Brewery News
Anchor's away: an American icon closes
The Anchor Brewery in San Francisco, famous for its Steam Beer, is being closed by its owner, Sapporo of Japan. The brewery was bought in 1965 by Fritz Maytag whose success inspired many other breweries to open and start the American beer revolution. Maytag also brewed a range of conventional beers, including Liberty Ale.
Added: Thursday, July 13th 2023
Thames brewery on a rock and a roll
Andy Hayward gave up a career in insurance to run a brewery in Staines-on-Thames. He has moved sites three times and now has a bar and taproom with space for music events with visiting rock groups. His core brands are named after wildfowl found on the rivers Thames and Wraysbury. His latest beer is a collaborative brew with the Back Beat Brewery in Massachusetts, Don't Fear the Neipa.
Added: Sunday, February 26th 2023
Wilts family brewer chalks up 180 years
Family brewer Arkells is celebrating 180 years of production this year with a series of events and special beers, such as Tradition. There will be brewery tours for the public and a major party in September. The celebrations were kicked off with the unveiling of a plaque by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire
Added: Friday, February 3rd 2023
Global lager brewers on the rampage
Jennings Brewery in Cumbria is to close as a result of a decision by owners Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company. This follows on the heels of the decision in June by Heineken to close the Caledonian Brewery in Heineken. And now Heineken has taken complete control of Beavertown in Nortrh London
Added: Wednesday, September 7th 2022
Hop on the Tardis for some Dorset ale
Scott Wayland, pictured right in the taproom at the Sixpenny Brewery, brews on an former farm in Cranborne, Dorset, where the brewhouse is guarded by Daleks and K9 -- Scott is a former model maker who provided models for Dr Who. He now makes a series of ales sold in free houses in the area and also in the taproom that draws crowds of 250 on music evenings
Added: Monday, August 22nd 2022
Hepworth cans beer and hits the gas
Dutch giant to axe Caledonian
Heineken is to close the Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh, ending 150 years of brewing at the historic site. The brewery achieved fame when its Deuchar's IPA was named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain. Heineken says the Victorian site is not brewing to full capacity and would need major investment to upgrade it.
Added: Wednesday, June 1st 2022
Kelham Island blown away by whirlwind
Kelham Island Brewery, famous for its Pale Rider golden ale, is closing as a result of what owner Ed Wickett calls a "whirlwind" caused by Covid, lockdown and increases in fuel, grain and delivery charges. The brewery's famous Fat Cat pub in Sheffield will stay open and continue to sell Kelham Island beers while stocks last
Added: Thursday, May 12th 2022
Guinness plans £73m London brewery
Guinness is to invest £73 million in a new micro-brewery and visitor centre in Covent Garden in central London. The site will cover 50,000 square feet and create 150 jobs. The site will be known as Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard and is on the historic Combe Brewery site that operated from the 18th to the early 20th century and became part of Watney Combe Reid
Added: Monday, May 9th 2022
Beer's heritage under attack in Burton
Global lager giant Molson Coors plans to close the National Brewery Centre in Burton on Trent and turn it into offices for its staff. The centre traces the history of brewing in Burton, including the rise of IPA in the 19th century. It has a large number of displays including old brewery vehicles and steam locos. The Heritage Archive of documents will be moved to Bass House and Town House but no site has been earmarked for artefacts
Added: Tuesday, September 20th 2022