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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brewdog to shut 10 UK pubs this week
Brewdog is to close 10 of its bars later this week, including its first ever venue in Aberdeen. It is understood the closure plans, which are part of a fresh strategy for the brewing firm's hospitality arm, will put close to 100 jobs at risk. The Scottish craft brewing giant said it has made efforts to preserve the site, but it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable'. It will shut all the bars on July 26 and launch a consultation process lasting at least 14 days. Brewdog said it will shut sites including its Aberdeen flagship pub on Gallowgate, the group's first bar site, following a review process. Founder James Watt told staff the closures are part of a refresh of its estate, partly in response to 'rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures' on the sector. He added that the brand will however still look to grow its bar business, with plans for more larger bars in 'destination' locations and to open smaller community bars. A Brewdog spokesman said: 'We can confirm that following a review of our bars business we have made the difficult decision to close 10 bars – which reflects a more focused strategy and a rationalisation of our bar footprint. 'This decision is not simply a response to the challenging UK hospitality market, but a proactive decision to redefine the bar division's focus for long-term and profitable growth – accounting for ongoing industry challenges, including rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures. 'We are working hard to minimise the impact on our people, and we expect to redeploy many affected team members across the BrewDog network. 'For those leaving the business, we're providing as much support as possible during this transition.' The company will shut the following bars: -Aberdeen Gallowgate-Brighton-Camden, London-Dundee-Leeds North Street-Oxford-Sheffield-Shepherds Bush, London-Shoreditch, London-York
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Brewdog to shut 10 UK pubs this week
Brewdog is to close 10 of its bars later this week, including its first ever venue in Aberdeen. It is understood the closure plans, which are part of a fresh strategy for the brewing firm's hospitality arm, will put close to 100 jobs at risk. The Scottish craft brewing giant said it has made efforts to preserve the site, but it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable'. It will shut all the bars on July 26 and launch a consultation process lasting at least 14 days. Brewdog said it will shut sites including its Aberdeen flagship pub on Gallowgate, the group's first bar site, following a review process. Founder James Watt told staff the closures are part of a refresh of its estate, partly in response to 'rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures' on the sector. He added that the brand will however still look to grow its bar business, with plans for more larger bars in 'destination' locations and to open smaller community bars. A Brewdog spokesman said: 'We can confirm that following a review of our bars business we have made the difficult decision to close 10 bars – which reflects a more focused strategy and a rationalisation of our bar footprint. 'This decision is not simply a response to the challenging UK hospitality market, but a proactive decision to redefine the bar division's focus for long-term and profitable growth – accounting for ongoing industry challenges, including rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures. 'We are working hard to minimise the impact on our people, and we expect to redeploy many affected team members across the BrewDog network. 'For those leaving the business, we're providing as much support as possible during this transition.' The company will shut the following bars:
Fox News
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
American brews crush the competition at 'Olympics of beer' world championship
The United States of America is home to some of the world's best beer and ciders. American brews claimed most of the top prizes in their respective categories at the 2025 World Beer Cup. Brewers along the West Coast led the way in this year's World Beer Cup — which has been dubbed "the Olympics of beer." The 2025 World Beer Cup attracted 8,375 entries from 49 countries. An international panel of judges rated beers across 112 categories to determine the medalists. Entries were evaluated based on style, color, appearance, aroma and flavor. California beers received 76 total medals – the most of any U.S. state – followed by Oregon (35), Washington (24) and Colorado (21). Texas rounded out the top five states with 13 awards. A total of 1,761 breweries or cideries participated in this year's event, which was in May. "The World Beer Cup competition continues to showcase the global industry's dedication to innovative craftsmanship, diverse flavors and technical excellence," competition director Chris Williams said in a statement. "This roster of 2025 winners represents the pinnacle of craft brewing and cideries, demonstrating what's achievable through dedication and passion." Juicy or hazy India pale ales (IPAs) had the most entries (290) – and the U.S. swept this category by winning gold, silver and bronze medals. Shifted Visions from an Orange, California-based brewery called Everywhere won the gold medal in this category. For more Lifestyle articles, visit How to Make Friends from Hana Koa Brewing Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii, took home the silver, while Riverside NEIPA from Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis won the bronze. Cider also made its debut in the 2025 competition – and one Oregon-based brewery stood out. 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Corvallis, Oregon, medaled in four out of the five possible categories and earned six of the 15 total cider medals awarded globally, including three golds. The cidery, which launched in 2010, claimed gold for its Cidre Bouche in the tannic cider category, Raspberry Cosmic Crisp in the fruited cider category and 2019 Pommeau in the category for experimental, barrel-aged or specialty cider. It also tied for the most medals of any entrant in this year's competition across all categories. Fox News Digital reached out to the Brewers Association and World Beer Cup for comment.
