The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is set to widen its remit to represent drinkers of quality beers, ciders and perries of all types, as well as moving its focus beyond traditional pubs, if its members approve recommendations put before them in April. While continuing to advocate that real ale is the pinnacle of the… Continue reading CAMRA courts all beer and cider drinkers as it widens remit
Ho, ho, hops! Merrrry Christmas! It's the twelfth of December. THE TWELFTH OF DECEMBER. Twelfth is a funny old word isn't it? Anyway, my point is that you'd better buy some gifts, stat. Or, if you're super organised and you've already bought all your gifts, why not treat yourself! Below are just a few beer… Continue reading Crafty Gift Guide
Adrian Tierney-Jones has been named Beer Writer of the Year 2017 at the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards ceremony, staged on 29 November. Beer Writer of the Year is the top award in the Guild’s annual competition for writing about beer and pubs, which this year received more than 130 entries across nine… Continue reading British Guild of Beer Writers Awards
Berkshire based brewery Siren Craft Brew have released Sheltered Spirit, a 14% Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter specifically brewed to investigate the properties of tamarind. Sheltered Spirit was originally brewerd in 2016 with the intention of ageing it in bourbon barrels. During the ageing process, tamarind, an ingredient revered for its sweet/sour depth has worked… Continue reading Siren Craft Brew release Sheltered Spirit
Signature Brew in Leyton, East London has today announced the launch of Anthology, a highly limited edition Imperial Stout. The beer has been designed and created by Signature Brew’s head Brewer Riina Lääts, who joined the team at Signature 12 months ago, after previously brewing for Estonia’s Sori Brewing. After working closely on developing and tightening… Continue reading Signature Brew launches Anthology Imperial Stout
A Northumberland farmhouse brewery, launched in the former milking parlour of a dairy farm, now offers a tasting room and licensed bar. Rigg & Furrow Brewery, based at Acklington Park Farm near Morpeth, opened its new bar with a special, festive gingerbread beer for Christmas. Over 100 people turned up in the former dairy “tasting… Continue reading Festive gingerbread beer launches new tasting room
An ideal gift for the beer lover, The Beer Tasting Kit is for those who want to learn more about beer and those who love hosting events. After refining the kit at the Skinner's pub in Cornwall for the past 8 years, The Beer Tasting Kit is a fun way for users to discover more… Continue reading Christmas Gift Alert: Skinner’s Brewery Beer Tasting Kit
A 'Craft Beer Experience' will be featured at The European Pizza & Pasta Show for the first time ever, 15th & 16th November, following a huge growth in interest in craft beer in recent years. The ‘Craft Beer Experience' is being presented in association with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and will include a Live… Continue reading Independent Brewers bring ‘Craft Beer Experience’ to European Pizza & Pasta Show
Waitrose, in partnership with Thornbridge Brewery and Brew UK, has announced the winner of the 2017 Great British Homebrew Challenge – a watermelon-infused beer brewed by digital designer, Josh Smith. The Gose, a German style of beer, is named ‘Mr Smith Gose to…’ after the well-known 1939 Frank Capra ‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington’ and… Continue reading Mr Smith Gose to Thornbridge
City Cruises and Gipsy Hill Brewing Company are delighted to invite beer enthusiasts to experience a night like no other on the river Thames, Thursday 16th November. Guests will have the chance to sample four different craft beers during a one-off evening of beer tasting and discovery, all whilst soaking in the incredible views of… Continue reading City Cruises & Gipsy Hill launch beer cruise
The Twice Brewed Inn is launching the opening of their Brew House on November 1st 2017. The launch event will take place from 6-8pm, where guests will be welcomed to visit the brewery and sample some of the beverages currently being brewed onsite by Red Kellie, resident brewster at the Inn. The Twice Brewed Inn… Continue reading The Twice Brewed Brew House is Open!
The White Horse on Parsons Green proudly presents their 35nd annual Old Ale Festival: Thursday 23st – Sunday 26rd November 2017 David Spoerry, Events Coordinator, tells us more... So, our longest running beer festival reaches a landmark 35th year. Over the years we've showcased some of the finest examples of the most traditional beer styles that… Continue reading The 35th Annual Old Ale Festival – White Horse Parsons Green
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