July 2020 marked the launch of craftbeersdelivered.com, an online craft beer shop created by Celtic Whiskey, Ireland’s leading whiskey experts.

Whilst whiskey might have been their first passion, the team – consisting of Julie Christie (Head of Marketing), Luke Crowley-Holland (Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder General Manager), James Holohan (Marketing Specialist) and Colm O’Connor (Celtic Whiskey Wholesale Manager) – are also equally as passionate about craft beer and with the recent lockdown, they finally found the time to turn that passion into a new online craft beer shop. READ MORE

S43 forced to rename Snickers-inspired Imperial Chocolate Fudge Stout

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Confectionary giant Mars, Inc began legal proceedings in response to award-winning, Durham based brewery, S43 taking inspiration from one of their products, the Snickers bar.

Incorporating the flavours and ingredients found in chocolate and nut bars, S43 released a limited run of their Imperial Chocolate Fudge Stout, aptly naming it “You’re Not You When You’re Thirsty”. The stout sold out within 48 hours and received widespread praise from industry experts and drinkers-alike. READ MORE

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Ardbeg launch first ever beer, The Shortie, supporting Clean Water Projects

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ARDBEG LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION BEER TO SUPPORT BREWGOODER’S GLOBAL GATHERING

Ardbeg, the world-renowned Islay Distillery, just announced their first ever beer, The Shortie, a Smoky Porter which will be available next week for fans in the UK. Named after Ardbeg’s beloved canine mascot (Shortie is the distillery’s Jack Russell); this beer has been released in partnership with Brewgooder, a craft beer social enterprise, with all profits from this limited edition going towards supporting clean water projects in Malawi. READ MORE

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Frank Turner supports Music Venue Trust – buy Fightback Beers, #SaveOurVenues

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Fightback Beers in support of Music Venue Trust

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a beer fan. There’s a pretty good chance you’re also a music fan because, eh, who isn’t? So we’d encourage you to support the Music Venue Trust who’ve pledged to help ‘Reopen Every Venue Safely’ in aid of the live music industry which has come to a standstill due to COVID-19.

Music Venue Trust have been working solidly since March on that aim, making the case for financial support, ensuring venues have access to funding and developing plans on how grassroots music venues might reopen. READ MORE

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Keir Starmer picks up BrewDog’s Barnard Castle Eye Test

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Keir Starmer with can of BrewDog's Barnard Castle Eye Test

Labour party leader Keir Starmer, stopped off at BrewDog’s Tower Hill bar yesterday to show his appreciation to BrewDog for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic in which they turned their talents from brewing to also making hand sanitiser distributed for free to front line staff. READ MORE