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Campaign calls for urgent government support as top brewers fight for survival
CAMRA says government support is vital following the news that Elland brewery is facing liquidation and Adnams is looking for financial support. CAMRA...
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...
Calling time on Pedigree
I placed my order at the bar of the Malt Shovel and publican Brad invited me to take a seat. “I’ll bring your drinks over in a second,” he said. “I’ve...
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...
Great expectations
It’s still the time of year when beer writers up and down the land don their Mystic Meg costumes and tell us what we’ll be drinking in the next 12 mon...
Don't dump on our ale heritage
The Carlsberg Tour of Destruction goes on. Not content with closing three breweries, the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company is now wielding the axe a...
Producers and drinkers call for Draught Relief increase
Increasing Draught Relief to 20 per cent in the Budget would provide the adrenaline shot pubs and breweries need to succeed, according to brewers and...
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...
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