July, 2014

SIBA brewers dominate Indie Beer Can shortlist

Brewers within the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have taken the majority of finalist places in the inaugural Indie Beer Can competition. Of the dozen shortlisted beers, 10 are brewed by SIBA members. The Indie Beer Can competition was launched earlier this year by the Can Makers in partnership with SIBA and attracted more than […]

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Marston's Brewery opens up to C5

Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after securing access to Marston’s Brewery.   http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/commissioning/marstons-brewery-opens-up-to-c5/5075734.article

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Allergen 'how to' guide launched for pubs

By Elliot Kuruvita, 28-Jul-2014 Foodservice supplier Unilever Food Solutions has launched a guide to help pub caterers prepare for the new allergen legislation being introduced in December. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Pub-Food/Allergen-how-to-guide-for-pubs  

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US craft beer sales up by 18%

US craft brewers sold 10.6 million barrels in the first half of this year, an uplift of 18% on the half-way point in 2013, according to figures from the Brewers Association. Read the full story here (link) http://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/brewers-association-reports-sustained-growth-craft/

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Roll Up To The Great British Beer Festival

More than 900 real ales, cider and foreign beer will be on offer at the Great British Beer Festival, which again takes place at Olympia. It’s the biggest beer festival in Britain and is expected to attract 55,000 people to the event, which takes place from August 12-16.   To read more go to:  http://www.putneysw15.com/shared/GreatBritishBeerFestival2014Preview001.htm […]

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40 years of CAMRA: 'The real ale scene in area is vibrant and competitive'

From:  The Sentinal “The work Camra Potteries has done is evident, as the real ale scene in this area is vibrant and competitive, and we’re really excited to be a part of that. “Thank you and well done Camra Potteries, keep up the good work.” Read more: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/real-ale-scene-area-vibrant-competitive/story-21962357-detail/story.html#ixzz38s8zp8le Read more at http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/real-ale-scene-area-vibrant-competitive/story-21962357-detail/story.html#gLqMOWlUHtt84xhH.99  

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Dartmoor Brewery Expands Distribution With New Sole Distributor Deal

Dartmoor Brewery, Devon’s second largest brewery, has signed a deal that will significantly extend the distribution of its award winning Jail Ale by appointing St Austell Brewery as its sole wholesale distributor. The new distribution deal will see St Austell Brewery, the South West’s biggest licensed wholesaler of beers wines and spirits, offer Jail Ale […]

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Butcombe Brewery Scoops Second National Award

Butcombe Brewery beat off 66 companies to win the Food and Drink Award category at the national Made in the UK Awards.  This follows hard on the heels of winning the top prize of Business Brewery of the Year 2014 from SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers).  The event organisers described the Made in the UK […]

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