Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has launched DynaBoost, described as an “exceptionally flowable variety-specific hop extract”. The product, formerly known as YCH 702, is designed for whirlpool use and was created using a proprietary process, capturing true-to-type hop aroma attributes and delivering them to your beer in an easy-to-pour bottle. Tessa Schilaty, technical marketing manager at YCH said: “It’s rewarding to introduce a product that encapsulates our research into a practical, innovative solution for brewers. “DynaBoost not only enhances the sensory palate with its high concentration of beer ..read more

What’s the largest event you’ve organised alcohol licensing for?  Well, today’s guest has licensed major festivals such as Glastonbury, pubs, bars – oh and the King’s Coronation, too. Piers Warne is a licensing lawyer at TLT and has 20- plus years’ experience licensing premises for the sale of alcohol and other licensable activities. This includes licensing breweries for direct sales to customers, online sales and for taprooms. He has acted on the licensing around sale and purchase of major breweries and small start-ups across the country and on registrations for AWRS and other relevant ..read more

Big Drop Brewing Co, one of the UK’s leading alcohol-free brands, has successfully challenged a trademark on the term ‘Dry January’ in a tribunal held by the UK Intellectual Property Office*.  The trademark for Dry January was registered by Alcohol Research UK (now known as Alcohol Change UK) in 2014 to support its science-based resources for harmful and hazardous drinkers. This was in the primary class of educational and behavioural change programmes but, in 2022, ACUK sought to extend the trademark in new areas of products and services. According to the company, this atte ..read more

The brewer’s spent yeast market is projected to grow from a size of $1.46 billion in 2023 to reach $2.17 billion (£1.75bn) by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.83%, new research shows. The figures steam from a new report titled “Brewer’s Spent Yeast Market by Type (Dry, Liquid), Category (Primary Spent Yeast, Secondary Spent Yeast), Application – Global Forecast 2024-2030” from 360iResearch.com. According to the report, the rise of sustainable and cost-effective alternatives in the animal feed industry has led to the innovative use of brewer’s spent yeast (BSY), a nutrient-rich by-product of the brewing pr ..read more

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that empowers companies to reach a net zero future, has announced it has been acquired by Singapore-based climate tech startup, Levelup. The multi-million-pound deal will see the two companies merge under the Zevero brand and expand operations across Asia, Europe and the U.S., fuelling Zevero’s access to the global $15 billion* carbon accounting market. Zevero’s innovative software platform uses AI-driven carbon modelling, automated emissions calculations and real-time analytics to help companies within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry to accura ..read more

The team from Our Farm by Simon Rogan have worked alongside the multi-award-winning Fell Brewery in Flookburgh to collaborate on a second beer in their collaborative series of four limited edition brews. Using surplus produce grown on the farm near the Lake District village of Cartmel, the two teams have crafted a Courgette & Mint Gose for Spring. Gose beers are unique in their style, with an unconventional salty and sour flavour profile. Gose beers have a different flavour profile and a low ABV, meaning that they are more versatile when adding unusual ingredients like courgette or fresh h ..read more

Wild Horse Brewing Co has expanded with a new taproom in Llandudno, North Wales. The brewery has opened its brand-new taproom next door to the existing brewery. Located at Unit 5 Cae Bach Builder Street, alongside their existing brewing facility, the taproom promises to be a vibrant addition to Llandudno’s social scene. The grand opening of Wild Horse Brewing Co.’s taproom marks an exciting milestone for the brewery, which has gathered a dedicated local following for its modern craft beers since it opened in 2015. The taproom, designed as a welcoming space for all, will have to up to 10 Wild H ..read more

Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest more than £100m in its UK brewery and beverage network over the next five years. A programme of significant investment and infrastructure upgrades will improve capabilities and introduce greater efficiencies across its entire UK network. It will also play a crucial role in supporting Molson Coors’ commitment to reach carbon net zero in its direct (scopes 1 and 2) emissions in the UK by 2035. Specifically, the plan includes investments to improve brewing capacity and packaging capability at its Burton-on-Trent and Tadcaster breweries ..read more

Reading-based Siren Craft Brew has raised more than £110,000 in a crowdfunding campaign ahead of its flagship tap room opening in Reading this May. The campaign closes Friday 19th April so supporters have just ten more days to get involved. Siren will be bringing more than 30 lines of brewery fresh beer to the town centre, in a 3,800 sq ft space in the brand new Station Hill development. It will also feature a kitchen offering smash burgers and tasty, street-food inspired small plates, sharers and snacks. Crowdfunder pledges start from £50. By joining in, customers can redeem their pledge, plu ..read more

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