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Seasonal springs into life
Hook Norton has unveiled its April seasonal cask beer – Spring Light at 3.2 per cent ABV. The brewery said the beer is hazy, zesty, and “effortlessly...
Pub closures rise
Pub and bar company closures have doubled over the last five years as operators battle rising costs, taxes and changing habits. Nearly 800 pubs and ba...
European breweries in survival mode
Europe’s independent brewers are showing determination this year despite four in 10 saying survival is their main priority. A new report shows that in...
Fresh wind in brewery’s sails
In the spirit of Victor Kiam and his purchase of Remington, the 8 Sail brewery in Heckington, Lincolnshire has been bought by a taproom regular who li...
More cash for rural pubs
Pub is The Hub can now offer up to ÂŁ6,000 to publicans in rural, remote or deprived areas who want to offer additional services in their pubs to help...
Brewer revives classic Cumbrian pub
Kirkby Lonsdale brewery is to reopen the historic Kirkstone Pass Inn – the highest pub in Cumbria and the second highest in England – marking a signif...
Brewer takes over popular beer bar
Horsforth brewery has taken ownership of the Fuggle and Golding beer bar in the heart of Ilkley, Yorkshire. The acquisition secures the future of one...
Scottish craft brewer sold
One of Scotland’s best known craft brewers has been taken over by the drinks giant behind brands including Tennent’s and Magners in a multimillion pou...
New looks for cask favourite
Greene King has unveiled the next instalment of its Fresh Cask Releases bringing back one of the most popular beers in the calendar backed by multiple...
Old favourites return for birthday celebrations
St Austell is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition cask beer range for 2026, including several much-loved fav...
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