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What is beer? No, seriously.

21st November 2022 | Beer, Brewing, Water, Yeast

I've been writing about it for twenty years and drinking it for forty. But after a mind-bending dive into ancient beer history, I'm not...

New Book: ‘The London Pub’ – out today!

3rd November 2022 | Books, Pubs

Hoxton Mini-Press collects beautiful old photos thematically. I was delighted to be asked to write the intro for a gorgeous new collection on London...

Six Reasons Cask Ale-Loving Publicans Should Immediately Whack the Price Up*

13th October 2022 | Beer, Cask ale, Pubs, Real Ale

It sounds counter-intuitive. Especially when drinkers face the prospect of losing any disposable income we may have had. But all the available market data...

Sheffield’s legendary Kelham Island Brewery saved from closure

29th September 2022 | Beer, Dave Wickett, Kelham Island, Thornbridge

Back in May, the announcement of the closure of Sheffield's oldest brewery felt too awful to contemplate. Now, a group including Thornbridge Brewery have...

If you love cask ale… set it free.

28th September 2022 | Beer, Cask ale, Pubs, Real Ale

Last week, at the launch of Cask Ale Week, I was asked to present a summary of all the market data and research that...

The 2022 Beer and Cider Marketing Awards: Winners Revealed!

27th September 2022 | Beer, Beer Marketing

The results of the 2022 UK Beer and Cider Marketing Awards, returning for the first time since 2018.

Why we should all be raising a glass to the 160th birthday of the working men’s club movement – even if they aren’t.

15th June 2022 | Books, Clubland, Working men's clubs

Like one of those aged celebrities who hits the news on their birthday when you thought they'd died a long time ago, the working...

Clubland: my new book drops on Thursday 9th June

7th June 2022 | Books, Clubland, Working men's clubs

Can I have order all around the room? Thank you, please. The book I've been wanting to write for eighteen years is finally here....

How to win big at the Beer and Cider Marketing Awards

19th April 2022 | Beer, Beer Marketing, Marketing

Our awards are under three weeks away and entries close this week. But there's still time for you to send in something that's going...