BEER DAY BRITAIN 2023
Pubs and breweries celebrate Beer Day Britain 2023
Beer Day Britain, the UK’s annual national beer day, is a chance for operators to increase footfall at their sites and encourage customers to come together on Thursday 15 June to celebrate Britain’s national drink in pubs across the country.
The focus of the day was the National Cheers To Beer (#CheersToBeer) toast at 7pm.
Jane Peyton (pictured), beer sommelier and instigator of Beer Day Britain, said: “Every day is beer day for beer lovers but 15 June is extra special and gives us a chance to celebrate the national drink. And it tastes so much better when consumed with friends in a pub with a great atmosphere.
“The National Cheers To Beer at 7pm is a simple and effective way of marking Beer Day Britain. It entails raising a glass and saying ‘Cheers To Beer’ then posting a message on social message with the hashtag #CheersToBeer. So many people participate that it almost breaks social media.”
Wednesday saw people from across the sector say #CheersToBeer in a variety of ways, below are some highlights from social media.
Trade body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) marked the occasion with a delve into the history of beer.
It's @BeerDayBritain!
— British Beer & Pub Association (@beerandpub) June 15, 2023
And we're pleased to say that in 2022 beer remained Britain's drink of choice, with two thirds of drinks sold in a pub being a beer.
Take part in the #CheerstoBeer to celebrate an iconic part of our culture at 7pm tonight!
But how did we get here? pic.twitter.com/jr0spLBtVe
Kent-based pub operator and brewer Shepherd Neame offered consumers a free pint to celebrate.
Cheers to Beer Day Britain! Fancy a pint on us to celebrate? Sign up here to get yours*: https://t.co/bkGtWQ4CNG
— Shepherd Neame (@ShepherdNeame) June 15, 2023
*T&Cs apply, visit https://t.co/gCIxQXYiA5 for full terms. pic.twitter.com/4eW4E74pLy
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) chief executive Andy Slee raised a glass.
Here’s #CheersToBeer from SIBA Chief Exec Andy Slee and the whole SIBA Team #beerdaybritainpic.twitter.com/XbhKF03Y1g
— SIBA (@SIBANational) June 15, 2023
The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) praised "hardworking" people across the sector.
It's @BeerDayBritain and Beer Day NI, so raise a glass to all the hardworking hop growers, brewers, publicans and bar staff, and shout "#CheerstoBeer!"
— CAMRA (@CAMRA_Official) June 15, 2023
Who are you saying #cheers to on #NationalBeerDay?
Amelia Claudia#BeerDayBritain#BeerDayNIpic.twitter.com/BDH9BIhxpM
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) acknowledged the societal importance of Britain's pubs.
We're saying "Cheers to Beer", the national alcoholic (and non-alcoholic!) drink of Britain.
— The BII (@BIIandBIIAB) June 15, 2023
Without pubs to gather in and cheers, our communities would be darker places - so here's to beer!#cheerstobeer#nationalbeerday#beerdaybritainpic.twitter.com/2jcWL8AjUx
London-based Meantime Brewery showcased the inclusivity and unity of beer drinkers with interviews on Desi Pubs.
#CheersToBeer, inclusivity and uniting a nation of beer drinkers as we celebrate @BeerDayBritain!
— Meantime Brewing Company (@MeantimeBrewing) June 15, 2023
FULL interviews with David Jesudason on Desi Pubs and Nidhi Sharma on our collaboration brew, Desi Pale Ale are NOW LIVE on our YouTube channel. https://t.co/rpGutMxIPYpic.twitter.com/iExRKnM8OP
Family-owned and Yorkshire-based brewery Timothy Taylor's donated beer to hospice workers.
To celebrate @BeerDayBritain, it was an honour to donate beers to the residents and hard-working staff at @SRManorlands.
— Timothy Taylor's Brewery (@TimothyTaylors) June 15, 2023
Everyone should be given the chance to raise a glass to our national drink today.
Read the full story https://t.co/pvUNPsM1l9@Sue_Ryder#CheersToBeerpic.twitter.com/pMcWdCGZdJ
Nicholson's Pubs asked customers which famous person they would most like the share a pint with.
It's Beer Day Britain! One of our favourite days of the year. Tell us - if you could indulge in a pint of your favourite ale and say "cheers to beer" with anyone at all, dead or alive, famous or not, who would it be? #cheerstobeer#nicholsonspubs#beerdaybritainpic.twitter.com/F6MDK1OVdg
— Nicholson's Pubs (@Nicholsonspubs) June 15, 2023
Budweiser Brewing Group raised a glass to customers, employees and partners.
It’s @BeerDayBritain!
— Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I (@BudBrewingUKI) June 15, 2023
Today, we raise a to our customers, employees & partners who share our passion for our much-loved brands @CoronaUK@BudweiserUK & @StellaArtoisUK#CheerstoBeerpic.twitter.com/rmpRzC3oIr
Operator JW Lees encouraged people to visit the on-trade after work.
Happy Beer Day Britain! If you EVER needed a reason to head out for a beer after work on a Thursday, surely today's the day, right? @BeerDayBritain#BeerDayBritain#CheersToBeerpic.twitter.com/3Nx1AL9Ry0
— JW Lees (@JWLeesBrewery) June 15, 2023
Leicester-based Everards praised its brewing team.
Cheers from a few of our fantastic brew team! #cheerstobeer@BeerDayBritainpic.twitter.com/w85uQIrpOg
— Everards (@Everards1849) June 15, 2023
Pub operator and brewer Fullers marked the occasion with a pint of its Pride ale.
This evening at 7pm we will be enjoying a refreshing pint of Pride, as we say #CheersToBeer and celebrate @BeerDayBritain!
— Fuller's London Pride (@London_Pride) June 15, 2023
Tag us @londonpride and raise a glass to all those great beers brewed right here in Great Britain. #BeerDayBritain#CaskBeer#DrinkResponsiblypic.twitter.com/aP6YHyuwtm
Lastly, Warwickshire-based Purity Brewing encouraged the nation to "spread beery love".
#CheersToBeer
— Purity Brewing Co (@PurityBrewingCo) June 15, 2023
Today we celebrate Beer Day Britain!
As relentless purveyors of 'Great Beer with Real Character' we encourage the Nation to spread beery love and raise a pint at 7pm - Preferably a Purity Beer!
Let's see your best beer photos on social!@BeerDayBritainpic.twitter.com/sL23xHlHsA
