The Journal

England’s much-celebrated and deeply-historic brewing industry shapeshifts with the times; today it stands tall as a dynamic, commercial juggernaut where rich tradition meets high-tech innovation. The landscape is rapidly evolving. Long-established breweries are adapting to 21st century methods and trends, modernising their techniques, refining their products, and embracing rapidly-changing consumer habits. Defining the new wave, an upstart generation of clever microbreweries, bringing a daring spirit of creative experimentation (especially with flavour) along with digital marketing tricks galore. Mass-produced pints are, relatively, a thing of the past; meticulously brewed heritage ales and craft lagers that push taste boundaries define and grow the market. Beer is still very big business in England, and remains just as woven into its social fabric as it did 200 years ago - it’s a deeply embedded cultural force. Here is our guide to the most famous and influential English beer brewers.