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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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Results of Ninkasi Nectar Competition to invent new beer with femAle appeal The winners of an all-female competition to produce a new beer which will be brewed by women and will inspire more women to sample, … [Read More...]

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BADGER GOES TO HAMPTON COURT

Badger ales is raising a glass to some very welcome news – the Dorset-based, family owned brewery is taking its ales to one of the most important events in the British calendar - RHS Hampton Court Palace … [Read More...]

ACORN POISED FOR GROWTH WITH RECORD SALES

A South Yorkshire brewery has toasted spiralling demand for its award winning cask ales as it gets set for future growth. Last month Barnsley’s Acorn Brewery enjoyed a spike in sales of 15 per cent on … [Read More...]

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Industry News

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OAKHAM ALES LAUNCHES ‘RIVETING NEWS’

Oakham Ales, the acclaimed innovative ale brewery based in the East Midlands, has launched a newsletter – Riveting News - aimed at keeping its ‘Oakademy of Excellence’ members up to date with news from … [Read More...]

Brewers’ Guardian moves to electronic publication

Brewers’ Guardian, the international brewing industry magazine, is moving to an on-line presence only, ceasing publication of its print title with immediate effect. The magazine’s website, … [Read More...]

Is it last orders for lager as bottled ale achieves double digit growth?

Marston’s, the UK’s largest Premium Bottled Ale(PBA) producer, has released the 3rd annual PBA Market Report and identified further opportunities for significant growth, with British bottled ale benefiting … [Read More...]

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Guild News

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...]

Ben McFarland, Simon Jenkins, Beer Writers of the Year 2010 & 2011

Best of beer writing honoured at beer writers banquet

Ben McFarland has been crowned Beer Writer of the Year at the British Guild of Beer Writers Annual Awards Dinner (1 December 2011). The Beer Writer of the Year is chosen from one of seven category … [Read More...]

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