Beer
Did BrewDog put cask beer back a decade?
It genuinely does feel like cask beer is having its moment on the bar. Bass, Boddington’s, Landlord, it feels like they’re everywhere. Dare I say it,...
Independents capitalise on keeping it local
Local roots to win over consumers despite tough trading conditions, according to new report. Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures,...
Wherry good birthday bash
Norfolk’s largest brewery celebrated the 45th birthday of its award-winning Wherry by inviting the company’s founder to raise a glass at its brewery t...
High-flying tribute to the last of the few
Windsor and Eton brewery is releasing Hurricane IPA to coincide with the reopening of its riverside bar in Kingston-upon-Thames. The beer is a well-ba...
New right to guest beer improving choice in Scotland
The new right to a guest beer is improving choice in pubs where tenants are aware of it, but others are being discouraged from applying, a new report...
Mild magicians cast spell again
Anyone can become a mild magician during the UK’s longest running and largest promotion of the beer style which kicks off Friday. Organised by volunt...
Plan your next festival trip
There are some top festivals to look forward to this year. Members can now enjoy free entry to many CAMRA festivals (not including souvenir glass and...
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...
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...
‘Devastating loss’ 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...
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