Industry
CAMRA condemns Jennings closure
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) confirmed its plans to close the historic Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth in early October. And there will be...
Urgent government action needed to save pubs and breweries
Beer drinkers, pub-goers and brewers are calling for urgent government action to reduce the effect of crippling energy bills on the sector. CAMRA and...
The good, the bad and the ugly of our pubs
The pub trade is reminiscent of one of those old Spaghetti Westerns – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. We saw the ugly side last month when spokesmen f...
Duty review delay attacked
CAMRA has criticised the government for delaying its review into alcohol taxation until at least the autumn. The Campaign is calling for a lower rate...
CAMRA launches Pubs Code survey for tied tenants
CAMRA has called on all tied tenants in England and Wales to let it know what they think about the Pubs Code via a new online survey. The Campaign pla...
CAMRA backs law to guarantee staff keep tips
CAMRA has given its backing to a change in the law to make sure that bar staff always receive tips left by customers The House of Commons voted unanim...
Innovation secures top prize for hop grower
Will Kirby and Henry Smith (pictured) of Brook House Hops in Herefordshire have won Hop Farmer of the Year crown at the Royal Three Counties Food & Fa...
Black cloud refuses to shift
I’m grateful to Rupert Thompson, boss of Hogs Back brewery in Surrey, for lifting the large black cloud hovering over my head. Hard on the heels of th...
New Learn & Discover videos from Jonny Garrett
Award-winning beer writer and founder of YouTube’s Craft Beer Channel Jonny Garrett, has created two new videos explaining key issues impacting brewer...
Brewer’s welcome boost for cask beer
At last some good news on the cask beer front. One of our major regional brewers, Black Sheep in the Yorkshire Dales, is launching a major campaign to...
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