Primary objective of ‘multimillion-euro’ deal is to ensure supply of beer for Caskmates

The two actors discuss criminology, crumpets and the importance of shamanic healing

This Week: Airline’s first-half results will reflect investor jitters. Also: AIB’s egm

Study finds the fizziest beers have up to 2.71 pints of carbon dioxide per pint

Symbol sets out criteria for what constitutes craft beer in Republic

River Cottage weekends; mushroom vinegar ketchup and cep oil from Ballyhoura; curry awards

The word has become so overused it’s losing its meaning

Oil and gas company Aminex expresses interest in Petroceltic’s Egyptian assets

Belgium-based brewer forecasts improved volumes

Sale of the brands would help address potential EU antitrust concerns

Proposed takeover would be one of the largest mergers in corporate history

Founder of Carlow Brewing Company sees potential for further significant growth

Kieran McGill owns 16 Irish pubs in the US but holds keys to none of them

Drugs now illegal again after emergency legislation rushed through Oireachtas

Baltimore Ravens running back was banned after a February video went public showing him punching his fiancee in the face

Deal put on ice as Heineken tells SABMiller it intends to remain independent

Dutch brewer grows its market share as it calls for stimulus for pub sector

Home brewers can save a considerable amount of money, but people who have been bitten by the bug say passion and pride become the primary motivation over time

There has never been so much consumer choice in the beer market – and if craft beers are too expensive for your liking, a fair this weekend will show you how to brew your own

Irish Brewers' Association urges all licensed trade operators to remain vigilant

The beer, wine soft drinks and snacks distributor changes its name to Counterpoint

Faced with competing against the monoliths of the bar taps, Irish craft beers have been making huge progress

Rivals flirt with clients on social media, says Slattery’s head of consumer business

Weekend sample: Kilkenny Roots Festival, National League Hurling final, Phibsboro Phizzfest

North American brewer wants to dislodge either Diageo or Heineken from top two