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ld Session Hen took home bronze in the Alcohol Product category at The Grocer’s New Product and Packaging Awards, held last Friday at Wembley Stadium.   Old Session Hen, part of the Old Speckled Hen family, is a 3.4% easy-drinking ale offering subtle tropical fruit flavours and a crisp, clean finish. Introduced to the retail market last year in both bottle and can formats, it quickly became the top ale launch by volume in 2024* and one of the top five new beer launches in the

Film released to celebrate the milestone: Manchester Brewery turns 150 years old   This year marks a major milestone for one of Manchester’s most iconic sites, as HEINEKEN UK’s Manchester Brewery celebrates 150 years of brewing excellence in the city.   Founded in 1875 by William Brooks as the Albert Brewery in Moss Side, the site has been at the heart of Manchester’s brewing heritage ever since. Over the past century and a half, the brewery has seen remarkable evolution, fro

Lallemand Brewing, in partnership with Danish biotech start-up EvodiaBio, is proud to announce that Yops® won the 2025 Brassinov Prize. This award honors innovations in the brewing industry, and Yops® is recognized for its unique approach to enhancing flavor in beer, including low- and no-alcohol beers. Yops® is a range of natural flavors blends developed through yeast fermentation, using EvodiaBio’s patented biotechnology platform. Yops® offers brewers an innovative, scalabl

First release tickets are available for brewery tours and restaurant bookings from December   First release bookings for tours and restaurants are officially available via opengatelondon.guinness.com   Tours and restaurants open on 11th December 2025, offering a new way to experience the magic of Guinness in brewing and gastronomy     Visitors will be the first to discover a range of exclusive brews from Guinness Open Gate Brewery London’s microbrewery, and dine from menus de

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame hosted an exclusive Thai dining event with Chef Chariya Khattiyot, MasterChef UK 2023 Champion, at its London riverside pub, The Samuel Pepys on Thursday (November 6).   More than 30 guests attended the event, enjoying a bespoke three-course menu curated by Chef Chariya to showcase the vibrant flavours of her Northern Thai heritage. Dishes included Chicken Satay Skewers with pickled Thai salad served on banana leaves;

Half Year Results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025 Please find attached a copy of our financial results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025. Contact : Alice.Monteath@fullers.co.uk Third-party news items that are posted on the Guild website come from press releases and emails received by the Guild. These are posted as they have been received. Their publication on the Guild website is an informational service only and is neither an endorsement of the content, nor i

BII CEO calls on the Chancellor to back our nations pubs in the upcoming Budget   Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has today written to the Hon. Rt. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Budget, calling for urgent action to support UK pubs and the vital role they play in communities and the economy.   Representing over 13,500 members across the UK with the majority operating single independent pubs, the BII has highlighted the stark real

Greene King, the UK’s No.1 cask ale brewer, is embracing the chillier months with the return of three seasonal cask favourites, bringing warmth, character, and a touch of festive magic to pubs across the country.   Leading the line-up is the much-loved No.1 Christmas ale, Rocking Rudolph, back with its signature full-bodied flavour and rich malty notes. Brewed with the same great recipe, the 4.2% ABV ale is making its annual comeback with a refreshed festive badge, featuring

St Austell Brewery has launched an exclusive mixed case called the 12 Beers of Christmas - a curated collection of seasonal favourites and exclusive brews. The limited-edition advent calendar is available now, while stocks last   Handpicked by Brewing Director Georgina Young, the 2025 mixed case showcases the depth and character of St Austell Brewery’s award-winning beers. From the comforting richness of Glad Tidings, a festive porter brewed to bring warmth and joy, to the nu

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is delighted to announce that their award-winning Devon Red cider is going to be stocked in Tesco stores across the South West, following market-leading growth in the last quarter.   Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of family-run Sandford Orchards comments: “We are thrilled that our best-selling cider will now be available to a wider audience as a result of this latest supermarket listing. Off trade category data show that apple cider is havi

Boulder, Colo. • November 11, 2025— The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—today announced that registration for the 2026 World Beer Cup® is officially open.   Often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious professional beer and cider competition in the world, celebrating the art and science of brewing by recognizing outstanding beers and ciders and b

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has launched a new and exclusive onboard beverage, bringing together Birmingham’s railway heritage and regional brewing talent. Signals IPA, brewed by Stirchley-based Attic Brew Co., is now available to enjoy on CrossCountry services – in a new, bigger 440ml format and featuring a bespoke label that combines Birmingham New Street’s iconic signal box and CrossCountry’s unique character. The launch marks the latest step in CrossCountry’

A new era begins for Be At One, as Stonegate Group reimagines the much-loved brand with a new Soho flagship, and matches 90s bar prices for launch day.     A new era begins this week for Stonegate Group’s   Be At One, one of the UK’s most recognisable cocktail bar brands, as its flagship Piccadilly venue reopens. A stand-out exterior transformation and stylish interior makeover with soft furnishings and communal seating means that guests can now enjoy the brand’s famously cha

New research shows that 10°C is warm enough for the beer garden for 1 in 6 Brits. Coors is giving away free pints when the temperature drops to support pubs in driving footfall this Winter As autumn settles in and the cold weather takes hold, new research from Coors reveals that Brits are ready to wrap up warm and keep the beer garden going for just a little bit longer – giving pubs and bars a golden opportunity to drive sales before winter sets in. According to the study, al

Organisations name: The i Paper Summary: Somerset writers Further details: I'm looking for writers with extensive knowledge of Somerset's pubs to write a round-up of the best pubs in the county What category of work is this?: Writing When will this opportunity be closed?: 2025-11-28 Is this a paid opportunity?: Yes Contact: Sophie Lam, sophie.lam@theipaper.com Third-party news items that are posted on the Guild website come from press releases and emails received by the

South East London, 8th November 2025. Independent craft brewery Brockley Brewery has launched its Raise the Bar community fundraiser,  inviting locals and beer lovers everywhere to help build a brand-new taproom and outdoor space for South East London. The campaign celebrates over a decade of community, creativity, and local pride, and gives supporters the chance to play a part in the next chapter of Brockley’s story. At the top of the rewards list is the Brockley Brewery Bla

Orbit Beers are set to release a Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter  (9.7% ABV) this November as part of their Digger’s Series range, marking three years since the original collaboration with Utopian Brewery. Independent breweries Orbit Beers and Utopian teamed up to create the original  Baltic Porter  in 2022. A portion was then placed into Heaven Hill oak barrels at Orbit Brewery with a house blend of Brettanomyces to age for 35 months, ready to release in autumn/winter 2025. The li

South London brewery Orbit Beers is set to release the annual edition of their Christmas beer Jolly Saint Nico  on November 3 rd , 2025. A limited, festive edition of Orbit’s multi-award-winning, flagship Lager Nico , with the addition of winter spices. Similar to Nico , Jolly Saint Nico  is now gluten-free and vegan-friendly. A lightly carbonated Köln-style lager to pair perfectly with Christmas dinner, and the ideal stocking filler for beer fans. London, October 2025: Orbit

Independent Siren Craft Brew, based in Berkshire, reveals Soundwave: First Hunt, a flavoursome IPA to celebrate the release of 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands , which is in cinemas November 7.  The beer is a special edition of the brewery’s flagship Soundwave IPA, made unique by the addition of technologically advanced hop products, and a tropical profile designed to make it the perfect accompaniment to watching a movie.  The beer takes its name from the “First Hunt.