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AB InBev’s Budweiser Brewing Group has launched Beer Masters, a Prime Video show designed to find the best amateur brewer. The show, which first aired on November 11, is hosted by singer and beer aficionado James Blunt and head judge Jaega Wise, a brewer and industry expert.

A low alcohol beer has been crowned the Supreme Champion Beer at the International Beer Challenge (IBC) 2021, beating 641 competitors to secure the top award.

Budweiser has launched limited-edition packaging and a scan-to-win competition, as part of its 'official beer of the English Premier League' status. The new packs are available in convenience, grocery and wholesale channels nationwide. 

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a series of social media posts from BrewDog over misleading language.

Online sales of beer, wine and spirits maintained good growth in September, against a backdrop of falling online retail sales.

New research has suggested that a third (34%) of consumers have or are considering stockpiling for Christmas before the end of October.

Nielsen client team leader Rob Hallworth makes some predictions for how shoppers are likely to behave this festive season.

The chief executive of Diageo has said off-trade sales remain strong in Europe.

A perfect logistical storm is threatening to take the shine off the festive recovery. Nigel Huddleston reports on fears of drinks shortages

Amber Beverage UK has agreed a five-year partnership to distribute Drynks Unlimited’s range of alcohol-free beer and cider.

Music collaboration specialist Signature Brew has produced a beer named after a global 1980s chart hit.

West Yorkshire craft brewer Vocation has rebranded its entire beer range.

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has appointed Sunny Mirpuri to the role of sales director for convenience and wholesale. Mirpuri replaces Jessica Markowski, who has left the company. His new role commenced on 6 September.

Britain’s independent brewers are looking to fill the gap should industrial action lead to beer shortages.

A Somerset brewery has produced a beer to test out a new variety of hop.

The name of a London brewery that closed in 1949 is being revived for a new UK beer launch.

London’s Beavertown Brewery has launched a new lager called Bones.

Speciality beer maker Green Times Brewing has extended its range of CBD ales.

Freedom Brewery, the award-winning, pioneering lager brewer, has announced the appointment of James Coyle as Executive Chairman.

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a proud part of AB InBev, is bolstering its wholesale leadership team, with two new appointments.

London’s Meantime Brewing has become the official drinks partner of Record Store Day, the annual marketing event to promote independent record shops.

Adnams has teamed up with Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing for the second beer in its 2021 collaboration brew series.

London’s Beavertown brewery has launched a fruit-laden version of its Gamma Ray American pale ale for the summer market.

Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has unveiled a new look for its Originals range of bottled beers.

The redesign covers The Original, Irish Whiskey Cask and Caribbean Rum Cask, a new name for the Blood Red Sky beer.

The move includes the introduction of clear glass to allow each beer’s colour to be seen by purchasers, and the addition of a four-pack of 33cl bottles.

The new bottles will start to appear on-shelf this month.

Founder and master brewer Dougal Gunn Sharp said: “Our new look Originals range, led by our flagship beer The Original, is another step forward for Innis & Gunn.

Grimbergen, part of the Carlsberg Group. has unveiled its new brewery inside the famous Grimbergen Abbey near Brussels, Belgium.

Marks & Spencer is relaunching its craft beer own-label range with supplier partner, Real Drinks, formerly known as Real Ale.

Heineken UK has announced the appointment of Jonathan Ford as off-trade director.

Heineken, the official partner of the UEFA Euro 2020, has launched its latest limited-edition range of bottles.