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Champion hop doubles up
A variety brimming with pineapple and peach flavours is the hop of the year for the second time. Hawkins Farming’s Harlequin took the title at the Ins...
Brewery numbers fall in 2023
New figures released by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) show there are now fewer breweries in the UK compared to a year ago. SIBA’s UK Brewe...
Strong start to birthday celebrations
To mark the start of its 175th anniversary year, Hook Norton is brewing a series of special beers. First up is 175 Strong Ale (7.5 per cent) a robust,...
Global giant cuts strength of best-selling ale and ups price
Heineken UK, Britain’s biggest brewer, is cutting the strength of its major ale brand John Smith’s Extra Smooth, allegedly to encourage moderate drink...
North pulled back from brink
Award-winning Leeds brewery North Brewing (above) has been rescued from the brink of administration by Kirkstall brewery. North, formerly North Brewin...
Evil canned beer takes top prize
Experiments in Evil, a 10.5 per cent ABV imperial stout from Ampersand Brew Co of Diss, has been named the winner of the inaugural Champion Canned Bee...
Pubco’s strong festive sales continue into new year
Marston’s Group pub company has reported a “strong trading performance” with sales up over the key festive dates. In an update for the 16-week period...
Pubs are more than beer and pies
MPs from all parties came together for a briefing on a new report on the economic and social value of pubs to their communities. The report Inn-Valuab...
Christmas cheer pubs and clubs
December delivered a much-needed boost to pubs with the last Friday of trading before Christmas producing a jump in sales that indicated a resurgence...
Dismay over demise of historic Pedigree union sets
It’s the end of the barrel for the world-famous union sets (pictured) used to ferment Pedigree at the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Co (CMBC), in Burton...
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