by We Are Beer, organisers of the UK's

New HEINEKEN UK pub data shows England matchdays are packing out locals, with drinks sales up 71% as fans swap sofas for the pub. As England gear up for their World Cup knockout clash with DR Congo today, new pub sales data from HEINEKEN UK shows the Three Lions are already giving Britain's boozers a major boost. Across three recent England matchdays, data from HEINEKEN UK's managed operator pubs in its Star business, saw sales value jumped 62.1% compared with the same period

Bristol, UK – 1 July 2026: Lost and Grounded Brewers today unveiled a fresh new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg badges will begin appearing on shelves and bars across the UK over the coming weeks as existing packaging is phased out. Since its inception in 2016, Lost and Grounded Brewers has maintained an ongoing panoramic design for its core beer range, represen

17-27 September What is it? A celebration of cask ale, involving around 10,000 pubs, bars and brewery taps across the country. Think extra cask ales on bars, free tasters of ale, brewery tours – even a pub quiz to test cask trivia knowledge. The Cask Ale Week events map lists events by region and type and will continue to be updated towards the start of the week. What's special about cask ale? Cask ale is a uniquely British drink that can only be enjoyed in pubs and bars – so

Loch Lomond brewery and Bellfield Brewery have taken home coveted 'Overall Champion' spots at Indie Beer Scotland 2026, being named winners of the seperate cask and keg beer competitions in the Indie Beer Awards Scotland. Cairngorm also took home the Overall Champion in bottle & can. In the cask beer awards it was Loch Lomond's bright and hoppy 'Brave Hop' IPA which was named best of the best in the Overall Champions judging after winning it's style category, Fiona MacEachern

Edinburgh brewery Vault City Brewing has been named in the We Are Beer Top 50 UK Beers 2026, with its flagship Iron Brew Sour ranking 16th among the UK's best beers. The recognition marks Vault City's third consecutive year in the Top 50, following Triple Fruited Mango, which ranked 22nd in 2024 and 10th in 2025. Inspired by Scotland's favourite soft drink, Iron Brew Sour has become one of Vault City's signature beers, building a cult following with its nostalgic flavour and

Brewser sends beer direct from independent UK breweries, picked, packed and posted by the people who brewed it, straight from the cold store to the door, from £29 a month with free delivery. This July it is giving one member a full summer BBQ kit worth £900 built around a box from Lakedown, brewed on the Daltrey family's East Sussex farm. United Kingdom, For immediate release 01.07.26. Brewser, the world's first direct-from-brewery beer subscription, is reintroducing itself t

The Guild's annual Summer Social will take place on Thursday 16th July (LCBF eve) between 6-9pm at Anspach & Hobday's The Arch House in Bermondsey. A special thank you to Anspach & Hobday for agreeing to host us this year. Event entry is free and our hosts have kindly offered a complimentary drink upon arrival. Thank you to our other industry partners, some of whom are providing samples for takeaway. The Guild will be providing complimentary food for attendees. All Guild indi

London, June 2026 – The Spanish Chamber of Commerce (SCC) in the UK has announced that Damm, the Barcelona-based brewing group behind the globally recognised Estrella Damm beer, among many other leading brands, is the 2026 recipient of the Eduardo Barrachina Golden Award in recognition of the company's outstanding performance and achievements in the UK market, including a recent landmark investment in Bedford. The announcement also coincides with Damm's 150th anniversary, mar

The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, officially reopened on Wednesday 17th June following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar is passionate community hero, Kieran Walton, who brings a wealth of industry experience and local knowledge to The Alexandra. His expertise,

One of Edinburgh's leading craft breweries has been announced as the official partner for Scotland's largest sport and music festival at the city's Peffermill Playing Fields from 10 to 12 July 2026. Cold Town Beer is pouring out support for Edinburgh City 7s three-day festival at The University of Edinburgh venue, which now attracts over 120 teams and 5,000 people over the weekend with three sports, five bars, two music arenas, international DJs, and some of Scotland's best s

Join Cask Marque at City Beerfest 2026 at The Guildhall in the City We're thrilled to be supporting City Beerfest 2026 on 2 July in the beautiful Guildhall Yard. With more than 55 beers from 13 fantastic brewers, delicious street food, live music and plenty of summer festival vibes, it's set to be a brilliant day out—all while raising money for The Lord Mayor's Appeal. Better still, the Cask Marque management team, will be there throughout the day, so come and say hello! If y

We are delighted to announce that the 35th Ealing Beer Festival will return to Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, from 8–11 July. We are pleased to invite members of the Guild of Beer Writers to join us on Thursday 9 July. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow trade professionals in a relaxed festival atmosphere, while discovering new products from breweries and cider makers from across the UK. To get your complimentary trade ticket go to: https://ebf.camra

James Clay and Sons are happy to announce our support for the VAT's The Problem campaign, aiming to support the hospitality industry across the country by cutting the VAT rate for the sector to 10%. As a direct supplier to this sector, we feel the knock on effects of the enormous cost pressures that the On Trade are under. With margins being eroded, it's increasingly difficult for publicans to have the headspace to think more creatively about their offering, and to take on th

Nominations are now open for CAMRA’s new Heritage Pub Revival Award CAMRA has launched a new award to recognise the achievements of a group who have revitalised a historic heritage pub. From grand Victorian gin palaces to rural time warps, the Heritage Pub Revival Award is open to all pubs on the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors - a list compiled by CAMRA's Pub Heritage Group, which identifies pubs with intact traditional interiors, or which have features and room