The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Guild of Beer Sommeliers are pleased to announce the following companies have become the first Patrons of the Guild. Breweries: Harvey’s Brewery, Timothy Taylor’s & Co, Ossett Brewery, Wells & Co,…
Bath Rugby and St Austell Brewery have entered the next phase of their long-standing partnership, marked by major bar refurbishments across the Tribute Stand. St Austell Brewery — Bath Rugby’s officia…
The Spyway Inn, at Askerwell, has won West Dorset CAMRA’s Pub Garden of the Year competition for 2026. Dave and Louise Compton. Photograph: Rich Gabe Laying in the shadow of Eggardon Hill and with dis…
Staffordshire-based Best of British Beer turns 15 this week, and the team are raising a glass to their busiest year yet. Gill and Lorna, of Best of British Beer What started off in a garden shed in 20…
Cornish maker Horneywink, founded by Chris and Sara Reid, and old schoolfriend Paul Jefferson, have launched their first vintage cider. Intended to be sipped, savoured, and shared, Horneywink Cider is…
The Tennessee-based Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the launch of the eighth release in its acclaimed Barrel Finishing Series. Chattanooga Whiskey Moldovan Ice Wine Cask Finished (47.5% ABV) is a Te…
Traces of the origins of viticulture in the Chianti region found in the woodlands of Badia a Coltibuono. New research conducted in the woodlands of Badia a Coltibuono, within the municipality of Gaiol…
What happens when a Canadian whisky icon teams up with a Y2K fashion legend? Crown Royal and Juicy Couture unveil velour tracksuits and rhinestone bottle bags. Read the full article at Crown Royal x J…
What happens when you co-age Kentucky bourbon and Japanese single malt in the same barrel for a year? This Double Gold winner creates something entirely new. Read the full article at Bardstown Bourbon…
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Scotland's bestselling Scotch just changed hands. Will William Grant & Sons transform The Famous Grouse from bottom-shelf staple into a bottle worth your attention? Read the full article at Famous Gro…
One million cask beer ‘Try Before You Buy’ tasters will be on offer this September with the aim of giving consumers the opportunity to try Britain’s national beer style, and hopefully convert them int…
Talk title: Brewing a team that doesn’t need youThis is a talk for head brewers and heads of production focusing on team building and team management. Pietro will discuss moving away from the idea tha…
Why is Goa more than just another market for UBD's Soorahi whisky? The Delhi-based distiller calls it "home"—and the reason reveals its premium ambitions. Read the full article at Soorahi Blended Indi…
What happens when the makers of Buffalo Trace buy a Welsh vodka brand famous for its solid gold bottles? Sazerac's latest acquisition reveals its global ambitions. Read the full article at Sazerac To…
“The range is quite diverse and I’ve always found it very flexible to work with. There's some pretty cool stories behind the bottles as well"
The Old Fashioned may be known as the world’s first cocktail, but the whiskey drink has endured a long, on-again-off-again relationship with the American palate. Since the dawn of the modern cocktail…
For bartenders, the idea of sustainability isn’t limited to what goes in the glass and how it gets there. Stability and community are also critical pillars to ensure hospitality professionals have lon…
British pubs will be offering one million free ‘try before you buy’ tasters of beer during Cask Ale Week next month. The sampling campaign will see 10,000 pubs offer at least 100 freshly-poured shots…
Getting to the heart of the appellation...
5.4% ABV Description: Premium Czech Pale Lager. Crisp, refreshing and light.. initial sweetness gives way to a gentle bitter finish, pouring with a delicate white foam.
"Chez Bernard is a tribute to my grandfather and the simple moments that shaped my love for food, wine, and the table"
Paul Marshall is a craft drinks export specialist with 10+ years’ experience helping independent UK breweries build international markets. Since 2015, he has worked with leading UK breweries including…
Dom has spent the past 22 years working in various commercial, operational and strategic roles for the likes of Adnams, Black Isle, Timothy Taylors, Thornbridge and Buxton. He is currently the Managin…
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…
Britain's Pubs offer mass sampling to promote the Nation's drink Britain's pubs will be offering one million free 'Try Before You Buy' tasters of beer during Cask Ale Week in September this year. The…
Popular community pub, the Drum & Monkey on Castle Road in Swadlincote will officially reopen today, Friday 14th August following a transformational combined investment of £134,000 from experienced li…
English pubs will receive stronger protection from closure under new planning regulations to be revealed possibly today, according to a press report. As part of changes to the National Planning Policy…
Consumer demand for beer in Nigeria has helped Nigerian Breweries, which produce brands such as Heineken, Desperados, Maltina, Life, and Amstel Malta, post a 9% increase in sales during the first half…
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