The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Reading Football Club has Siren Craft Brew as its new ‘Official Local Brewing Partner’ with the Berkshire brewery’s beers pouring at the Championship club’s Fan Zone. Through the agreement, Siren will…
Nine bottles of Johnnie Walker sell every second. But is that premium Blue Label bottle worth its weight, or are you just paying for heavy glass and clever marketing? Read the full article at What a S…
When considering the name “Rolling Rock,” beer fans might associate the brand with hair-flipping, guitar-smashing rock and roll. But the music genre didn’t emerge until the 1950s, and the story of Rol…
Murphy's culinary philosophy is rooted in ‘hyperlocal’ sourcing and close partnerships with regional producers
Steve Dass, founder of Desi street snacking business Curry Smugglers, has decided to return to his other foodie interest, craft beer. The South Asian-inspired challenger brand is launching a 4.2% ABV…
The Windsor Castle in Carshalton is celebrating the transformation of its function space, The Cottage, following a £50,000 investment by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame - with…
At the 2026 World Beer Awards in London, Lindemans Brewery delivered an outstanding performance, with seven beers receiving medals across several categories, including one World’s Best, three Country…
Horneywink Cider has launched its first vintage, the culmination of four years of hard work, passion and plenty of fun. Proudly rooted in Cornwall, Horneywink is an exceptionally made Fine Cider – int…
Signature Brew, London’s largest independent brewery, has collabored with electronic music icons Groove Armada and regenerative farming pioneers Wildfarmed to launch a new beer. Do It Right is a Czech…
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), hospitality teams, and fundraising ultra runners are celebrating the completion of the inaugural LTC JOGLE Pub Run. The runners at Land’s End Participants crossed the…
Long before the World Cup first kicked off earlier this summer, Wall Street analysts, industry insiders, and rank-and-file bar owners were already anxiously talking up the potential sales boost it mig…
Rogue’s Dead Guy might get a new lease on life. Roughly nine months after Rogue Ales & Spirits’ parent company Oregon Brewing filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, companies are vying for Rogue’s intellectu…
Brewery visits may be higher than ever, even as many taprooms continue to face difficult business conditions. This analysis estimates total brewery visits over time and explores why that growth may no…
A tale of two lagers, and the different approaches two breweries took in their attempt to break into America's most competitive beer style. The post Cincy Light Vs. Cold Time: Two Lager Brands, Two Ve…
Beer lovers and music fans are being invited to turn their sheds, gardens, home bars, and kitchens into festival venues this weekend as ShedFest returns. The virtual beer and music festival, organised…
Kate Hyde is Head Brewer and Director at Hand Brew Co, based in Brighton & Worthing. She has been brewing for over a decade and has worked in the beer industry in the UK and France. She is a Women in…
The Holmquists aim to be operating a boutique hotel of up to 14 rooms within a year, with a further 20 rooms under development
Why has Beyoncé bought a controlling stake in SirDavis whisky from luxury giant LVMH—and what does it mean for the brand her great-grandfather inspired? Read the full article at Beyoncé Takes Control…
What happens when a single barrel meets the strict standards of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act? Redemption's first bonded bourbon delivers the answer this fall. Read the full article at Redemption Relea…
Reading-based Double-Barrelled Brewery is to undertake an expansion programme that will boost capacity and also create new jobs. The business, which was started by Luci and Mike Clayton-Jones in 2018,…
The Crown Hotel, a well-established hotel, bar and restaurant in the centre of Dumfries and Galloway market town Newton Stewart, is up for sale through Christie & Co. Occupying a prominent town centre…
Can a celebrity whiskey actually stand out in a crowded market? We taste JYPSI Explorer, Eric Church's bourbon blend, to see if it earns its place. Read the full article at Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Bour…
Johnnie Walker Black Cask was built for bourbon drinkers, but what's the best way to actually drink it? Neat, over ice, or long and cold in a highball? Read the full article at How to Drink Johnnie Wa…
At Tavern Next Door, the disco-era drink has transformed into an Old-Fashioned that tastes like a malted milkshake.
In the Southern Rhône Valley’s acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Château Rayas both epitomizes the region and stands completely separate from the area’s other revered producers. Like its peer…
The Highland based Dalmore Distillery has announced the launch of the latest release in its limited-edition Distillery Select Series. The Dalmore Distillery Select 2026 (53.7% ABV) is a 14 Year Old si…
What makes Batch 7 the finest 21-year-old The GlenAllachie has ever released? Master distiller Billy Walker reveals the sherry-cask secret behind this Speyside gem. Read the full article at The GlenAl…
What happens when Taiwan's rarest Mizunara oak whisky meets Japanese butterfly artwork? Kavalan's latest limited collection unites two peated and unpeated expressions. Read the full article at Kavalan…
Philadelphia’s largest independent craft brewer, Yards Brewing, is to be acquired by B3 Beverage Company in a move that marks a shift in Pennsylvania’s brewing scene. B3 Beverage Company, founded last…
Could this overlooked single malt be one of the best value pours at the LCBO? Here's why the Glenglassaugh Sandend surprised me—and why you should grab one now. Read the full article at Why the Glengl…
