Full coverage: Beer

The new Guinness microbrewery in London was due to open its doors back in 2023. After a series of delays, Diageo has pulled in Bennett Construction to finish the job. It aims to finally open its doors before Christmas.

The Barry Group, which operates the two chains, said it would pull McGregor’s whiskey and stout brands to align with customer and partner “values”. The MMA fighter was found liable for rape in a civil case last week.

The family-owned Musgrave group is one of Ireland's largest companies and controls the Supervalu, Centra and Donnybrook Fair brands. It is no longer going to list any of the products linked with Conor McGregor.

While still at an early stage, the Changing Times Beverage Company is planning to shake up the Dublin beer market. The owners of great Irish pubs are working on a plan to offer quality beer – made by themselves.

Barry O'Neill and his two brothers jettisoned corporate careers to launch a brewery. Less than a decade later, O Brother Brewing is exporting to nine countries and growing at 30% a year. The former banker talks strategy, missteps, and future expansion.