Acorn plans big growth for cask ale
Classic stock ale makes record return
Superb guide to Manchester beer & pubs

Matthew Curtis has written and photographed a fine new guide to the bars, pubs and breweries of Manchester and has linked them to the city's long history of brewing. Several old family breweries have survived and they have been joined by a host of new small producers in recent years. The enjoyment of beer in the city is heightened by the many superb pubs, both ancient and modern
Added: Saturday, November 18th 2023
Wild beers come to life down on the farm

The Crossover Blendery on a farm in Hertfordshire is producing a range of beers inspired by the "wild beers" of Belgium, known as lambic and gueuze. Charlie Wood and George Stagg visited the Cantillon lambic brewery in Brussels and were so impressed with the beers they decided to make their own spontaneously fermented beers back home in collaboration with Elgood's Brewery in Wisbech
Added: Monday, October 30th 2023
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Hammerton's historic stout London link
Hammerton's Brewery in North London has restored a link the original Hammerton's…
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Prize-winning brewery finds new home
Farr Brew based at Colemans Green in Hertfordshire, was given notice to…
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Desi pubs: good for beer, food & society
David Jesudason has written a remarkable guide to desi pubs that offer…
In depth history of Britain's beer culture
Des de Moor's new book is a well-researched history of brewing in Britain, the development of cask-conditioned ale and its struggle to revive after Covid. The design of the book is odd -- with long sections on lager as well as ale -- before readers get to the promise of the title but in general this is a thoughtful, stimulating and provocative analysis
Added: Monday, October 30th 2023