Hydes Brewery has relaunched popular Chester pub The Mount Inn in Boughton, with a new look following a full exterior and interior refurbishment. Timed to be completed in time for the forthcoming summer of sport including the Euros and the Paris Olympics, the refurbishment of the popular local pub, acquired by Hydes in 2016, includes an extensive exterior redecoration to feature a tiered multi-level beer garden with new decking and a terrace overlooking the River Dee, complete with new garden furniture, benches, planters and garden features. The exterior makeover has more than doubled the ..read more

Much has changed in England’s capital during the last decade. Breweries have come and gone as have countless beer styles, too. But in 2024, Hammerton Brewery – based moments from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury railway station in the London Borough of Islington – proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary. The business, founded by Lee Hammerton and his girlfriend – now wife – Karina has produced a wealth of beers during those 10 years, picking up a raft of awards along the way. And brewing is something that runs in the blood for the Hammerton’s, with Lee being a distant relative of the family tha ..read more

Echoing the collaborative spirit that’s become a hallmark of the craft brewing industry, two maltsters separated by an ocean and a continent are embarking on a first-of-its-kind partnership. Crisp Malt, with its renowned floor maltings established in 1870 in Norfolk, England, and Admiral Maltings, an artisan maltster from California’s Bay Area in the United States, are undertaking an unprecedented international floor malting collaboration. The seeds of this transcontinental alliance were planted a decade ago when Admiral Maltings co-founders Ron Silberstein, Dave McLean, and Curtis Davenport f ..read more

Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) has announced a significant milestone in its brewing journey, moving from its Victorian home to a innovative, future-focused modern and sustainable production facility. Situated at the heart of South Bristol, BS3 has long been synonymous with Bristol Beer Factory. The new brewery location, just 1km away, will maintain the brewery’s connection to its South Bristol roots while providing much-needed space for sustainable growth and innovation.  Tom Clermont, Head of Sales at BBF, expressed enthusiasm for the move: “The move to a modern site gives the brewery space ..read more

Carlsberg Kazakhstan has opened up a new $50 million with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and JSC “NC “Kazah Invest”.  The Almaty plant has increased its production capacity of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages from 2.3 million hl to 3.0 million hl per year.  The production site is equipped with modern equipment from leading European brewing equipment manufacturers. The launch of production will contribute to ensuring 100% localization of brewing and non-alcoholic products to meet the domestic needs of the Kazakh market and exports ..read more

Northern Monk Brew Co. and a historian at the University of Leeds have collaborated to brew Mhór,  a beer inspired by a 5,000-year-old recipe made in Northern England. Working with Dr Samuel Gartland, from the University’s School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, the brewery, based in Leeds, has produced a beer made using traditional ingredients of meadowsweet, spelt and honey, combined with modern hops. Although few records of ancient beer-drinking remain, Dr Gartland’s research analysed tablets written by Roman soldiers near Hadrian’s Wall, demanding beer. An ancient inscription on ..read more

In the world of beer packaging, the choice between glass and cans can significantly impact both the environment and the perceived quality of the product. Here Dawn Pugh, sales and marketing director at Beatson Clark, believes that glass should be the number one packaging choice for breweries. As well as increasing sustainability, there are a number of other benefits that come with switching to glass packaging, including increased protection from harmful UV rays and giving a higher-quality feel to your products. Thanks to 270 years of experience in the glass packaging industry, we are a popular ..read more

If you’ve enjoyed some of the fantastic imperial stouts produced by Azvex then you’ll know that Jack Walker is a maestro when it comes to this style of beer. Here he shares how you can make one of your very own. I’ve done my best here to make an Azvex style take on a big coffee and vanilla stout. This is a deliciously un-efficient and difficult style of beer to make.   I have no bones about using sugars and DME on a homebrew scale to stop those modest mash tuns from bursting at the seams, and still get a decent yield or beer in the end.  I prefer DME to dextrose as there is a flavour ..read more

As head brewer at Liverpool-based Azvex, Jack Walker is responsible for creating a raft of celebrated beers. Here’s how made his start in the world of beer and the breweries that helped him along the way. I started home brewing at university. I won’t lie, the concept of cheap booze was a major driving factor.  At first, it was just a case of buying pre-hopped malt extract, some hot water, an included packet of yeast and some equipment bought from Wilkos.  As a biomedical science student, you’d think I may have a passing understanding of sanitation. Alas, I am fairly sure there were s ..read more

Brewing industry veteran Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a prepack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. As well as delivering a fresh injection of capital to drive continued growth of the Mondo brands including Dennis Hopp’r, Road Soda and Little Victories, the financing will allow investment to be made in the Mondo tap room, and in additional sales and marketing activities. Thompson, owner of ‘TEA ..read more