by Darren | Friday, 1 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Brewers Association
On the eve of World Beer Cup 2025 registration, Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, looks at how to become a beer judge and shares tips for brewers entering beer competitions. World Beer Cup organiser Chris Williams with...
by Darren | Thursday, 31 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Cadman Capital Group has acquired Anglesey Ales, well-known for its Brewhouse beers, following the retirement of the business’s founders. Cadman will be making use of partner company Conwy Brewery’s resources and expertise. “We’re excited to welcome Anglesey...
by Darren | Thursday, 31 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
More reaction to the Budget, Rachel Reeves’ first as Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been arriving at the Beer Today news desk. “The Chancellor’s announcement that she will raise the draught duty discount was a positive step which shows a continued support...
by Darren | Thursday, 31 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Cornwall news
Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery has won a silver award in CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain competition for its special ale, Sea Fury. This follows a four-medal haul at the International Beer Challenge, and recognition at the World Beer Awards in...
by Darren | Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The Chancellor has widened the duty gap between packaged and draught beer and cider in her first Budget statement since Labour’s general election win. She announced that beer duty on draught products only would be cut by 1.7%, or “a penny off a...
by Darren | Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Fierce Beer has announced a second beer collaboration with Aberdeen Football Club, in the form of Wasp, a 4.2% ABV dry Irish-style stout. The new partnership follows the success of the specially crafted 1983 lager range. Wasp is brewed with both flaked and roasted...
by Darren | Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Gipsy Hill Brewing is to become part of Sunrise Alliance Beverages, an independent UK brewing group, the latter making an investment in the London business. Gipsy Hill will maintain its independence, with day-to-day operations and brewing remaining in the hands of...
by Darren | Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Lakes Brew Co have announced that they will open a taproom in Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, in early 2025. Michelle, Steve, and Matt, three of the co-founders of Lakes Brew Co Their hope is to create a vibrant, inclusive, family-friendly social space...
by Darren | Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Durham Brewery is to hold its first Christmas beer festival, taking place at its Bowburn brewery on 30th November. “Those who’ve been to our summer festival know it will be a relaxed and friendly event, with lots to keep you entertained throughout,” says...
by Darren | Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 | Pubs and Bars News
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, is calling for pubs nationwide to enter the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards. Tonia Antoniazzi MP PubAid’s 2025 awards are organised in association with drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark...
by Darren | Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator Camerons Brewery has announced that it has agreed a refinance of its business and new funding package. The agreement is with Sandton Capital Partners alongside Independent Growth Finance (IGF) and will support the Camerons...
by Darren | Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
A new beer from Left Handed Giant is celebrating an entente cordiale with some of France’s best beer venues, with whom the brewer works. Cats and Frogs has been brewed in collaboration with the TonTap initiative, bringing together some amazing bars and bottle...
