By law in the UK, whisky must spend at least three years in an oak cask before it can be bottled and sold as ‘whisky’.

We thought it was time we looked at how the structure of the UK brewing industry has changed since those heady days back in 1980

Scotch malt whisky has, by law, to be made in a pot still. These are made of copper and it is arguable that copper is as significant a raw material in the process as are malt and yeast.

This month we wanted to tell you how to make malt whisky

Global cider production is around 27mhL and the UK market at 8.22 million hectolitres is the world leader still representing 39%

Cider is a popular drinks category and UK off -trade value sales growth of 5.2% over the past year backs this up. Some 47.8% of all households now regularly buy cider – up from 45.5% last year.

The Scotch whisky industry has done a tremendous job in promoting the mystique of a product which has been produced for centuries and now is worth some…

Readers cannot have failed to notice the plethora of canned beers on the shelves of supermarkets and specialist beer shops.

Gin sales are steaming ahead. Brits are getting through over 60 million bottles a year.

We have had a blog for four years now. We started off with great enthusiasm with all sorts of interview and CV tips but inevitably over time it inevitably became more difficult to think of what we could to tell you about.

Christmas is a-coming and the shops are full of stocking fillers with a gin theme.

Paleobotanists at Stanford University in the States reckon to have discovered evidence of early brewing some 13,000 years ago by examining starch residues in mortars uncovered near Mount Carmel in Israel.

The Purchase and Sales Manager is a very senior role at a brewery or distillery. They are primarily responsible for dealing with suppliers and customers including raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, machinery suppliers, and retail customers. Their position is critically important at a brewery or distillery because they help the facility obtain the high quality […]

Having a career in the brewing industry can be very rewarding and exciting! One of the most common ways that people enter the industry is via a graduate traineeship. If you are specifically interested in becoming a brewer, a brewing graduate traineeship is the perfect entry point. A brewing graduate trainee must have already completed […]

The technical support team leader plays a crucial role in ensuring the technical aspects of the distillery are working correctly. They report directly to the Technical Area Leader and work closely with a wide range of distillery staff. The technical support team leader must ensure that the technical strategy of the distillery is closely followed. […]

A maintenance manager oversees the installation, repair, and upkeep of infrastructure within a brewery or distillery. The infrastructure they work on usually includes mechanical systems, machines, and buildings. It is an interesting and varied role that requires strong mechanical and technical knowledge, leadership skills, planning skills, and attention to detail. A maintenance manager must have […]

A wine buyer helps clients find and purchase high-quality wines that match their specific requirements. Wine buyers typically work for wine wholesalers, private collectors, restaurants, and shops. To become a wine buyer, you must have a vast knowledge of wine and understand current wine industry trends. Wine buyers must have excellent communication skills, strong sales […]

A specifications technologist helps a beverage maker by providing advice relating to scientific, technical and legislative issues. Their key responsibility is to help their employer understand current food safety laws and packaging requirements. For breweries, wineries, and distilleries that includes ensuring products are safe for consumption and correctly labeled to meet legal requirements. Correct labelling […]

The number of craft gin distilleries in the United Kingdom has greatly increased in recent years. Between 2010 and 2016, the craft distilleries in Britain has doubled, rising from 116 to 233. Forty-nine new craft gin distillers have opened in Britain in the last year alone! This substantial growth has been driven by demand for […]

A sensory manager will provide the technical expertise necessary for a company to develop a sensory program that evaluates its products. This program must accurately determine how people perceive the company’s products and marketing campaigns. Their sensory analysis testing will be key in improving existing products and developing new products. The sensory manager will also […]