The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
For the first time under the new ownership, the BrewDog Advent calendar is returning, showcasing Hoppy Christmas as well as new Jingle Juice beers. “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a countdown…
Winston Churchill has been chosen as the nation’s top choice of historic figure to get a pint with, new polling from Long Live the Local reveals. “I’m not a user of AI generally,” says Beer Today publ…
CAMRA has announced the regional winners in its 2026 Pub of the Year contest, with the 16 finalists going on to fight it out for the national title. Finalist The Cockpit, in Chislehurst, London The wi…
Tariffs compound U.S. aluminum costs through the Midwest Premium, driving up can prices even for U.S.-made cans containing recycled aluminum. The post From Tariff to Tap: How Aluminum Costs Reach Brew…
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK It’s Indie Rabble’s third anniversary this week (there’s a three-day birthday weekender at the brewery f…
Archie Rose Distilling Co., Australia’s leading independent distillery, has announced that actor Chris Hemsworth has joined the company as co-owner, alongside founder Will Edwards, as the award-winnin…
English rap star, Central Cee, who stars in a new two-minute cinematic film soundtracked by his original track ‘The Team’
The wines and vineyards that defined the 2026 WineGB Awards. The 2026 WineGB Awards – held for the first time at 10 Union Street, London – have confirmed a decisive shift in the trajectory of English…
A functional alcohol-free beer brand has secured a listing across UK supermarket sites signalling confidence in the fast-growing drinks segment. Collider will launch in Morrisons in early September, w…
Whisky Auctioneer has announced that it will host a landmark sale featuring the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnnie Walker ever brought to auction. Running from September 11th – 21st,…
Joe Dick, marketing and communications manager at James Clay and Sons, is to be inaugurated into the Knighthood of the Belgian Brewer’s Mash Paddle. Joe in the hop field of Belgian brewer St Bernardus…
The red blend is a hallmark of Bordeaux, where it’s unusual to find single-varietal wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a couple of minor players are almost always blended, with the…
Consistency, quality and reliability are all characteristics that brewers strive for in the beers they produce. They are also attributes that consumers seek out when navigating the tap lines and bustl…
A beer that has played a key role in raising the profile of Trappist beer in Belgium and abroad, while becoming a classic of Belgian beer culture in its own right, is celebrating its 100th anniversary…
The Manhattan was designed around a rye Western Pennsylvania invented—then made with everything but it. Can Wigle's bottled cocktail put the original back? Read the full article at Wigle Whiskey Bottl…
Want serious rye flavor without spending serious money? These 7 bottles prove that character, high proof, and versatility don't have to break the bank in 2026. Read the full article at The Best Value…
What makes a whiskey the most admired in the world four years running? Michter's just topped the 2026 Drinks International list again—here's how they did it. Read the full article at Michter’s Named W…
What makes Jack Daniel's new American Single Malt so historic? It arrives as the US recognizes its first new whiskey category in over 50 years—here's the full story. Read the full article at Jack Dani…
4.3% ABV Description: Full-bodied with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel, it delivers tropical flavours of pineapple, mango, and passion fruit, lifted by zesty lime and a hint of pear.
2.5% ABV Description: Artefact Brewing Table Haze is a low-strength, 2.5% ABV hazy table beer that is full-bodied and complex.
4.5% ABV Description: “Proper Job – the clue is in the name. An authentic IPA, masterfully brewed with heartfelt craft. Packed full of vibrant citrus, grapefruit and pineapple flavours and balanced wi…
5.5% ABV Description: “Brewed to a Proper 5.5% on a backbone of heritage malts, this collab balances brewing tradition with a modern twist. A bright tropical hop trio of Galaxy, Citra and Nelson Sauvi…
What made Chris Hemsworth invest in an Australian whisky distillery—and why is Archie Rose finally launching in the US? Here's the full story behind the move. Read the full article at Chris Hemsworth…
4.2% ABV Description: “Our session Hazy Pale Ale is the opening act to our brewing journey. A very sessionable and extremely moreish brew with Simcoe and Citra hops, and a hazy, oaty body. To be share…
< 0.5% ABV Description: “Dazzle Ship Azacca IPA is our latest dry-hopped showcase, celebrating the bold flavours of North American Azacca hops. Fruity, bright and juicy, this alcohol-free IPA brings t…
10% ABV Description: Weaponised Chaos is a West Coast Triple IPA brewed by Indie Rabble in collaboration with Elusive Brewing. Released for Indie Rabble’s third birthday alongside its companion beer,…
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5% ABV Description: Do It Right is a 5% ABV Czech-style pale regenerative lager launched in July 2026 by Signature Brew in collaboration with electronic music icons Groove Armada and regenerative farm…
4.2% ABV Description: A full-bodied, bold, and flavourful IPA with bursts of tropical aromas, delicate floral notes and a piney finish.
This coming harvest season will see the launch of a number of new cider experiences, for both locals and visitors to the County Herefordshire, under the name Cider Safari. Gabe Cook, better known as T…
