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Jessica Mason

@drinksmaven.bsky.social
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Drinks journalist. Likes drinks. Loves pubs. Contact jessica.mason@thedrinksbusiness.com

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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I love the fact that we are now seeing non-alcoholic beer as a category that offers not just choice for moderation but choice for renavigating life. Driving, medication, personal issues…our choices to drink or not are our own business. And the category has supported that with great tasting 0% beer.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Timothy Taylor’s makes £9 million investment into cask @teamdb.bsky.social
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Timothy Taylor's makes £9 million investment into cask
West Yorkshire’s independent family brewer Timothy Taylor’s has unveiled its first brand refresh in a decade as part of its investment into the long-term future of cask ale. Jessica Mason finds out mo...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Non-alcoholic beer sees rise in quality and reputation @teamdb.bsky.social
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Non-alcoholic beer sees rise in quality and reputation
Non-alcoholic beer has transitioned from a niche compromise into a mainstream, premium category, driven by advancements in brewing technology and shifting social habits. Jessica Mason reports on how i...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Beer Hour: Mark Tranter @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer Hour: Mark Tranter
Burning Sky Brewery, based in the village of Firle at the base of the South Downs in East Sussex, was set up by Mark Tranter in 2013. Jessica Mason finds out more about the man behind the beers and ho...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Could craft beer be seeing the start of a second wave @teamdb.bsky.social
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Could craft beer be seeing the start of a second wave?
In the US, craft brewing trends have held steady, declines in operating breweries have slightly increased and consumer engagement has strengthened. Jessica Mason asks, are we seeing craft beer’s resur...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Business rates cut by new Prime Minister @teamdb.bsky.social
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Business rates cut by new Prime Minister
Pubs, clubs and live music venues across England are set to receive a 20% cut to business rates bills from next April. The move has welcomed by the beer and hospitality sector, offer it "breathing spa...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Government asked to back UK grown and made cider and perry @teamdb.bsky.social
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Government asked to back UK grown and made cider and perry
The UK Government is being urged to put an end to industrial drinks made from as little as 35% juice, which can be taxed and sold as cider and perry.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Italian Spritz hitting the US amplifies the non-alcoholic RTD trend @teamdb.bsky.social
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Italian Spritz hitting the US amplifies the non-alcoholic RTD trend
To take advantage of the warmer weather, the non-alcoholic drinks brand Naked Life’s new RTD, Italian Spritz, has launched into the US, showing moderation trends stateside are still thriving. db repor...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
India’s beer sector ‘positive’ but climate and margin caution still evident @teamdb.bsky.social
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India’s beer sector 'positive' but climate and margin caution still evident
India’s beer industry has seen sales growing at almost double-digit rates over the past few months due to a series of reforms and good weather boosting trade. db reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Will Canada end up being punished for the US alcohol ban? @teamdb.bsky.social
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Will Canada end up being punished for the US alcohol ban?
Legislation calling for an investigation into Canada’s limits on importing US alcohol has been proposed by congresswoman Claudia Tenney. db reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great British Drinks Co reveals ‘next phase’ for breweries under new leadership @teamdb.bsky.social
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Great British Drinks Co reveals ‘next phase’ for breweries under new leadership
The Great British Drinks Co, which owns beer brands including Black Sheep, Purity, Fourpure, North, Magic Rock, Brick, Brew By Numbers and Saltaire, has appointed former Buxton Brewery boss Dominic Me...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Flight passenger claims one ‘simple’ gesture led to Champagne service @teamdb.bsky.social
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Flight passenger claims one 'simple' gesture led to Champagne service
A passenger has claimed one small gesture towards the cabin crew assisting in a string of unexpected perks, such as Champagne, being offered during a flight.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Authorities urged to investigate the UK on-trade beer market @teamdb.bsky.social
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Authorities urged to investigate the UK on-trade beer market
A report exposing the truth about how the British beer scene is being unfairly dominated by four global companies has been revealed in a move that urges the Competition and Markets Authority to invest...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow
Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, tells Jessica Mason about her experience within the beer sector, the challenges and trends that are changing it and t...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards @teamdb.bsky.social
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Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards
Vinexposium has revealed that applications are now open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards which annually recognises the most impactful and responsible initiatives across the wine and spirits industr...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Chef Andrew Wong and Dishoom’s Amar Radia plan Chinese pub @teamdb.bsky.social
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Chef Andrew Wong and Dishoom’s Amar Radia plan Chinese pub
The co-founder of Indian restaurant chain Dishoom, Amar Radia, and Andrew Wong, the chef behind the two Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant A Wong, are opening a “Chinese public house” in London.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Viña Artesano to give a ‘taste of the land’ to the premium on-trade @teamdb.bsky.social
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Viña Artesano to give a 'taste of the land' to the premium on-trade
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines i...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Wine Society CEO joins WSTA board @teamdb.bsky.social
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The Wine Society CEO joins WSTA board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Steve Finlan, who is the CEO of member-owned and non-profit retailer The Wine Society, to its executive board.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
How to market alcohol-free beer during football season @teamdb.bsky.social
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How to market alcohol-free beer during football season
Using the current sporting calendar and a host of city-based drinking hotspots as a hook, the team at non-alcoholic drinks company Dionilife has shown how to boost interest in the category. db finds o...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Adnams closes stores, adjusts borrowing and looks ahead @teamdb.bsky.social
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Adnams closes stores, adjusts borrowing and looks ahead
Adnams has remained open about its loss-making, asset disposal and borrowing position. But how is it faring? In an exclusive interview, the Suffolk-based hospitality, brewing, and distilling business’...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
TFWA notes the ‘surge in interest’ across wine and spirit categories @teamdb.bsky.social
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TFWA notes the ‘surge in interest’ across wine and spirit categories
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has emphasised how the drinks sector plays an “important part” in its shows. In the lead-up to the 2026 event hosted in Cannes, the association revealed that, des...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Sunshine and football fever is helping beer sales to soar @teamdb.bsky.social
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Sunshine and football fever help beer sales soar
The 2026 FIFA World Cup combined with a heatwave in the UK has helped the nation to deliver a “significant boost” for pubs and bars sending lager sales skyrocketing.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Brewdog offers £1 million bar tab if England, Scotland or the US reach the World Cup Final @teamdb.bsky.social
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Brewdog offers £1 million bar tab if England, Scotland or the US reach the World Cup Final
A bar tab of £1 million will be opened from 20 July by Brewdog owner Tilray Brands if either England, Scotland or the US reach the FIFA World Cup Final.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Damm is ‘strategically expanding’ while showing ‘solid’ performance @teamdb.bsky.social
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Damm is ‘strategically expanding’ while showing ‘solid’ performance
Damm has ended 2025 with revenue of €2.01 billion while also boosting capacity and production in the UK as part of its broader global expansion plans. Jessica Mason reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Jeremy Clarkson issues warning at his pub during heatwave @teamdb.bsky.social
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Jeremy Clarkson issues warning at his pub during heatwave
Jeremy Clarkson has warned patrons of his Oxfordshire pub The Farmer’s Dog that it has been forced to close part of its services due to extreme temperatures during this week’s heatwave.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Japan becomes Australia’s main supplier of beer @teamdb.bsky.social
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Japan becomes Australia’s main supplier of beer
Japan has officially overtaken Mexico as the main source of international beer across Australia, according to tracking data. db looks at how the sector is adapting.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer @teamdb.bsky.social
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US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer
Breweries across the US have started to rebuild their adoration for 4-5% ABV beer in a bid to help distinguish them from light and non-alcoholic brews.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Heineken names Rafa Oliveira as CEO @teamdb.bsky.social
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Heineken names Rafa Oliveira as CEO
Heineken has nominated Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira to become its new chief executive officer and chair of the executive board.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US @teamdb.bsky.social
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Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US
A bar built into a combine harvester has been created by AB InBev to celebrate American farmers and US-farmed beer ingredients and is set to go on tour across the country this summer. db reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available
An extremely limited-edition collectible, in the form of Guinness binoculars, have become available to fans who are willing to enter a social media contest.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Working from my laptop in Cafe Boheme in Soho like it’s 2002. Fans on. Doors open to the west end. Jazz on the stereo. Let’s hope the wifi holds…
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave @teamdb.bsky.social
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Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave?
Rumours are continuing to circulate over whether the head of Diageo’s operations in the UK is preparing to step down after less than a year in the role.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Cask Marque rebrands Beer Marque to ‘Perfect Pint Promise’ @teamdb.bsky.social
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Cask Marque rebrands Beer Marque to ‘Perfect Pint Promise’
Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Government urged to back new law to protect historic pubs @teamdb.bsky.social
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Government urged to back new law to protect historic pubs
The consumer group The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on MPs and ministers to back a new law to stop heritage pubs in England from being demolished or converted.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Lidl opens beer terrace in Prague @teamdb.bsky.social
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Lidl opens beer terrace in Prague
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has created a “Lidl Summer Terrace” in Prague’s Stromovka Park in a new marketing move that is set to boost awareness of the retailer’s food and drinks offer.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
94% of alcohol-free beer drinkers also consume booze @teamdb.bsky.social
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94% of alcohol-free beer drinkers also consume booze
New research has revealed that moderation trends are changing the way people perceive no and low alcohol drinks. The data has shown that many who indulge in drinking alcohol are also seeking out non-a...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Chance Clean Cider raises funds to boost next stage of expansion @teamdb.bsky.social
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Chance Clean Cider raises funds to boost next stage of expansion
Chance Clean Cider is targeting up to £1 million investment in a bid to accelerate growth and boost the no- and low-alcohol cider category and assist in its expansion. db reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Bar serves cocktails disguised as pints for football fans @teamdb.bsky.social
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Bar serves cocktails disguised as pints for football fans
A bar in Newcastle is offering secret "half pint" cocktails for non‑beer drinkers during the World Cup in a move that illustrates how far consumers will go to "blend in" with the crowd. db assesses th...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Is Iron Maiden releasing a West Coast IPA with Lagunitas an ‘evolution’ for Trooper @teamdb.bsky.social
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Is Iron Maiden releasing a West Coast IPA with Lagunitas an ‘evolution’ for Trooper?
Iron Maiden has collaborated with Heineken’s California-based brewery Lagunitas to release Trooper West Coast IPA. db finds out more.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Price of a pint of Guinness expected to soar to £13 within a decade @teamdb.bsky.social
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Price of a pint of Guinness expected to soar to £13 within a decade
UK pub-goers could be paying close to £13 for a pint of Guinness in some regions within a decade, according to new price data.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Fans encouraged to drink British beer during the World Cup @teamdb.bsky.social
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Fans encouraged to drink British beer during the World Cup
Brits are being asked by campaigners to opt for homegrown independent beer while watching the World Cup this summer.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Why Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1 is set to be ‘iconic’ @teamdb.bsky.social
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Why Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1 is set to be 'iconic'
Brown-Forman offered up a taste of its Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey brand’s limited edition release Halo MK1 this week. Prior to the event, hosted in its London headquarters, Jessica Mason discover...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
IWSR: 2035 will be ‘vastly different’ for the global drinks sector @teamdb.bsky.social
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IWSR: 2035 will be 'vastly different' for the global drinks sector
Global alcoholic drinks consumption volumes are set to decline for six years before resuming growth in 2031, according to the IWSR. The data also notes that the rise of RTDs already signals the start ...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Beer Hour: Cheryl Cade @teamdb.bsky.social
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Beer Hour: Cheryl Cade
Beer sommelier, educator, speaker and tour guide Cheryl Cade talks to Jessica Mason about how she hopes to develop further recognition for the sector while introducing people to her love of flavour.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
What’s next for Impossibrew @teamdb.bsky.social
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What’s next for Impossibrew?
Functional alcohol-free British beer brand Impossibrew has revealed its public return to Crowdcube in a bid to fund wider retail expansion. But what does this also signal for the ‘beyond beer’ categor...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Shepherd Neame: ‘We saw an opportunity’ for Whitstable Bay 0.5% @teamdb.bsky.social
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Shepherd Neame: ‘We saw an opportunity’ for Whitstable Bay 0.5%
Kent-based brewer Shepherd Neame’s newest beer jumps straight onto the no and low alcohol trend while still doubling down on brand awareness. Jessica Mason reports.
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Is Carlsberg India considering an IPO @teamdb.bsky.social
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Is Carlsberg India considering an IPO?
Rumours are circulating surrounding Danish brewer Carlsberg pursuing plans to make an initial public offering (IPO) of its India business. At a time when the Indian beer sector is poised for growth, a...
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Jessica Mason @drinksmaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The positive impact of women working in beer @teamdb.bsky.social
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The positive impact of women working in beer
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) has delivered its biggest year yet. In 2026, the movement has not only raised £33,889 for women’s causes across 88 brew days worldwide, but has als...
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