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The latest edition of the annual Cask Report, written by Pete Brown, says sales of real ale continue to grow and now appeal to a far wider section of drinkers. But there's some criticism of pubs that change their range of beers too fast -- drinkers want continuity

Added: Friday, September 27th 2013

A beer based on a genuine Victorian recipe can't stop winning awards. Elland 1872 Porter was named Champion Winter Beer of Britain in January and crowned that achievement by walking off with the title of Champion Beer of Britain in August. The brewery's Dickie Bird (left) and brewer Michael Wynnyczuk (right) are seen with Dave Saunders, who discovered the recipe, at London Olympia. Photo: Harmit Kambo

Added: Sunday, September 8th 2013

Brewers in Cornwall have formed an an alliance to boost their sales beyond the West Country. One members of the new alliance, Penzance Brewing, has won two awards -- one for its pub, the Star Inn at Crowlas, the second for its golden ale, Trink. Peter Elvin, brewer and pub owners, is seen with Emma Blewett, a member of the bar team at the Star. And Bristolians will be oompahing for joy when a Bavarian Beer House opens in the city

Added: Monday, August 26th 2013

A special Baltic Porter has been brewed by Carlsberg in Copenhagen to mark the 100th anniversary of the donation of the Little Mermaid statue to the city by the brewery's founder Carl Jacobsen. The beer will remain in drinkable condition for a further 100 years. The archive photo shows Jacobson in white suit handing over the statue to its sculptor Edvard Eriksen

Added: Monday, August 26th 2013

Buntingford Brewery in Hertfordshire picked up two prestigious awards at the Great British Beer Festival, including a Gold award for its Twitchell Bitter. Brewster Catherine Murphy (pictured) is likely to be brewing bigger volumes on a farm where conservation is a major consideration

Added: Friday, August 16th 2013

Elland 1872 Porter from West Yorkshire, based on an authentic 19th-century recipe, has won the prestigious title of Champion Beer of Britain on the opening day of the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia. Pictured are brewer Michael Wynnyczuk (left) and owner Dickie Bird

Added: Tuesday, August 13th 2013

Fuller's of Chiswick, West London, will have a special treat for visitors to the Great British Beer Festival next week -- the 2013 Vintage Ale in cask-conditioned form. The beer is usually only sold in bottle-conditioned form and drinkers at the festival at London Olympia will be able to check the unique aromas and flavours from the cask

Added: Friday, August 9th 2013

Leading Cornish family brewer St Austell has brought some Belgian influence to bear on a new beer brewed in the Lambic fashion with wild yeasts and the addition of local cherries. Photo shows St Austell beer sommelier Marc Bishop selecting cherries with Jessica Jeans at Bohetherick Farm

Added: Monday, August 5th 2013

Visitors to the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia next week can grab the chance to hear talks and tastings from top beer writers on such topics as the Champion Beer of Britain, world beers, beers with nuts (yes, really!) and bottled beers

Added: Monday, August 5th 2013

Bateman's Brewery in Lincolnshire has launched a new 617 ale to commemorate the famous Dambusters raid on Germany in WWII. Funds from the sale of the beer will go to help disabled people through the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity

Added: Wednesday, July 31st 2013