Three quarters of women working in the wine trade have said that sexism is still a major issue within the industry, according to new…
Three quarters of women working in the wine trade have said that sexism is still a major issue within the industry, according to new…
Curious Vines has launched its first Master of Wine support programme aimed at women who are studying for the qualification. Curious Vines works to address gender inequality in the wine industry. Established by Queena Wong, the platform is furthering its work to support women in wine by offering three MW scholarships as part of the programme. The scholarships are: six hours of…
Risk Capital Partners (RCP) has marked the completion of its purchase of the award-winning Curious Brewery by appointing a new management team to lead the business into the next phase in its development. Pub and brewing veteran Mark Crowther and former UK head of Budweiser Budvar Simon George join the business as chairman and managing director, respectively. They will take the business forward following its…
Chapel Down Group is gearing up to dispose of its Curious Drinks business and assets. The English wine producer said it intends to sell its beer and cider arm, comprising the Curious Beer and Cider brands and the Curious Brewery and restaurant. At present NewCo, established at the direction of the Luke Johnson-owned Risk Capital Partners (RCP) is lined up to acquire the business, subject…
Majestic has teamed up with Curious Brewing to produce a beer aimed at Sauvignon Blanc drinkers. Curious Cuvee IPA has been created by a “combination of minds”, including former Brewdog and now Curious managing director, Gareth Bath, head brewer Matt Anderson and Chapel Down head winemaker Josh Donaghay-Spire. The two companies said they saw a “huge opportunity” in tempting the 70% of beer drinkers who…
Curious Brewery has appointed an ex AB-Inbev beer expert as its new Head of Brewing & Production. Matthew Anderson joins the brewing arm of English winemaker Chapel Down. He joins from AB-Inbev where he accrued more than a decade of beer industry experience, across a number of the brewing giants key global beer brands. Anderson takes on the role of Head of Brewing & Production…
Curious Brewery has announced it will be the first-ever sponsor of the UK’s wine harvest, which is set to be the biggest in its history. The premium beer brand’s sponsorship will cover many of the UK’s leading vineyards and one in France. This summer’s grape harvest is set to be the biggest in the country’s history, thanks to the long hot summer, and increased plantings…
Curious Brewery, the brewery owned by English winemaker, Chapel Down, has announced the launch of Curiouser & Curiouser: Chapter 2. The release of the elderflower saison marks the second addition to the series of limited edition batch beers, each produced with a winemaker’s twist. Curiouser & Curiouser: Chapter 2 is produced in collaboration with London-based brewery, Brew By Numebrs.The beer, which will be available…
