Grain versus grape: the rise of craft beer

"Stick a cork in it. Wine is done," declared the New York Daily News back in 2013. "Fancy beers in oversize bottles are the hottest items on drink lists at swank restaurants and bars across the city." 

Bulleit partners with Hop House 13 for London Beer Week

Kentucky bourbon brand Bulleit is partnering with Hop House 13 Lager, as an official boilermaker sponsor for London Beer Week.

Hall & Woodhouse to raise £250,000 for children's hospice charity

Family-owned Dorset brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, has partnered with the Together for Short Lives charity to raise £250,000 over the next two years.

Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

On-trade attitude to women and beer must change

The on-trade needs to recognise that beer is no longer a drink just for men, according to new research conducted by AB InBev.

Pilsner Urquell's tank beer concept hits the north

Pilsner Urquell Czech lager has rolled out its tank beer concept to northern England.

Improved AB-Inbev bid not enough to tempt SAB Miller board

SAB Miller seems certain to reject an improved offer for the company from AB-Inbev.

Diageo strategy to release non-core assets brings sale of Red Stripe lager stake to Heineken

Diageo has handed over control of Red Stripe lager to Heineken by selling its stake in the Jamaican brand owner Desnoes & Geddes.

Majestic invites customers on to tasting team in craft beer push

Majestic customers are being given the chance to help choose a British beer to be stocked in all 211 of its stores as part of an Oktoberfest promotion.

Beer steward qualification hits the 50 mark after just three months

Training body the Beer Academy has accredited more than 50 beer stewards in the first three months since the launch of the e-learning qualification.

Cask ale drinkers more valuable than wine buffs to pubs says report

Cask ale drinkers spend 63% more than wine fans in the nation's pubs according to the 2015 Cask Report.

AB-Inbev confirms approach made to Peroni brewer SAB Miller about possible bid

Stella Artois and Budweiser brewer AB-Inbev has confirmed that it has made an approach to UK-based rival SAB Miller about a possible takeover of the company.

Analysis: What is driving the craft beer craze in the on-trade?

There's no doubt the craft beer movement that started in the US has migrated across the pond to UK shores and is here to stay. And with the craft beer boom showing no signs of slowing, the on-trade is poised to capitalise on this unquenchable thirst.

Micropubs on the rise as proportion of outlets serving real ale hits 70% says Camra

The Campaign for Real Ale says seven out of 10 British pubs now serve cask ale.

Rhubarb-growing astrophysicist sends beer into ... Waitrose

A home-brewing Cambridge astrophysicist is to have a beer go on sale in Waitrose after winning a competition run by Derbyshire craft brewer Thornbridge.

Beavertown scoops top brewer award at International Beer Challenge

London's Beavertown Brewery has been named Supreme Champion Brewer in the 2015 International Beer Challenge run by Harpers' sister magazine Off Licence News.

European spirits body welcomes court statement on minimum pricing for alcohol

The body which represents spirits producers across the EU has welcomed yesterday's European Court of Justice statement that casts doubt on the legality of minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

European Court says minimum unit pricing may be illegal

Alcohol generates more in tax than it costs the government says think tank report

Free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has produced a report which claims that alcohol revenue generates over twice as much tax revenue as it costs the country in health, policing, crime and welfare expenditure.

Craft brewer hopes canning investment will persuade people to drink Moor Beer

Bristol-based Moor Beer is the latest leading light in the UK craft beer scene to invest in canning capacity for future growth.