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Original IPA returns with modern twist
Allsopp’s has returned to the beer that made its name with the launch of IPA, a new 4.4 per cent ABV cask ale inspired by the Burton brewer’s original...
One pub a day shuts
Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The...
Beef and beer pot roast
I’m writing this article shortly after a Labour minister questioned if the image of country pubs with warm ale and black labradors was right-wing nost...
PUBlic Affairs update – October Â
The regular series returns to What’s Brewing with the Campaigns and Communications team’s latest campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westmin...
Demise of a legend
The planned closure of Marston’s in Burton-on-Trent is like a death in the family. I have been to the brewery many times and delved deep into its hist...
Low-alcohol beer on draught boosts pub sales
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research from the U...
Fab four go for ultimate pub crown
Pubs from Merseyside, Yorkshire, Tamworth and London are in the final race to be CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2026. CAMRA revealed today that the...
Lion roars again thanks to generous locals
The village of Upper Basildon, Berkshire raised a staggering ÂŁ450,000 to help new owners buy its local, the Red Lion, from pubco Stonegate. The commun...
Festival returns home after two-year wait
The 47th Norwich Beer Festival will be returning home to the city’s Halls after two years waiting for the completion of their renovation. The festival...
Carlsberg tour of destruction hits new low
News that Carlsberg Britvic has announced the impending closure of the former Marston’s brewery and its primary logistics operation in Burton upon Tre...
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