About us
The British Guild of Beer Writers was formed in 1988 to help spread the word about beers, brewing and pubs, and our website is dedicated to exactly that pursuit. In it, you will find listed the cream of the country’s beer media experts – be they journalists, authors, producers, photographers, illustrators or PR people. Somewhere… [Continue Reading]
Beer News

Dream Job for a Beer Explorer
There are quite a few desirable jobs in and around the brewing and distilling industries – but Colin Johnston may have just landed the dream one. He recently joined Crisp Malting Group as the new sales manager … [Read More...]
BLACK ISLE BREWING CO. SECURES UK NATIONAL RETAIL LISTING WITH MAJESTIC
- Blonde 330ml Now Available Across Chain’s 200+ UK Stores - Black Isle Brewing Co. has secured a national off-trade listing with Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest independent wine retailer. The deal … [Read More...]
NEW YEAR, NEW BEERS ST AUSTELL BREWERY UNVEILS 2017 BEER LIST
St Austell Brewery has announced the first two beers that have made it into its 2017 beer portfolio. Eureka and Underdog are now available as permanent draught beers from the Cornish … [Read More...]
Industry News
Beer Now Speakers Announced – Line up from US, Belgium and UK includes two national association leaders
- Beer Now is a new conference that focuses on marketing, tourism, and communications for today’s beer industry. The conference will take place during SIBA’s BeerX at iceSheffield from March 17-19. The … [Read More...]
Brakspear smashes £50,000 fundraising target for Sue Ryder
Henley pub operator and brewer Brakspear has raised £50,983 for the Sue Ryder charity thanks to enthusiastic and determined fundraising by its pub and head office teams. The charity partnership, which … [Read More...]

Georgina Young promoted to Fuller’s Head Brewer
Fuller, Smith & Turner, the London brewer and premium pub company, announces that as of Monday [January 30, 2017] Georgina Young will become Head Brewer. Simon Dodd, Managing Director of The … [Read More...]
Guild News
Meet the CAMRA Revitalisation Committee
The Guild has arranged a unique opportunity for members to meet the CAMRA Revitalisation Committee. All members are warmly invited to meet the Committee at the event, which is being held: On: … [Read More...]

Guild of Beer Writers recognises talent with annual awards
Author Pete Brown has been named Beer Writer of the Year 2016 at the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards ceremony, staged on 1 December in London. The Award represents a ‘hat trick’ … [Read More...]

Finalists announced in beer writing competition
The British Guild of Beer Writers has shortlisted 27 journalists, writers, bloggers and broadcasters in its Annual Awards. The winners and runners up in nine categories will be unveiled at the Guild’s … [Read More...]
