The first ever Indy Beer Can competition closed earlier this month with over 100 entries received, most of them from SIBA brewer members. The judges will now be assessing the paper entries and choosing 12 brewers to go through to the finals. These brewers will have their beer canned – assuming it isn’t already available […]
A man known to pub licensees and restaurateurs throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and to drinks wholesalers up and down the country has retired after more than 40 years in the drinks industry. Mike Turner has spent the past 21 years building sales of traditionally brewed beers for one of Shropshire’s most successful independent breweries, […]
Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, visited the Enville Brewery over the weekend. Gavin went on a tour of the facility and learnt about the local business’ plans for future growth. Enville Brewery, which recently celebrated its 21st birthday, currently sells beer to 150 outlets, including pubs and restaurants, throughout the UK. It is presently […]
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 […]