UK Beer Industry

Brewers Fayre has closed and Beefeater is about to follow. Here's why Whitbread is retiring both restaurant brands, what happens to the buildings and whether Premier Inn will still serve food.

Henry and Lauren Beercock have launched Schmaltz Brew Co and Tropic’ull, Hull’s first Alcohol Free beer. But the story behind it started years before the first can rolled off the line.

The Hopper Reviews will officially be judging at Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 alongside Simon from Real Ale Craft Beer. Here’s why independent beer festivals still matter, why Welsh craft beer deserves support, and what really happens behind the judging tables.

Are cans really better than bottles? Discover why green bottles can make beer taste skunky, how cans protect freshness, and which packaging is actually best for your beer.

Millions of people taking Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic say they’ve lost interest in alcohol. Could this fast-growing health trend reshape beer sales, pubs and the future of alcohol-free beer?