Alex passed away on 24 March. Here those who knew him well pay their tribute. First,…
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Great British Beer Festival
The (almost) final line-up of breweries who will have a brewery bar or dedicated space on…
News & Views – May 2019
HAPPY COINCIDENCE I am informed that this year National Beer Day (15 June) and Father’s Day…
Brewery news – May 2019
CONCERN GROWS OVER RAILWAY ARCHES Following Network Rail’s recent sale of their railway arches to the…
Review of the Pubs Code
The start of the anticipated statutory review of the Pubs Code and the activities of the…
NEWS EXTRA – May 2019
MARSTON’S ARE PREPARED! Marston’s have prepared for ‘Brexit’ by stockpiling £6 million worth of beer. Unfortunately,…
Trade News – May 2019
WHAT’S IN A NAME? Global brewing giant AB InBev has decided to change its name for…
Real ale in bottles
At the end of November, CAMRA once again took its Great British Beer Experience roadshow to…
News and views
First of all, an apology. I somewhat carelessly used an out of date Christmas advert on…