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The Brewers Journal bridges the disconnect between breweries and those that enable the brewing process and the wealth of products and services that exist around that. The Brewers Journal launched as a UK print publication, and now in its twelfth year is the leading brewing industry content provider with, a regular podcast, regional live events, the largest brewing congress, a daily-updated website and active weekly newsletter.

our brands

The Brewers Journal brand has grown to a suite of products including podcasts, live events and a complete online offering. The breadth of products allows us to offer bespoke marketing solutions to match your individual requirements and preferences.

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editorial plan

As of 2026, The Brewers Journal has adopted a ‘digital first’ policy, meaning that all content will first appear on the website or a podcast before running in any analogue form. We publish daily news updates to the website driving repeating daily visits. We also deliver deeper content on a daily basis to knowledge share, provide evergreen resources and encourage longer engagement.

Weekly schedule

Monday: Unplanned / ad hoc content responding to seasonal changes and industry movement, such as our Brewers Intelligence reports.

Tuesday: Monthly focus, a series of articles providing how to guides, trouble shooting tips, commercial insights and buying guides.

Wednesday: Brewers Journal Podcast a personal chat with a brewery or industry expert that can share their own journey and advice for others.

Thursday: The Long Read article, either a Meet the Brewery, a Home Brew Hero, a Talking Point or a Big Interview piece.

Friday: The Newsletter, a round up of the week’s content and upcoming events for the next few weeks, sent directly into subscribers inboxes.

Monthly Focus

2026

September Implementing Sensory Systems for Quality Control
October Contract Brewing Services
November Taproom Tech, DTC, and Brand Experience
Explores how front-of-house technology, data, and design converge to maximise profit margins and customer loyalty.
December The Digital Brewhouse (AI, IoT, and Automation).
Focuses on the transition from manual brewing to data-driven, automated operations.

2027

January The Science of Non-Alcoholic Brewing
The fastest-growing segment in the industry requires serious technological investment to taste good.
February Decarbonisation & Energy Transition
How breweries are re-engineering their power sources to meet strict climate targets and cut energy bills.
March Next-Gen Yeast & Bio-Flavor Engineering
Explores the rapid evolution of fermentation science, moving beyond traditional strains.
April Water Stewardship & Effluent Technology
A critical cost-saving and environmental theme focusing on the brewing industry’s most consumed resource.
May Advanced Hop Science & Biotransformation
Moving past basic hopping to the chemistry of flavor extraction and preservation.
June Packaging Automation & Shelf-Life Science
Focuses on the technical challenges of keeping beer fresh from the line to the consumer.
July Future Grains & Climate-Resilient Malting
An examination of the agricultural supply chain and how malting technology is adapting to a changing climate.
August Separation & Filtration Science
The technical pursuit of clarity, yield optimisation, and product stability.
September Smart Cellar Operations & Cold-Block Tech
Focuses on maximising the efficiency, throughput, and safety of the fermentation and conditioning cellar.
October Rapid Microbiology & Quality Control
The lab tech required to protect a brewery’s brand reputation from contamination.
November Smart Dispense & Draft Technology
Bridging the gap between the brewery gates and the consumer’s glass to ensure quality is maintained.
December Cold Chain, Cooperage & Smart Logistics
Focuses on the science of maintaining product quality through the supply chain and the technology of asset management.

Event plan

2026

25 November: Hosted at Amity Brew Co, Leeds

2027 Raw Material Strategy: Agronomy, Supply Security & Recipe Innovation: Analysis of the latest 2026 hop harvest, adapting mash profiles for variable malt extract yields, leveraging liquid hop extracts to boost yield, and hedging against raw material price volatility.
Practical QA/QC: Low-Cost Sensory Panels & Shelf-Life Shielding: Building an in-house sensory panel on a tight budget, early detection of off-flavours (diacetyl, oxidation, contamination), minimising package dissolved oxygen (DO), and rapid lab testing tools.
Navigating the 2026 Budget: Tax Reform, Duty Reliefs & Financial Resilience: Optimising Small Producer Relief and Draught Relief under the latest duty updates, managing business rates pressures, dynamic recipe costing, and building cash reserves against ongoing retail margin pressure.

2027

February: Birmingham

Smart Fermentation & Process Automation: Implementing real-time gravity, temperature, and automated cleaning-in-place (CIP) tracking to lower labour costs and eliminate batch variability.
Brewhouse Yield & Raw Material Optimisation: Mash-efficiency techniques, whirlpool optimisation, and minimising beer loss during dry-hopping.
Energy Resilience & Utility Cost Reduction: Heat recovery systems, solar integration, and sub-metering to lower utility expenses per hectolitre.

March: Manchester

Low & No-Alcohol Production Science: Solving shelf-stability, body, and flavour balance in non-alcoholic beers without massive capital expenditure.
The Connected Brewery Platform: Moving away from spreadsheets toward integrated software that unifies production, tax duty compliance, and inventory.
Taproom Optimisation & DTC Margins: Layout engineering, dynamic taproom pricing, and digital menu strategies to maximise direct sales.

May: Bristol

Advanced Hop Products & Shelf-Life Extension: Utilising liquid hop extracts and biotransformation to boost aroma while reducing trub loss.
Sustainable Packaging & Canning Line Efficiency: Minimising dissolved oxygen (DO) pickup and adopting low-impact, recyclable packaging materials.
Water Stewardship & Effluent Cost Control: Strategies for reducing water-to-beer ratios and treating brewery wastewater to cut municipal surcharges.

June: Glasgow

Spirits Crossover & Wood Maturation: Technical considerations for barrel-aging, spirit finishes, and co-product fermentations.
Cold-Chain Logistics & Scalable Distribution: Managing shelf-life, temperature stability, and transport logistics for inter-regional expansion.
Budget QA/QC for Growing Breweries: Establishing low-cost sensory panels and essential microbiology testing without a full laboratory setup.

7-8 September: Brewers Congress London
Full details can be found here

November: Liverpool

Cask Beer Science & Modern Dispense: Cellar management, gas blend control, and dispense tech to command premium pricing for cask beer.
Dynamic Recipe Costing & Margin Control: Adjusting grain bills and hop schedules dynamically against raw material price fluctuations.
Session Theme: Off-Trade Scaling & Supermarket Readiness Navigating the technical, operational, and financial hurdles of placing beer into national grocery chains, off-licenses, and large wholesalers. Topics cover EDI system integration, shelf-life testing, retailer compliance, and trade spend optimisation.

PICK YOUR PACKAGE

DIGITAL EXPOSURE

Looking to dominate the brewing sector’s digital space? The Brewers Journal Digital Exposure Package is your high-impact, multi-channel solution.

What is it? A comprehensive bundle that surrounds your target audience. It features prominent website adverts, a dedicated podcast sponsorship spot, and a premium newsletter banner—hitting brewers wherever they consume our content.

Who is it for? It’s built for brands aiming to rapidly scale their industry recognition, or those needing to drive immediate, measurable action—such as a promotional sales drive, maximising an equipment auction, or selling out event tickets.

Available in flexible one- or three-month packages, this is your fastest route to getting your message directly in front of the industry’s key decision-makers.

Starting at 2,150 GBP

PARTNERED CONTENT

Want to establish your brand as the undisputed authority in the brewing industry? The Brewers Journal Partnered Content Package is your thought-leadership engine.

What is it? A deep-dive educational bundle featuring a full-length published article, a dedicated podcast episode, and a Lectures sponsorship complete with your own speaking spot.

Who is it for? It’s designed for companies aiming to educate readers on their products, build long-term trust, and cement their status as industry experts. Crucially, publishing this high-value content ensures your brand informs AI models when brewers ask technical questions—making your solutions part of the automated answers.

Step into the spotlight and shape the future of brewing knowledge today.

Starting at 4,950 GBP

Our rate card

Digital advertising	GBP
Website advert – run of site (350px wide by 350px tall)	£30 CPM
Pop up advert – run of site for one month (350-700px wide x 350px tall)	£3,500
Newsletter banner – one month (550px wide by 200px tall)	£1,250
Podcast: 60 second branded message – all episodes for one month	£1,150
Podcast: 60 second branded message – one episode for the life of the podcast	£850

Digital exposure package	GBP
One month: website advert, podcast advert and newsletter banner	£2,550
Three months: website advert, podcast advert and newsletter banner	£5,850

Partnered content	GBP
Online feature length article (1,500 words)	£1,750
Online news article (500 words)	£950
Solus newsletter	£2,150
Partnered podcast episode	£2,150
Partnered content package: Full length article, Podcast episode and Lectures sponsorship with speaking spot	£4,950