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Taste of the West’s Supreme Champion Product Award 2021 revealed!

Salted Honey Artisan Ice Cream produced by Granny Gothards in Willand, Devon has been crowned Taste of the West’s Supreme Champion Product of 2021.

Christmas gifts for the conscious coffee lover

The UK’s ‘best organic coffee’, Owens Coffee, has launched a new coffee masterclass at The Roastery, its home in South Devon.

New Devon Rum Co miniatures taster gift set

This stylish gift set is the best way for rum fans to discover the wonderful world of artisan craft rum this Christmas.

Sheppy’s Cider scores triple win at International Brewing and Cider Awards

Somerset’s oldest cider makers Sheppy’s Cider has scored a triple win at the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards, scooping two golds and one silver award.

New Boxhall venue enlists Bristol restaurateur Josh Eggleton as F&B Ambassador

BoxHall Bristol, the new food hall concept led by award-winning operators BOXPARK, has just announced a partnership with Josh Eggleton, award-winning Bristol-born and bred chef.

Four Somerset friends have joined forces to open The Somerset Distillery.

The idea for the Somerset Distillery started in the summer of 2020 and premises were soon found in an old quarry just south of Bristol in the village of Backwell.

Rave Coffee introduces the Love Lane Blend, a lighter, brighter tastebud exciter

Responding to the nation’s changing tastes and go-to brews, Rave Coffee has released its first new blend in years; Love Lane Blend No.15.

Sandbridge Barton introduces Sharpham new release 2021

Sandridge Barton, ‘the home of Sharpham Wine’, has launched Sharpham New Release 2021, one of the country’s first wines of the year to be released.

Plymouth independent brewery expands and looks to create five-strong bar estate

Steel Brew Co, based in Plymouth, has moved its operations to larger premises and is hoping to open five venues across the South West.

More award wins for Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery in the International Beer Challenge 2021

The results of the International Beer Challenge 2021 are out and Sharp’s Brewery has, yet again, won an impressive away of internationally-recognised awards across its portfolio.

Harry’s Mulled Cider makes TV debut on C4’s Sunday Brunch

A warming mulled cider from Harry’s Cider Company was featured on Channel 4’s popular food & chat show Sunday Brunch this weekend, leading to an influx of orders for the Somerset-based artisan producer.

Cornish brewery pushing the boundaries with 14.4% beer

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in St Agnes has released what it believes to be the highest ABV beer ever brewed for sale in Cornwall, in its latest small batch experiment.

Powderkeg launch ‘Inkling’ coffee milk stout

Powderkeg collaborate with Devon’s socially-conscious coffee roasters, Gaia, for a deluxe new Coffee Milk Stout.

Espensen Spirit produce limited-edition gin with Bristol Cathedral

Chapterhouse Gin is a new collaboration inspired by the spices and herbs grown by monks of the Augustinian abbey which became Bristol Cathedral, including frankincense for added Christmas cheer.

New hotel and restaurant opens near Bath offering “affordable luxury”

The Holcombe, a 17th-century inn south of Radstock has been turned into a new hotel and restaurant by two London chefs who wanted to escape to the country.

The Ring O’Bells reopens after major refurbishment

The Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin, managed by Butcombe Brewing Co, is now reopen having undergone an extensive refurbishment inside and out, including its two ensuite bedrooms.

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