Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Popular city beer festival returns
After missing out last year, CAMRA volunteers are returning to St Andrews and Blackfriars Halls for the 43rd Norwich Beer Festival, which runs from 25...
Brewery’s historic trussing in
For the first time in a generation, a trussing in ceremony, where an apprentice barrel maker graduates to become a journeyman cooper, took place at th...
Businessman visits 51 pubs in pursuit of world record Â
Matt Ellis of St Neots, Cambridgeshire believes he has broken a world record by visiting 51 pubs in 24 hours. He is now collating the evidence and pap...
Latest Pomona winner revealed
Susanna Forbes, cider expert, author and co-founder of Little Pomona Cider in Herefordshire, has received the CAMRA’s Pomona Award for her long commit...
Bid to get UNESCO listing for cask beer
Next time you raise a glass of cask beer, campaigners want you to enjoy a cultural experience and join their call for UNESCO to add the beer to its li...
Historic Oxford pub to reopen as a community venture
Oxford’s historic Lamb and Flag is to reopen as a community owned pub following an agreement between St John’s College and the Inklings Group. The Lam...
Pooches chill out with Sheps’ cool doggy treats
Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has just unveiled a delicious new treat, set to get dog tales wagging at its pubs. Jude’s Ice Cream for Dogs is now availab...
London beer after lockdown
Author Des de Moor says the lockdown may be over but the long-term impact on pubs and bars is unclear.
New book shines light on world beer
The World Beer Guide puts a spotlight on the remarkable revolution taking place in just about every country. When author Roger Protz published a boo...
Chancellor urged to cut tax on draught beer in Budget
“Build back bitter” is the message CAMRA has sent to the chancellor as it calls on members to email MPs calling for a lower tax on draught beer. A new...
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