Though not even a year old, the beer is flying out at Falmouth’s Black Rock Brewing. 2014 has seen the fledgling brewery establish itself locally and build a loyal following among drinkers; their flagship beer Black Rock Pale being available the length and breadth of town. The brewery has recently taken delivery of 100 stainless […]
When Marie and her partner’s relationship broke down, Marie was left with all the debts in her name. Marie made herself bankrupt and moved into rented accommodation with her 2 teenage sons. We offered Marie support and legal guidance on the way forward. As the occupational charity for the licensed drinks industry, we help everyone […]
Upham Brewery, based near Winchester, has agreed a title sponsorship with Hampshire’s OctoberFest, one of the county’s biggest annual consumer shows. The event is a celebration of the region’s finest beer and food producers, and Upham’s partnership marks the brewery’s first ever headline sponsorship. OctoberFest takes place from the 3 to 5 October 2014 at […]
The King William, Wilmslow, is getting ready to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The Robinsons pub will be hoping to raise funds for the cancer charity by hosting a night of entertainment topped off by a musical performance from former X-Factor semi-finalist Daniel Fox. The event, which takes place on Friday 27th June, […]
A York design agency has helped one of its clients mark the visit to the city of the Tour de France by creating iconic branding for a unique beer developed specially to celebrate the occasion. Treboom Brewery’s latest tipple, Maillot Blanc, has been given a striking look by United by Design, inspired by 1930s railway […]
Lerwick Brewery’s flagship Pilsener lager 60° North has been confirmed as a front-runner for the Best Drink Award at the prestigious Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards. Supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the Awards are the region’s longest-running food and drinks awards, celebrating excellence and achievement in the industry – and recognising […]
Cyclops Beer, the industry body which produces tasting notes for over 1700 cask beers, has now extended its remit to include all beer. The Cyclops tasting notes are a quick and easy guide to how a beer looks, smells and tastes and how bitter or sweet it is. Previously the Cyclops Beer scheme only covered […]
Inveralmond Brewery, an independent brewer of craft beers based in Perth, has agreed two separate distribution deals with The Co-operative and SPAR which will see their signature brand Ossian available in hundreds of retail outlets across Scotland. Ossian has racked up numerous industry awards since it was first brewed in 1997, including CAMRA’s Supreme […]
Colin Wilde, managing director at Nottingham’s Castle Rock Brewery, has announced changes to the operational and senior management line up of the real ale brewing and pub operating company. “I am delighted that we have secured and extended the services of Geoff Newton. Previously acting as our non-executive chairman, he is broadening his scope and […]
With just weeks to go until the Grand Départ spins into action across Yorkshire, Ilkley Brewery has launched a commemorative beer, named Marie Jaune, which will be sold in 29 Booths supermarkets and in Harvey Nichols stores in Leeds and London. In honour of the Tour de France’s roots, the West Yorkshire brewery has created […]