Posts by: Timothy Hampson
New book explores pleasures and secrets of cask ale
A new book aims to provide the definitive guide to cask beer, the unique format of a live draught brew that, at its best and freshest, delivers a subt...
Tax U-turn condemns community pubs to closure
CAMRA has condemned  the Government’s U-turn on its decision to freeze alcohol duties saying many pubs will now close their doors for good. The freeze...
Popular fest goes back to its roots
CAMRA’s Bristol Beer Festival is back at a new venue after a two-year absence due to Covid-19 restrictions. It will run from 17-20 November in the Cit...
Explore the real cider and perry world
Many of the well-known ciders and perries sold in the UK are not produced using the natural process from apples and pears but have been made artificia...
Winter fest goes for a Burton
CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival Winter will take place for the first time in Burton-upon-Trent from 16-18 February 2023. As the winter counterpart...
Pubco buzzing with charity push
Pub operator Brakspear is launching Giving Back, a new initiative to support causes chosen by its 120 pubs through a ÂŁ25,000 match-funding scheme. Sep...
Havercake marches back in cask
Timothy Taylor’s Havercake is back in cask this autumn and supporting ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. A robust Yorkshire ale with a full taste of malt and...
Revamp for popular fest’s entertainment
Norwich Beer Festival is to host a new line-up of live entertainment plus has switched the venue from the main St Andrew’s site to the Blackfriars Hal...
Top UK clubs revealed
CAMRA has unveiled the regional finalists in its National Club of the Year competition 2022. The 14 finalists will now have a chance to compete for on...
Pubs’ warm welcome guarantee
Three Northumberland village pubs have stocked up on firewood – and friendship – to help their customers stay warm this winter. Rising fuel prices and...
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