The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Joanna and Zach discuss how American winemakers and grape growers should respond to consumer preferences swinging toward white wines and away from full-bodied reds. Th…
Purbeck Cider Company is inviting consumers to get closer to the cider-making process next month, with the return of its annual Apple Day on Saturday, 12th September. People are encouraged to bring ap…
What makes a bourbon worth AUD $499 and over a decade in the making? Wild Turkey's Gold Foil Edition, with just 4,161 bottles, has finally arrived in Australia. Read the full article at Wild Turkey Go…
The tinnie is officially 40 years old this summer and our love affair with canned cocktails shows no sign of slowing down, writes Julie Sheppard, who explores why cans are cool and recommends six of t…
Anheuser-Busch has announced a $13million (£9.5million) investment in its Baldwinsville, New York facility to help cater for growing demand for its Michelob Ultra, low-calorie, low-carb light lager. T…
14 September 2026 – Register The United Kingdom offers one of the most rewarding and authentic drinking experiences in the world. As the birthplace of the modern pub and home to a brewing tradition st…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is joining forces with one of Kent's most iconic entertainment venues, becoming official drinks partner of the historic Margate Winter Gardens ahead of its reo…
Gleneagles has announced the launch of the first release in a new limited-edition series of single malts, produced in collaboration with the Highland based Glendronach Distillery. The partnership brin…
For years, the comedian Ron White has done a joke about the time he almost got in a plane crash. It’s an all-timer that unravels over the course of a few minutes, and you really owe it to yourself to…
Sierra Nevada, the respected US brewery, has launched a new beer line that taps into consumer demand for both flavour and moderation. Its new beer soda line, Shred, is described as a beer with super r…
Take our new quiz to test your knowledge of US wine history, with 14 questions ranging from colonial-era vineyards to the toast of Independence and more recent landmark moments.
The nutritious root vegetable shows off its versatility in these savory and sweet cocktails. The post Earthy and Sweet: Carrot Cocktails appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Drinking beers and household chores never had much in common, but now, you can “set the table” while knocking back a half-goblet of lager. In the latest beer challenge to sweep the internet, people ar…
Can a less-sweet, female-founded Italian amaro really challenge the classic aperitivo that dominates the spritz? Amante 1530 has just landed in the UK to find out. Read the full article at Amante 1530…
As British drinkers rediscover the complexity of oxidative wines, Alicante’s historic Fondillón is finding renewed relevance today as Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communication…
At a jaw-dropping 77.2% ABV, is this Idaho bourbon the strongest dram you'll ever try—and does its extreme power actually make it worth pouring? Read the full article at Lost Lantern Single Cask Day’s…
The Nashville based Hard Truth Distilling Co. has announced the launch of its third 2026 Master Distiller’s Reserve whiskey. Hard Truth Dark Roast Rye Release (50% ABV) is a Bottled-in-Bond release co…
Can an Indian single malt outshine Scotland, Ireland, and Japan? Indri just swept the top three spots at the 2026 International Whisky Competition—here's how. Read the full article at Indri Wins Big a…
Being a brewer requires a well-honed palate and a keen sense of what is and isn’t good. Brewers exist somewhere on the spectrum of artist to scientist, managing a very precise process while also imbui…
Which surprising European markets are driving Irish Whiskey's export boom? Volumes to Greece surged 88% and Italy 68% as the EU appetite for Irish spirits grows. Read the full article at Irish Whiskey…
How can a 25-year-old Scotch that costs nearly $1,400 in Europe land on Alberta shelves for under $300? We taste the Royal Brackla 25 to find out. Read the full article at Why the Royal Brackla 25 Is…
Field Sales Account Manager at Hammerton Brewery Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:00 Hammerton Brewery is based in Islington, situated just off the Caledoni…
Napa and Cabernet Sauvignon are intrinsically linked. The grape brought fame to the region, and in return, the region elevated the grape’s qualities in ways that stood apart from classic winegrowing r…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis.…
In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the U.S. that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in…
'We call it meta-retsina...'
"We hope the new owners will build on everything that has been achieved over the past 61 years"
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Shepherd Neame has re-opened The Duke of York, in Southwark, London, following a major refurbishm…
The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 23rd August 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which con…
Kent-based Shepherd Neame is set to open a new venue beneath one of the City of London’s most historic pubs, the Jamaica Wine House. The project, which is being handled independent family brewer and p…
