Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Chancellor’s new draught duty rate welcomed
The chancellor unveiled good news for pub-goers in his 2021 Budget as he cut tax on draught beer and cider and brought in a new business rates relief...
Blue plaque for CAMRA pioneers
The pioneering campaigning of beer lovers in South Manchester has been honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque outside the pub where it all start...
Brewer praised for pandemic response
Shepherd Neame has won a Kent Excellence in Business Award for its outstanding covid response. The judges praised Shepherd Neame’s response to the pan...
American IPA named best beer in the Midlands
Navigation brewery has taken the overall champion cask beer crown at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Midlands Independent Beer Awards 2021....
Wells wins big
North Bedfordshire CAMRA has rewarded three Wells & Co pubs in its annual awards. The Devonshire Arms was Pub of the Year, the newly reopened Gordon A...
First chair of Merseyside CAMRA much missed
Bob Thurlow was already well versed in both beer and pub preservation when he was elected chair of Merseyside CAMRA in January 1974. He was ready for...
Scottish cidery wins top title
A new cidery in North-East Scotland has picked up a top award in an international competition for its dry sparkling cider. And now the cider’s creator...
Counting the cost of pandemic
A company’s financial results provide a snapshot of its past performance and casts a light on where it wants to be in the future. For all the companie...
Brewers’ seasonal collaboration
Greene King has partnered with Osset Brewery in Yorkshire to launch its latest seasonal ale, Bruff. The beer is a tribute to the best English hops aro...
Brewers urge world leaders to act on climate crisis ahead of COP26
Twenty five breweries across the UK and Ireland – including Fryne Ales and Adnams – have signed an open letter calling on world leaders to work togeth...
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