Posts by: Laura Hadland
In a gadda da vida
As I write these words, the sky outside my window is the most vivid shade of blue. There is a handful of the laziest, fluffy clouds you can imagine fl...
Generation game
A couple of weeks ago my phone pinged as a press release dropped into my inbox. It told me the story of Steve Birch, the head brewer of Mauldons brewe...
Wheeling out the sexist tropes
As some of you will know, I’ve just finished writing a book on beer festivals (available through CAMRA Books from 8 May). As a result, I’m naturally a...
Ask a silly question…
The gentle hubbub of voices rises to greet me as I walk into the Malt Shovel. The fire is lit to ward off the February cold and the small, two-roomed...
Trigger warning: sexual violence and rape
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) has been taking place since 2014. Women come together to brew a beer for release on International...
Reasons to be hopeful
At the beginning of 2024, I asked a number of brewers what their expectations were for the year ahead. Despite the difficulties posed by the economic...
Making our niche mainstream
As times get harder, more breweries are seeking collaborations. They strengthen ties within the industry and help reach new audiences. Who among us wa...
Hidden gems and destination pubs
I think we’re all old enough and wise enough to see that the government’s promised penny off a pint in the latest Budget is quite the insult to our in...
Getting sips to lips
How do we bring cask ale to the masses? It’s a question that CAMRA has been asking since 1971. I’ve spent quite a lot of time recently with the dedica...
Walking the hop walk
It’s no secret, I’m excited about British hops. Being invited to one of the Charles Faram hop walks to get up close and personal with the farms at har...
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