Emma is a freelance writer based in Brighton, a vibrant seaside city on the South Coast of England. She is a former British Beer Writer of the Year and was Chair of the British Guild of Beer Writers from 2021-2023.
Emma writes features, website copy, tasting notes, reviews, book chapters, and all forms of creative non-fiction.
In 2022, Emma co-authored World’s Greatest Beers alongside seven other writers including Pete Brown, Roger Protz and Jonny Garrett.
In 2023, Emma curated the Good Beer Yearbook, bringing together some of the very best beer writers to deliver a summary of a year in beer.
Her work has been published in national and international publications including Original Gravity Magazine (UK & Canada), Brew Your Own Magazine (USA), Beer Magazine (UK), Zymurgy (USA), Imbibe Magazine (UK) & DIVA Magazine (UK). She also contributed a feature to the Good Beer Guide 2020.
Emma’s writing focusses on beer, cider, pubs and the wider drinks industry. She has a particular interest in the areas of sustainability and diversity.
Selected Published Writing
Emma Inch’s Guide to Welsh Ales & Breweries (2023)
‘From coast to mountain top, valley to city, Wales has more than enough beers to satisfy the thirst of even the most adventurous beer explorer!‘
To Those Who Wait — Making Beer Sustainable with Sussex’s Good Things Brewing Co. – Pellicle Magazine (January 2021)
‘Talking with Chris quickly makes you realise that—in addition to producing delicious beer—he is indeed on a quest. As he slowly knits together tradition and innovation, romance and practicality, rural and urban, it’s clear that his mission is far from over. His optimism is contagious and that’s all part of the plan.’
Dark Star Hophead at The Evening Star – Flagship February (February 2020)
‘Some beers are polite. They fade pleasantly into the background as they accompany our conversations, never dominating, never shouting. Other beers push to the front, demanding to be heard, making sure you won’t ignore them. But some of the best beers, like the pin-bright evening star hanging in a clear sky, or a familiar story repeated to fade, simply light your way home.‘
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