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Top Awards Scoop For St Austell’s Head Brewer
St Austell’s brewing director, Georgina Young, has been handed not one but two prestigious awards for her continued dedication to the...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Cornwall’s Largest Beer Festival Raises £20,000 For Charity
More than two thousand revelers from across Cornwall and beyond descended on St Austell Brewery for its popular Celtic Beer Festival last...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Decarbonising The Supply Chain At Simpsons Malt
A partnership between Simpsons Malt Limited and BASF Agricultural Solutions has been announced, marking the start of a unique carbon...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Brewing Apprentices Create Special Edition Christmas Beer
Four of St Austell Brewery’s apprentices have joined together to create a special Christmas beer to round off a successful 2023. Secret...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Trio Of Great British Food Awards For Nation's Oldest Brewer
Three of independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame’s beers have been recognised at the Great British Food Awards. The...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Cornish Apprentice’s Beer To Be Sold Across The UK
A brewery apprentice from Cornwall is set to have his beer showcased in more than 800 pubs across the UK later this month. Joe Baker, 26,...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Shepherd Neame's Beers Are Officially World Class
Four of Faversham-based brewer Shepherd Neame’s beers have been recognised with medals in this year’s International Beer Challenge. A...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Enjoy A Taste Of Autumn In A Glass
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame’s popular seasonal cask ale Late Red is returning to pubs this week - just in time for Autumn....
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Coopers Awarded 'Highly Commended' In Social Responsibility
Coopers have claimed ‘Highly Commended’ at the eleventh annual Australian Drinks Awards Sydney. Coopers received this accolade for its...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20231 min read

New Start For The Fox As Long Standing Landlord Retires
The Fox pub, a hidden gem nestled in the small hamlet of Brookbottom, near New Mills, recently marked a momentous occasion. Its respected...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Yorkshire Coast Brewery Shortlisted In Yorkshire Post Rural Awards
The team at an East Yorkshire brewery are celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award. Wold Newton-based Wold Top...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Britain's Oldest Brewer's Beers Are Best In British Class
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has gained four awards at this year’s national drinks industry awards from the British Bottlers’...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Zesty New Beer Launched By Britain's Oldest Brewer
A zesty new beer from independent Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame is set to delight drinkers this summer. Citra Smack (3.8% ABV) is the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Shepherd Neame Sponsors The Open
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named as the official beer supplier of The Open in a new three year partnership. The...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Robinsons Brewery Completes Largest Investment On Inn
Following the acquisition of six Individual Inns pubs in 2019, family brewers – Robinsons Brewery – have completed an extensive...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Robinsons Report Increased Profits
Robinsons Brewery announce another year of increased operating profits despite the challenging economic climate that the hospitality and...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Wells & Co Partner With Technik2 To Drive Down Energy Consumption
Following the recent good news of a 100% renewable electricity supply across their UK-managed pub estate, Wells & Co. has taken another...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20232 min read

Thatchers New Spiced Apple Cider
Get inspired by the traditional apple drink enjoyed by generations of West Country Wassail revellers with the new cider from the...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20221 min read


From Humble Beginnings At Muntons
Muntons began life back in 1921 in a small converted brewery in Bedford. Much has changed since then but much has remianed the same too!...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20202 min read


180 Years Of Brewing Excellence At Robinsons Brewery
Based in the heart of Stockport for almost two centuries, and owning around 260 tenanted and managed pubs, inns and hotels across the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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