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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]
Beer News
AMERICAN ORDER MARKS BREWERY’S FIRST EXPORT DEAL
Ilkley Brewery has landed its first export deal which will see 14,000 bottles of Mary Jane IPA, Lotus IPA and The Chief arrive in the southern states of America in the next few days. The deal was struck … [Read More...]
Robyn Black of the PMA collaborates with Brains
The Publican Morning Advertiser’s Drinks Editor, Robyn Black, has brewed her very own beer in collaboration with Brains – a schwarzbier called Blackbird. Blackbird is a 5.0% ABV black lager. Brewed … [Read More...]
Industry News
THE GREAT BIG TASTE CHALLENGE
Calling pubs up and down the country to start planning for Cask Ale Week! The Week runs from 27th September to 6th October – and is a chance to get people celebrating Britain’s national drink at your … [Read More...]
SAINSBURY’S GREAT BRITISH BEER HUNT REGIONAL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
20 beers short-listed to go into Sainsbury’s stores nationwide ahead of October grand final Following an intense round of heats earlier this month in which Sainsbury’s customers and beer experts … [Read More...]
Local brewers show support for duty cut
Two local brewers are showing their gratitude for the ‘penny off the pint’ announced in the Budget with brews to thank the Chancellor George Osborne and Sajid Javid, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, for … [Read More...]
Guild News
CRAFT BEER WORLD
A guide to over 350 of the finest beers known to man by Mark Dredge May 2nd 2013 £16.99 Hardback With an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across … [Read More...]
Beer Academy Sommelier’s Summer Season Tastings
A summer season of beer tastings kicks off at the White Horse at Parsons Green in April. Each of these monthly 90 minute sessions is hosted by a Beer Academy Sommelier who will explore a different … [Read More...]
Beer Bloggers Conference
Dear Guild Member The 2013 European Beer Bloggers Conference takes place July 13-14 in Edinburgh, Scotland http://beerbloggersconference.org/europe/ The conference offers industry … [Read More...]
