Beer Hour: Mark Tranter

Burning Sky Brewery, based in the village of Firle at the base of the South Downs in East Sussex, was set up by Mark Tranter in 2013. Jessica Mason finds out more about the man behind the beers and ho...

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Could craft beer be seeing the start of a second wave?

In the US, craft brewing trends have held steady, declines in operating breweries have slightly increased and consumer engagement has strengthened. Jessica Mason asks, are we seeing craft beer’s resur...

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Business rates cut by new Prime Minister

Pubs, clubs and live music venues across England are set to receive a 20% cut to business rates bills from next April. The move has welcomed by the beer and hospitality sector, offer it "breathing spa...

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Government asked to back UK grown and made cider and perry

The UK Government is being urged to put an end to industrial drinks made from as little as 35% juice, which can be taxed and sold as cider and perry.

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Italian Spritz hitting the US amplifies the non-alcoholic RTD trend

To take advantage of the warmer weather, the non-alcoholic drinks brand Naked Life’s new RTD, Italian Spritz, has launched into the US, showing moderation trends stateside are still thriving. db repor...

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India’s beer sector 'positive' but climate and margin caution still evident

India’s beer industry has seen sales growing at almost double-digit rates over the past few months due to a series of reforms and good weather boosting trade. db reports.

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Will Canada end up being punished for the US alcohol ban?

Legislation calling for an investigation into Canada’s limits on importing US alcohol has been proposed by congresswoman Claudia Tenney. db reports.

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Great British Drinks Co reveals ‘next phase’ for breweries under new leadership

The Great British Drinks Co, which owns beer brands including Black Sheep, Purity, Fourpure, North, Magic Rock, Brick, Brew By Numbers and Saltaire, has appointed former Buxton Brewery boss Dominic Me...

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Flight passenger claims one 'simple' gesture led to Champagne service

A passenger has claimed one small gesture towards the cabin crew assisting in a string of unexpected perks, such as Champagne, being offered during a flight.

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Authorities urged to investigate the UK on-trade beer market

A report exposing the truth about how the British beer scene is being unfairly dominated by four global companies has been revealed in a move that urges the Competition and Markets Authority to invest...

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Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow

Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, tells Jessica Mason about her experience within the beer sector, the challenges and trends that are changing it and t...

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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings.

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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings.

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Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards

Vinexposium has revealed that applications are now open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards which annually recognises the most impactful and responsible initiatives across the wine and spirits industr...

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Chef Andrew Wong and Dishoom’s Amar Radia plan Chinese pub

The co-founder of Indian restaurant chain Dishoom, Amar Radia, and Andrew Wong, the chef behind the two Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant A Wong, are opening a “Chinese public house” in London.

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Viña Artesano to give a 'taste of the land' to the premium on-trade

Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines i...

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The Wine Society CEO joins WSTA board

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Steve Finlan, who is the CEO of member-owned and non-profit retailer The Wine Society, to its executive board.

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How to market alcohol-free beer during football season

Using the current sporting calendar and a host of city-based drinking hotspots as a hook, the team at non-alcoholic drinks company Dionilife has shown how to boost interest in the category. db finds o...

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Adnams closes stores, adjusts borrowing and looks ahead

Adnams has remained open about its loss-making, asset disposal and borrowing position. But how is it faring? In an exclusive interview, the Suffolk-based hospitality, brewing, and distilling business’...

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TFWA notes the ‘surge in interest’ across wine and spirit categories

The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has emphasised how the drinks sector plays an “important part” in its shows. In the lead-up to the 2026 event hosted in Cannes, the association revealed that, des...

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Sunshine and football fever help beer sales soar

The 2026 FIFA World Cup combined with a heatwave in the UK has helped the nation to deliver a “significant boost” for pubs and bars sending lager sales skyrocketing.

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Brewdog offers £1 million bar tab if England, Scotland or the US reach the World Cup Final

A bar tab of £1 million will be opened from 20 July by Brewdog owner Tilray Brands if either England, Scotland or the US reach the FIFA World Cup Final.

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Damm is ‘strategically expanding’ while showing ‘solid’ performance

Damm has ended 2025 with revenue of €2.01 billion while also boosting capacity and production in the UK as part of its broader global expansion plans. Jessica Mason reports.

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Jeremy Clarkson issues warning at his pub during heatwave

Jeremy Clarkson has warned patrons of his Oxfordshire pub The Farmer’s Dog that it has been forced to close part of its services due to extreme temperatures during this week’s heatwave.

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Japan becomes Australia’s main supplier of beer

Japan has officially overtaken Mexico as the main source of international beer across Australia, according to tracking data. db looks at how the sector is adapting.

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US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer

Breweries across the US have started to rebuild their adoration for 4-5% ABV beer in a bid to help distinguish them from light and non-alcoholic brews.

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Heineken names Rafa Oliveira as CEO

Heineken has nominated Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira to become its new chief executive officer and chair of the executive board.

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Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US

A bar built into a combine harvester has been created by AB InBev to celebrate American farmers and US-farmed beer ingredients and is set to go on tour across the country this summer. db reports.

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Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available

An extremely limited-edition collectible, in the form of Guinness binoculars, have become available to fans who are willing to enter a social media contest.

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