What we learnt on Planet Beer this week

Hop City, ancient breweries and shoe for a glass: here are the latest happenings, news, views and events you need to know about this week

1/ A shoe for your glass. Belgian beer bars have had enough of people stealing the glasses, so much so, one bar is demanding a shoe as a deposit. - The Guardian

2/ Ancient brewery uncovered. Archeologists in Egypt have found what they believe to be a brewery dating back to 2400BCE. - The Independent

3/ Hop City returns bigger than ever. The hop-forward Leeds beer festival hosted by Northern Monk Brewing Co in its wonderful Old Flax Store building is back again between on Easter weekend between March 29-31. Get your tickets here.

4/ We're launching a bar. Yes, that's right. Beer Hawk is launching a bar in London. Read all about it on Good Beer Hunting.