PHOTO SPECIAL: A BIG WELCOMING BEER HUG FROM BEARTOWN
Beartown Brewery has been around for almost 30 years since Ian Burns kicked off with his bear themed brews in Congleton, East Cheshire....
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stevehobman
- Aug 9
GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL HITS 46TH YEAR WITH A YORKSHIRE PORTER TAKING THE CROWN
The Campaign of Real Ale’s flagship event, the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) returned to Olympia London from 1-5 August. For its...
stevehobman
- Jul 12
BIG HAND CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
With many small brewers badly beleaguered by the shadow of Covid 19, plus staggering rises in energy bills and raw materials combined...
stevehobman
- Feb 23
'TAKE US TO A BEER HEAVEN' THEY SAID...OK THEN, WE'LL NIP DOWN TO LUDLOW ...
Special photo file report from south Shropshire OUR whole reason for being is to hunt down cracking independent brewers and smashing cask...
stevehobman
- Jan 10
Our pubs and breweries in peril from energy costs -- Camra speaks
Halving energy bill help puts UK’s thriving beer scene at risk: CAMRA Commenting on reports that help with energy bills for hospitality...
stevehobman
- Dec 6, 2022
IT'S CHRISTMAS - TIME FOR SOME SPECIAL CASK ALES
Brewing special ales for Christmas has been a long held festive tradition and offers some seasonal cask ale fun. There was time when...
stevehobman
- Nov 10, 2022
Tour Photofile Autumn 2022: A glimpse of a 'Peaks & Pints' ramble through the UK
We all know that there are many attractions that bring visitors to the UK; our great cities, our fantastic history and our wonderfully...
stevehobman
- Oct 24, 2022
Cask is best for the environment - as well as very tasty - Camra Good Beer Guide 2023
CAMRA urges pub-goers to use the Good Beer Guide to find the best pubs serving cask beer as new research shows consumers view traditional...
stevehobman
- Sep 29, 2022
Great news for Cask Ale Week: Kelham Island Brewery saved from closure
Dave Wickett founded Kelham Island Brewery in 1990 when the micro brewing movement was very much in its gestation. Dave was a truly...
stevehobman
- Sep 12, 2022
The Bhurtpore Inn -30 years a haven of good ale
The richly historic Bhurtpore Inn, buried deep in the leafy lanes of the Cheshire countryside, has been a veritable haven of good beer...
stevehobman
- Jul 29, 2022
Coniston rides the waves
A spotlight on a rather special Lakeland brewery that has twice claimed the crown of Supreme Champion Beer of Britain. Beer Tours UK's...
stevehobman
- Jun 27, 2022
SALOPIAN ORACLE (4%abv)
This one is a favourite of mine at my village local, the Carden Arms in Tilston, Cheshire. I make no apology for it. Founded in 1995 by...
stevehobman
- Jun 7, 2022
NEW LIFE FOR ONE-TIME POPULAR CHESTER PUB - step inside for a glimpse with us.....
Photo special with images from Tony Blake Photography. A once much loved Chester city centre pub which suffered years of troubles has...
stevehobman
- May 23, 2022
BEER REVIEW: Weetwood Ales Jester IPA (4.8%abv)
Originally developed by British brewers back in the 18th century to export to the colonies, these days there are many versions of India...
stevehobman
- May 17, 2022
Traditional bitter is the champion cask ale at brewers' contest for Wales & West
I was very pleased to judge at the SIBA Wales & West Beer Competition last Friday at Ludlow. And delighted to play a part (I think..it's...
stevehobman
- Apr 20, 2022
CAMRA CAMPAIGNS TO BOOST PUB TRADE THIS SUMMER
The Campaign for Real Ale is gearing up to launch its “Summer of Pub” Campaign (2 May – 29 August) which encourages people to head down...
stevehobman
- Feb 18, 2022
Call for beer duty cut as near £6bn Covid sales losses revealed
Beer sales fell in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic as people shunned pubs and drank wine and spirits at home instead. Pubs, bars and...
stevehobman
- Feb 2, 2022
CALL TO AMEND BEER TAX PLANS
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) are urging the Treasury to amend tax plans to help small...
stevehobman
- Dec 22, 2021
Brewers face Crisis Christmas -urgent help needed
While some positive help is on the way for pubs and restaurants, brewers are struggling for assistance. Last night I spoke with a small...
stevehobman
- Dec 14, 2021
CAMRA urges ‘extreme caution’ from Government over warning consumers away from pubs
In response to reports of booking cancellations and a downturn in trade, CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said: “Over the weekend, we...
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