The Campaign for Real Ale has reiterated its call for a reduction in duty for beer sold in pubs with its finding that on average 14 pubs closed a week over the last six months of 2018. READ MORE
Good news: beer sales up in 2018
And while a gain of 2.8% may not sound like a lot in isolation, the British Beer and Pub Association notes that it’s the highest percentage gain in year-on-year beer sales in 45 years. READ MORE
Asahi looks to Fuller’s for beer styles, growth potential
Asahi Europe is looking to expand into new categories with its acquisition of Fuller’s brewing assets, namely an introduction to cask ale and ciders. READ MORE
BREAKING: Fuller’s to sell beer business to Asahi Europe
Fuller’s has surprised the industry this morning, announcing that it has reached an agreement to sell its beer business to Asahi Europe Ltd for £250 million. READ MORE
Black Sheep rescues York Brewery from receivership
It's an early Christmas gift from Black Sheep, with the Masham, Yorkshire brewer announcing Friday that it had acquired York Brewery, its brands and its four retail outlets. READ MORE
Signature Brew’s crowdfunding a smash hit
Signature Brew has unveiled plans for a new 20-barrel brewery in east London after exceeding its £400,000 crowdfunding target by more than 50%. READ MORE
Community ownership beckons for Devon brewery
A brewery in Totnes, Devon is poised to convert to community ownership in the new year. READ MORE
Sussex’s Bedlam Brewery names industry vet CEO
Bob Emms, boasting more than 30 years’ experience in the brewing industry, has a new challenge. READ MORE
Batemans “damaged” by Yellow Belly TM dispute, social media vitriol
A trademark dispute that descended into abuse on social media has left Lincolnshire family brewer Batemans “damaged” according to managing director Stuart Bateman. READ MORE
BBPA’s Simmonds: no deal Brexit to be avoided “at all costs”
The chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association this week warned that a no deal Brexit “should be avoided at all costs.” READ MORE
Dick’s goes PC: renamed Three Sister’s Brewing
Dick’s Brewery has rebranded after some pubs refused to stock its beer fearing plays on the name might upset bar staff. READ MORE
71 Brewing installs can line, starts brewing cask ale
Dundee’s only commercial brewery, 71 Brewing, will start canning a new series of beers on its own line from the end of this month – and has also announced it will start selling beer in cask for the first time since the business was launched in 2015. READ MORE
The Campaign for Real Ale has reiterated its call for a reduction in duty for beer sold in pubs with its finding that on average 14 pubs closed a week over the last six months of 2018. 
And while a gain of 2.8% may not sound like a lot in isolation, the British Beer and Pub Association notes that it’s the highest percentage gain in year-on-year beer sales in 45 years. 
Asahi Europe is looking to expand into new categories with its acquisition of Fuller’s brewing assets, namely an introduction to cask ale and ciders. 
Fuller’s has surprised the industry this morning, announcing that it has reached an agreement to sell its beer business to Asahi Europe Ltd for £250 million. 
It's an early Christmas gift from Black Sheep, with the Masham, Yorkshire brewer announcing Friday that it had acquired York Brewery, its brands and its four retail outlets. 
Signature Brew has unveiled plans for a new 20-barrel brewery in east London after exceeding its £400,000 crowdfunding target by more than 50%. 
A brewery in Totnes, Devon is poised to convert to community ownership in the new year. 
Bob Emms, boasting more than 30 years’ experience in the brewing industry, has a new challenge. 
A trademark dispute that descended into abuse on social media has left Lincolnshire family brewer Batemans “damaged” according to managing director Stuart Bateman. 
Dick’s Brewery has rebranded after some pubs refused to stock its beer fearing plays on the name might upset bar staff. 
Dundee’s only commercial brewery, 71 Brewing, will start canning a new series of beers on its own line from the end of this month – and has also announced it will start selling beer in cask for the first time since the business was launched in 2015. 
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