The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Talk Title: Brewing Maths for Brewers Who Hate Maths Remember asking, “When will I ever use this?” Here’s the answer! Join Lallemand Brewing for a back to school lesson covering the calculations brewe…
Talk title: Stop Digging Through Spreadsheets: Eliminating Data Silos to Prevent Downtime, Defects, and Guesswork Every craft brewery runs on data, but most of it lives in silos. Your PLC holds sensor…
4.7% ABV Description: Inspired by a time when Bohemian beer was brewed with more roasted and dark malts, this outstanding and world-renowned dark lager sees all the quality, taste and brewing traditio…
5.6% ABV Description: Contour IPA is a classic style combined with modern expressions of English hops —flavourful, aromatic, and bold. Deep gold in colour, an ale built on Maris Otter malt and a quart…
Fair AF Labelling — a new campaign led by broadcaster and beer writer Ben Gibbs — is calling for any drink at or below 0.5% ABV to be legally labelled alcohol-free. Under current UK rules, a drink can…
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"Here you have a distillery where the connection to the land is not simply part of the story; it is fundamental to how the whisky is made"
Hofmeister has struck its first major grocery retail listing as it looks to capitalise on the surge in demand for authentic continental lagers on supermarket shelves. Booths is the first major retaile…
Representatives of Northern Irelands’s independent breweries were in London last week to raise awareness of the severe market restrictions preventing their growth. Despite being more than 300 miles aw…
The Royal Lochnagar Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, honouring its Highland home and inspired by the adventures enjoyed in the Deeside area since the distillery w…
Popular Shepherd Neame seasonal cask ales Late Red and Hop Pocket are returning, and their pumpclips are sporting new designs. Late Red (4.5% ABV), a crimson-copper ale, typically available from Septe…
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Can a celebrity bourbon actually impress a skeptic? We taste Steph Curry's 11-year Mizunara-finished Shacho to find out if this $250 release is worth it. Read the full article at Gentleman’s Cut Playe…
Diageo built a sweeter, smoke-free Johnnie Walker for people who don't drink whisky—but how does Red Soul actually compare to classic Red Label? Read the full article at 5 Things You Should Know About…
One Kirkland whiskey finished last on every single measure in our reader survey. Which bottle flopped, and what should you buy at Costco instead? Read the full article at Is Kirkland Tennessee Whiskey…
Can an 18-year-old peated Highland malt deliver coastal punch and value? Thompson Bros answers with brine, peat and mineral bite. Read the full article at Thompson Bros 18 Year Old Highland Single Mal…
The Dalmore's new distillery experience costs £250 per person and lasts three hours. But can any whisky tour really justify that price? We went to find out. Read the full article at Inside The Dalmore…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got lists, pub crawls and ‘GDPI’. First, some news. Or, rather, some ‘news’: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has…
What makes The Wax Top Collection the single largest offering of Willett Family Estate ever brought to auction? Sotheby's 328-bottle sale reveals all. Read the full article at Sotheby’s Nightcap Festi…
What happens when Kentucky's beloved Wildcats team up with two iconic bourbon brands? Heaven Hill's new UK Athletics deal brings speakeasies, clubs and exclusive bottles. Read the full article at Heav…
Why is Scottish-grown oak so rare in Scotch whisky? Discover the story behind Glengoyne's award-winning Scottish Oak 17 Year Old, finished in native virgin casks. Read the full article at Glengoyne Sc…
What makes The Borders Distillery a "rare beast" among newcomers? Industry veteran David King joins ahead of the region's first single malt since 1837. Read the full article at Borders Distillery Name…
What happens when The Dalmore finishes a 14-year-old single malt in rare Sicilian Marsala casks? Meet the limited 2026 Distillery Select release—just 1,110 bottles. Read the full article at The Dalmor…
What connects a Speyside whisky maker with a volunteer mountain rescue team? Tomintoul's new film Spirit of the Cairngorms reveals their shared bond. Read the full article at Tomintoul Premieres Spiri…
What happens when India's whisky community travels to Goa for two days of tastings, cask exclusives and feni traditions? The sixth Spirits by the Shore reveals all. Read the full article at Spirits by…
What does it take to turn a whiskey bottle into an award-winning sculpture? The Jack Daniel's x McLaren Halo MK1 case reveals its Formula 1 secrets. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Ha…
What makes Royal Lochnagar's new 26-year-old single malt worth £900 a bottle? Discover The Pursuits Edition, a rare Cognac-finished dram limited to just 840 bottles. Read the full article at Royal Loc…
Carling Recruitment announces Chris Smart as its new Head of Business Development. Chris joined the team in August 2026, bringing more than 30 years of business development experience across scientifi…
