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CAMRA's names top pub, the Baum, next door to the first-ever Co-op shop in Britain. Giant brewer AB Inbev announces nationwide push for Goose Island beers; Sambrook's launches pale ale with aid of German lagering technique; Purity reports booming sales

Added: Wednesday, February 13th 2013

There'll more for British drinkers on St Patrick's Day than a ubiquitous stout from Dublin. This year some specialist beers from the United States will enliven the celebrations -- including one made with clover leaves

Added: Monday, February 11th 2013

The annual prize for the best British hop has gone to the grower of Fuggles, a variety that dates back to the 18th century

Added: Monday, January 28th 2013

Martin Slaughter rents brewery space in St Albans to produce a range of bottle-conditioned beers under the name of BoB, with some outrageous puns in the names...and good beer in the bottles

Added: Saturday, January 26th 2013

Elland Brewery in West Yorkshire has walked away with the Champion Winter Beer of Britain award for the second time with its 1872 Porter

Added: Wednesday, January 23rd 2013

Specialist bars, including a brewpub, are bringing new pleasure to drinking in the Czech capital. They include Pivovarsky Klub, pictured, which specialises in beers from Czech micros

Added: Tuesday, January 22nd 2013

CAMRA's annual Great British Winter Beer Festival returns to Manchester this week. Events include unveiling the Champion Winter Beer of Britain and beers brewed by women 'brewsters'. Pictured are Louise Treseder and Peter Martin with CAMRA's Nik Antona (centre) when Driftwood Spars in Cornwall won Champion Winter Beer of Britain in 2012 for Alfie's Revenge

Added: Monday, January 21st 2013

Celebrities including Hugh Grant (left) signed a 1,000-strong petition to stop the Phene Arms in London's Chelsea being turned into a £20 million private house. The pub was once the local of football legend George Best

Added: Saturday, January 19th 2013

The Head of Steam pub chain is beating the recession and pulling in big crowds with a policy of global beers and specialist tastings. Graham Frost, manager of Tilleys Bar in Newcastle (pictured) has imported Alaskan Smoked Porter with great success

Added: Tuesday, January 15th 2013

Franciscan Well in Cork has been bought by global brewer Molson Coors, which will build a new site outside the city to develop sales to the U.S. and Europe. Pictured at the news of the sale are Alan Wolfe (left) of Molson Coors and Shane Long, founder of Franciscan Well

Added: Monday, January 14th 2013