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Acorn snapped up as it goes for growth

The brewer of Barnsley Bitter has been sold to an investment group as it goes for expansion. Acorn brewery directors Dave and Christy Hughes (pictured...

Pear-themed banquet to close AppleFest

To close the 2023 Hereford AppleFest, Hereford City Council will host a pear-themed banquet in the City’s historic Town Hall on Saturday 14 October at...

All's well with collaboration first

Timothy Taylor’s has created a collaboration beer for the first time in its 165-year history, by working with Thornbridge of Bakewell to create Artesi...

Bottled classic under threat

Worthington’s White Shield, a potent link with the India pale ales of the Victorian period, is another historic beer style destined for the brewery gr...

Medicinal mischief inspires latest seasonal beer

Greene King has revealed Mischief Maker, its latest limited-edition cask ale for August and September. The 6 per cent ABV golden cask ale is a double...

New brew quenches thirst for lower-strength cask ale

T&R Theakston has launched a new beer to meet the rising demand for lower-strength beers. Theakston Quencher is a 3.4 per cent ABV, hop-forward cask a...

Brewer launches lip-smacking ‘sunshine in a glass’

A zesty new beer from Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame is now available. Citra Smack (3.8 per cent ABV) is the fifth in its popular real ale initiative C...

Pubs launch second school uniform appeal

Manchester’s Joseph Holt brewery is helping families struggling to buy school uniforms for a second year. With the cost of living crisis and high infl...

Expert help for women in brewing

The Scottish “women who beer” community, formerly known as Beers Without Beards, has launched a UK-wide mentorship programme. It will offer women who...

Black Sheep closes three pubs

The Black Sheep brewery may have been saved from closure but the Masham-based company has been forced to axe three pubs as it rebuilds the business. T...


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