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 →
BREWER LANDS ‘HISTORIC’ NEW CONTRACT WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE
An award-winning Warwickshire brewery has announced a historic licensing partnership which will see its brand in 100 English Heritage sites across the UK. In what is one of the company’s biggest partnerships in recent times, Purity Brewing Company has unveiled its English Heritage Collection – a trio of Best Bitter, Organic Craft Lager and Low... 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 →
YOUGOV SURVEY SHOWS RISE IN POPULARITY OF LOW AND NO ALCOHOL ALTERNATIVES
The Portman Group’s sixth annual survey in partnership with YouGov shows that young people are the biggest consumers of low and no alcohol alternatives, with nearly half (44%) of 18-24 year olds surveyed considering themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of alcohol alternatives, compared to 31% in 2022. Trends also show that the younger... Continue Reading →
ADNAMS LAUNCHES ‘SMOOTH SAILING’ DRY JANUARY BUNDLE
New research from Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January® has revealed that amongst UK adults (excluding non-drinkers), 30% of men and 26% of women would like to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink in 2024. The new figures come as one in six UK adults (16%) plan to take a break from alcohol... Continue Reading →
DAYS 0.0% LAGER MULTIPACK LAUNCHES IN WAITROSE
Days, the UK’s #1 dedicated 0.0% beer brand, has revealed it has seen significant growth this year after securing a new listing in Waitrose for their can Lager multipack. Days’ 4 pack 330ml cans of 0.0% Lager (rrp £5.50) are now available in Waitrose stores nationwide – helping the Scottish beer producer achieve YOY revenue growth... Continue Reading →
MAIDEN MILL BURSTS ONTO SCENE WITH LAUNCH OF TWO ALCOHOL-FREE CIDERS
Maiden Mill is the world’s first brand dedicated to producing alcohol-free cider and has unveiled two original presses to offer quality and choice within the category. Using traditional cider pressing methods in the heart of Somerset, Maiden Mill has recreated the full-bodied flavour of full- strength ciders in two 0.5%ABV options. Maiden Mill Voyage is... Continue Reading →
HEPWORTH & COMPANY LAUNCHES SUSSEX RANGE OF CANNED BEERS
Sussex-based craft brewer Hepworth & Company is launching a new range of canned beers, named after its home county. The Sussex range will be available from this month in pubs, retail and through the Hepworth's brewery shop and web store. The new range marks a new direction for Hepworth's. Creating a more contemporary image for... Continue Reading →