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Bruce Ash (seen left with Dr George Philliskirk of the Beer Academy) from Woodforde's Brewery near Norwich has won the coveted title of Beer Sommelier; Cask Ale Week to return this autumn; Hawkshead Brewery reports big jump in beer production; Christmas boost for Moorhouse

Added: Tuesday, January 8th 2013

Attempts to sort out the festering trademark dispute between Budweiser Budvar of the Czech Republic (brewhouse pictured) and American giant Anheuser Busch have failed. Jiri Bocek of Budvar says AB wants to dominate world markets and squeeze Budvar out

Added: Friday, December 21st 2012

Beer is a fine companion at the dining table and you can enrich your Christmas pleasure with special festival ales, including the range available from Real Beer Box ,Beers of Europe and Chiltern Brewery (left)

Added: Wednesday, December 12th 2012

Sriram Aylur of Quilon's restaurant in London has added a wide range of beers -- from lagers to ales -- to his Michelin-starred menus and is winning growing interest from diners

Added: Saturday, December 8th 2012

Pete Brown named Beer Writer of the Year with top prizes for Roger Protz, Alastair Gilmour, Simon Jenkins, Tim Webb, Martyn Cornell, Will Hawkes and Tim Hampson. Sara Barton named Brewer of the Year

Added: Saturday, December 8th 2012

Burton brewery to build on success of 'single hop beer' with new range for 2013 with hops drawn from England, the United States and New Zealand after listening to drinkers' views on 2012 ales

Added: Monday, December 3rd 2012

As Christmas draws near, a number of breweries will stage such events as open days, brewery tours, beer tastings and choosing hampers at Chiltern Brewery (left). Meanwhile, Innis & Gunn in Edinburgh has put its entire workforce through an accreditation scheme with the Beer Academy, Otley Brewery in South Wales has opened a shop and a Cheshire pub has won plaudits. Titanic helps save village local

Added: Monday, November 26th 2012

Twenty-three years after the giant Truman's Brewery in London's Whitechapel closed, two young entrepreneurs, James Morgan and Michael George-Hemus, have successfully raised the money -- with support from East Londoners -- to open a new Truman's brewery in Hackney Wick in 2013

Added: Friday, November 23rd 2012

The Tower of London's world-famous Traitor's Gate now adorns the pump clip of a new ruby cask beer from Fuller's of Chiswick that uses a blend of American and Australian hops

Added: Wednesday, November 21st 2012

Mike Benner (left), chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale, says weak planning laws are allowing high street giants to take over viable pubs and are robbing local people of vital amenities

Added: Tuesday, November 20th 2012