Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Campaign calls for urgent government support as top brewers fight for survival
CAMRA says government support is vital following the news that Elland brewery is facing liquidation and Adnams is looking for financial support. CAMRA...
Champion hop doubles up
A variety brimming with pineapple and peach flavours is the hop of the year for the second time. Hawkins Farming’s Harlequin took the title at the Ins...
Latest podcast tackles low alcohol beer and cider
In the wake of Dry January, the second episode of CAMRA’s Pubs. Pints. People podcast’s seventh series kicks off with a deep dive into the world of lo...
Brewery numbers fall in 2023
New figures released by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) show there are now fewer breweries in the UK compared to a year ago. SIBA’s UK Brewe...
List Your Local takes first steps to protect historic pubs
An initiative to protect historic pubs following the destruction of the Crooked House has seen the first five submitted for Grade II-listed status by...
B’s buzzing over spot in cider pub final four
Bridlington’s Three B’s micropub’s place in CAMRA’s National Cider Pub of the Year 2023 final four has been marked with a presentation to owners Mark...
Strong start to birthday celebrations
To mark the start of its 175th anniversary year, Hook Norton is brewing a series of special beers. First up is 175 Strong Ale (7.5 per cent) a robust,...
Producers and drinkers call for Draught Relief increase
Increasing Draught Relief to 20 per cent in the Budget would provide the adrenaline shot pubs and breweries need to succeed, according to brewers and...
North pulled back from brink
Award-winning Leeds brewery North Brewing (above) has been rescued from the brink of administration by Kirkstall brewery. North, formerly North Brewin...
Evil canned beer takes top prize
Experiments in Evil, a 10.5 per cent ABV imperial stout from Ampersand Brew Co of Diss, has been named the winner of the inaugural Champion Canned Bee...
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