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Beer13 Apr 2026

1664 launches Rosé-inspired beer

1664 has introduced a “fresh, fruit-forward twist” to their range with 1664 Rosé, launching in the UK from early April. 1664 Rosé is described as having a crisp, refreshing profile, with a hint of swe…

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Trade13 Apr 2026

Independent breweries capitalise on local roots to win over consumers despite tough trading conditions, according to new report

Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots can win over consumers. As the annual Ind…

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Beer13 Apr 2026

Independent breweries capitalising on local roots, new report shows

Independent breweries capitalise on local roots to win over consumers despite tough trading conditions, according to new report. Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small…

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Beer10 Apr 2026

Valli Unite Valli Rosa 13% (750ml)

Vendor: Trellis Type: Rose Wine Price: 22.00 Tasting Floral, sweet berries, crisp Grapes Malvasia di Cosorzo, Cortese, Barbera, Favorita Production Direct press of indigenous aromatic white varieties…

Salthouse Bottles

Beer10 Apr 2026

Figura boosts NA capabilities with new appointment

Figura, an innovative provider of beverage analysis technology, today announced that renowned brewing scientist Professor David Quain has joined the company as a technical advisor. As the non-alcoholi…

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Trade10 Apr 2026

Indie Beer Week 2026 begins today as 700 breweries now back the campaign

Indie Beer Week 2026 begins today, promoting ‘independent beer, pubs and people’ via a string of events taking place in pubs, bars and brewery taprooms across the breadth of the UK. Events are being r…

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Beer10 Apr 2026

Fuller’s and Brentford FC launch hop-growing initiative

Fuller’s has announced that London Pride is deepening its roots with Brentford Football Club by bringing craft, community and character together for a unique hop-growing initiative. Fuller’s ‘Bee a Ho…

Brewers Journal

Beer9 Apr 2026

Spring Report 2026 | Yeast

Re-pitching is an obvious step towards a more efficient brewery and when using quality products, a better beer. In this article Andrew Paterson, the technical sales manager for UK, Ireland and Scandin…

Brewers Journal

Beer9 Apr 2026

Spring Report 2026 | Grain

Every new crop year brings change. Differences in growing conditions influence barley quality which can, in turn, affect malting behaviour. This can then have an impact on performance in the brewery o…

Brewers Journal

Beer9 Apr 2026

Spring Report 2026 | Hops

A new programme is testing science-backed solutions to address climate change and hops together. From extreme weather to increasing temperatures, climate change poses a significant threat to UK hop fa…

Brewers Journal

Beer9 Apr 2026

Spring Report 2026 | Sales

The 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament is expected to be a boon for hospitality. Almost 12 million more pints are expected to be poured during the Six Nations rugby tournament, respresentative of a £60…

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Beer9 Apr 2026

Thornbridge & Co open maiden London pub

Thornbridge & Co has officially opened the doors to The Wild Swan, its newest pub located at 99 Fetter Lane, London, marking the group’s first site in the capital. Situated in the heart of bustling Ho…

Brewers Journal

Beer8 Apr 2026

Matt Gregory Little Sister 9% (750ml)

Vendor: Wines Under The Bonnet Type: Red Wine Price: 28.00 Tasting Dark berry, smoky, mineral Grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Bacchus, Regent, Seyval Production Organic Unfiltered & unfined Region Leic…

Salthouse Bottles

Beer8 Apr 2026

#216 | A Love of Local

Meet Red Kellie. Red is joint owner and Head Brewer of the First & Last Brewery. They are a family run brewery, taproom and event space situated in rural Northumberland. The brewery doubles as a commu…

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Beer8 Apr 2026

Ben Adams Enmill Field Pinot 11.5% (750ml)

Vendor: Modal Wines Type: Red Wine Price: 28.50 Tasting Damson, crunchy, redcurrant, light Grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Production Organic & Biodynamic (In conversion) Limited production of 900 bo…

Salthouse Bottles

Beer8 Apr 2026

Damm celebrates 150th anniversary with limited edition designs

Damnn has is revealed a limited-edition range of 150-year Estrella Damm can and bottle designs available in the UK and international markets, marking the first UK celebration of the brand’s landmark 1…

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Beer8 Apr 2026

Dreaming of You — Colbier Brew Co. in Bootle, Merseyside

I’m frantically searching the internet, flipping between Instagram profiles of local pubs and beer review app Untappd. Why? Well. The release of Colbier Brew Co.’s first white stout, Falsetto, has jus…

Pellicle Magazine

Beer7 Apr 2026

What We’re Drinking in April

The post What We’re Drinking in April appeared first on Oxford Wine Company.

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Beer7 Apr 2026

ekeg owner acquires Keg Logistics

ekeg’s leadership team and parent company, EVAARO (owned by MML Capital), have announced the acquisition of Keg Logistics across the UKI, US and Canada. The acquisition brings together two great compl…

Brewers Journal

Beer7 Apr 2026

Use asset management to cut costs and boost reliability

Asset management gives breweries full visibility into equipment and operations to enable scalable, reliable production, explain the team at Brightly Software. For breweries, especially ones producing…

Brewers Journal

Beer7 Apr 2026

Weighing business toasts decade milestone

Minebea Intec, which offers a range of weighing technology for the brewing industry, is marking ten years since relocating to its UK head office in Birmingham. Over the last decade, the manufacturer o…

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Beer2 Apr 2026

V1 DNA 11% (750ml)

Vendor: Wines Under The Bonnet Type: Sparkling Wine Price: 25.00 c Tasting Aromatic, textured, tropical, good acidity Grapes Huxelrebe, Reichensteiner, Schönberger, Bacchus Production Col Fondo A coll…

Salthouse Bottles

Beer2 Apr 2026

Andi Weigand MTH 12% (750ml)

Vendor: Wines Under The Bonnet Type: White Wine Price: 24.00 Tasting Saline, fresh, citrus Grapes Muller-Thurgau Production No added sulphur Organic Region Iphofen, Germany

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Beer2 Apr 2026

Brand Bros Red 10% (750ml)

Vendor: Wines Under The Bonnet Type: Red Wine Price: 21.00 Tasting Chillable, juicy, bright Grapes Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Cabernet Franc, Riesling Production No added Sulphur Organic Region Pfalz, Bo…

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Beer2 Apr 2026

Food and drink sector continuing to invest

UK food and drink businesses are investing substantially in innovation and product development to remain competitive and secure their future in an increasingly challenging market. The finding is accor…

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Trade1 Apr 2026

SIBA Homebrew Beer Awards 2026: Winner Update

Thank you to everyone that entered the homebrewers competition 2026. We had many excellent entries this year for our single malt single hop (SMaSH) competition using the CF243 experimental hop. The SI…

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Wine1 Apr 2026

Ten Yorkshire Vineyards Launch Yorkshire Wine Trail

Ten vineyards have come together to create the trail - Bay Vineyard, Carlton Towers, Goose Beck, Helme Edge, Holmfirth, Knotfield, Laurel Vines, Leventhorpe, Towthorpe and Yorkshire Heart, covering al…

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Beer1 Apr 2026

#215 | Defining West Coast Pils

Since being founded by Adam Henderson in 2020, Azvex Brewing Company has gone on to become of the UK’s most respected producers of hop-forward pale ales and IPAs, fruited sours, and imperial stouts. A…

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Beer1 Apr 2026

Hammerton Brewery claims global first with ‘Pure White’ stout

Hammerton Brewery is claiming a global first with its revolutionary ‘Pure White’ Stout innovation. Following months of dedicated research and development, Hammerton Brewery is stepping into the spotli…

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