The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK. Labyrinth is the latest in Elusive’s series of 10th anniversary beers and, appropriately enough, it’s a…
Butcombe Group enjoyed an “exceptionally resilient” first half year of trading in 2026 — to 1st August — despite challenging conditions. Following consecutive years of sector-leading growth, the group…
Crafty Brewing has launched an officially licensed English Heritage drinks range, comprising a session IPA, a lager, and a cider. Each product celebrates one of England’s most treasured historic sites…
Travel site Locals Insider have revealed the 10 UK beer gardens that they say should be on every pub lover’s bucket list for 2026. Covering England, Scotland, and Wales, the list includes coastal terr…
Heineken UK has launched a regenerative malting barley programme, in partnership with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra, and agronomist Soil Capital. Nathalie Bouche, of Soil Ca…
Peter Kirk, part of The Vinehouse UK family has been discussing the growth of micro-vineyards within England and the rise of growers creating wine from 10 vines or less. We've been happy to provide da…
Plans outlined by the new owner of Château Vignelaure in Provence include planting more vines and building a spa, as the deal’s agent says this region and the Loire Valley are high on vineyard buyers’…
Submit a proposal to speak at the 2027 Craft Brewers Conference! The BA is seeking sessions with practical insights, innovative ideas, and real-world solutions for the brewing community. Submit early…
Richard Bradbury is the managing director at Theakston. An independent, family brewing company founded in 1827, the business is located in the Yorkshire Dales market town of Masham, North Yorkshire, c…
The Lynchburg, Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s Distillery has announced the launch of its latest experimental release. Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #17 (69.2% ABV), described by the brand as a batch-…
Here's a practical breakdown for brewery owners weighing their health benefit options, whether you're offering coverage for the first time or rethinking a plan you've had for years. The post Shopping…
What happens when one man single-handedly builds a single malt distillery in Wiltshire's Wylye Valley? As his first casks turn three, Sam Barber opens the doors. Read the full article at Wylye Distill…
Can a blend of seven different craft distilleries create a truly satisfying cask strength bourbon? We taste Lost Lantern's Far-Flung Bourbon IV to find out. Read the full article at Lost Lantern Blend…
What happens when a triple-distilled Auchentoshan meets Japan's most elusive oak? Discover Duncan Taylor's first-ever Mizunara cask finish—just 76 bottles exist. Read the full article at Duncan Taylor…
One of the most common conversations a sommelier has with guests include the words “a dry white.” After a little nudging, terms like Sancerre and Chablis might be deployed, as well as “mineral” or “cr…
4.5% ABV Description: Mallard is a 4.5% ABV premium pale ale originally brewed by Squawk Brewing Co and featured in collaboration partnerships with Moorhouse’s Brewery. It is a soft, juicy, and gluten…
5.0% ABV Description: “Hop-forward, with a clean profile, dry finish. supporting malt allowing a crisp, spicy dry finish to shine through.”
4.6% ABV Description: “Fog is our hazy pale ale brewed with a generous amount of oats and wheat, giving it a soft and silky mouthfeel. This beer delivers a delightful blend of overripe tropical fruits…
If China is to succeed on the fine wine stage, it will need not only high quality, but also all the trappings to attract a well-heeled audience, reports Amelie Maurice-Jones. The post Lap of luxury: w…
English Bourbon brand Never Say Die has revealed plans for a brand home in Lexington, Kentucky, which will open in autumn 2026 The post Never Say Die announces Kentucky brand home appeared first on Th…
Media and events platform The Daily Pour has bought rum festival organiser The Rum Lab and its affiliated events The post Daily Pour acquires The Rum Lab events portfolio appeared first on The Spirits…
North Carolina-based Next Century Spirits has acquired four brands from Grain & Barrel Spirits, including Chicken Cock Whiskey The post Next Century Spirits buys Chicken Cock Whiskey appeared first on…
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of the latest release in its limited-edition Octave range – its first to be finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. The Octave Auchentoshan 14 Yea…
4.2% ABV Description: “Originally brewed in collaboration with Field Day Festival 2017, we wanted to make a refreshing, zingy and incredibly drinkable pale ale, to be enjoyed throughout the festival s…
Following its latest Tequila and Cognac divestments, Campari Group plans to end its portfolio streamlining by the end of the year The post Campari CEO plans streamline completion by 2027 appeared firs…
5.0% ABV Description: The Upper Crust by Howling Hops is a 5.0% ABV Red IPA brewed with classic Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops. It features strawberry aromas, a raisin palate, and a malted cara…
Moldova’s wine and spirits industry has bounced back after years of Soviet oppression, with its brandy flying the flag for the country’s output The post Divin intervention: Moldova appeared first on T…
How can the world's most famous distillery sit in a county where you can't buy a drink? The strange story of Jack Daniel's and Lynchburg's dry laws. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s Distillery,…
How does Wyoming's first legal distillery honor America's 250th birthday? With State of the Union, a six-year bourbon truly "made of Wyoming." Read the full article at Wyoming Whiskey Releases State o…
5.1% ABV Description: “Bursting with flavour, our popular 5.1% hazy pale ale leads with intense notes of citrus fruits, sweet tangerine, grapefruit & stone fruits. We’ve taken two of our favourite US…
