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The British Guild of Beer Writers was formed in 1988 to help spread the word about beers and brewing, and our website is dedicated to exactly that pursuit. In it, you will find listed the cream of the country’s beer media experts – be they journalists, authors, producers, photographers, illustrators or PR people. Somewhere in… [Continue Reading]

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Deuchars tops IPA poll

Deuchars IPA is brewing up a storm in Edinburgh after being voted the number one IPA in a consumer poll. The award-winning India Pale Ale scooped pole position in a campaign organised by the inaugural 30 … [Read More...]

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ACORN ROLLS OUT ENGLAND’S DREAM FOR EUROPE

Barnsley’s award winning Acorn Brewery is fielding special brew England’s Dreaming (4.5%ABV) to mark the nation’s hopes for the Euro2012 Championship next month. The Wombwell based brewer says the brew … [Read More...]

Magnificient seven for Purple Moose

Purple Moose Brewery takes seven awards at the SIBA Wales & West 2012 Beer Competition. Lawrence collects a trophy for Ysgawen A stunning result at this year's Wales & West Regional Beer … [Read More...]

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Industry News

Hall & Woodhouse grows public house estate

Dorset based Family Brewer Hall & Woodhouse has acquired four substantial freehold sites in as many months.  This is further progress towards its goal of leading the UK industry in brewing and hospitality … [Read More...]

Stonegate Pub Company Offer Jubilee Beer and Commemorative Tankard To Customers

The Stonegate Pub Company has partnered with Wells & Young to offer a Diamond Jubilee ale which will be available in selected Yates’s, Slug and Lettuce and a number of unbranded pubs within the Stonegate … [Read More...]

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Croxsons adds QR codes to promotional bottles

In a drinks industry first, glass packaging specialist Croxsons has generated QR codes for its full range of promotional bottle designs. Visitors to Croxsons’ stands at both Packaging Innovations at the … [Read More...]

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Guild Seminar Presentations

Malting: Sustainable & Innovative part 1 - Dr Nigel Davies View more presentations from beerguild. Malting sustainable + innovative part 2 View more presentations from beerguild. Malting … [Read More...]

All hail to the top ale writers

THE top beer writers in Britain will descend on Burton later this month to celebrate the town’s brewing heritage. National Brewery Centre The British Guild of Beer Writers has organised a … [Read More...]

Brewing Ingredients Symposium

Brewing ingredients seminar

Malt, hops and the meaning of beer - brewing ingredients seminar  - free to Guild members Tuesday 28 February from 9am-4pm National Brewery Centre – Burton on Trent What makes the perfect … [Read More...]

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