The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
If you brew, or merely enjoy, beer, you may be confident in your ability to detect flavour. But using your senses to check and refine a finished product, or to identify defects and their causes, requi…
How does one Scottish distillery produce eleven different spirit styles under a single roof? Discover the technology and history behind Loch Lomond. Read the full article at Straight Neck Stills & Lit…
Cornwall-based Firebrand Brewing Co’s focus on alcohol-free beer has seen its 0.5% ABV Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale overtake the brewery’s flagship lager to become its best-selling beer. Over the past 12…
What makes BuzzBallz India's fastest-growing RTD cocktail, now landing in Maharashtra with a bold new Jamun Mint Pop flavor? Here's the story behind the buzz. Read the full article at BuzzBallz Expand…
Castle Rock will return brewing to a site in Nottingham after the business secured its new home. The company was forced to look for new premises with the lease on its much-loved Nottingham city-centre…
"That’s something Scotch does exceptionally well. Every distillery has a story, and sometimes those stories become part of your own”
Alcohol-free Shorebreak hazy pale ale has overtaken Helles Beach Cornish Lager (4.4% ABV) to become Firebrand’s biggest selling beer. Over the past 12 months, Shorebreak has accounted for 23.9% of Fir…
Too often, operators only discover later that their lease contains obligations which are more onerous than anticipated
Brewers producing beers in the no-and-low categories must pay careful consideration to tighter requirements around product classification and quality, a manufacturer has said. Fast, reliable analysis…
Damm UK’s has broadened its newly-acquired “Old Speckled Hen” brand with the launch of an alcohol-free variant of the popular premium ale. The addition is in responsde to recent changes in consumer be…
Damm UK is launching an alcohol-free variant of the Old Speckled Hen brand, which it recently acquired from Greene King. Offering the beer’s signature malty taste with hints of caramel and fruit, it i…
Castle Rock Brewery has confirmed it is moving to an historic brewing premises in Old Basford, Nottingham, formerly the base of brewery supplies specialist Murphy & Son. The former Prince of Wales Bre…
Brno, the capital of Moravia, is Czechia’s second city and was the primary goal of our recent round trip by train. As lovers of beer, architecture, history and folk tradition, we found plenty to enjoy…
'You'll be surprised when you taste Numanthia'...
To help spread the word that wine is for everyone, we ask Zoomers working in the wine industry – bars, restaurants, cellars and retail – to share their experience of a bottle they love.
Newcastle-based Full Circle Brew Co is bringing its first-ever pub to Fenwick Newcastle. The new venue will open in October and will feature 12 taps and two cask lines. Left to right at the new venue,…
The Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, has announced the launch of its first-ever Single Estate Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a limited release of just 1,000 bottles. Arbikie – The Signature (48% ABV),…
Which English distillery just released its very first single malt—and why did the Ministry of Defence request a rare bottling from a London distiller? Find out here. Read the full article at English W…
Could this Outer Hebrides single malt be the perfect gentle introduction to peated whisky? We taste the signature Isle of Harris Single Malt to find out. Read the full article at Isle of Harris Single…
Can a $35 bourbon really beat a $1,800 Antique Collection release? We reveal the 7 best wheated bourbons in the world, according to blind-judged competitions. Read the full article at 7 Wheated Bourbo…
Amélie Tassin is the founding Director at Tipple Marketing, a beer specialist marketing and strategy agency based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has over 20 years of experience in marketing, strategy, bu…
What makes Nikka's new Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026 so special? Discover the rare coal-fired distillation technique behind this limited-edition first chapter. Read the full article at Nikka Tak…
What makes Penfolds’ new Sydney Airport boutique worth a pre-flight stop? Its largest global wine retail concept answers in style. Read the full article at Penfolds Opens Largest Boutique at Sydney Ai…
Proposals to size standards for small businesses in the USA could change breweries are treated, the Brewers Association has said. The organisation has addressed proposed substantial amendments by the…
Is wheated bourbon really better than regular bourbon, or just softer and sweeter? We break down the differences, flavors, and best bottles to try. Read the full article at Wheated Bourbon Explained:…
Whether it be for a big sporting event or community get together, sometimes an occasion calls for a cocktail with a little state pride. While each U.S. state has its most popular drink and perhaps a c…
What happens when four full-bodied Scottish distilleries meet carefully chosen sherry casks? Rare Find's Autumn 2026 Collection reveals the answer. Read the full article at Rare Find Autumn 2026: Four…
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Talk Title: From Hops to Watts In this workshop, CleanEarth Energy’s Ed Lennon will cover some of the key questions around implementing solar energy at your brewery. He’ll be showcasing the different…
Talk Title: This Years Malt and Hops Harvest Location: WorkshopTime: TBC
