Beer
Long-running festival returns to boost mayorâs appeal
As it clocks up an remarkable 33 years the Oldham Beer and Cider Festival is set to roll into town for two days before Easter. Organised by CAMRA Roch...
Searching for prized old ale
An American friend, Julie Johnson, once told me the difference between our two countries is that the US has a past but Britain has history. As she wri...
Combine try and dry this January
The Dry January campaign is 10 years old this year. The idea of abstaining from booze after a December of decadence gains more traction annually. The...
Disability minister visits unique Bristol brewery
The minister for disabled people, health and work Tom Pursglove has toured a Bristol brewery and bakery which employs young adults with learning disab...
Plea for energy bill help as breweries close
CAMRA is urging the chancellor to announce further support with energy bills to stop more breweries going under. The Campaign is urging the chancello...
Threat to Scottish beer choice remains despite deposit scheme updates
There was good and bad news for Scottish beer and cider drinkers as updates to the Deporit Return Scheme have been released.Â
A green touch of glass
Did you know that recycling is so efficient that it can take up to 50 times less energy to make new glass from old bottles than to make it from sand?...
Small brewers celebrate âdefiningâ tax relief
The 20th anniversary of Small Brewers Relief (SBR) was celebrated with a special beer pouring in parliamentâs Strangersâ Bar where Meg Hillier MP chos...
ÂŁ20 pint warning
Pub customers could soon be charged ÂŁ20 a pint unless pubs are given support for their energy bills. Pubs and breweries will face major financial loss...
Stout tsunami
Can there be such a thing as a hidden trend? I think so. I think we have become engulfed by a wave of rich, heavily flavoured and deeply alcoholic dar...
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