Beer
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...
Calling time on Pedigree
I placed my order at the bar of the Malt Shovel and publican Brad invited me to take a seat. “I’ll bring your drinks over in a second,” he said. “I’ve...
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,...
Global giant cuts strength of best-selling ale and ups price
Heineken UK, Britain’s biggest brewer, is cutting the strength of its major ale brand John Smith’s Extra Smooth, allegedly to encourage moderate drink...
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...
Plan your February festival trips now!
Plan your next festival trip this month by viewing the list below. To see all future CAMRA events, visit https://events.camra.org.uk/
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...
Pineapple’s the pick of the crop
CAMRA’s North London branch has named the Pineapple in Leverton Street, Kentish Town its Pub of Pubs after three decades of running its annual Pub of...
'Cathedral of brewing’ fears realised
In early 2020, Carlsberg and Marston’s announced a joint venture, with the Danish corporation taking 60 per cent of the new Carlsberg Marston’s Brewin...
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