Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery is raising a celebratory glass after Gold Medal wins in two prestigious beer competitions for its Little Swine 0.5% ABV pale ale this month. Golds for Little Swine 0.5% in both the European Beer Challenge and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Independent Beer Awards are testament to the Hogs... Continue Reading →
GREENE KING UNVEILS EXCITING CRAFT IPAS
Greene King Brewery is launching two new craft beers, Hazy Day and Prior Life, into the market this month as it looks to grow its craft portfolio further. Launching in February, Hazy Day, a fruity IPA (4.3% ABV), and Prior Life, an All Day IPA (3.4% ABV), follow the launch of Greene King’s craft portfolio... Continue Reading →
BADGER SECURES TESCO LISTINGS FOR OUTLAND
Outland, the craft beer range from leading independent brewer Badger Beers, is set to go on-shelf in 400 Tesco stores from mid-February. The deal, covering three beers from the range, marks a major increase for the Outland brand's presence and the first ever off-trade listing for the West Coast IPA. The three beers to be... Continue Reading →
GO NUTS FOR NEW FLAVOURS WITH SHEPHERD NEAME’S COBNUT
Enjoy an authentic taste of Kent with Cobnut (3.4% ABV), the latest beer released by independent family brewer Shepherd Neame as part of its popular real ale initiative Cask Club. Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent, for more than 400 years, and the cobnut is a type of hazelnut traditionally grown in... Continue Reading →
HOGS BACK TAKES THREE MEDALS IN HOP AWARDS
Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has won three top medals in the annual Hop Awards. All three of the hops cultivated in its hop garden were recognised by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) with Golds for Fuggles and Farnham White Bine hops and a Silver for Cascade. The Hogs Back hops came through against... Continue Reading →
THORNBRIDGE AND TITANIC JOIN FORCES
Thornbridge Brewery and Titanic Brewery are working together to brew two collaborative beers to kick off their 2024 seasonal beer calendars. The first beer, Carpathia, is a 5.3% Extra Special Bitter that has been brewed at Stoke-based Titanic Brewery using the sweet and flavoursome Chevallier Heritage malt. It will be available in cask from Titanic and... Continue Reading →
THEAKSTON QUENCHER GAINS UK-WIDE LISTINGS
Independent brewery, T&R Theakston kicks off the year by celebrating the success of one of its newest beers, Quencher, which has now secured national availability across Heineken Direct, Star Pubs & Bars, Amber Taverns and throughout the Blind Tiger Inn’s pub estate in Lancashire. Launched in August 2023, the 3.4% ABV hop forward cask ale... Continue Reading →
SOAR ON THE WINGS OF NEW FLAVOURS WITH SHEPHERD NEAME’S DRAGONFIRE
Independent Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame is delighted to unveil Dragonfire (4.5% ABV), the second beer in its popular real ale initiative Cask Club. An English ale, Dragonfire offers a well-balanced fruitiness from Challenger and East Kent Goldings hops, with subtle herbal notes of spearmint and cedar courtesy of the Pioneer hops used during dry hopping.... Continue Reading →