February, 2014

Champion Winter Beer of Britain

The hunt for Britain’s best winter beer Nik Antona, CAMRA National Director To say it is no easy feat being crowned the very best winter beer in Britain would be a bit of an understatement. At the turn of the 21st century traditional winter beer styles such as Old Ales and darker Milds were under […]

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Craft Brewers Conference 2014

Register Soon and Save Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America (CBC) is one of the best values for professional brewing industry education. But you’ll want to register soon for the best price—fees will increase February 28. Register Now CBC 2014 offers more great seminars, networking and fun than ever! Keynote speaker Michael Pollan Welcome Reception […]

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The Beer Innovation Summit 2014

Tickets still remaining, discount for SIBA brewers If you haven’t yet booked your place at The Beer Innovation Summit on Wednesday 26th February 2014, tickets are still available, with a discount for SIBA members. This event, organised by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser,  is being held at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent SIBA and SIBA […]

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Devon Brewery Gives The Poppy Appleal A Helping Hand

Otter Brewery have presented a cheque to the Royal British Legion as part of their ongoing support for the Poppy Appeal. The donation comes from sales of Poppy Otter through November and December. For every firkin that was sold to the pub trade the brewery donated £6.80 (the equivalent of 10p from every pint that […]

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A-wards and up-wards!

Eight Design Effectiveness Awards in three years At the 2014 Design Effectiveness Awards, Leeds-based brand and communications design group WPA Pinfold have picked up three Awards, including a Gold for their work with Croots England – the hand-crafted leather goods company from Malton, North Yorkshire. There were also two silvers for campaigns with Kirkstall Brewery […]

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Real ale at East Midlands Airport

The Castle Rock Taproom and Kitchen has opened in the main upstairs departure lounge at East Midlands Airport. It is the latest development in the airport’s on-going £12 million refurbishment. The new bar and food area, branded by and named after the Nottingham based brewer, was initiated by Autogrill Catering UK, the airport’s catering operators, […]

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Sunshine and Storms at Strangers

It’s always great to showcase your beers to anyone who enjoys real ale, even better when you get very positive feedback, but getting your beer into Strangers Bar at The Houses of Parliament is worth so much more. The press is always asking “What does your MP do for you?” Monty’s Brewery saw a small […]

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Great Call from China for Ilkley Beer

With America and Scandinavia already on Ilkley Brewery’s export list, the West Yorkshire craft brewery this week reveals it is now distributing its ale to China. Last week, 100 cases of beer, including its flagship Mary Jane, Joshua Jane, Ilkley Black, Dinner Ale and the Mayan, left the spa town of Ilkley en route to […]

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