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Start of 2025 ‘tough for independent brewers’ as number of UK brewers continues to drop
The number of breweries in the UK has continued to drop, with 136 fewer brewers as of the end of March 2025 compared to 31st March 2024, continuing the downward trend
Heavy headwinds threaten to blow independent breweries off course according to new report
A new report published today has shown that whilst demand for independent beer remains strong, UK brewers face “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, market access restrictions and reduced alcohol consumption
Third of young people now recognise the Indie Beer campaign - as inaugural UK-wide Indie Beer Week begins
New research released today shows almost a third (31%) of young beer drinkers surveyed now recognise the Indie Beer campaign, which has set out to promote beer from genuinely independent
Scottish brewers win historic triple Gold at UK’s biggest beer awards
The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions – and for the first
Industry News
Big changes are coming in January 2026 – and this could be your last chance to fund executive-level training.
From January, government funding for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is expected to be restricted to learners under the age of 22 at the point they start the programme. If
Anton Parr introduces Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001: Fast, Accurate, and Compliant Alcohol Analysis for All Beverage Types
Anton Paar introduces the Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001, two advanced laboratory alcohol meters designed for rapid, reliable alcohol determination across a wide range of beverages. Both instruments ensure compliance
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Harrogate Brewing Co take home the top two medals at Indie Beer Awards North East
Harrogate Brewing Co. have firmly etched their name in the history books, taking home the two top spots in the first ever Indie Beer Awards North East. The brewery won Gold
Utopian Brewing and Moor Beer named Champions of the South West at inaugural Indie Beer Awards 2025
Utopian Brewing and Moor Beer Co have taken home the top two awards at the newly launched Indie Beer Awards, which took place lastnight at the MaltingsFest beer festival in
