#212 | Tom Bott, Signature Brew
2026 marks 15 years since Tom Bott and Sam McGregor started London’s Signature Brew. The duo combined their backgrounds in the music industry and professional
Talking point
Hydes Brewery announces £1.5m refurbishment of historic pub
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced a major £1.5 million investment to refurbish and modernise one of its most iconic destination venues, The
Comment | Beer sales and cautionary tales
What constitutes a sale of alcohol in England and Wales. Are there grey areas? And why does it matter? Here, Piers Warne, a legal director
Comment | Staff productivity in hospitality
Staff training and development in hygiene and cellar management is crucial for running an efficient ship. Here Jeff Singer of Beer Piper and Hance McGhie
Brewery corporate structures and the danger of the model articles
For breweries set-up with a sole director and model articles, it would be prudent to amend the articles as a priority to ensure that the
Derek Prentice | One of the very best
Last month, Derek Prentice was the recipient of the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ accolade at our Brewers Choice Awards. A decorated brewer with more than 50 years’
Talking Point | Hop Security
A changing climate impacts us all. In his latest Talking Point, Tim O’Rourke looks at how climate change affects the supply and availability of brewing
Improvement in quality driving growth of Mexico’s craft beer industry
Mexico’s craft beer industry has undergone a leap forward in terms of professionalism over the past 24 months and has become an important source of
The launch of ‘Living Soda’ and the future of Hip Pop in 2023
The world of low-to-no alcoholic drinks in the UK has been a fickle one at best. While across the Pond kombucha and seltzers – with
From Brewer to Publican: what you legally need to know
Running a successful brewery starts with a great product. However, what can you do if you have too much of a good thing? One answer
UK beer – A Canadian perspective
In his recent visits to the UK Greg Zeschuk, the founder of Edmonton, Alberta’s Blind Enthusiasm, has experienced the great and the good of the
Talk of terroir
Love him or hate him, but Jeremy Clarkson’s best-selling Hawkstone beer is driving home the idea of terroir by using his barley from his farm
Get everybody in the room | Garrett Oliver
Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, has seen that people can surprise you. During our Brewers Congress, held at The Brewery in London, in
Be part of your team, don’t solely manage them | Greg Zeschuk
“You have to be a manager, a coach and a referee all in one. And there’s probably a little bit of hope involved, too.” Greg