Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Burton brewer bounces back
After 62 years in the wilderness, Allsopp’s, once at the very heart of the British brewing industry in Burton High Street, has returned. But the moder...
Beer week backs pubs and breweries
Stockport Beer Week is back for 2021 and organisers say they want people come out and support pubs and breweries. In conjunction with National Cask Al...
City’s real ale pubs festival launched
St Albans’ first festival of pubs is just weeks away and the milestone is being marked with the launch of a new website and a list of featured events....
Government must support pubs
Pubs are open and the sun is shining but sales of beer in bars are floundering. It is estimated 60m pints will be sold in Britain’s pubs over the Augu...
Beer Day Britain founder honoured
Beer Day Britain founder Jane Peyton has been awarded a top business accolade. Her School of Booze company has been named one of London and South-Eas...
New drop from Sharp’s
Cornwall-based Sharp’s brewery has launched its latest pilot-plant brew. Drop Tide, is a 3.4 per cent session pale ale available in mini-kegs from Sha...
A beer at the races returns
Thoroughbred horses and ales are on the card at the Ascot Beer Festival running on 1-2 October. This popular annual event, where all the bars are run...
Small brewers left in limbo over duty changes
The UK’s small independent brewers have been left in limbo one year on from the Treasury’s planned changes to Small Brewers Relief (SBR). Tax changes...
Buy local beer to beat shortages
Pubs could be facing shortages of some national beer brands as delivery drivers prepare to go on strike. Draymen in the Unite union have voted to tak...
Cathedral first for popular festival
A popular beer and cider festival is returning to Bury St Edmunds, but this time it will be in the town’s cathedral. The West Suffolk and Borders bran...
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