CAMRA demands ‘pasty-style’ law for Sharp’s beers
The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for new laws to stop Sharp’s beers being marketed as ‘Cornish’ after Molson Coors confirmed it will close the brand’s brewery in Rock, Cornwall.
Beer
BrewDog looks to win back taps across on-trade
BrewDog has said it is looking to rebuild its presence across the on-trade after acknowledging it needed to “earn” its place back on the bar.
Forbidden fruit: is flavoured beer the future or fad?
The Lock In crew get to grips with the explosion in popularity of fruit flavoured beers, and ask whether this is here to stay, or just another pulp friction fad!
EXCLUSIVE: Core lager gives drinkers confidence to trade up
Core lager is helping pubs and bars give customers the confidence to try new beers and trade up, according to new research from Molson Coors.
Over 800 pubs added to CAMRA’s 2027 Good Beer Guide
More than 800 pubs have been added to The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) 2027 Good Beer Guide, while brewery closures continue to outpace new openings.
Asahi targets draught waste with new clean line quality scheme
Asahi UK has launched a new data-driven draught quality programme aimed at tackling beer wastage and improving standards in pubs and bars across the country.
EXCLUSIVE: London Black nitro porter now gluten-free across all formats
London brewery Anspach & Hobday has announced its popular nitro porter, London Black, is now gluten-free in all packaging formats.
Spend per head hits highest level of 2026 as beer volumes drop
Average spend per head in pubs hit its highest level of the year in August, despite a year-on-year drop in draught volumes.
Hydes turnover rises to £41.2m but costs weigh on profit
Hydes Brewery has reported a small rise in turnover, but said higher costs continued to put pressure on profit.
NEW PRODUCTS
NEW PRODUCTS: Tennent’s releases stout offer
This new products round-up showcases new serves from Tennent’s, Vocation, Butcombe, Heineken and more.
ANALYSIS
The blurring boundaries of craft beer
Craft beer has spent years trying to define itself, but as the market becomes more fragmented, the bigger question is what the term actually means - and does it still matter?
Thornbridge to ramp up lager production after 15% growth
Thornbridge Brewery has reported 15% year-on-year growth across its lager range following its Summer of Lager campaign.
Beer tax cut could add £310m to economy
A cut in tax on beer sold in pubs could add £310m to the economy and create more than 7,600 jobs, new research has found.
Tim Martin urges PM to freeze alcohol duty
JDW (JD Wetherspoon) founder and chairman Sir Tim Martin has urged the Government not to increase alcohol duty at next month’s Budget.
James Watt’s new beer venture hits Equity Punks milestone
More than half of the former BrewDog Equity Punk shares offered through James Watt’s new craft beer brand have now been claimed.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Damm brings alcohol-free Old Speckled Hen to on trade
Damm UK is launching an alcohol-free version of Old Speckled Hen, with the new beer set to roll out across Greene King pubs nationally and other venues.
VIDEO
VIDEO: Erdinger strengthens ties with UK on-trade
The small town of Erding to the north-east of Munich in south Germany is a picturesque place that is not shy when it comes to being a beer giant.
Bank holiday sales down 3.9% as 25m pints sold
Pubs and bars poured more than 25m pints across the late August bank holiday, though sales were down year-on-year.
Great British Drinks Company appoints on-trade chief after Keystone deal
Great British Drinks Company – which owns brands including Black Sheep Brewery, Purity Brewing Co and Saltaire Brewery – has appointed former Adnams and Cask International sales executive Lee Payne as its head of on-trade.
Brains launches triple-font tech for its Bayside lager range at new pub
Brains Brewery has unveiled its first multi-font draught tech for its Bayside lager at its new pub – the Old Brewery – in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter.
NTIA warns inflation rise will squeeze hospitality
Rising inflation will add pressure to hospitality and night time economy businesses by increasing costs and squeezing consumer spending, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned.
Brookfield Drinks acquires Crabbie’s from Halewood
Brookfield Drinks has acquired the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits.
London accounts for 44% of smaller beer serves
Smaller beer serves are becoming a growing midweek habit in Britain’s new bars, new data has shown.
Brewery closure rate slows but pressures remain
The rate of UK brewery closures slowed in the first half of 2026, but independent brewers are still facing significant pressure, according to new SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associates) data.
FEATURE
FEATURE: Winners on the bar – four of the fastest-growing beers in UK pubs
There are always going to be winners and losers on the bar of any pub.
International Beer Day 2026
OPINION: Cash efficiencies key to innovation in brewing
With International Beer Day taking place today (Friday 7 August), we look at how innovative moves within in the beer industry are taking place with one eye on financial constraints…
Diageo sales slip as Guinness continues to power ahead
Guinness continued to outperform the wider beer market and gain share in UK pubs, despite a downturn in annual sales for Diageo.
Vault City grows pub presence as fruit beer category expands
Fruit beer has soared in popularity recently and Edinburgh-based Vault City is a key producer in the craft beer market.
Pub market to hit £24.7bn despite seven closures a week
The UK pub and bar market is forecast to grow 2% to £24.7bn this year, despite continued outlet decline, according to new Lumina Intelligence data.
Damm UK admits Old Speckled Hen delays ‘feel like a shortage’
Damm UK has admitted some pubs are experiencing delays with receiving Old Speckled Hen products as the portfolio of beers transitions from the ownership of Greene King.
Cask Marque gets Lucky
Beer accreditation scheme Cask Marque has signed up its first ever low & no member with Lucky Saint coming on board as a corporate member.
Damm UK takeover of Eagle Brewery saved jobs as recruitment drive ramps up
Damm UK head brewer Chris Reid says its acquisition of Eagle Brewery in Bedford has saved dozens of jobs as it begins its biggest recruitment drive in 19 years.
Draught sales rise despite dip in pub numbers
Licensed premises reported strong draught sales despite declining outlet numbers as warmer weather and the World Cup boosted trade, new data has shown.
King Charles pours pints at Hall & Woodhouse Badger brewery
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewing in Blandford, as the business marked its 250th anniversary.
James Watt mounts new bid to ‘bring BrewDog home’
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has formally submitted a new offer to buy back the company from Tilray.
World Cup semi-final offers bigger trade boost than NYE
More than 6m extra pints have been predicted to be poured across the on-trade during the World Cup semi final, providing a bigger uplift than New Year’s Eve (NYE).
BBG warns rising taxes could backfire on Gov and pubs, new fruit beer flying
Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG) has warned further tax increases on the sector could ultimately backfire on operators and the Government.
World Cup quarter final worth £27m for pubs
Pubs could generate more than £27m in additional pint sales during England’s World Cup quarter final against Norway, new data has revealed.
Northern Monk: Craft beer is evolving, not dying
Craft beer isn’t dead yet, Northern Monk has said, arguing headline category declines hide a more nuanced story of growth, innovation and changing consumer tastes.
THE CASK PROJECT
Damm UK: Cask under pressure but Gen Z could drive comeback
Damm UK admits the cask ale category is under pressure after its acquisition of the Old Speckled Hen brands from Greene King – but young drinkers can save it.
Average UK pint prices jump as regional beer costs revealed
Average pint prices across the UK have shot up within a year, according to the latest MA Beer Report 2026.
CAMRA calls for CMA probe into UK beer market
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the UK beer market, warning independent brewers are being excluded from bars and pubs.
Brains MD: Trade remains ‘bloody tough’, plans to build Guinness Storehouse-style attraction
Brains managing director Nick Payne is looking to pursue plans to build a Guinness Storehouse-style brewery attraction in Cardiff despite trading conditions remaining difficult.
Northern Monk doubles down on pubs with Damm partnership
Northern Monk has shared ambitious plans to grow its on-trade presence over the next year through its distribution partnership with Damm Brewery.
BrewDog CEO James Taylor steps down from role
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has stepped down from his position at the Ellon-based brewer and pub operator business.
Greene King unveils new fruit-flavoured lager
Greene King has debuted a new peach lager in response to growing demand for fruit-led beers.
Adnams secures new borrowing facilities
Adnams has secured an extension of its borrowing facilities with Barclays through to June 2027.
MA Beer Report: World lager takes a third of all sales in pubs, exclusive data revealed too
Data from the MA Beer Report 2026 shows world lager accounts for 30% of volume sales and 35% of value sales.
NEW PRODUCTS
NEW PRODUCTS: BrewDog, Stella & Brixton launch summer brews
A range of new beers and ciders have been released for the on-trade for the all important summer trading period.
THE MA BEER REPORT 2026
MA Beer Report 2026 goes live next week
Don’t miss the MA Beer Report 2026, which goes live next week.