Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Golden moments for birthday beer
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hooky Gold’s launch and the brewery is planning a series of “golden moments” to mark the milestone. Brewer Hoo...
Brewer’s Pride in greener barley
Fuller’s owner Asahi is launching a new collaboration with malt supplier Boortmalt to support the adoption of regenerative agriculture on British barl...
Government urged to listen to cidermakers
Thatcher’s Cider MD Martin Thatcher called on the government to listen to the industry to create the right environment for long-term success. Thatcher...
21 up for Harry
This spring marks a double celebration for one of Somerset’s best-loved independent producers, as Harry’s Cider toasts 21 years in business alongside...
DJ and pubco team up to show true value of pubs
Radio 2 DJ, author and presenter Sara Cox has joined forces with Punch Pubs and Co and Northumbria University to show the value of pubs to their commu...
Brewer aims for big score with Sir Geoff’s World Cup beer
A football icon from 1966 is the face of a new cask ale. Greene King Pub Partners has launched 60 Years of Hurst, World Cup winning squad. Available e...
Independents capitalise on keeping it local
Local roots to win over consumers despite tough trading conditions, according to new report. Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures,...
Wherry good birthday bash
Norfolk’s largest brewery celebrated the 45th birthday of its award-winning Wherry by inviting the company’s founder to raise a glass at its brewery t...
High-flying tribute to the last of the few
Windsor and Eton brewery is releasing Hurricane IPA to coincide with the reopening of its riverside bar in Kingston-upon-Thames. The beer is a well-ba...
Tapps tops for branch
A Conwy bar is the Abercolwyn branch’s 2026 Pub of the Year. Tapps@Conwy, which opened its doors two years ago in what used to be an ice cream factory...
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