The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Flavour innovations and evolving drinking patterns mean tonics and mixers are more than able to stand on their own in a world of spirits The post The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners appeared…
Lost and Grounded Brewers have unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg badges…
Dates have been announced for Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of our national drink, involving around 10,000 pubs, bars, and brewery taps across the country. Think extra cask ales on bars, free…
Kismet seems to have different meanings in different cultures. I grew up with kismet, meaning a happy accident. Say, you run into an old friend you haven’t seen in years who introduces you to a compan…
Our favorite examples of the classic soda, whether for floats or to crack open on a hot day. The post Taste Test: Root Beer appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Exploring the largest wine region in Portugal. The post Drinks Atlas: Vinho Verde, Portugal appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
From Japanese brands to American craft versions. The post Rice Lagers Offer Approachability Through a Fresh Lens appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Schnapps offer a way for farmers and distillers to embrace their Alpine heritage. The post In Austria’s Tyrol Mountains, Schnapps Has Its Own Identity appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
What makes Jackson Purchase’s new bourbons stand out? A Kentucky-only 108-proof release joins a true bottled-in-bond expression. Read the full article at Jackson Purchase Debuts Bottled-in-Bond & Kent…
Can a Romanian single malt deliver peat without overwhelming smoke? This review explores Carpathian Peated Bourbon Cask’s 35PPM balance of sweetness and spice. Read the full article at Carpathian Sing…
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left his role at the Scottish brewery. Just under four months since the business was acquired by US-based Tilray Brands. Taylor was appointed to the role at BrewDog last M…
Talk title: The history, and story, behind Belgian beer Location: Main StageTime: TBC Hannes Malfait is the sales and Export Manager for Europe at the renowned Belgian abbey-style brewery, Brewery St.…
What happens when Kentucky's Maker's Mark teams up with luxury retailer Selfridges? A bespoke cask-strength bourbon—but only 258 bottles exist. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark & Selfridges Debut…
Which Indian whiskies impressed the pros behind the bar the most? Eight took Gold or Double Gold at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards—here they are, ranked. Read the full article at The World’s Best I…
What does a CIA mix-up and a yellow submarine caught by Islay fishermen have to do with whisky? The remarkable true tale behind Bruichladdich's iconic WMD series. Read the full article at Do Good Stor…
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no l…
Styling itself as ‘the city’s original oyster bar’, Scottish Rock Oysters still form a central part of Café Royal’s food offering
Talk title: AI and its role in your brewery Location: Main StageTime: TBC Andy Parker transitioned from a decorated homebrewing career to founding one of the most respected independent breweries in th…
Wines to reach for as the mercury rises...
Talk title: A sense of place. How important is where a brewery makes their beer?In his talk Adrian will discuss the benefits of celebrating the place where you make beer, telling the story, linking to…
Loch Lomond and Bellfield breweries have taken home the coveted overall champion awards at Indie Beer Scotland 2026. Winning brewers with their awards They were the winners of the seperate cask and ke…
In the summer of 1784, Alexander Hamilton sat down in New York to write one of the stranger letters of his early legal career. The recent peace had allowed transatlantic wine commerce to restart, Brit…
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes G…
This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. A Chicago dog is a rainbow s…
