Blue Monday – the ‘most miserable day of the year’ – is now an annual event, and was forecast for Monday, 16 January 2017. But relief was at hand, courtesy of Box Steam Brewery. The award-winning independent brewery, based in the jolly village of Holt, near Bradford-on-Avon, hosted a pop-up comedy festival on the streets […]
Nethergate, the brewer of Old Growler, Stour Valley Gold and Suffolk County ales, is toasting completion on the purchase of a new site at Long Melford, Suffolk, within two miles of its current location in Pentlow. The new acquisition , which is being funded by the companies’ shareholders, will incorporate a new-build brewery, shop and […]
Beer and movies… surely the perfect mix? Well, Robinsons Brewery certainly think so. The 179-year-old Stockport-based brewer has revealed six new seasonal ales for 2017; each inspired by TV and the big screen. Brewers are notorious for ‘pun-y’ beer names and these often appeal to history buffs, space fanatics, scientists, avid bookworms, and national sporting […]
Abbeydale Brewery are this week launching a rebrand for their renowned core range of cask ales. With the previous artwork having been in use since the brewery’s formation in 1996, the new look is intended to refresh the range whilst paying homage to Abbeydale’s rich history and ensuring that the familiarity with their most popular […]
Established in 2006 by father and son John and Lewis Parkes, Red Rock Brewery has built a reputation over the last decade for producing some of the most innovative beers in the South West region. One of only two Devon breweries in the prestigious Cask Marque national award scheme, 2016 welcomed a SALSA accreditation to […]
Mick Horton began working for T&J in 1991 when founders Derek Jones and Ken Taylor headed up the business. Mick is celebrating his 25th year with an award from Managing Director, Ian Jones. Ian said: “We form lasting relationships with our employees and Mick is an excellent example of this. The industry has changed so […]
Fluid control expert, Bürkert, has bucked the industry trend for price increases by implementing a list price freeze for January 2017. While many other manufacturers have already communicated price rises between 5% and 11%, Bürkert aims to maintain current list price levels for its customers. Recent changes in Euro and USD exchange rates with Sterling […]
Tickets for the UK’s premiere beer and brewing trade event, organised and run by the Society of Independent (SIBA), have today gone on sale, with thousands from across the industry expected to attend. BeerX, taking place at iceSheffield on the March 2017, is back big and better than ever with a Trade Show that’s twice the […]
A leading figure in the rebirth of the British brewing industry has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Keith Bott, a Director of Titanic Brewery, is honoured for services to the brewing industry and the economy of Staffordshire. Keith states “Receiving such a prestigious award is a huge honour, it reflects […]
New Kegstar App Kegstar have just released their latest App update which now has even more GREAT features. It also has an integration with Untappd, the geosocial and mobile phone application that allows its users to check into beers as they drink them, and share these check-ins and their locations with their friends. The highlights: […]