Tag: craft beer

Britain’s Brewery Boom Is Collapsing as Beer Industry Faces ‘Last Orders’

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Hundreds of breweries are disappearing across the UK as rising costs, pub closures and changing drinking habits push Britain’s...

UK Drinkers Furious as Beer Accused of Becoming ‘Weaker and More Watery’

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Beer fans across Britain are claiming their favourite pints no longer taste the same — with growing complaints that...

Iconic British Ale Old Speckled Hen Sold to Spanish Beer Giant

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Greene King has sold one of Britain’s most recognisable ales to the Spanish owner of Estrella Damm — sparking...

Northern Monk Launches New Foundation to Improve Access to the Outdoors

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Brewery unveils new mission after donating £150,000 to community causes Independent Yorkshire brewery Northern Monk has officially relaunched its charity...

Cold Town Beer: The Edinburgh Brewery Letting Drinkers Decide What Gets Brewed Next

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Edinburgh’s Cold Town Beer is building its name around a simple idea: if drinkers do not love a beer,...

BrewDog Set to Be Sold as Craft Beer Giant Faces Dramatic Shake-Up

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Scottish craft beer powerhouse BrewDog is expected to announce the sale of the business early next week, in a...

Surrey Brewery Calls Last Orders as Rising Costs Force Closure

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
A respected Surrey microbrewery is preparing to brew its final batch as soaring energy bills, taxes and operating costs...

Raise a Glass: The Key Drinks Dates Still to Come in 2026

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
If you thought you had missed the major drinks celebrations of the year, think again. From 17 May onwards,...

Hidden Away In The New Forest: The Family Brewery Turning A Former Pig Farm Into A Craft Beer Destination

Beers & Grub Jack Turner -
Hidden away on the outskirts of Brockenhurst, just off the road towards Lymington, PIG BEER is not your average...

How UK Pubs Are Adapting to Modern Drinking Trends

Pub News Richard Payne -
The Great British pub has always evolved with the times — and in 2025, landlords are once again finding...