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Carling Black Label brand to be revived Molson Coors is reintroducing the Carling Black Label brand name in a new beer launch that is set to hit shops next month.

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Brewdog put up for sale Scottish beer and bar giant Brewdog has called in restructuring consultants AlixPartners in a move that could see the business being broken up and sold off in parts.

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Pubs threatened by potential planning law changes The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on the government to rethink plans to weaken protections in the planning system in England, which it says could lead to thousands of pubs being lost.

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TFWA reveals ‘food and beverage has become more important’ The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) will be placing "gastronomy" at the heart of its upcoming Asia Pacific show and has admitted that “food and beverage has become more important” within travel reta...

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Beer Hour: Evin O’Riordain Evin O’Riordain speaks to Jessica Mason about how the beer world is changing, ways IPA has changed and how mainstream brands are turning heads despite not winning palates.

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Butcombe Group rings in second consecutive year of growth Butcombe Group has experienced “significant growth” last year owing to a record festive trading period and strong performance of Butcombe Boutique Inns and London pubs.

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Has Saudi Arabia started selling alcohol? Saudi Arabia has reportedly begun allowing wealthy foreign residents to legally buy alcohol, something that has been prohibited for more than 70 years. But why is this happening now and what is the cr...

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Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs over next two years Heineken has plans to begin “reducing 5,000 to 6,000 roles over next two years” in a bid “to unlock significant savings”.

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Ahh, those guys. Sharing their beer knowledge & misreading my *withering look* for an *impressed face*.

LWC and Full Circle launch International Women’s Day beer Drinks wholesaler LWC has partnered with Full Circle Brew Co. to launch a limited-edition cask ale to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) next month. db finds out more.

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Corona Cero celebrates Olympic Opening Ceremony The Corona Cero film, named Golden Opening, recently illuminated the Olympic venue of Livigno, in northern Italy, transforming the alpine landscape into a cinematic moment.

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You can taste more than 300 beers at Bristol Craft Beer Festival We Are Beer is hosting Bristol Craft Beer Festival at Harbourside on 12-13 June. The all-inclusive event offers the chance for visitors to try more than 300 beers from more than 50 breweries included ...

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Athletic Brewing broadens its UK reach US-based non-alcoholic brewer Athletic Brewing Company has introduced its beer to a broader audience of consumers in the UK after securing listings with both online and high street retailers.

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Guinness isn’t the highest-rated stout anymore New data revealing the highest-rated Irish dry stouts shows that one English brewery in particular now dominates the style that has been long-associated with Guinness. db finds out which brand comes o...

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Tsingtao sees strong US momentum and sustained growth Paulaner USA, the exclusive US importer of Chinese beer brand Tsingtao, is seeing continued momentum across America in time for Lunar New Year this month. db reports.

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Beer Hour: Sam Calagione Boston Beer’s Dogfish Head Brewery has slaked the thirst of hop chasers in Delaware for the past 30 years. Jessica Mason speaks to its founder Sam Calagione to find out how beer began to “colour outsi...

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What to expect if you are attending Beer Experience Beer Experience, the trade show for the professional brewing trade, returns to Antwerp this month. But what can visitors expect? db finds out.

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Cask ale revival driven by ‘quality’ not ‘nostalgia’ Wells & Co’s new permanent cask ale named Double Star Bedford Bitter has been launched to mark 150 years of its brewing heritage. But the beer also responds to another step change for the sector - the...

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Gipsy Hill installs tank beer at Westow House Gipsy Hill Brewing Company has installed tank beer at Westow House in London’s Crystal Palace. db finds out more about what makes this partnership special, eco-savvy and full of "shared values".

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Pub mocks Chancellor with ‘Rachel Thieves’ beer tap A beer tap labelled "Rachel Thieves" has appeared on the bar of a Hertfordshire pub in protest of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves introducing crippling tax hikes.

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Sydney’s Wildflower Brewery and Blending to move to rural location Wildflower Brewery and Blending, based in Marrickville in Sydney’s inner west in Australia, is set to close its doors and relocate to the countryside.

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You can now buy a Guinness kebab A Guinness kebab, marinated in the black stuff, is launching this week just in time for the start of the Six Nations.

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Tivoli to ‘reshape’ the conversation around light beer @teamdb.bsky.social www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/02/tivo...

Beer Hour: Derek Prentice MBE Derek Prentice MBE is known widely across the industry as one of London’s most experienced brewers. Decorated him with Lifetime Achievement Awards and an MBE, he is, as many will attest, a bit of a le...

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Ocado listing Impossibrew signals forward steps for no and low Functional non-alcoholic beer business Impossibrew has gained a listing with Ocado. db looks at the rise of the brand and the maturation of zero alcohol beer as more than a style, but a sub-category i...

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Why collaboration and community are key for brewery survival Colorado brewpub Wynkoop Brewing Co has identified that collaboration is key for breweries to survive and that the power of community connections can also assist the sector. db reports.

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Estrella Galicia 0,0 announced as official beer of MotoGP Spain’s Corporación Hijos de Rivera has signed a deal for its Estrella Galicia 0,0 to become the title sponsor and official beer of MotoGP, the Grand Prix of Brazil.

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UK brewery closures hit average of three per week Brewery closure rates increased “dramatically” during 2025 and saw a 37% spike compared to 2024, according to new data from the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA).

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Brewdog axes all spirits and closes distillery Scottish beer and bar giant Brewdog has revealed it is closing the distillery at its headquarters in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, shuttering the business indefinitely.

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How smoothie beers are helping to boost sales A polarising beer trend is boosting beer sales in the US. But what is a smoothie beer and how can it help the brewing sector? db looks at how one niche beer style has taken off on a  global scale and ...

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