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Robinsons Brewery have pledged support for Tom Kerridge’s VAT’s the problem campaign by printing the messaging on the back of five of their lorries. The campaign for 10% VAT for hospitality is approaching 230,000 signatures and the Stockport based brewers and pub co are looking to help the campaign reach one million signatures. Their delivery lorries (known as dray vehicles) can be spotted across the North West and North Wales, stretching as far north as Penrith and all the w

After celebrating a decade in the industry, award-winning Neptune Brewery is marking the start of its next chapter with a refreshed new look. The Liverpool-based independent brewery has long been known for its trademark trident, making its vegan-friendly beers instantly recognisable in pubs and bars across the country. Since launching in 2015, Neptune has built a strong and dependable reputation in a market that has only grown increasingly saturated when it comes to choice. T

The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Tuesday 23rd June 2026. 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 will automatically receive

Guild members can access a discount code by logging into the Membership Area. If you have not registered for the website, please email secretary@beerguild.co.uk Here’s your latest update from the NCTJ, including upcoming training opportunities and new resources. McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists - 28th edition The new McNaes Essential law for journalists 28th edition will be published next month and is available to pre-order now. Pre-order your copy here Help shape a new

Bristol, UK – 19 June 2026: Lost and Grounded Brewers have partnered with Co-op to launch ‘Around the World with Lost and Grounded Brewers’, an exclusive six-beer series celebrating lager styles from around the globe. The first release, West Coast Style Pils, 5.2%, brings the citrus and pine notes of American hops to a crisp Pilsner malt base and is available now in 440ml cans exclusively available in approximately 170 stores across the UK. Through six limited-edition release

Hook Norton Brewery, one of England's historic independent brewers, has joined forces with London-based craft brewery Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition. Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, the breweries set out to showcase the depth and versatility of all-English hop varieties to delive

London, UK – 15th June – Fullers London Pride has launched “Side-by-Side”, a powerful new video series created in partnership with mental health charity Brave Mind and introduced by former England international Joe Marler, designed to encourage more open conversations about mental health across the rugby community. Part of the brand’s ongoing Moments of Pride campaign, Side-by-Side is built on a simple but effective insight: talking about mental health face-to-face can often

ERDINGER Weissbräu has launched its Brauhaus Helles into the UK and the refreshing Bavarian lager is now available in the off-trade, with an initial roll out in over 300 Sainsbury's stores nationwide. Helles (pronounced Hell-Ez) is the second most popular beer style in Germany and Brauhaus Helles (5.1% ABV) has been brewed by ERDINGER Weissbräu in its home town of Erding, Bavaria since 1991. "ERDINGER Brauhaus Helles is everything you'd expect from a true Bavarian lager" comm

Traditional village pub, the White Lion on School Hill in Soberton, will officially reopen on Friday 19th June following a combined investment of £108,000 from experienced licensee, Allan Marks and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment is part of a continuous improvement programme designed to maintain the high standards and strong offering of The White Lion. The works will help the licensee further strengthen the pub’s reputation as a wel

AI-native, functional alcohol-free beer brand IMPOSSIBREW® returned to Crowdcube this month to fund its wider retail expansion, raising £725,631 from 784 investors. The move follows an explosive period of growth, with the London-based company delivering £3.57m in FY25 revenue, up a staggering 9,500% from £37k in FY21. Remarkably, IMPOSSIBREW® has achieved this near 100-fold growth with a lean, AI-powered team of just four people. Mark Wong, Founder of IMPOSSIBREW®, comments:

Greene King has won the PubAid Corporate Community Hero award at the prestigious All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group's annual awards dinner in London on Wednesday 17 June. A number of awards were handed out to brewers, publicans and politicians for their work in support of the industry over the past year, including naming its Corporate Community Hero. The award recognises companies whose pubs and breweries have gone above and beyond to support the four pillars of charity, comm

The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group has named Ryan Sabey, Deputy Political Editor at The Sun, as its “Beer Drinker of the Year” for 2026. This is the first time this award has been granted to a political journalist. Ryan has been Deputy Political Editor at The Sun since 2022. Part of the paper’s politics team since July 2015, he has covered three general elections, six Prime Ministers in office and one Brexit referendum. He has travelled with several Prime Ministers around

• HEINEKEN UK says managed operator pubs across its Star business enjoyed a major boost as fans turned out in force to watch England’s opening match against Croatia • Local pubs were busy from early evening through the final whistle as supporters gathered to watch the Three Lions begin their tournament campaign • The uplift follows strong trading seen in Scotland’s opener, where sales in Star Pubs Scottish managed operator venues rose 157% year on year despite a 2am kick-off

The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened on Friday 5th June following a transformational investment of more than £416,000. 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. Inside, the pub has been completely transformed to include brand new flooring, fixtures and fittings throughout, as well as five flat screen televisions fitted with S

Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial. Cask Marque has secured copyright and trademark protection for the Perfect Pint Promise logo, giving pubs and consumers a clear quality mark for draught beer and cider. The Perfect Pint Promise is designed to give beer drinkers confidence that participating pubs are committed to consistent beer quality, trained service and

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

The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Tuesday 23rd June 2026. 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 will automatically receive

CAMRA calls on MPs and ministers to back new law to stop heritage pubs being lost forever The consumer group CAMRA, which represents over 145,000 beer lovers and pubgoers, is throwing its weight behind a new law introduced to the House of Commons today which would give extra protections in law for historic and outstanding pubs in England. The 'Heritage Public Houses Bill' would better protect historic boozers from being lost to demolition or conversion. The Bill has been intr

A much-loved Victorian pub in one of Faversham's most prominent locations is searching for a new tenant to lead its next chapter following an extensive refurbishment. Shepherd Neame's The Railway Hotel in Preston Street, Faversham, has been welcoming customers since the 1850s and is now looking for dynamic new operators to relaunch the business and build on its loyal local following. One of the first landmarks visitors see when arriving in the bustling market town, the pub is

Scotland's next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, with an estimated 520,000 extra pints expected to be sold for Friday night's match against Morocco - worth around £2.6 million to the trade, analysis by the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA). The forecast follows a strong showing for Scotland's opening match against Haiti, which is estimated by the SBPA and Oxford Partnership to have driven sales of at least 380,000 extra pints,