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When we heard that Jennings Brewery had new owners and was going to start making beers again, we made some calls and arranged an interview with Chris France, the company’s new MD. The Cockermouth-based brewery, which closed in 2022, was purchased for an undisclosed sum by two local business owners, Kurt and Rebecca Canfield. I […]
With the exponential growth of the low- and no-alcohol beer sector set to continue, brewers are starting to realise that they need to be a part of this dynamic market. One such company is Jump Ship Brewing, founded in 2018 by Sonja Mitchell, as a result of ordering a box of alcohol-free beers to enjoy […]
If there’s one culinary delight that sets this country apart from many others, it’s pies, and this week we’re celebrating British Pie Week (3-10 March). Each year we eat of over £1billion of pies – hot or cold, sweet or savoury, along with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. Pies have been with us since […]
Time is running out to enter this year’s London Competitions: the deadline is 11:59pm, today, 28 February 2025. Over the last two years we have conducted independent research with various companies that entered the competitions and won awards. The majority of the respondents agreed that being competition winners had resulted in many benefits, including increased […]
There are many well-established drinks competitions and awards events that producers can enter, but none of them evaluate beers, wines and spirits on the same basis as the judges who take part in the annual London Spirits, London Beer and London Wine competitions. The submitted spirits, wines and beers are uniquely scored on quality, value […]
Robot Kombucha Organic Honey Cola has just won the global innovation award in the Probiotic Beverages category at the 2025 Just Drinks Excellence Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in the drinks industry across the globe. The judges applauded Robot’s pioneering approach to producing a sustainable kombucha-based cola, which blends organic ingredients, probiotic benefits, and AI-driven […]
London-based food writer, Nyasha Oliver, heads to the heart of London’s West End to sample some of the finest drinks from the East. At Archive & Myth, the quintessential hidden bar within London’s Hippodrome Casino, recently launched the “Japanese Happy Meal” set. In collaboration with Kay Sake and Sapporo UK, the beverage set offers three […]
We were delighted to receive one of the most beautiful glasses we have ever seen – the Josephine No. 10 from Josephinenhütte, a company founded in Germany and led by design director Kurt Josef Zalto. Josephine No. 10, the new glass from Josephinenhütte, is a hand-blown glass and designed to showcase the world’s finest spirits. […]
Golden Egg is a new spirit brand that specialises in producing smooth premium vodka, which was recently launched at an iconic London bar. This new premium vodka brand, created by Ben Duffy, is already making waves with connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts alike. Golden Egg offers unparalleled smoothness, perfect for sipping neat or elevating classic vodka […]
Freelance drinks writer, judge and consultant, Sarah Miller, met Dryad Gin founder, Becky Wright, to find out what it was that set her on the path to gin perfection. Speak to any number of small gin brand founders and you’re likely to hear a similar story about how their love of gin led to […]
