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Make the most of a million beers giveaway
Britainâs pubs will be offering a million free Try Before You Buy beer tasters during Septemberâs Cask Ale Week. The sampling campaign will see 10,000...
Druid celebration returns
A pub in Wales, officially crowned one of the most beautiful in the UK, is bringing back its popular beer festival later this month. The Druid Inn (ab...
Four Candles sale is no joke
Eight months after the Four Candles (now the Triggers Broom) closed its doors in Broadstairs, Kent, its owner is hoping to find a new home for the bre...
Anti-pub Westminster under fire
CAMRA has branded Westminster City Council anti-pub following the launch of its âabsurdâ draft licensing policy. The council, which oversees pubs in...
Brewery closures slow but âstruggles not overâ
The rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025 according to the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associate...
Head brewer steps down after 40 years
Sussex brewery Harveyâs has announced a series of appointments within its brewing team, marking the next chapter in the breweryâs long-term succession...
Green brewery pioneer dies
Brendan Moore, who died in July, was a pioneer of small independent breweries who also campaigned in support of the environment and used the finest ra...
Hero to Zero
Thereâs a new beer settling into the cellar at Hook Norton brewery and itâs turning tradition on its head. The historic Oxfordshire brewery, establish...
Brewer takes centre stage at hop fest
Shepherd Neame is to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this yearâs event. The annual fes...
Global beer production declines
The brewing industry remains under pressure worldwide. In 2025, global beer production declined slightly year on year, with total output falling by 0....
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