Why blueberry flavoured drinks are the next ones to watch Blueberry flavours are seeing a surge in growth, catapulted by both the viral trend for blueberry coffees, a boost in popularity for fruit beers and the rising interest in antioxidant-rich functional ...

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The trends driving India’s craft beer revolution India’s craft beer sector has been forecast to reach US$1 billion by 2027 in what is being described as the market’s “growth phase”. But what’s driving its expansion? Find out here.

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Chef Dave Pynt to sit at the helm of People People Brewing Co The chef Dave Pynt, who is also the founder of Burnt Ends Hospitality Group, is set to take up a position as the head of the new People People Brewing Co in Singapore.

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Tiny Scottish island gets go-ahead for new brewery Permission for a brewery to be built on the Scottish Isle of Gigha has been granted by the local authorities after conversion and development plans were submitted last year.

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HT Drinks buys GTR firm Compass Supply Solutions, placing former Majestic COO at the helm As part of wholesaler HT Drinks’ acquisition of global travel retail company Compass Supply Solutions (CSS), former Majestic chief operating officer Rob Cooke has been named as CSS managing director.

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Top 50 beer companies in America revealed The top 50 breweries in the US have been ranked by the Brewers Association in its annual report based on 2025 production data. db looks into the findings.

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Overall beer category decline fails to hold back US craft ‘resilience’ Craft beer in the US has outpaced the overall beer category, which declined 5.7% by volume, highlighting relative “resilience” within a contracting market.

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Why Molson Coors’ launch of Madrí Excepcional Limón is so well-timed Molson Coors has leapt on the growing fruit beer trend with the launch of its new flavoured lager Madrí Excepcional Limón. db finds out more.

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People will drink in local brewery taprooms if pubs keep ignoring independent beer Despite growing consumer demand for independent beer, gaining space in pubs remains restricted. Now, breweries are now selling more beer directly to drinkers to adapt to global brewers’ market dominat...

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Wells & Co sees sales revenue increase to £66.2 million Bedfordshire-based beer and pub business Wells & Co has shown a year of steady progress, with its 2025 annual accounts revealing a 5% increase in sales to £66.2 million.

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AI fosters paradoxical trend for ‘authentic human connection’ The revolt against artificial intelligence (AI) has provoked people to seek out social moments among friends that feel authentic. In the wake of this, the latest Amstel campaign signals an awareness o...

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Brakspear snaps up three more pubs to boost its estate Brakspear has expanded its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey which it has acquired from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. db reports.

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‘Everyone has their opinion’ says Robert Pattinson while promoting 1664 Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson, who was named as the face of 1664 beer last year, has spoken openly about how discussions over “taste” are subjective. db reports.

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Modelo Especial UK launch set to shake up the sector The Mexican lager brand Modelo Especial has just been introduced into the UK by its owner AB InBev via its UK distribution arm Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG). But how will its appearance in shops and i...

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US beer industry uncovers more ‘meaningful’ routes to market The US beer sector has shown strong consumer demand for direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping in a move that shows growth potential for the future of beer, according to new data. db reports.

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As craft cider grows, networking gathers pace “Craft cider is continuing to grow in popularity,” according to the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (TCCPA) which noted a rise in attendees to its conference this month.

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Why Constellation buying a hop water brand is a shrewd move US drinks giant Constellation Brands invested in the hop water category five years ago, backing Hopwtr, one of the biggest brands on the market. Now, as it acquires the brand in its entirety. Jessica ...

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UK’s best beer garden hotspots revealed for 2026 In the build-up to beer garden season, the top hotspots in the UK for alfresco drinking have been identified in new research. But which areas make the top 10 for 2026? Find out here.

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George Clooney launches non-alcoholic beer with Casamigos co-founders Hollywood actor George Clooney has teamed up once again with his Casamigos Tequila co-founders Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman to introduce a non-alcoholic beer named Crazy Mountain.

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Should more cruise ships consider brewing onboard? I mean, there’s water available AND a captive audience of drinkers.

What’s happening to Chicago’s beer scene? Chicago breweries have been facing closures and mergers this year in a situation that is signalling the disappearance of its pulse in the craft beer scene.

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Cruise ship brews beer from desalinated seawater A microbrewery onboard a cruise ship that uses treated seawater to brew has been described as a “world first” for the sector.

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How the Estrella Damm fridge packs are riding the no and low trend Damm is launching fridge pack formats of Estrella Damm 0.0% and Damm Lemon in response to growing consumer demand in the no and low beer categories.

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Guinness personalisation goes viral Guinness fans have started sharing videos and images of their personalised selfies that can now be printed onto the head of foam of a pint of "The Black Stuff". Bit where can you make this year realit...

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Gen Z and Millennials expect more from alcohol-free beer Attitudes to alcohol consumption are changing among adult-age Gen Z and Millennials, who are increasingly expecting more from the alcohol-free beer category, according to a new report.

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Gen Z and Millennials expect more from alcohol-free beer Attitudes to alcohol consumption are changing among adult-age Gen Z and Millennials, who are increasingly expecting more from the alcohol-free beer category, according to a new report.

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Beer Hour: Andy Slee Andy Slee, chief executive of Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) speaks to Jessica Mason about the challenges indie brewing faces and how showing consideration for people and fairnes...

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