Discover Polly’s Journey with Brewlab🍺 https://brewlab.co.uk/3d-flip-book/polly-kellet-certificate-in-practical-brewing-case-study/ 📅Our next Certificate in Practical Brewing runs Monday, 16th February – Friday, 6th March.

And we were also delighted to be awarded two further awards by Best of British Getaways - Best Specialist Brewery & Beer Experience Tour Operator and the Tourism Innovation Excellence Award. Hard work, attention to detail and putting our customers first - and no compromises. Cheers!

Earlier this year we received news that we had been nominated for some awards. Recently it was announced that we were recognised as the Best Beer Tasting and Heritage Tour Company by Greater London Enterprise Awards. www.alehunters.co.uk

After a couple of Adnams Broadsides I'm finishing the Sunday session on a Robbie's Old Tom. Best get this haggis plucked and in the oven now. Cheers 🍻

And in other #Caturday news, it's the 8th anniversary of Miss Lulu Furball's 'Gotcha Day'. She will be 10 years old in April 😺

Something warming for Beer O'Clock on a wet miserable day, Robbie's Ginger Tom. And now Bob's giving me the big eyes and starving cat look as he knows I've got cheese n sausage with my beer 🙄🐈‍⬛ Cheers 🍻

Charlotte Cook is hoping to make Uile-bheist Brewery, in Inverness, a true beer ‘destination’ after being appointed head brewer at the £7.5m distillery and brewery beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/28/c... #beer #beernews #brewery #brewerynews

My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.

Kicking off the holiday season with some Victorian mulled wine and a marathon of holiday food history. youtu.be/6aKvdoUEVzY?...

Festive Friday Beer O'Clock. Kicking off with a fine pint of Twelve Days Porter from Hook Norton Brewery. Cheers 🍻

Today, our Start Up Brewing students witnessed a demonstration brew in our brewery to fully understand the theoretical knowledge they have learnt over the past three days.🍺 It was also the final day of the course. Good luck with your future brewing aspirations, Daniel, Mike and Christopher.👋

🇨🇦 I'll drink to that 🍻 Established in 1872, Siebel Institute of Technology, the oldest brewing school in the U.S., is relocating its operations from Chicago to Montreal, effective Jan 1, 2026, amid concerns about international visas. #montreal #brewing #brew #beer

In a country dominated by artificially carbonated keg beer, cask ale can be challenging to serve well. These breweries are pulling it off. vinepair.com/articles/bre...

This Friday, we launch our BA Manchester Christmas Ale. A beer brewed with all four of Manchester's Family Breweries, with a collective 700+ years of brewing history between them. A true honour. Going live online and in the Taproom this Friday www.trackbrewing.co/collections/...

Very interesting read here about early domestication of yeast.

The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, which will influence the future direction of the trade association beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/s... @womenontap.bsky.social

Diploma in British and International Brewing Technology🍻 📆Monday 7th September - Friday 6th November 2026 🌐Learn more on our website: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/diploma-british-international-brewing-technology/

Designated drivers are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs, and restaurants across Devon and Cornwall throughout December beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/l... #pubs #pubsnews #drinkdriving #christmas

Judith Bennett's book about women brewing in England says the transition to male-dominated brewing happened when the brewery became a business with employees. It was difficult for women to exert authority over male employees, so the husband tended to take over. She cites other reasons, too, but ...

The paper Margo Samorokov and I wrote for Brewery History Journal on Estonian farmhouse brewing is now available online, in case anyone is interested. www.breweryhistory.com/journal/arch...

Have to say this looks rather good 😋🍻

The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below! craftcon.co.uk

Kent hop acreage and yield 1901 - 1909. barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2025/11/kent...

MERRY CRISPMAS! We've formulated the definitive guide to beer and festive snack pairing, perfect to help add a bit of pizzazz to your festive buffet, or a satisfying nibble to get you through a stint of gift wrapping. Read on! www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/merry-crispm...

Join us this Saturday for Brew Day Experience at Brewlab!🍺 Create your own beer recipe, brew it with our Master Brewer, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Brewlab. 👉Spots are limited—book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/brew-day-experience/

Notes on American Beer From an Englishman beerconnoisseur.com/american-vs-...

Micropub Adventures visits Greggs the bakers' first pub, the Golden Flake Tavern. It's in a department store in Newcastle. Not feeling terribly convinced but I suppose I'm going to have to try it for myself. micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/11/16/1...

On #NationalHomeMadeBreadDay, here’s the chemistry behind baking the perfect loaf: www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/13/b... 🧪 #ChemSky

Lunch ready. Chicken and mixed roasted veg followed by apple and raspberry crumble tart. 😋 Which means it's Beer O'Clock on a lovely sunny day here. Bob's 🐈‍⬛ catching a few rays on the table. Today's #beer is another Adnams production for M&S, a Winter Ale 4.2% ABV. Very enjoyable. Cheers 🍻

Sad to see Epochal Brewery in Scotland has ceased trading. What happens to the union kit they had from Marstons? 🤔 www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...

Goodbye fillings? Scientists from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social have created a new protein-based gel that can strengthen and recreate natural enamel 🦷 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ChemSky

The producers of Beer Passport, a method of discovering craft beer at venues across London, have announced the availability of the 2026 edition beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/17/b... #beer #beernews #london

Today's interesting fact. What links skunk spray to some bottled #beer? It's MBT, 3-methyl-1-butane thiol. A chemical produced when light of a certain wavelength hits hop compounds in beer, a process called light strike aka skunking. Brown bottles, and cans obvs are best at stopping it 🍻

Sunday Session at The Wheatsheaf, Writtle. Low and behold they've got a cask of the new Boddies on sale. Didn't think we'd see it down here. It's okay. Can't say I'll have a second pint. Moved on to Mighty Oak's Captain Bob, a solid traditional bitter paired with Pigs in Blankets crisps. Cheers 🍻

Certificate in Practical Brewing starts in 3 months! Feb 16–Mar 6, 2026. 🍻Perfect for aspiring brewers—hands-on brew days, lab work & brewery placements. Learn to work in the industry or launch your own brewery! 🌐Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/certificate-practical-brewing/

It’s being reported that Stonegate Group is considering the sale of more than 1,000 pubs — almost a quarter of its estate — to reduce debt beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/16/s... #pubs #pubsnews

#Caturday pic. Sid's nicked Liz's chair. Again. Bob is glued to the heated mat and Miss Lulu Furball is with all her toys. Been worth the long journey to give the boys a home and bring them all together over the past 11 months 😊 #adoptdontshop 🐈‍⬛😺🐈‍⬛

Rogue Ales a dead guy. newschoolbeer.com/home/2025/11...?

The advantages of canned beer (according to a letter to Heineken in 1936): 1. handier package 2. lighter 3. no deposit 4. no dirty bottles to clean 5. easy to take on journeys

The Thornbridge/Theakston, bottle-conditioned, 'from the Union' take on Masham Ale is a joy. Traditional English strong* ale at its best. * 6.5%, for readers from other countries.

Beer O'Clock on a wet miserable day here in Essex. Something special then to brighten my mood 😊 This Fullers Brewery 180th Anniversary bottle conditioned Porter at 7%ABV fits the bill and is excellent 👌 Raising a glass to His Majesty the King, Hoppy Birthday Charlie 🍻

Best in Beer 2025 issue drop! This is kinda like our Christmas. Go dive in over at beerandbrewing.com.

Lots of chit chat about lowering ABV in beer vs Quality. First of all understand what alcohol adds to drink: Enhances flavour and character; complexity. Sweetness. Warmth. Body. Define quality: Not as easy as people think. Who judges quality? Consumer? Brewer? What is quality?

Brewers! I'm looking for Christmas beers that are nationally available through the supermarkets this year. Please DM me if you have something that fits the bill.

📣 members, book your place onto our next free online training session: www.beerguild.co.uk/guild-events...

On Monday, our Managing and Training Director, Phil, delivered Bespoke Dispense Quality Training for Hadrian Border for their pub, Station East.🍻 #BreweryTraining #BeerTraining #PubTraining #StaffTraining

🎄 Looking for a unique gift or a fun day out? Join our Beer Tasting & Cheese Pairing with Brewlab’s Master Brewer! 🍺🧀 5 beers, cheese pairings & expert insights. 📅 Nov 21 | Dec 12 | Feb 13 | Mar 13 🎟 Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/beer-tasting-and-cheese-pairing-experience/

Good to visit the new Spoons in Basildon, Essex today. Very impressive I have to say. Separate area for pouring the drinks for table service with dedicated staff for just that, speeds things up greatly. Top notch cellar with triple level stillage for the Cask ales. I can see this as JDW's future. 🍻

Morning, another fine day for Cask Marque duties. Heading to Grays, Thurrock and Basildon. And The Ale House, Chelmsford has announced dates for its Xmas Beer Festival 🙂🍻