Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Ringwood to close after sale failure
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s (CMBC) plans to sell its Ringwood brewery in Hampshire have foundered and the operation is now set to close. The...
Seven up for CAMRA podcast
CAMRA’s popular podcast Pubs. Pints. People. returns for a seventh season with a bumper-sized episode. The latest series kicks off with an extra-long...
Tough trading and rising costs see brewery numbers fall
After a decade-long boom has the UK’s craft beer scene has fallen on hard times? Tough trading conditions and rising costs have meant overall brewery...
Apprentices’ Secret Santa special
Four of St Austell brewery’s apprentices have joined together to create a special Christmas beer to round off a successful 2023. Secret Santa was desi...
CAMRA wins big at beer writers awards
CAMRA books and its educational Learn & Discover platform took gold at the British Guild of Beer Writers awards. The Campaign won gold and silver in t...
Top real ale clubs rewarded
CAMRA has announced three joint winners of its inaugural Club Recognition Award. The new award celebrates and recognises a person, group or organisati...
New brewery boss pledges support for cask
Acorn’s new general manager Liz Casserly (pictured) has ambitious plans for cask ale at the brewery, now under new ownership. Her appointment follows...
Festive favourite returns
Kent brewer Shepherd Neame’s award-winning Christmas Ale is back just in time for the festive season. A pub favourite for more than a decade, the full...
Norwich celebrates festival highs
The 45th Norwich Beer Festival, run by Norwich & District CAMRA, has seen a high attendance and also raised over ÂŁ10k for charity. Â With numbers atten...
CAMRA chairman’s Autumn Statement message
Last week the chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement and it was mixed news for pub-goers and the licensed trade. Against a backdrop of rising price...
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