Marston’s Brewery faces closure, with around 310 employees affected. Here’s who I’ve contacted, what they’ve said and why Burton’s brewing heritage matters.

Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston's historic Burton brewery, putting around 310 jobs at risk. But what happened to the £6 million investment announced in 2024? The Hopper Reviews investigates and speaks to CAMRA.

Brewers Fayre has closed and Beefeater is about to follow. Here's why Whitbread is retiring both restaurant brands, what happens to the buildings and whether Premier Inn will still serve food.

Is Hawkstone just Tennent’s in different packaging? I asked Hawkstone and C&C about Wellpark, Jeremy Clarkson’s barley and who controls the recipe. Here’s what they told me.

I contacted Second Best about beer. Now James Watt has personally asked for my thoughts on Fool’s Fix. Here’s how that conversation developed, what happened when I tried the drink, and the feedback I sent directly to him.

Henry and Lauren Beercock have launched Schmaltz Brew Co and Tropic’ull, Hull’s first Alcohol Free beer. But the story behind it started years before the first can rolled off the line.

If Andy Burnham became Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, what could it mean for Britain's pubs, breweries and hospitality industry? We examine the possible Chancellors, beer duty, business rates, National Insurance and what the sector may hope for next.

What are hops and why are they so important in beer? Discover how hops create bitterness, flavour and aroma in everything from lagers to juicy IPAs.

Ever stood in a bottle shop staring at a can covered in terms like DDH, NEIPA, Cryo Hops and IBU, wondering if you've accidentally picked up a chemistry textbook? You're not alone. Craft beer has developed its own language over the years, and some breweries seem determined to fit as many confusing abbreviations onto a can as physically possible. Here's a straightforward guide to the beer terms you're most likely to encounter.

Are cans really better than bottles? Discover why green bottles can make beer taste skunky, how cans protect freshness, and which packaging is actually best for your beer.

Learn the history of Father's Day in the UK and discover gift ideas for beer-loving dads, including craft beer, alcohol free drinks, glassware, brewing machines and money-saving discounts.

While pubs across Britain continue to disappear, Wales is bucking the trend. Here's why Welsh pubs are surviving, opening and fighting back when much of the UK hospitality sector is struggling.