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Porter picks up plum prize
S&P owner and head brewer Andy Keely was left almost speechless when told his Plum Porter was the Champion Cask Ale of Norfolk 2026. Keely, who is pre...
Pub franchises explained
Recent years have seen a significant growth in the number of pubs being run under some kind of franchising arrangement. Various names are used â retai...
Artisan cider makers must rise to challenge of cheap supermarket rivals
I grew up in the North. Cider wasnât something I rejoiced in during that time. Plastic bottles of carbonated, from-concentrate, fermented apple drinks...
Beauty and the yeast
The levelling up of brewing science is a constant source of fascination for me. I talked about hop extracts in this column last year. Before that, I w...
Swan flies again
The Swan at Enford, Wiltshire has reopened thanks to new investment and campaigners who have pitched in to ensure that the only pub in the village rem...
County calls out government over missing support
Plunkett UK and campaigners in Cornwall have called on the government to provide stronger support for rural communities during an event at the Eden Pr...
CAMRA award nominations open
Nominations are now open for CAMRAâs 2026 Pomona Award, which recognises people who have gone above and beyond to promote real cider and perry across...
âDevastating lossâ of Scottish brewer
The lurid headlines and bizarre reports surrounding the collapse and takeover of BrewDog by an American manufacturer of cannabis have diverted attenti...
MPs to debate protecting cask beer
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker has secured a parliamentary debate on protecting cask ale and recognising its production and serving as Intangible Cultur...
Beware of fake news about pubs
You may have seen the headline screaming âGovernment tells pubs to serve warm beerâ to counter rising energy costs. This, of course, looks like anothe...
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