Beery News from What’s Brewing

• Big brewers bad, small brewers good?
  by Laura Hadland
  When CAMRA was founded in 1971 things were simple. Keg beer was bad, cask beer was good. Big breweries were bad, small breweries were good – and the relief that the family brewers […]
• Financial pressure on pubs laid bare
  by WB Reporter
  For communities across Britain, the pub is a vital community hub and a core part of our high streets. Yet behind the bar, owners are dealing with a tough economic climate. Industry figures […]
• Publican seeks stories about his former pub
  by WB Reporter
  A former CAMRA award-winning publican is planning to write a book about his 36 years behind the bar at one of Bedfordshire’s most popular locals and is appealing for customers’ favourite anecdotes. Kevin […]
• Hundreds fight for their local
  by Timothy Hampson
  More than 800 people have signed a petition to secure the future of the Leicester Arms, Luton (pictured) following its closure by owner Mitchells and Butler last month. Before the closure, local residents […]
• Fosse collab beer shows the way we lived
  by Timothy Hampson
  A Roman-inspired ale based on archaeological discoveries in Rutland has been created through a collaboration between the University of Leicester and local brewer Everards. The 4.9 per cent ABV ruby ale Fosse Centurion, […]
• New look’s nod to the past
  by WB Reporter
  Kirkstall brewery is launching new branding for its core cask beer, drawing upon its heritage and Three Swords symbol. The new pump clips have a distinctive shape and are designed to highlight Kirkstall’s […]
• CAMRA festival update – November
  by Harri Knight-Davis
  With all hopes of warm days over why not take shelter at one of CAMRA’s volunteer-run festivals? Make sure to make the most of them by checking out the list below. Members can […]