A festival for all? - What's Brewing
There was a palpable sense of anticipation ahead of the announcement of this year's Champion Beer of Britain. As the clock ticked closer to 4pm, vario...| wb.camra.org.uk
Across the UK, there are groups of people fighting to save their locals. CAMRA’s Pub Saving Awards seeks to recognise and champion those who have come together to save a pub that would have otherwise been demolished or converted to another use. With nominations for the latest Pub Saving Awards now open, What’s Brewing caught up with last year’s winner, the Old Horn Community Pub Society, to see how the inn (above) in Spennithorne, North Yorkshire and its community have fared over the ...| What's Brewing New Feed
I am writing this as the UK basks in another heatwave, whilst a good few of you may have been sat sipping a refreshing pint or two in a bucolic country pub garden. You know where I mean. As you enter you can hear the smack of leather on willow from the nearby village green, the echo of your footsteps on the cool flagstone floors and the friendly welcome from the bar staff. Above the bar is a chalkboard menu of delicious food. And if I asked you what would be on that menu, I bet most of you wo...| What's Brewing New Feed
CAMRA’s Pubs.Pints.People podcast has returned with a new episode recorded at the Great British Beer Festival iat the NEC, Birmingham. Welcoming beer and cider fans to the NEC for the first time, podcast hosts Clare Philips, Alison Clare and Simon Webster plus editor David King report on the highlights of the festival’s Trade Event with book launches, beer competitions and interviews with major figures in the industry. The sixth episode of the seventh series features chairman Ash Corbett-...| What's Brewing New Feed
The Crown Inn on Heaton Lane under Stockport’s viaduct has a new lease of life under management which could see Boddington’s return to the bar. The pub was converted from three terraced houses in the late 1870s and by the 1990s, it was a Boddington’s pub. It retains an original relief sign on its frontage bearing the brewery's name and logo. In the decades surrounding the turn of the century, the pub was known for the quality and quantity of beers from the burgeoning number of microbr...| What's Brewing New Feed
CAMRA has revealed the 16 regional and national winners in its Pub of the Year 2025 competition. The shortlisted pubs have beaten thousands of entries to be crowned the best in their region or country and will now battle it out for the chance to be named CAMRA’s overall Pub of the Year. The final four pubs in the running for the overall title will be announced in October with the winner revealed in January 2026.| What's Brewing New Feed
Like the introduction of an official CAMRA keg bar in 2019, this year has seen a momentous evolution at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF). A formal low- and no-alcohol bar made its first appearance at the festival held in Birmingham. There were 35 drinks available with an ABV of 0.5 per cent or lower, in bottle, keg and can. I’ve observed with interest the comings and goings at the Glan Yr Afon Bar, which is named for the historic pub in Gwynedd that was saved by the community and Holl...| What's Brewing New Feed
The hunt is on for those tireless campaigners who have come together to save their local as nominations open for CAMRA’s Pub Saving Awards. The awards celebrates those who have fought to their pubfrom demolition or conversion to another use. There is also a Heritage Award recognising the achievements of a group which has revitalised a historic pub.| What's Brewing New Feed
A new poll, commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), reveals pub business rates has become politically contentious. More than half those surveyed (55 per cent) say they would vote for a party that promises to ease the tax pressure on pubs. Support climbs to 73 per cent among 25-34-year-olds. These findings land as the BBPA warns that without meaningful business rates reform, Britain’s locals and breweries will struggle to survive and pubs will continue to close at a rate...| What's Brewing New Feed
August got off to a great start with the return of the Great British Beer Festival which saw thousands of festivalgoers join us at the NEC, Birmingham – as well as Parliamentrians and the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who discussed what can be done regionally and nationally to support pubs and breweries.| What's Brewing New Feed
There was a palpable sense of anticipation ahead of the announcement of this year's Champion Beer of Britain. As the clock ticked closer to 4pm, vario...| wb.camra.org.uk
It’s the end of the barrel for the world-famous union sets (pictured) used to ferment Pedigree at the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Co (CMBC), in Burton...| wb.camra.org.uk
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Since April’s bulletin, the number of community-owned pubs (COPs) has increased from 217 to 223. Those not owned but run by the community remain at 28 and the number of active campaigns is still 78, though that hides a degree of churn with some campaigns coming to fruition, others failing and new ones coming along.| What's Brewing New Feed
CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group shares news and updates about pubs with historically significant interiors across the UK. For further news, see the Pub Heritage Group webpage here.| What's Brewing New Feed
As CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival came to a close, new polling showed people have lost faith in the government’s commitment to protect pubs. More than six in every 10 people believe government should be doing more to protect the existence of community pubs. Just 17 per cent believe it is doing enough, a damning verdict on years of underinvestment, inconsistent support and a lack of long-term safeguarding for this cherished institution.| What's Brewing New Feed
Hook Norton is reviving a beloved tradition as it resumes beer deliveries by shire horse and dray. The brewery will be delivering to the Pear Tree, bringing back a nostalgic touch to its local distribution. The delivery team will be led by Brigadier and Balmoral, two of the brewery’s shire horses under the experienced guidance of head coachman Nicholas Carter and groom Alyster Mills.| What's Brewing New Feed
Beer lovers across Norwich and the surrounding district are spoilt for choice, according to the latest results from the area’s CAMRA branch pub survey. A record-breaking 63 volunteers visited more than 430 pubs in one day, covering nearly the entire branch area for the first time in the annual survey’s history. This year’s survey uncovered an 389 real ales on sale across the Norwich and District branch area, including 265 in the city alone. The growing diversity of beer choice was als...| What's Brewing New Feed
Matthew Winter with his Black Magic – Tropical Stout (7 per cent) beer has been crowned winner of the Champion Homebrewer of the Year 2025 competition at the Great British Beer Festival at the NEC Birmingham. The brew also topped the strong stouts and porters category. Sponsored by Nailmaker Brewing Co and Brew At Home, the award seeks out the best of homebrewing and showcases the brightest brewers of the future.| What's Brewing New Feed
It was the loneliest I’d ever been. A few years ago, I took parental leave when our first-born was still a baby and found myself with days in front of...| wb.camra.org.uk
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Two years ago, an iconic Black Country pub was ravaged by a fire and illegally demolished in the following days – now a new initiative has been officially launched to keep the pressure on for it to rise from the ashes. Campaigners from across the country have joined forces to kick-start the Toast to The Crooked House social media campaign in honour of the second anniversary of the tragedy, calling for people to post a selfie of themselves raising a glass to the pub to raise awareness about ...| What's Brewing New Feed
Two women-led brews have taken the top honours in CAMRA’s Champion Bottled Beer of Britain 2025 competition during the Great British Beer Festival at the NEC Birmingham. St Austell's Proper Job (5.5 per cent ABV), brewed under the guidance of brewing director Georgina Young, claimed Gold. Young said: “We are honoured and delighted to be recognised in this category with our amazing Proper Job IPA, which was first brewed in 2004, created using original new style hops made with Chinook and C...| What's Brewing New Feed
Brewers in Rochdale are teaming up to create a beer celebrating its year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. The cask ale will be in pubs and bars across Rochdale from mid-August, with bottles also available in the coming months. It could be reaching drinkers in the capital too with MP Paul Waugh hoping to get it on tap in London at Strangers’ Bar at the House of Commons.| What's Brewing New Feed
St Austell’s brewing director has been named Brewer of the Year by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer (APPBG). Georgina Young, who has led the productio...| wb.camra.org.uk
The first time I drank Boddingtons Bitter I refused to leave the pub. I was in Hyde on the edge of Manchester, en route for a meeting with the graphic...| wb.camra.org.uk
Sheffield CAMRA’s latest beer census provided further support for claims it is the best beer city in the world. The branch carried out its latest cens...| wb.camra.org.uk
Tickets for Weymouth’s Octoberfest in the town’s Pavilion Ocean Room on 3-4 October go on sale this Friday. The four-session event is organised by CA...| wb.camra.org.uk
Now is the time to pre-order your 2026 Good Beer Guide to ensure you stay up to date with the UK’s best pubs and breweries. It is the complete book f...| wb.camra.org.uk
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Shepherd Neame has unveiled a new look for its Whitstable Bay beers. Named after the Kentish coastal town near Shepherd Neame’s historic brewery in Fa...| wb.camra.org.uk
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East goes West at this year’s West Dorset 19th branch beer festival. This year Weymouth Octoberfest will take place in Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room...| wb.camra.org.uk
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I like to try and keep abreast of the news, particularly as it pertains to beer and pubs. This morning, my feed was assaulted with the same cookie cut...| wb.camra.org.uk
I’ve been organising my thoughts on the gastropub concept ever since I read the wonderful Katie Mather’s thoughts on the subject in her excellent news...| wb.camra.org.uk
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Elland Brewery’s 1872 Porter (6.5 per cent ABV) has struck gold and has been crowned the best in Britain after winning CAMRA’s prestigious Champion B...| wb.camra.org.uk
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A pre-Covid meeting between three brewers that spawned the desire to create a collaborative beer will finally come to fruition at a two-day festival a...| wb.camra.org.uk
There are more than 1,800 breweries in the UK, but the beer we actually see on tap in most of our local pubs and on supermarket shelves provides a dam...| wb.camra.org.uk
Marston’s has sold its 40 per cent stake in a brewing joint venture with Carlsberg for £206m. The group, which has its headquarters in Wolverhampton,...| wb.camra.org.uk
A merger has been announced that, for once, is good news for beer drinkers. It will ensure the future of an acclaimed brewery and it will revive histo...| wb.camra.org.uk
In the latest episode of CAMRA’s popular Pubs. Pints. People. podcast the team explores one of the essential beer ingredients – hops. It features inte...| wb.camra.org.uk
Plan your next festival trip by viewing the list below. To see all upcoming CAMRA events, visit https://events.camra.org.uk/| wb.camra.org.uk
The Burton union, a historic system of beer-making that was due to be scrapped, has been saved and is now making IPA at Thornbridge brewery in Derbysh...| wb.camra.org.uk
