The Hopper Reviews will officially be judging at Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 alongside Simon from Real Ale Craft Beer. Here’s why independent beer festivals still matter, why Welsh craft beer deserves support, and what really happens behind the judging tables.

The UK has lost 137 breweries in a year, according to CAMRA and SIBA. Is the craft beer boom over, or is the industry simply evolving? Here’s the real story behind brewery closures in 2026.