Iconic Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar is teaming up with Andrew Almond, founder of BOLT motorcycles – East London’s custom bike workshop, apparel and art store – to create a bespoke Budvar motorbike for an epic 1000-mile road trip. Born out of the shared values of dedication, quality and craftsmanship, the Budvar Bike celebrates the devotion,… Continue reading CELEBRATING TRUE BOHEMIANS: Budvar and BOLT motorcycles team up to create custom ‘Budvar Bike’
The Campaign for Real Ale has revealed the very best pub designs across Britain, which includes the ‘longest bar in Britain’, a 1930s neo-Georgian roadhouse, a former Victorian coffeehouse and a tastefully modern new build pub. The Fitzroy Tavern won the “refurbishment” award after Samuel Smiths returned the pub to its 1897 guise, installing new… Continue reading Restored Victorian pub in London scoops prestigious Pub Design Award
Jenn Merrick, formerly Head Brewer at Beavertown Brewery and founder of community based brewery Earth Station, is brewing a collaborative beer with a leading team of 24 female industry-leading brewers, Heriot-Watt students and lecturers that celebrates the craft and creativity of past, present and future female brewers. Spearheaded by Jenn Merrick & hosted by Katie… Continue reading 24 Brewsters Collaborate to Create Limited Edition Beer
The UK’s top craft beer and brewing businesses have been revealed at the SIBA Business Awards 2018, with East London’s Signature Brew taking the coveted top spot and being named SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2018. Signature Brew, whose tagline is 'Brewing with Music' and specialise in collaboration beers with musical artists, impressed judges… Continue reading ‘Brewing with Music’ strikes a chord with judges as Signature Brew named SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2018
Innovative Swedish craft beer brand Pistonhead adds an unfiltered lager to their existing range of craft beers in the UK with the latest offering in the form of Haze Lager, an unfiltered lager dry-hopped and brewed with highly sought after Galaxy hops. The newest brew will be available from Pistonhead’s UK distributors Proof Drinks who… Continue reading Pistonhead adds ‘Haze’ Lager to Craft Line Up
Tickets are now on sale for Craft Drink Festival, the brand new event for all types of craft drink, landing in Birmingham this summer! The festival will run over the weekend of 28th and 29th July at Birmingham's famous NEC, and the fetival will make the most of the venue's extraordinary outdoor space, bringin to… Continue reading Craft Drink Festival 2018
Crabbie’s has launched a handcrafted stout blend in collaboration with Black Country craft brewer, Sadler’s - the latest addition to The Crabbie’s Crafty Ginger Collection. Aimed at craft beer lovers, Crabbie’s Stout is an expert blend of Sadler’s Mud City Stout and iconic Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. It’s dark and moody with an unexpected fiery… Continue reading Crabbie’s introduces new fiery stout
Independently owned Irish craft brewer, Porterhouse Brewing Company has launched its €6 million state of the art brewery in Dublin to keep up with rising demand in the UK and Europe. March will see the newly improved flavour profile of the beer enter the UK, with St Patrick’s Day seeing the launch of a limited… Continue reading Porterhouse releases limited edition beer for St Patrick’s Day
Following a recent Board meeting of independent brewers in Burton on Trent, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is moving forward with plans to create a marketing ‘Code of Practice’ for its members. SIBA members and a panel of experts will be discussing the issues around offensive marketing and the best way to develop the code with… Continue reading SIBA to create ‘Code of Practice’
Dark Star, the renowned West Sussex craft brewer, yesterday joined forces with Fuller’s to grow the business and take the brewer’s brands to a wider audience. The deal, which sees Fuller’s take a 100% stake in the business, will give Dark Star access to the funds it needs to invest in new markets and increase… Continue reading Fuller’s acquires Dark Star Brewing
To celebrate the relaunch of their Kings Cross venue, Big Chill has teamed up with the crafty folk of Brixton Brewery to brew the ultimate desktop buddy. Say hello to an alternative to endless coffee runs and flavourless softies and pour yourself a cup of ambition with their ‘9 to 5’ pale ale (2.8%). 9… Continue reading Big Chill x Brixton Brewery launch low ABV desk beer
London’s–and perhaps the UK’s–first ever “Craft Beer Cruise” is to embark on its maiden voyage this April. Taking place aboard The Pride of London, the cruise will take in four hours of iconic sites along the River Thames, from The Houses of Parliament to the O2 Arena. During the cruise attendees will have the chance… Continue reading London Craft Beer Cruise to Embark on Maiden Voyage
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