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Bristol Beer Factory win Champion Beer of Britain

Independence, a 4.6% ABV US pale ale from Bristol Beer Factory, has been named CAMRA’s Champion Beer of…
#Bristol #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #BristolBeerFactory #Britain #CairngormBrewery #Camra #championbeerofBritain #DriftwoodSpars #GreatBritain
https://www.europesays.com/uk/971986/

Alas, the reality in Britain is so-called " #pub community " revolves around heavy #alcohol use (and is dominated by white males with centrist or right-wing political views), outside of towns Britain is heavily car dependent and society rightly no longer tolerates DUI - and in town if you aren't driving you have to get back home somehow - streets at night aren't always pleasant in town even for men (especially if you are also from any ethnic minority, marginalised group or neurodiverse) and are even worse for women / openly LGBT+

On top of cost of living, this adds to reasons why pub culture is dying ( and I say this as a member of #CAMRA )

We do need more #ThirdSpaces which open in the evening, but aren't dependent on alcohol dealing!

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:givengz3gxb3hy4cncgifwe4/post/3mlbqk22yvc2x

Alas, the reality in Britain is so-called " #pub community " revolves around heavy #alcohol use (and is dominated by white males with centrist or right-wing political views), outside of towns Britain is heavily car dependent and society rightly no longer tolerates DUI - and in town if you aren't driving you have to get back home somehow - streets at night aren't always pleasant in town even for men (especially if you are also from any ethnic minority, marginalised group or neurodiverse) and are even worse for women / openly LGBT+

On top of cost of living, this adds to reasons why pub culture is dying ( and I say this as a member of #CAMRA )

We do need more #ThirdSpaces which open in the evening, but aren't dependent on alcohol dealing!

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:givengz3gxb3hy4cncgifwe4/post/3mlbqk22yvc2x

Alas, the reality in Britain is so-called " #pub community " revolves around heavy #alcohol use (and is dominated by white males with centrist or right-wing political views), outside of towns Britain is heavily car dependent and society rightly no longer tolerates DUI - and in town if you aren't driving you have to get back home somehow - streets at night aren't always pleasant in town even for men (especially if you are also from any ethnic minority, marginalised group or neurodiverse) and are even worse for women / openly LGBT+

On top of cost of living, this adds to reasons why pub culture is dying ( and I say this as a member of #CAMRA )

We do need more #ThirdSpaces which open in the evening, but aren't dependent on alcohol dealing!

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:givengz3gxb3hy4cncgifwe4/post/3mlbqk22yvc2x

Alas, the reality in Britain is so-called " #pub community " revolves around heavy #alcohol use (and is dominated by white males with centrist or right-wing political views), outside of towns Britain is heavily car dependent and society rightly no longer tolerates DUI - and in town if you aren't driving you have to get back home somehow - streets at night aren't always pleasant in town even for men (especially if you are also from any ethnic minority, marginalised group or neurodiverse) and are even worse for women / openly LGBT+

On top of cost of living, this adds to reasons why pub culture is dying ( and I say this as a member of #CAMRA )

We do need more #ThirdSpaces which open in the evening, but aren't dependent on alcohol dealing!

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:givengz3gxb3hy4cncgifwe4/post/3mlbqk22yvc2x

Alas, the reality in Britain is so-called " #pub community " revolves around heavy #alcohol use (and is dominated by white males with centrist or right-wing political views), outside of towns Britain is heavily car dependent and society rightly no longer tolerates DUI - and in town if you aren't driving you have to get back home somehow - streets at night aren't always pleasant in town even for men (especially if you are also from any ethnic minority, marginalised group or neurodiverse) and are even worse for women / openly LGBT+

On top of cost of living, this adds to reasons why pub culture is dying ( and I say this as a member of #CAMRA )

We do need more #ThirdSpaces which open in the evening, but aren't dependent on alcohol dealing!

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:givengz3gxb3hy4cncgifwe4/post/3mlbqk22yvc2x

Last official pub on today's walk. Not a patch on what it used to be: still has an impressive selection of cask ales, but not kept as well as they were in the past. Trading on its past reputation, I think.

#BrewToot #CAMRA #beer

Fyne Ales - No Nonsense

The Boathouse Inn

#Northumberland #Wylam

Starting pint for today's CAMRAmble. Great day for it (so far). Nice to see this old pub brought back to life and apparently doing well, and the beer's in good condition too.

#BrewToot #CAMRA #beer #Northumberland

Allendale Brewery - Golden Plover

Bridge End Inn

#Prudhoe #Northumberland

@vfrmedia @hisdeedsaredust @between_beyond

I'm a CAMRA member and occasional OSM editor. I've tried to interest the relevant people into working with OSM, but CAMRA is protective of the information gathered by it's volunteers.

It's also hard to explain OSM to volunteers who have only recently been persuaded in the benefits of collecting the data we do.

As a side note, WhatPub has now been retired in favour of the camera.org.uk, where all the pub information is now found.

#camra

#CAMRA seem to be about to create confusion - their new strategy promotes "live beer", rather than "real ale". The two are the same thing, but their very name includes the words "Real Ale". I don't see how this rebranding helps consumers find real ale rather than "fresh beer"/"craft ale"/"nitrokeg". And then they also mention "cask beer". We need a single unifying term rather than three.

https://camra.org.uk/about/who-we-are

#beer #RealAle #LiveBeer #CaskAle

#CAMRA seem to be about to create confusion - their new strategy promotes "live beer", rather than "real ale". The two are the same thing, but their very name includes the words "Real Ale". I don't see how this rebranding helps consumers find real ale rather than "fresh beer"/"craft ale"/"nitrokeg". And then they also mention "cask beer". We need a single unifying term rather than three.

https://camra.org.uk/about/who-we-are

#beer #RealAle #LiveBeer #CaskAle

#CAMRA seem to be about to create confusion - their new strategy promotes "live beer", rather than "real ale". The two are the same thing, but their very name includes the words "Real Ale". I don't see how this rebranding helps consumers find real ale rather than "fresh beer"/"craft ale"/"nitrokeg". And then they also mention "cask beer". We need a single unifying term rather than three.

https://camra.org.uk/about/who-we-are

#beer #RealAle #LiveBeer #CaskAle

#CAMRA seem to be about to create confusion - their new strategy promotes "live beer", rather than "real ale". The two are the same thing, but their very name includes the words "Real Ale". I don't see how this rebranding helps consumers find real ale rather than "fresh beer"/"craft ale"/"nitrokeg". And then they also mention "cask beer". We need a single unifying term rather than three.

https://camra.org.uk/about/who-we-are

#beer #RealAle #LiveBeer #CaskAle

#CAMRA seem to be about to create confusion - their new strategy promotes "live beer", rather than "real ale". The two are the same thing, but their very name includes the words "Real Ale". I don't see how this rebranding helps consumers find real ale rather than "fresh beer"/"craft ale"/"nitrokeg". And then they also mention "cask beer". We need a single unifying term rather than three.

https://camra.org.uk/about/who-we-are

#beer #RealAle #LiveBeer #CaskAle

Swansea BID welcomes new rates relief — but CAMRA warns support still falls short for struggling pubs

The Welsh Government announced the support package on 3 February, following months of pressure from businesses, industry bodies and local leaders who warned that Welsh pubs and restaurants were being left behind compared with support available in England.

Swansea BID Manager Andrew Douglas said the move would offer “meaningful, immediate” help for venues battling rising costs.

“We welcome the Welsh Government’s decision to provide a 15% reduction in business rates for hospitality businesses,” he said.

“While the sector continues to face real cost pressures, this measure represents a necessary and targeted response, and it will provide meaningful, immediate transitional support for restaurants, pubs and live music venues across Swansea.”

Douglas said the decision followed sustained lobbying from Swansea businesses.

“This reflects the strength of the case consistently put forward on behalf of the city’s businesses. Through Swansea BID, and by working closely alongside the CBI, we have been clear about the challenges facing Swansea’s hospitality sector and the need for targeted relief. I’m pleased those representations have been listened to.”

CAMRA: “Pubs still face closure”

But the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has warned that the relief does not go far enough to protect Welsh pubs already on the brink.

CAMRA has repeatedly said that a 15% discount still leaves Welsh venues at a disadvantage compared with England, where hospitality businesses receive 75% rates relief. The group has warned that without stronger support, more pubs will shut their doors in the coming months.

In recent weeks, Swansea Bay News has reported on a string of closures and near‑misses across the region, including two much‑loved Llanelli restaurants shutting on the same day and the collapse of Swansea’s Founders & Co before a last‑minute rescue.

Sector still under pressure

Hospitality leaders say the new Welsh Government package is welcome but only a temporary fix for a sector hit by rising energy bills, higher supplier costs and fragile consumer spending.

The relief will apply from April, covering the 2025/26 financial year.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure despite new business rates relief
Pub campaigners say temporary support is not enough to protect venues under pressure.

Welsh Government announces new rates relief for pubs and restaurants
Ministers unveil a 15% discount following concerns over the gap with England.

Swansea councillor warns Welsh pubs risk being left behind
Local leaders say the sector needs stronger, long‑term support.

Founders & Co saved as new owner steps in after collapse
A major Swansea venue is rescued after its parent company goes under.

Swansea’s Founders & Co owner to file for administration
The city’s hospitality sector faces fresh uncertainty as another operator hits trouble.

Two much‑loved Llanelli restaurants close on the same day
Customers share heartbreak as more local venues shut their doors.

CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure despite new business rates relief

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said the one‑year discount, unveiled by the Finance Secretary this afternoon, was welcome but nowhere near enough to stop more pubs shutting their doors.

The intervention comes after Swansea Bay News revealed growing anger from local councillors and business owners who warned that Welsh pubs were being left behind compared with England, where support is far more generous.

CAMRA Wales Director Chris Charters said the new relief “is only the start”, warning that many pubs will still see their bills rise sharply because of the recent rates revaluation.

“Today’s announcement that pubs will get 15% off their business rates bills is a welcome step,” he said. “However, many pubs still face big hikes in their bills due to the rates revaluation which could still lead to more of our locals in Wales being forced to close for good.”

Charters said the temporary discount does nothing to fix what he called an “unfair” system that leaves pubs struggling to compete with supermarkets and online retailers.

“Fifteen percent off for a year won’t fix the unfair business rates system our pubs are being crushed by,” he said. “Whoever forms the next Welsh Government must commit to proper reform by introducing a permanently lower business rates system for pubs.”

He warned that without long‑term change, communities will continue to lose vital social hubs that help tackle loneliness and isolation.

“Welsh publicans need a permanent solution, or doors will continue to close and communities will be shut away from these essential social hubs,” he said.

The Welsh Government’s announcement follows weeks of pressure from the hospitality sector and local politicians, including warnings that the widening gap with England’s support package was putting Welsh pubs at a competitive disadvantage.

Industry groups say the revaluation has hit many pubs particularly hard, with some facing increases of thousands of pounds even after the new discount is applied.

CAMRA’s comments add fresh pressure on ministers to commit to a full overhaul of the system, rather than short‑term sticking‑plaster measures.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Welsh Government announces new rates relief for pubs and restaurants after warnings over unfair gap with England
Ministers unveiled a 15% discount for hospitality businesses following concerns that Welsh pubs were being left behind.

Swansea councillor warns Welsh pubs risk being left behind as business rates row deepens
Local leaders said the revaluation would hit pubs hard unless the Welsh Government matched support available in England.

Looks like we've given up on our usual local¹ in favour of our previous local, because I don't go to the pub to be subjected to continuous TV in every room, even when there's nothing special on.

Hoping that if Stonegate (*spit*) ever find a permanent manager for that pub, they realise that not all customers are addicted to television.

1. In reality, they're both very local, but you probably know what I mean.

#Hexham #Northumberland #CAMRA

"The festival is thought to have been called off only four times in nearly 50 years, two of which were in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 1984 event was cancelled due to a fire and the 2024 version was called off after Camra’s chosen venue, Olympia in London, was unavailable."

>> https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/10/camra-cancels-great-british-beer-festival

#CAMRA #RealAle #Beer

@sborrill given that #CAMRA has well over 100,000 members I'm surprised that this petition has only 39,000 signatures.

So, I am sitting in a pub called The Clement Atlee, drinking a beer called Clem from a Clement Atlee glass: I just wish that I was wearing one of my "Red" T-shirts. Did I mention that I am getting change from four quid for this fine real ale? #RealAle #CAMRA #Lefty #Socialism #Socialist #TheClementAtlee #Clem

#CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale, in the UK) is "facing significant challenges", and made a loss on the Great British Beer Festival and the Winter Ales Festival.

"As a result, we will not be holding either of our Great British Beer Festivals in 2026."

(from an email sent to members)

#beer #RealAle #BeerOfMastodon #UK

Petition: Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686
#beer #camra #petition #caskale

#introduction Hello! I'm a husband, father, and absent-minded spirit.

Born an engineer, I’ve journeyed through electronics and computing to web dev, with a love for old things—railways, canals, and ancient builds.

I volunteer as security at #CAMRA beer festivals across the UK; hard work, but fun watching crowds and enjoying leftover beer.

#badbiography #braincancer #realAle

Congrats Bob n Shell! The Black Toad a worthy winner 👏👍 🏆 #Wirral #Hoylake #CAMRA #RealAle #Cask #Beer

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:zmokdhymtgrjhvzgktjcsadi/post/3lnxeomgewv2d

Hi, just letting you know that The Blackfriars Tavern have a cask of Mr Winter's Implosion available on gravity now!

"Try as you may you wouldn't be able to resist this intensely flavoured, strong dark ale. #ale #alelover #bar #beer #beerfan #beerlover #beersofinstagram #beerstagram #camra #craftale #craftbeer #craftbeers #dogfriendly #goodbeerguide #imperialstout #paleale #pub #publife #realale #russianimperialstout

https://www.blackfriarstavern.co.uk/cask-imperial-stout-on-gravity/

Battle Of Britain (Session Bitter) 3.9% "A traditional British copper-coloured ale with British grown malt & hops which makes this a glorious well-made brew"

#realale #craftbeer #beer #ale #pub #beerstagram #camra #beerlover #craftale #craftnotcrap #beerporn #beergeek #instabeer #brewery #paleale #publife #dogfriendly #craftbeers #beersofinstagram #alelover #beerfan #bar #greatyarmouth #ale #alelover #bar #beer #beerfan #beergeek

https://www.blackfriarstavern.co.uk/real-ale-9th-august-21/

Treating myself to a day off just for myself. Out on the paddle board on the Tyne this morning. A short train ride to foreign territory* this afternoon for Carlisle Beer Festival. Cheers! 🍻

* Cumbria

#beer #SUP #Northumberland #Cumbria #Tyne #Camra

#CrookedHouse scandal – One Year On - What's Brewing -
https://wb.camra.org.uk/2024/08/02/the-crooked-house-scandal-one-year-on
#CAMRA #Beer #Architecture #Community

YESSS! Mae'r crinc o Swydd Efrog yma sy'n ceisio ymweld â phob #tafarn yn llyfr #GBG #Camra newydd fod i Forgannwg. Wastad yn joio darllen ei sylwadau ffraeth.

" On attempting to find the gents, I see a sign for 'Huw Rinals'. What's that Welsh for? I ponder, before realising 'ohhhh, Urinals, I get it!' " https://simeyeveritt.wixsite.com/brapa/post/brapa-glamorous-glamorgan-pub-knockout-trophy-part-1-4

#CAMRA reports global brewer to National #TradingStandards Bodies for ‘#HandpumpHijack’

https://camra.org.uk/press_release/camra-reports-global-brewer-to-national-trading-standards-bodies-for-handpump-hijack/
#UK #Beer

#CAMRA reports global brewer to National #TradingStandards Bodies for ‘#HandpumpHijack’

https://camra.org.uk/press_release/camra-reports-global-brewer-to-national-trading-standards-bodies-for-handpump-hijack/
#UK #Beer

#CAMRA reports global brewer to National #TradingStandards Bodies for ‘#HandpumpHijack’

https://camra.org.uk/press_release/camra-reports-global-brewer-to-national-trading-standards-bodies-for-handpump-hijack/
#UK #Beer

#CAMRA reports global brewer to National #TradingStandards Bodies for ‘#HandpumpHijack’

https://camra.org.uk/press_release/camra-reports-global-brewer-to-national-trading-standards-bodies-for-handpump-hijack/
#UK #Beer

"Is this your local?"

"Yes, I come here all the time."

No, you don't. You really don't.

How do I know this? Because I _do_ come here all the time, even on some of the other 51 weekends of the year.

#Tinsel #season is upon us, tra la la la la, la la la la....

#pub #christmas #CAMRA #feniverse

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords
IRON MAIDEN’s Trooper Graces The Cover Of The Good Beer Guide 2024
The Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide and it continues to represent the best of the best in the brewing and hospitality industry. Published by CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale), both the exclusive hardback and standard editions of The Good Beer Guide 2024 will...

https://bravewords.com/news/iron-maidens-trooper-graces-the-cover-of-the-good-beer-guide-2024

#IronMaiden
#TheTrooper
#GoodBeerGuide
#BreweryHeritage
#CAMRA

📍: Bridge 18, Possetts Bridge
ℹ️: road bridge
🗺: https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.3949259065734&mlon=-2.06014175109316#map=17/53.3949259065734/-2.06014175109316
📸: Photo by Adam Bruderer on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/50191609@N00/9625882370

#canal #river #narrowboat #barge #gongoozler #england #uk #flickr #pub #stockport #camra #realale #robinsons #stockportandsouthmanchester

A fun afternoon designing and Prototyping cork beermats for my Local MicroPub. #BirdHide #Attenborough #CAMRA #LocAle