Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Grow, bag and drink Scottish malt
Crisp Malt is increasing its support of Scottish farmers and brewers with the opening of a new ÂŁ2m packaging line in Alloa. The facility provides brew...
Join the CAMRA podcast team at the virtual Great British Beer Festival
The hosts of the CAMRA podcast Pubs. Pints. People. will be joining the virtual Great British Beer Festival, taking place from 11-13 September. Alongs...
Coastal community in Cumbria rallies to buy its local
“It’s not just a pub – it will be a community hub”, says the Mawbray community group which is  campaigning to save their local pub, buying it and reop...
Marston’s and Carlsberg brewing merger may be investigated by competition watchdog
Competition regulators are launching an investigation into the £780 million merger between brewing companies Carlsberg and Marston’s. The Competition...
Bellfield invests in brewery and taproom
A Scottish microbrewery is planning a strong comeback after a challenging pandemic period. Edinburgh’s Bellfield Brewery – the UK’s only, exclusively...
Deptford pub given community protection
A long-standing pub and music venue in Deptford, South London has been granted special community status, offering protection from future threats. The...
Long closed north London pub to reopen
Supporters of a campaign to see a much-missed Primrose Hill in north London pub reopen have been given a “huge” boost after the news broke it would be...
NHS charity in Kent benefits from beer sales
Old Dairy brewery has raised more than £630, for the East Kent Hospitals Charity through sales of its pale ale – Frontline. The Tenterden located brew...
Protecting your local
Pubs have had a torrid time and the lifting of lockdown means many now face uncertain times as CAMRA is predicting a tsunami of planning applications...
History in a glass
When you visit breweries you are usually greeted by the warm and welcoming aromas of malt and hops, writes Roger Protz. The exception, back in the 198...
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