Copyright (c) 2026 Protz On Beer, by Roger Protz https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news en-gb Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:08:00 GMT An amber beer, brewed with rare rye crystal malt, has won CAMRA's prestigious Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition. It's brewed by Alex Woods at the London Brewing Company based in the Bohemia pub in Finchley. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/03/15/champion-beer-had-a-mountain-to-climb https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/03/15/champion-beer-had-a-mountain-to-climb St Austell Brewery in Cornwall is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a special range of cask ales, some drawn from recipes in old brewing books. They include a beer to mark Nelson's victory at Trafalgar and Trelawny named after Bishop Trelawny, a supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War, who was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/03/05/st-austell-celebrates-with-anniversary-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/03/05/st-austell-celebrates-with-anniversary-ales Suffolk brewer Greene King, the biggest brewer of cask ale in Britain, will launch a range of new cask beers in 2026 along with new pump clip designs. The launch comes on the back of the major success of Rocking Rudolph, its annual Christmas Beer. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/01/26/greene-king-launches-new-cask-range https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2026/01/26/greene-king-launches-new-cask-range Garrett Oliver, the legendary brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery in New York City, has brewed a special strong dark mild using the Union set at Thornbridge Brewery. Sales of the beer will support the Michael James Jackson Foundation, created by Garrett to help people of colour working in the brewing and distilling industries. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/06/17/brooklyn-brewmaster-s-union-mild https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/06/17/brooklyn-brewmaster-s-union-mild Hall & Woodhouse, the Dorset brewery famous for Badger beers, is producing a series of Founders Day beers to commemorate members of the Woodhouse family. The brewery will celebrate 250 years of brewing in 2027. The new beer, Frank's Integrity, salutes Frank Woodhouse, who worked at the brewery for close to 60 years and was chairman for a period. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/06/10/badger-beer-marks-key-family-member https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/06/10/badger-beer-marks-key-family-member Craft brewers in the United States face a tough battle as they face increased competition from the global giants and now Trump's tariffs on imported grain and aluminium for cans. Brewery analyst Aaron Gore (pictured) says there's an air of doom and gloom in the craft sector as their sales are static and a number of breweries have closed. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/04/22/u-s-craft-brewers-face-tough-battle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/04/22/u-s-craft-brewers-face-tough-battle Greene King has added to its craft and cask portfolio with two new beers. Double Header celebrates the history of its home town where King Edmund was beheaded by invading Vikings and then became a saint. Imperial IPA recalls the original IPAs of the 19th century and is based on a recipe found in the brewery archives. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/03/23/two-new-ipas-from-greene-king https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/03/23/two-new-ipas-from-greene-king Thornbridge Brewery, which rescued a redundant Burton Union fermentation set from Marston's last year, is launching a new beer, 1838, at CAMRA's Great British Winter Beer Festival in Rotherham next week. The name commemorates the year brewer Peter Walker registered his Union system that went on to be widely used by brewers of pale ale and IPA Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:29:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/02/04/thornbridge-adds-new-union-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2025/02/04/thornbridge-adds-new-union-beer Britain's legion of small independent brewers is tackling the problem of drinkers being misled by global lager giants who market such brands as Beavertown and Camden as indies. SIBA, the umbrella organisation for genuine independents, is placing stickers on handpumps to stress that their members' beers are genuine ales from independent producers Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:18:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/10/22/indie-brewers-tackle-misleading-globals-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/10/22/indie-brewers-tackle-misleading-globals-1 Broughton Brewery in the Scottish Borders is celebrating 40 years of brewing Old Jock, a style known as a "Wee Heavy". It has now spawned a range of beers all with Jock in the title, including Wee Jock and Stout Jock. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:26:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/10/15/scotland-s-beers-are-on-the-march https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/10/15/scotland-s-beers-are-on-the-march Marston's has ended 190 years of brewing by selling its breweries to Carlsberg, Carlsberg, which has also bought Britvic, says it will create an integrated beer and soft drinks business, and will continue to supply ale as well as lager to pubs. But it has not committed to keeping the Marston's plants in Burton and Wolverhampton. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/07/09/marston-s-pulls-plug-on-brewing-heritage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/07/09/marston-s-pulls-plug-on-brewing-heritage The Heritage Brewery in Burton was forced to look for a new site when the National Brewery Centre closed. It has now merged with Burton Bridge Brewery where Geoff Mumford and Bruce Wilkinson had been brewing for 43 years and were keen to retire. The merged brewery will produce classic beers from both breweries and has plans to make some barrel-aged beers Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/07/02/burton-merger-is-good-news-for-drinkers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/07/02/burton-merger-is-good-news-for-drinkers Marston's, part of Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company, has donated a Burton Union set to Thornbridge Brewery in Derbyshire. Earlier this year CMBC said it was closing its Unions on the grounds of cost. Its brewing team went to Thornbridge to help install a set that will now brew occasional batches of Jaipur with a new beer, Union IPA. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/06/27/burton-beast-is-brewing-in-bakewell https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/06/27/burton-beast-is-brewing-in-bakewell Anchor Brewery in San Francisco, famous for its Steam Beer, has been bought by the billionaire chief executive of Chobani yogurt, who plans to reopen the plant by the end of 2024. Anchor was closed by Sapporo in 2023 and it was feared the US would lose the last producer of Steam Beer, a style that dates from the Gold Rush at the end of the 19th century. It's a beer fermented with lager yeast but at an ale temperature Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/06/09/historic-anchor-ready-to-steam-again https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/06/09/historic-anchor-ready-to-steam-again Brewer and retailer Greene King is launching an innovative programme to boost interest in and sales of ale. It says ale is a major category in cask and keg and drinkers need to be made more aware of the category with information at the bar and special branded glasses Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/15/greene-king-s-vision-for-ale-sector https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/15/greene-king-s-vision-for-ale-sector Batemans Brewery in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, is celebrating 150 years of brewing in 2024 and has rebranded with a new logo and pump clips. It is about to launch a new cask beer called 5G to represent the fifth generation of the family to run the company. Pictured: managing director Stuart Bateman and marketing director Jaclyn Bateman Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:48:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/12/batemans-celebrates-150th-with-new-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/12/batemans-celebrates-150th-with-new-ale Greene King is launching two seasonal cask ales for the spring period, Spring Break and Hopping Special are two full-bodied beers with big hop flavours. They are part of the brewery's rolling programme of cask beers available throughout the year. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/07/greene-king-launches-new-cask-ales-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/03/07/greene-king-launches-new-cask-ales-1 Hook Norton, with its classic tower brewery in Oxfordshire, celebrates 175 years of brewing this year with an exciting range of cask ales that includes old favourites and some new beers. The season hicks off in style with Outside Half for the rugby season followed with Double Stout, Haymaker, Twelve Days Porter, Lock Steady and Autumn Ways. As well as cask, there will be bottled versions too. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:20:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/hooky-kicks-off-a-new-range-of-cask-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/hooky-kicks-off-a-new-range-of-cask-ales Rooster's Brewery in Harrogate celebrated 30 years of brewing in 2023 and has exciting plans for 2024, starting with a "kettle sour" Saison Wild Wild Life that has been aged in Pinot Noir barrels for 15 months. Oak-aged imperial stout and barley wine will follow Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:37:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/rooster-s-launches-saison-aged-15-months https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/rooster-s-launches-saison-aged-15-months Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company -- 6o% controlled by Carlsberg -- is to close the Burton Union system of fermentation. This follows CMBC's closure of three ale breweries, Jennings, Wychwood and Ringwood. The Burton Unions are a historic method of fermenting beer developed in the 19th century to clear beer of yeast and produce a sparkling pale ale. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:50:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/04/carlsberg-to-axe-historic-burton-unions https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/02/04/carlsberg-to-axe-historic-burton-unions National brewer and retailer Greene King has stressed its commitment to cask ale with a calendar of new beers for 2024, including a warning winter ale and a beer for the rugby season. The brewer says these beers increase customer interest and help grow sales of cask Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/01/11/greene-king-launches-new-cask-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/01/11/greene-king-launches-new-cask-ales Batemans family-owned brewery in Wainfleet, Lincs, chalks up 150 years of brewing "Good Honest Ales" with a series of celebrations throughout 2024, with a range of new beers. Head brewer Buster Grant will re-commission the Victorian brewhouse for some of the beers, using English malts and hops Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:59:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/01/11/batemans-beer-bonanza-marks-150-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2024/01/11/batemans-beer-bonanza-marks-150-years Simon Rogan, the chef and restaurateur, has joined forces with Fell Brewery in Cumbria to fashion a stout made with the addition of woodruff leaves. It's the first of four seasonal beers the chef and brewery will make. Rogan's L'Enclume restaurant has just been named No 1 in Britain by Harden's Guide Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/12/17/top-chef-helps-brew-a-cumbrian-stout https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/12/17/top-chef-helps-brew-a-cumbrian-stout Barnsley's Acorn Brewery is under new ownership with manager Liz Casserly taking over at the helm. She is a vastly experienced pub manager and plans to build on the past success of Acorn with a range of new cask ales, including IPAs. Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:58:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/11/25/acorn-plans-big-growth-for-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/11/25/acorn-plans-big-growth-for-cask-ale Farr Brew based at Colemans Green in Hertfordshire, was given notice to quit its farm buildings earlier this month but founder Nick Farr reports he has found a new site, also on a farm just outside Redbourn. He hopes to be up and running in November and will add additional fermenters to add growth. Nick is seen (right) with co-founder Matt Elvidge. Farr Brew has won prizes for sustainability and support for the environment from Herts Life and SIBA Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/25/prize-winning-brewery-finds-new-home https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/25/prize-winning-brewery-finds-new-home Utopian Brewing, the craft lager brewery in Devon, has launched its annual Festbier to coincide with the annual Munich Oktoberfest. While it's a lager, the beer is brewed with 100% British-grown ingredients -- including a version of the Bavarian Hersbrucker hop from the Hallertau region. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/21/festbier-celebrates-british-malt-and-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/21/festbier-celebrates-british-malt-and-hops Cask Ale Week -- 21 September to 1 October -- will seek to boost the fortunes of Britain's unique beer style as it attempts to recover from Covid and lockdowns. Sales of cask ale are down by an alarming 20 per cent though some brewers -- including Timothy Taylor and Robinsons -- say sales are recovering well. Brewers and pub companies will support Cask Ale Week with special promotions in their pubs. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/19/big-beer-week-seeks-to-boost-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/09/19/big-beer-week-seeks-to-boost-cask-ale Famous Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor has joined forces with leading craft brewer Thornbridge in Derbyshire to produce a collaboratilon brew, Artesian, 4.2%, a pale ale with the addition of elderflower and gooseberry Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/21/tim-taylor-thornbridge-join-forces https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/21/tim-taylor-thornbridge-join-forces Molson Coors, a global brewer that took over the old Bass breweries in Burton-on-Trent, says it plans to "rest" production of Worthington's White Shield, a world-famous Burton IPA first brewed in the 19th century. Production has ceased for the "foreseeable future", which means it's unlikely to be brewed again. But Molson Coors say the beer remains part of its portfolio and the group refuses to sell the brand Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/14/global-giant-set-to-axe-white-shield-ipa https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/14/global-giant-set-to-axe-white-shield-ipa Elland Brewery in Yorkshire has won the coveted Champion Beer of Britain award for 1872 Porter at CAMRA's Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia. The beer has previously been named Champion Winter Beer four times. There were also awards for beers in a range of categories Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/02/elland-brewery-wins-top-beer-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/08/02/elland-brewery-wins-top-beer-award Black Sheep Brewery in Yorkshire has been saved from administration and will continue to brew but chief executive Charlene Lyons says it will close three pubs as a result of "difficult trading" Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/17/black-sheep-to-axe-three-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/17/black-sheep-to-axe-three-pubs The Anchor Brewery in San Francisco, famous for its Steam Beer, is being closed by its owner, Sapporo of Japan. The brewery was bought in 1965 by Fritz Maytag whose success inspired many other breweries to open and start the American beer revolution. Maytag also brewed a range of conventional beers, including Liberty Ale. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/13/anchor-s-away-an-american-icon-closes https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/13/anchor-s-away-an-american-icon-closes Greene King has joined forces with fellow Suffolk brewer Nethergate to launch two new cask beers that will be available in 4.5 gallon pins that will help pubs with a slow turnover and avoid wastage Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/05/greene-king-pins-its-hopes-on-cask https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/07/05/greene-king-pins-its-hopes-on-cask Thornbridge Brewery in Derbyshire is boosting the premium bottled beer sector with the launch of seven beers in bottle-conditioned form. The beers include its leading beer Jaipur IPA, and six others that are all available in cask form as well. One of the seven is Kelham Island Pale Rider: Kelham Island Brewery in Sheffield closed in 2022 but has reopened with the support of local beer-loving entrepreneurs Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/06/16/thornbridge-goes-big-on-bottles https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/06/16/thornbridge-goes-big-on-bottles The Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company has put the Ringwood Brewery and its brands up for sale. It claims the current site in Ringwood, Hampshire, is to restricted to expand. Who will buy the brewery during a cost of living crisis and what will happen to such popular beers as Old Thumper? In just one year since CMBC was created it has sold or closed three sites and there must now be a major question mark over the future of the Wychwood Brewery in Oxfordshire Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:28:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/06/12/ringwood-another-one-bites-the-dust https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/06/12/ringwood-another-one-bites-the-dust Four brewers from the Norfolk area went to Leuven in Belgium earlier this year to meet with counterparts there and plan beers using both British and Belgian ingredients and styles. The beers were unveiled at the launch of Norwich City of Ale and will be available in some of the 59 pubs supporting the festivities. Mon, 29 May 2023 12:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/05/29/launch-of-belgian-brit-collab-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/05/29/launch-of-belgian-brit-collab-beers The National Hop Collection is moving to a new and bigger site in Kent where as many as 350 varieties will be grown and collated. Dr Peter Darby (pictured), founder of Wye Hops, has come out of retirement to oversee the move and the planting of the hops. The collection is supported by Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer based in Faversham. It has funded the move and will continue to give financial backing for at least five years Mon, 08 May 2023 11:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/05/08/new-home-for-historic-hops-collection https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/05/08/new-home-for-historic-hops-collection Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has joined forces with leading independent brewer Thornbridge in Bakewell, Derbyshire, to produce a collaboration lager, Czech Mates, 4.8%. It's brewed with Maris Otter malt and East Kent Goldings hops and is fermented with Budvar's yeast culture. The beer is aged for six weeks, far longer than most lagers brewed in the UK. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/04/20/budvar-thornbridge-brew-collab-lager https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/04/20/budvar-thornbridge-brew-collab-lager The National Brewery Heritage Trust has appointed Laura Waters as Collections Officer to preserve and protect the archives and artefacts from the National Brewery Centre in Burton-on-Trent. The centre has been closed by Molson Coors and the collection will go to a temporary home on Station Street until the new Heritage Centre in Burton is ready. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/burton-beer-museum-finds-a-new-home https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/burton-beer-museum-finds-a-new-home Timothy Taylor, legendary brewer of Landlord pale ale in Bronte country, has launched its first beer in a can. Hopical Storm (4%) uses five English hops, pure Pennine water and fine English barley malts to create a session beer with mandarin, mango and passion fruit aromas and flavours Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/03/31/tim-taylor-brews-up-a-storm-in-a-can https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/03/31/tim-taylor-brews-up-a-storm-in-a-can Greene King has launched Spring Break, a hoppy golden ale, as part of its cask beer seasonal programme. It's brewed in collaboration with apprentices on the National Brewery Apprenticeship Scheme. The brewery is also celebrating winning a prize for its craft beer programme in the Bartenders Brands Awards Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/03/24/greene-king-launches-beer-for-spring https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/03/24/greene-king-launches-beer-for-spring Andy Hayward gave up a career in insurance to run a brewery in Staines-on-Thames. He has moved sites three times and now has a bar and taproom with space for music events with visiting rock groups. His core brands are named after wildfowl found on the rivers Thames and Wraysbury. His latest beer is a collaborative brew with the Back Beat Brewery in Massachusetts, Don't Fear the Neipa. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:23:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/26/thames-brewery-on-a-rock-and-a-roll https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/26/thames-brewery-on-a-rock-and-a-roll Jef Stelling, host of Sky Sports Soccer Saturday and former host of Countdown, has joined forces with brewer and pub retailer Greene King to boost draught cask beer. The brewery has staged a series of events with Jeff where customers have taken part in a pub quiz led by Jeff while enjoying pints of Greene King Abbot Ale. Jeff is seen with Roger Protz in the Green Man in Sandridge, near St Albans Sat, 04 Feb 2023 12:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/04/tv-host-jeff-stelling-in-boost-for-cask https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/04/tv-host-jeff-stelling-in-boost-for-cask Family brewer Arkells is celebrating 180 years of production this year with a series of events and special beers, such as Tradition. There will be brewery tours for the public and a major party in September. The celebrations were kicked off with the unveiling of a plaque by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/03/wilts-family-brewer-chalks-up-180-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/02/03/wilts-family-brewer-chalks-up-180-years Scottish brewer BrewDog has launched a new nitro stout, Black Heart, in a direct challenge to market leader Guinness. The new beer is 4.1 per cent, identical to the Irish beer and will be on sale in pubs from 1 February followed by a packaged version later in the month, BrewDog will have samples of the beer available outside Twickenham rugby ground during the Six Nations tournament, which is sponsored by Guinness Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:30:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/31/brewdog-stout-in-challenge-to-guinness https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/31/brewdog-stout-in-challenge-to-guinness Eylenbosch, one of Belgium's oldest lambic breweries that closed in the 1990s, has been brought back to life and is once again brewing spontaneously fermented lambic and gueuze beers. The brewery has been welcomed by the directors of HORAL set up to protect and promote lambic beer Pictured: Erik De Keersmaeker of Eylenbosch Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/24/key-brewery-joins-belgium-s-wild-bunch https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/24/key-brewery-joins-belgium-s-wild-bunch The Tamworth Tap, a brewpub opened just five years ago, has won CAMRA's coveted Pub of the Year award. The Tap is based in a 16th century building overlooking Tamworth Castle and offers beers from eight handpulls along with pub games and many other activities. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/13/tamworth-jewel-wins-top-pub-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/13/tamworth-jewel-wins-top-pub-award Suffolk-based brewer and retailer Greene King has invested heavily in 36-pint casks called pins for its seasonal ale. This will enable publicans to offer a range of cask ales in good condition that it's hoped will invigorate the sector and bring new and younger drinkers to real ale. The small containers will cut back on wasted beer Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/11/greene-king-pins-its-faith-on-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2023/01/11/greene-king-pins-its-faith-on-cask-ale A Hampshire pub dating from 1721 has been given the top Pub Savings Award by the Campaign for Real Ale. The Plough Inn closed in 2015 but local people raIsed money through donations, grants and a community share scheme to buy the pub and restore it. The runner-up in the awards is the Three Horseshoes in Helions Bumpstead in Essex Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/26/top-awards-for-pubs-saved-by-locals https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/26/top-awards-for-pubs-saved-by-locals Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool FC, is also the ambassador for the German wheat beer Erdinger in Britain. As a result of the collaboration, Erdinger is now the biggest-selling imported wheat beer in the country. It's brewed with malts grown on farms near the brewery and with hops from the Hallertau region. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/19/klopp-boots-erdinger-to-top-sales-spot https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/19/klopp-boots-erdinger-to-top-sales-spot It's time for Xmas beers with some splendid examples from regional and independent breweries, including Harvey's in Lewes, Sussex, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Christmas Ale. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:02:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/14/santa-pours-pints-of-festive-joy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/14/santa-pours-pints-of-festive-joy Timothy Taylor's Brewery in Keighley, West Yorkshire, has seen a big jump in sales of Landlord Best Bitter, which is now the second biggest selling cask beer in the country. There has also been big increases in beer sales from such independent brewers as St Austell and Wadworth. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/11/taylor-s-landlord-leads-cask-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/12/11/taylor-s-landlord-leads-cask-revival The 26th edition of Fuller's Vintage Ale sold out as soon as bottles hit the shelves but it's due to be back in Waitrose on 26 October and is also available from the brewery's online shop. The new vintage includes a new English hop called Emperor. The beer is also on sale on draught in a small selection of Fuller's pubs. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/10/19/autumn-cheer-from-fuller-s-vintage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/10/19/autumn-cheer-from-fuller-s-vintage Cask Ale Week runs from 21 September to 1 October and it has a special role this year to reverse the fall in sales as a result of the Covid pandemic and pub lockdowns. The celebration will also attempt to bring younger drinkers on board by stressing that cask beer has rich and vibrant flavours and is brewed from the finest natural ingredients. Bright new handpulls on bars will also draw customers' attention to the beers on offer Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/09/22/big-drive-to-boost-cask-ale-sales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/09/22/big-drive-to-boost-cask-ale-sales Jennings Brewery in Cumbria is to close as a result of a decision by owners Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company. This follows on the heels of the decision in June by Heineken to close the Caledonian Brewery in Heineken. And now Heineken has taken complete control of Beavertown in Nortrh London Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/09/07/global-lager-brewers-on-the-rampage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/09/07/global-lager-brewers-on-the-rampage Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn, famous for its oak-aged beer, has aged its flagship Original in sherry casks bought from Pedro Ximinez in Spain, The beer cements the long love Scots have for sherry that was landed in the Port of Leith in Edinburgh, Innis and Gunn's home base. Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/08/20/i-g-launches-beer-aged-in-sherry-casks https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/08/20/i-g-launches-beer-aged-in-sherry-casks For the first time ever, a home brew championship has been staged at CAMRA's Great British Beer Festival. The winner was named as Stephen Folland with his Doggy in the Woods, a 16% stout. He will now be invited to brew commercially at a Brewhouse & Kitchen outlet Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:26:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/08/02/home-brew-champions-unveiled-at-gbbf https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/08/02/home-brew-champions-unveiled-at-gbbf Flavourly, the online craft beer specialist, has launched Small Batch Originals, a range of new craft beers from Wiper and True, Brew by Numbers, Siren Craft Brew, Tempest, Anspach & Hobday and Wild Card, In Devon, Salcombe Brewery has launched its first IPA, Atlas, brewed with British, American and New Zealand hops. The Co-op has launched Toast, a hazy pale ale, in collaboration with Toast, using surplus bread from its suppliers. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/28/new-beers-on-the-block https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/28/new-beers-on-the-block A Victorian pub, the Boleyn Tavern, that once stood next to West Ham United's football ground, has won the prestigious Community Local award from CAMRA in its Pub Design Awards. Wells & Co and Joules Brewery have jointly won the New Build award for Brewpoint in Bedford and the Crown Wharf in Stone while Stay Original Company won the Refurbishment Award for the Kings Arms in Dorchester Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/26/camra-unveils-top-pub-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/26/camra-unveils-top-pub-awards Brewers and consumer groups have acted angrily to a delay in a review of beer excise duty levels. The review was announced in the 2021 budget but will not be brought in until the autumn. CAMRA, SIBA, UK Hospitality and the British Beer & Pub Association have all called on the government not to delay the review and to bring in a lower rate of duty for draught beer. Photo shows Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson carrying 30 litre kegs at Fourpure Brewery that are outside a 5% cut in duty Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/21/anger-at-delay-in-beer-duty-review https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/21/anger-at-delay-in-beer-duty-review Roger Protz is one of eight leading beer writers who have combined to choose their favourite brews for the new book The World's Greatest Beers, published by CAMRA Books. It will be launched on 2 August, the opening day of the Great British Beer Festival. Protz says he has chosen 33 beers that reflect both great standard bearers along with beers from the vast number of new breweries to be found throughout the world Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/20/protz-chooses-some-of-world-s-top-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/20/protz-chooses-some-of-world-s-top-beers The Farriers Arms in St Albans, home to the first CAMRA branch in 1972, has been awarded an Asset of Community Value listing by the local council. The pub is up for sale but the ACV means there will be a six-month moratorium on the sale during which time supporters and councillors will seek a suitable new owner who will keep the pub open. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/12/hopes-rise-to-save-famous-farriers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/12/hopes-rise-to-save-famous-farriers The Great British Beer Festival is back after a two-year break as a result of Covid. With beers from 12 countries, GBBF is now the world's major festival where choice is concerned. As well as beer, cider, perry, wine and gin will be showcased. There will be live music and street food, a home-brewing competition and daily talks and tastings. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/06/olympia-beer-fest-is-best-in-world https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/06/olympia-beer-fest-is-best-in-world Andy Hepworth, founder of the Horsham-based brewery, has dug deep to install an in-house canning line for his ales, lagers and stouts. He is also stepping up his commitment to reducing CO2 with plans to be 85% carbon neutral by 2025 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/04/hepworth-cans-beer-and-hits-the-gas https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/04/hepworth-cans-beer-and-hits-the-gas Yorkshire comedian Maisie Adam has joined forces with Black Sheep Brewery in Masham to promote cask ale. In a video commissioned by Black Sheep, Maisie tackles head-on some of the myths surrounding cask beer: that it's drunk only by old men and is served warm, flat and vinegary, Black Sheep describes cask as "the original craft beer", with a wide variety of styles that suit all age groups Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/29/maisie-adam-joins-battle-for-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/29/maisie-adam-joins-battle-for-cask-ale St Austell Brewery in Cornwall has launched Anthem, a new pale ale that's brewed with all-British malts and hops. It's the first new beer to be made at the brewery since the arrival of head brewer Georgina Young from Fuller's. The beer features Maris Otter malting barley and four English hops Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/02/st-austell-on-song-with-anthem https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/02/st-austell-on-song-with-anthem Heineken is to close the Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh, ending 150 years of brewing at the historic site. The brewery achieved fame when its Deuchar's IPA was named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain. Heineken says the Victorian site is not brewing to full capacity and would need major investment to upgrade it. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/01/dutch-giant-to-axe-caledonian https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/06/01/dutch-giant-to-axe-caledonian Two South London brewers, Anspach & Hobday and Orbit Beers, have joined forces to recreate a genuine Running Porter from the 19th century, using a recipe from Truman's brewery in Whitechapel. The beer will be served from wooden casks at Woodfest, the annual celebration organised by the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood but bottled versions are available for purchase. One batch will be kept back and aged to produce a Keeping Porter Fri, 20 May 2022 16:19:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/20/brewers-recreate-porter-from-the-wood https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/20/brewers-recreate-porter-from-the-wood The ground-breaking City of Ale in Norwich -- a roving festival based around the city's pubs -- is back after two years of lockdown. This year the event will run for a full month and will feature special beers brewed by some of the county's 40 breweries. The launch party takes place on Thursday 26 May. Pictured: two key players in City of Ale, David Holliday of Norfolk Brew House and Dawn Hopkins of the Rose Inn. Sat, 14 May 2022 12:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/14/norwich-city-of-ale-bigger-and-better https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/14/norwich-city-of-ale-bigger-and-better Kelham Island Brewery, famous for its Pale Rider golden ale, is closing as a result of what owner Ed Wickett calls a "whirlwind" caused by Covid, lockdown and increases in fuel, grain and delivery charges. The brewery's famous Fat Cat pub in Sheffield will stay open and continue to sell Kelham Island beers while stocks last Thu, 12 May 2022 10:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/12/kelham-island-blown-away-by-whirlwind https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/12/kelham-island-blown-away-by-whirlwind Guinness is to invest £73 million in a new micro-brewery and visitor centre in Covent Garden in central London. The site will cover 50,000 square feet and create 150 jobs. The site will be known as Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard and is on the historic Combe Brewery site that operated from the 18th to the early 20th century and became part of Watney Combe Reid Mon, 09 May 2022 13:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/09/guinness-plans-73m-london-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/09/guinness-plans-73m-london-brewery Alloa brewers Williams Brothers have added to their popular Joker IPAs with a ramped up version Juicy Joker, based on the New England NEIPA style Mon, 02 May 2022 13:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/02/scots-brewer-gets-juicy-with-joker https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/05/02/scots-brewer-gets-juicy-with-joker One of the world's top beer festivals, the Great British, returns to London Olympia this August following a two-year gap as a result of Covid and lockdowns. This year, thanks to a collaboration with the New England Real Ale Exchange, GBBF will feature a large number of American beers as well as ales from all parts of Britain. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/04/26/beer-bonanza-heads-back-to-olympia https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/04/26/beer-bonanza-heads-back-to-olympia Lovers of Draught Bass are urging drinkers and pubs to boost the beer on 16 April, Easter Saturday, which has been dubbed National Bass Day. The beer is now owned by global giant AB InBev. At its peak 800,000 barrels a year were brewed but that fallen to just 30,000 today. Potential buyers of the beer would not be given the famous red triangle trademark. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/04/07/easter-saturday-is-boost-bass-day https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/04/07/easter-saturday-is-boost-bass-day Mild Ale will be given a major boost in March and April with a Mild Magic campaign run by CAMRA branches in the region. The campaign will be sponsored by Hydes Brewery, which still brews Mild Ale, and will be supported by two more mild breweries, JW Lees and Joseph Holt. Supporters of the scheme will go on a pub passport pub crawl that will win them entry to Stockport Beer Festival, a T-shirt with the mild logo and the chance to tour Holt's brewery Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/03/11/manchester-goes-mad-over-mild https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/03/11/manchester-goes-mad-over-mild The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have appealed to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to change his new tax rates for draught beer to include containers of less than 40 litres. Research shows that many pubs and bars do not have the cellar space or turnover to sell 40 litre containers. The Chancellor is pictured with Boris Johnson moving kegs at a London brewery following last year's Budget Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:40:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/02/01/small-brewers-in-tax-plea-to-sunak https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/02/01/small-brewers-in-tax-plea-to-sunak Global brewing giant Guinness plans to build a micro-plant in Covent Garden in the heart of London. The brewery will cost £73 million and will cover an area known as Old Brewers' Yard where brewing has taken place for 500 years, The new plant is due to come on stream in 2023 and will offer tours and a restaurant. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/01/31/guinness-to-brew-in-heart-of-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/01/31/guinness-to-brew-in-heart-of-london The authentic Czech lager beer Budweiser Budvar saw a remarkable 38 per cent growth in sales in 2021. It was the number three in World Lager sales in the off trade. On trade sales recovered fast once the lockdown ended. The beer is on draught and also in bottles and cans. Some specialist outlets serve Budvar from special tanks holding unfiltered and unpasteurised beer Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/01/13/budvar-beats-virus-blues-to-boost-sales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/01/13/budvar-beats-virus-blues-to-boost-sales CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- has given its prestigious Pub Saving Award to locals in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, who raised funds to buy the Blue Bell Inn that had closed and was threatened with being turned into housing. It will re-open in the spring. Runner-up was the Railway Arms in Saffron Walden, Essex, which has re-opened following a long campaign to save it by local people. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/12/27/prize-for-villagers-who-saved-their-local https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/12/27/prize-for-villagers-who-saved-their-local The Farriers Arms in St Albans has played a key role in the history of the Campaign for Real Ale. The longest surviving CAMRA branch was formed in the pub in November 1972. The Farriers was owned by Hertford family brewer McMullen but it sold the pub to the sitting tenants, Tony and Jannine Passmore, in 2013. They now want to retire and the pub is on the market. A local Lib Dem councillor will attempt to win an Asset of Community Value listing for the pub Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/12/08/farriers-arms-camra-icon-for-sale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/12/08/farriers-arms-camra-icon-for-sale The 2022 edition of the Good Beer Guide, published by CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- shows that the number of breweries in the UK has grown despite the impact of the pandemic. The guide lists some 4,500 pubs throughout the country that are serving cask beer in tip-top condition. The guide calls on the government to give greater support to both pubs and breweries in order to face the power of cost-cutting supermarkets Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/11/12/good-beer-guide-shows-brewery-growth https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/11/12/good-beer-guide-shows-brewery-growth Innis & Gunn has won planning approval to build a new brewery alongside Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh where there's a renowned school of brewing and distilling. Students will be able to use the brewery's facilities. BrewDog plans to build a vast new brewery and bar at Waterloo Station in London on the site of the former Eurostar terminal Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:03:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/11/01/scots-breweries-aim-for-the-big-time https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/11/01/scots-breweries-aim-for-the-big-time 25 breweries in Britain and Ireland have joined forces to to brew collaborative beers led by Toast using surplus bread as their contribution to tackling waste. They have written an open letter to world leaders who will attend COP26 to step up the campaign to tackle climate change. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/10/15/brewers-unite-in-bid-to-boost-cop26 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/10/15/brewers-unite-in-bid-to-boost-cop26 The annual Fuller's Vintage Ale has been released to please beer lovers everywhere. This year's vintage is brewed with pale, caragold and roasted crystal malts with Target, Endeavour, Olicana and CF 182 hops Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:26:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/10/03/fuller-s-vintage-livens-autumn-beer-scene https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/10/03/fuller-s-vintage-livens-autumn-beer-scene As a result of the pandemic and lockdowns, real ale needs to massively promoted to get drinkers back into pubs and enjoying fresh and unpasteurised beer. The organisers of Cask Ale Week 2021 have set out a whole raft of proposals to get handpumps working again -- and this involves bar staff as well as punters Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/09/09/all-hands-to-the-pumps-to-boost-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/09/09/all-hands-to-the-pumps-to-boost-cask-ale River Cottage, founded by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, has teamed up with Stroud Brewery to launch three new organic beers, using ingredients that aid the environment by avoiding the use of chemicals and fertilisers. The beers include a new hop, CF257, that is undergoing trials with leading hop merchant Charles Faram. Two of the beers include stinging nettles and hemp flour Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/27/river-cottage-stroud-join-forces-with-organic-beers-including-nettles-and-hemp https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/27/river-cottage-stroud-join-forces-with-organic-beers-including-nettles-and-hemp The Cask Matters Group, made up of brewers and industry leaders, is urging all beer lovers to head for the pub and enjoy cask ale. During the lockdown more than 87 million pints of cask beer, worth £30 million, were poured down the drain and Paul Nunny of Cask Matters says we need to support our "national treasure" or it could disappear. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/19/it-s-time-to-give-cask-beer-a-big-boost https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/19/it-s-time-to-give-cask-beer-a-big-boost Quantock Brewery has celebrated its 1,500th brew with Milestone 1500, a 6.5 per cent beer described as a "Mountain IPA", combining West Coast and East Coast styles. The brewery was founded in 2008 with an eight-barrel plant that can produce 300 casks per week. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/13/quantock-celebrates-with-milestone-ipa https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/07/13/quantock-celebrates-with-milestone-ipa A famous East End pub, the Boleyn Tavern, has been restored to its Victorian splendour thanks to a £1 million refurbishment by its owners, Remarkable Pubs. The pub was opened in 1900 by the Limehouse brewer Taylor Walker and it was visited on several occasions by Mahatma Gandhi when he was studying in London. The pub fell into disrepair when West Ham United moved to Stratford but it's now fully open with a good range of cask beers Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/27/historic-cockney-pub-restored-to-glory https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/27/historic-cockney-pub-restored-to-glory The future of the Iron Duke pub in Great Yarmouth hangs in the balance as the local council and preservation trust decide whether its future is as a pub or retail or private building. The Art Deco pub was built in the 1930s but has been closed for 15 years. It's now Grade II-listed but this will not protect it from being turned into different, alternative use Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/21/battle-royal-to-save-art-deco-gem https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/21/battle-royal-to-save-art-deco-gem Freedom Day may off the agenda on 21 June but beer lovers can celebrate International Gnome Day with five beers from the celebrated La Chouffe brewery in Belgium. The chouffe are mythical gnomes who lived in the forests of the Ardennes and their image graces the labels and pump clips of the brewery. Draught versions will feature during a tap takeover in Britain while bottled versions will be on sale in key outlets. Pictured: Chris Bauweraerts, founder of the brewery with a gnomic friend Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:04:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/18/chouffe-has-great-beers-to-go-gnome-to https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/06/18/chouffe-has-great-beers-to-go-gnome-to A coalition of brewers, consumers and pub groups has joined forces to urge the Chancellor to reduce the duty charged on draught beer to help pubs compete more fairly with cut-price beer in supermarkets. The group says a cut in duty would create many jobs for the pub sector and would encourage drinkers to use pubs more often Wed, 19 May 2021 12:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/05/19/coalition-calls-for-beer-tax-relief-for-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/05/19/coalition-calls-for-beer-tax-relief-for-pubs Saltaire Brewery in Shipley, West Yorkshire, has brewed a 5% Helles beer, along the lines of the famous Bavarian style consumed in large quantities in Munich beer gardens. The beer is cold conditioned or lagered for six weeks Tue, 04 May 2021 10:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/05/04/saltaire-brews-a-helles-of-a-good-lager https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/05/04/saltaire-brews-a-helles-of-a-good-lager Innis & Gunn has launched an Islay Whisky Cask beer that has been aged in casks at the famous Laphroaig distillery on the island. The casks give the beer a peat, oak and iodine note, with the beer contributing roasted grain and hop character. It's a one-off special edition and will not be repeated so order now Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/04/19/beer-and-whisky-unite-on-islay https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/04/19/beer-and-whisky-unite-on-islay The Hophurst Brewery in Wigan brews great beers and also helps re-skill people over 50 to enable them to get back into the labour market. The brewery opened in 2014 and now has big range of beers available in local pubs and bars and plans its own taproom. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/04/15/wigan-brewery-beers-with-hops-a-heart https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/04/15/wigan-brewery-beers-with-hops-a-heart New breweries, numbering 210, opened in 2020 despite the corona virus and the shut down of pubs for many months, according to figures from the leading accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. There are now 3,018 breweries in the UK and the company thinks many owners looked for new routes to market when pub sales were not available. It thinks drinkers are becoming more adventurous and are seeking out new styles of beer. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/03/15/boom-in-new-breweries-beats-lockdown https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/03/15/boom-in-new-breweries-beats-lockdown The Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has relaunched its strong 7.5 per cent beer as Budvar Reserve with new main and neck labels. The beer is aged for 200 days in the cellars of the brewery in Ceske Budejovice/Budweis and is brewed with pale malt from Moravia, acclaimed Saaz hops and pure, soft water from a well 300 metres below the brewery. The beer is available in bottle in Britain and in kegs when pubs reopen. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:57:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/03/04/strong-budvar-flexes-its-muscles https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/03/04/strong-budvar-flexes-its-muscles Duvel Moortgat in Belgium is celebrating 150 years of brewing with a new version of its famous Duvel blond ale. Duvel 6.66% uses six hops and has added orange zest alongside the famous Poire William character of the original beer. Head brewer Hedwig Neven also worked in collaboration with the 't IJ' brewery in Amsterdam, which is now owned by Duvel Moortgat. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/18/duvel-marks-150-years-with-devilish-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/18/duvel-marks-150-years-with-devilish-beer A team of American and Egyptian archaeologists has found a large brewing complex at Abydos near Luxor in Egypt. It's thought to be the oldest brewery in the world and dates from the time of King Narmer, founder of the First Dynasty. The brewery contained hundreds of pots in which grain and water were heated. Hops were not used at the time. The beer is thought to have been drunk at royal rituals and funerals. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/16/world-s-oldest-brewery-found-in-egypt https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/16/world-s-oldest-brewery-found-in-egypt For the first time in its 30-year history, Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire, is offering its Best Bitter in bottle. It's one of the country's best-selling ales but to date it has only been available in cask format. But now the closure of pubs and the demand from drinkers has encouraged the brewery to offer the beer in bottle Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:56:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/15/after-30-years-black-sheep-hits-the-bottle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/02/15/after-30-years-black-sheep-hits-the-bottle Two craft brewers in Hertfordshire -- in common with small brewers everywhere -- are having a tough time. Farr Brew is planning to pour casks of ale down the drain and its cellars are full of unsold stock while 3 Brewers has its brewer furloughed and can't supply the 200 pubs that take its beer. Pictured: Farr Brew pumps on the bar of the Elephant & Castle in Amwell Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/01/29/lockdown-pouring-beer-down-the-drain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/01/29/lockdown-pouring-beer-down-the-drain One of Britain's oldest craft breweries, St Peter's in Suffolk, has been bought by a group of beer lovers following the decision by founder John Murphy to retire. The brewery, based in an old moated hall in the countryside, is famous for its quirky oval bottles and for a range of ales and no-alcohol beers. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/01/27/new-team-buys-st-peter-s-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2021/01/27/new-team-buys-st-peter-s-brewery Two breweries in the English Midlands and the Scottish Borders have brought back two noble beer styles from the 19th and 20th centuries. In Northampton, Phipps has aged a batch of its Stingo barley wine for a year while Broughton in Scotland has kept a batch of Imperial Russian Stout in its cellars for 20 years. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/12/16/two-beers-shine-a-light-on-brewing-s-past https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/12/16/two-beers-shine-a-light-on-brewing-s-past Not all pubs are open but there's still plenty of good beer available to help celebrate the festive season. They range from ale from Britain's oldest brewery to beers from modern craft producers. There's a stout, too, plus the revival of an ancient style, Audit Ale, that was once brewed for Oxford and Cambridge colleges that had audit feasts when they finished their annual accounts Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/12/06/yule-tide-over-with-great-xmas-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/12/06/yule-tide-over-with-great-xmas-beers Marston's has launched Horninglow No 3, the third in its special edition of bottle-conditioned beers that are brewed in the historic Burton Union oak barrels. No 3 is a New England style IPA using American hops. The beer is bottle conditioned and at 7.4 per cent ABV it will age for several years Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:52:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/11/10/union-power-drives-new-marston-s-ipa https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/11/10/union-power-drives-new-marston-s-ipa A new system of home brewing produces beer in just seven days and is so easy that even renowned fumble fingers can do it without ruining the kitchen. The range includes Pale Ale, IPA, Pilsner and lager...and the manufacturer says the beers will be better if they are allowed to condition for a few days more Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/11/09/home-brewing-with-a-modern-twist https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/11/09/home-brewing-with-a-modern-twist Exmoor Ales head brewer Tom Davis has produced a strong version of the regular 6.6 per cent Beast. Megabeast is 10.2 per cent and is brewed with pale, crystal and chocolate malts and has four hops. It's bottle conditioned and the perfect companion for blue cheese Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:25:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/30/grab-this-big-beer-beast-from-exmoor https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/30/grab-this-big-beer-beast-from-exmoor The 2021 edition of the Good Beer Guide, published by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, says the coronavirus pandemic has caused havoc for British pubs, many of which have not reopened since the first national lockdown was lifted in the summer. And for the first time for many years, the Guide reports a decline in the number of breweries operating in the country Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:33:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/29/virus-wreaks-havoc-for-british-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/29/virus-wreaks-havoc-for-british-pubs Fuller's Vintage Ale 2020 is now available and this year it's been brewed with two English hops, Godiva and Jester, and gets colour and flavour from a special malt called DRC or Dark Roasted Crystal, created by Simpson's Malt. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:04:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/19/fuller-s-vintage-goes-on-the-dark-side https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/19/fuller-s-vintage-goes-on-the-dark-side The Munich Oktoberfest has been cancelled this year but you can sample a Marzen or March beer -- the style once brewed for the festival by Munich brewers. This version comes from The Park Brewery in Kingston upon Thames and is true to style, using Munich and Vienna malts and hops from the Hallertau region Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/13/oktoberfest-classic--from-south-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/10/13/oktoberfest-classic--from-south-london Cask Ale Week starts on 24 September and, despite the new restrictions on pub opening hours, it will encourage beer lovers to go to their locals and enjoy a style of beer that's unique to Britain. Dozens of breweries have activities planned for the week, including launching special beers for the occasion Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/09/24/cask-ale-week-bids-to-beat-the-blues https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/09/24/cask-ale-week-bids-to-beat-the-blues Black Sheep Brewery in the Yorkshire Dales is getting ready for Cask Ale Week with a new tankard for its draught beers in selected pubs in Yorkshire and North-east England. The brewery says cask beer is unique to Britain and it wants to boost its popularity with the powerful image of the tankard Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/09/15/new-look-tankard-for-black-sheep-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/09/15/new-look-tankard-for-black-sheep-ale Stroud Brewery has joined forces with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and River Cottage to produce two beers to celebrate Organic September. The beers are Organic Stinger Golden Ale and Organic Rye PA. Stinger is brewed with the addition of organic nettles Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/28/river-cottage-and-stroud-join-forces-with-beers-for-organic-september https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/28/river-cottage-and-stroud-join-forces-with-beers-for-organic-september Scottish brewer BrewDog plans to plant one million trees by 2020 in the Highlands in a bid to capture carbon. Founders James Watt and Martin Dickie say that while they have reduced carbon emissions at the brewery they knew, when they heard a lecture on climate change by Sir David Attenborough, they had to do more to help save the planet. The BrewDog Forest will host retreats and workshops for drinkers who want to do more to help the planet survive Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/23/brewdog-in-bid-to-save-the-planet https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/23/brewdog-in-bid-to-save-the-planet Ardbeg's whisky distillery on Islay has joined forces with William Brothers' Brewery in Alloa to produce a smoky porter, using the distillery's own peated malt. The profits from the beer will be donated to build clean water wells in Malawi. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/12/whisky-beer-to-aid-africa-water-campaign https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/12/whisky-beer-to-aid-africa-water-campaign The Budvan is a new service from Budweiser Budvar that delivers fresh Budvar Original to pubs with a full back-up service that enables the Czech lager to be served in tip-top condition. The Buvan is seen delivering beer to the Forge pub near Leicester, part of the Beautiful Pubs group. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/04/czeching-in-budvan-s-new-pub-service https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/08/04/czeching-in-budvan-s-new-pub-service Plans by the Treasury to reform the tax incentives in Small Brewers Relief have caused a major row in the brewing industry. By changing the threshold at which higher duty is levied, a number of small brewers say they could be forced out of business. A coalition of bigger brewers say the current threshold is a barrier to growth and needs to be removed. Both SIBA, the voice of small brewers, and CAMRA are opposing the changes Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/23/brewers-at-war-over-tax-reform https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/23/brewers-at-war-over-tax-reform Rudi Keyser, founder of Watling Street Brewery in North London, was so inspired by the work of the NHS in combating the coronavirus pandemic that he volunteered to work at the Nightingale Hospital in Docklands and also brewed a special pale Nighting Ale with £1 from every sale going to the Covid-19 appeal. Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/18/beer-inspired-by-nightingale-backs-nhs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/18/beer-inspired-by-nightingale-backs-nhs Georgina Young, former head brewer with Fuller's in London, has been appointed director of brewing for the St Austell group. She moved to Bath Ales's new Hare Brewery in 2019 but, following the death of Roger Ryman in May, she is now charge of brewing operations in Cornwall as well as Bath. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/16/georgina-young-heads-st-austell-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/16/georgina-young-heads-st-austell-brewing The Mawson Arms, Fuller's Grade II-listed brewery tap in Chiswick, West London, is to close. The pub dates from the 18th century and was named after the Mawson family that bought two small breweries near the Thames that later merged into Fuller, Smith & Turner. The brewery was sold to Asahi of Japan in 2019 and Fuller's is now a pub company. It has moved to new offices and says the pub is surplus to requirements. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/15/fuller-s-historic-brewery-tap-to-close https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/07/15/fuller-s-historic-brewery-tap-to-close Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey has launched an East Coast IPA to celebrate the re-opening of pubs on 4 July. Seven hops are used in the beer, including Cascade grown in the brewery's own garden. The hop garden covers 8.5 acres and supplies the brewery with 50% of its hops needs. A malt kiln will be added to dry hops within 24 hours of being picked. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/06/29/hogs-back-ipa-celebrates-return-of-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/06/29/hogs-back-ipa-celebrates-return-of-pubs Leading Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has submitted plans to Edinburgh council for a new brewery to be based at Heriot-Watt University with its world-famous school of brewing. I&G plans to produce both lager and its Original oak-aged beer at the new site, which will also have facilities for canning and bottling. Pictured: an artist's impression of the new brewery Thu, 21 May 2020 11:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/05/21/plans-for-brewery-at-edinburgh-university https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/05/21/plans-for-brewery-at-edinburgh-university Pubs may be shut with no firm date for re-opening but beer lovers can take a visual tour of award-winning hostelries chosen by CAMRA's Pub Design Awards. They include some new builds and some pubs that have been restored to their former glory. The winners include the Farmers' Arms in Devon (pictured) Tue, 05 May 2020 10:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/05/05/take-a-visual-tour-of-award-winning-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/05/05/take-a-visual-tour-of-award-winning-pubs Brewers in East London and Somerset are launching special initiatives to back the hard-press NHS during the coronavirus crisis. Signature Brew, who specialise in collaboration beers with rock bands, has produced Nightingale Pale Ale, with £1 from each can going to the NHS. Pitchfork plans a virtual beer festival with again part of the proceeds going to the health service. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/29/brewers-come-to-the-aid-of-the-nhs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/29/brewers-come-to-the-aid-of-the-nhs Carol Ross, pictured, landlady of the Roscoe Head in Liverpool -- one of the Famous Five pubs to feature in every edition of the Good Beer Guide -- is once again locked in a dispute with her landlord over its future. Last year New River Retail said it would more than double her rent and refused her request for Market Rent Only that would allow her sell beers free of the tie. Her lease is up for renewal and it's unclear whether New River will keep her on Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/27/new-struggle-over-future-of-roscoe-head https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/27/new-struggle-over-future-of-roscoe-head A report by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, shows that beer sales from small craft brewers are down by 82 per cent since the coronavirus lockdown was brought in. A number of small brewers are considering making staff redundant as they have no received no government support. 65 per cent of SIBA members have suspended brewing and some fear they may never start again. SIBA is calling on the government to defer beer duty until the crisis is over Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/17/craft-brewers-hammered-by-lockdown https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/17/craft-brewers-hammered-by-lockdown The usually secretive Yorkshire brewer Sam Smith's is up front and out on the streets, using its traditional horse-drawn drays to deliver bottled beers to people locked in doors and unable to go to the pub Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:54:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/15/sam-smith-s-horses-deliver-beer-at-home https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/15/sam-smith-s-horses-deliver-beer-at-home As the pub lockdown enters its second week, pubs in England, Scotland and Wales are offering help to their communities with delivery services of fresh food, meals-on-wheels for senior citizens and accommodation for NHS nurses. Pictured: fire fighters at Cwbran with food parcels supplied by Brain's brewery in Cardiff Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/06/pub-heroes-boost-their-communities https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/04/06/pub-heroes-boost-their-communities Sainsbury's has come to the rescue of drinkers who can't get to the pub. The supermarket group has launched a range of six beers from craft brewers that are a long way removed from mainstream beers.Several use unusual ingredients and some IPAs are well-hopped with American and Kiwi varieties Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/20/sainsbury-s-six-to-the-rescue https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/20/sainsbury-s-six-to-the-rescue The Campaign for Real Ale and the Society of Independent Brewers have joined forces in an attempt to boost pubs and breweries during the corona virus crisis. They will encourage pubs to make meals and beer available for home delivery for people who are forced to self-isolate. CAMRA is also working with Crowdfunder to help raise much-needed income for pubs Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:50:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/19/camra-siba-in-bid-to-boost-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/19/camra-siba-in-bid-to-boost-beer Hog Star Brewery in Tongham, Surrey, has launched a special take-home service for customers who can't get to the pub during the corona crisis. It's a drive through service where customers stay in their cars while beer is packed into their boots by members of staff who keep a safe distance. Beers include the best-selling TEA, Hop Star Lager, and Nirvana Session IPA Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/18/take-home-beers-beat-the-virus-blues https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/18/take-home-beers-beat-the-virus-blues Greene King has teamed up with Bristol-based micro-brewery Tapestry to produce a cask pale ale, Encounter, that will aid charity work in sub-Saharan Africa. Five pence of every pint bought will be donated to Save a Cow, Tapestry's chosen charity. Pictured left are GK head brewer Ross O'Hara and Tapestry co-founder Calum Doutch at the brewery in Bury St Edmunds Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/09/gk-collab-helps-tackle-african-poverty https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/09/gk-collab-helps-tackle-african-poverty Kent brewer Shepherd Neame is celebrating one year of its Cask Club with a new beer that reaches out to today's legion of gin drinkers. Why Can't We Be Fronds? is brewed with Kentish hops and the addition of juniper berries and elderflower. Half a million pints of beer have been poured since the brewer launched Cask Club with a new ale every month, some brewed in collaboration with other breweries. The April beer will be based on a recipe from legendary American brewer Samuel Adams. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/08/shep-s-new-cask-reaches-out-to-gin-lovers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/08/shep-s-new-cask-reaches-out-to-gin-lovers The Campaign for Real Ale -- CAMRA -- has unveiled new research carried out by European Economics that shows a cut in beer duty for draught beer would help pubs struggling against competition from supermarkets. The research was launched at the House of Commons by Chris Watling MP (seen left) with CAMRA chairman Nik Antona Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:33:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/05/camra-call-to-cut-duty-to-save-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/03/05/camra-call-to-cut-duty-to-save-pubs The All Parliamentary Beer Group, one of the oldest and most influential groups of MPs and Peers, is calling on the government in its Budget in March to make fundamental changes to both Business Rates and Beer Duty in order to allow high street pubs to flourish. At present the burden of rates and the high price of beer is leading to many pubs closing. Britain's oldest pub, the Old Fighting Cocks in St Albans (pictured), has been forced to close for two days a week in order to cut costs Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/27/mps-demand-action-on-rates-beer-duty https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/27/mps-demand-action-on-rates-beer-duty A village pub on the Cambridge-Herts border has been saved from developers by locals. They raised £250,000 to buy the the 17th-century Three Tuns in Guilden Morden on the ancient Icknield Way and Ermine Street. The pub reopened in 2019 and has won a national Pub Saving award from CAMRA and Most Improved Rural Pub award from the local branch. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:59:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/13/top-awards-for-rural-pub-saved-by-locals https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/13/top-awards-for-rural-pub-saved-by-locals Eleven English pubs have had their listings upgraded to protect their historic architecture, interiors and facades. They include the Philharmonic in Liverpool (pictured), which is now Grade I, the only pub in the country to have the top listing. The government's listing means the pubs cannot be extended or changed in any way that detracts from their heritage Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/07/11-pubs-win-special-government-status https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/02/07/11-pubs-win-special-government-status Peter Martin, brewer at Driftwood Spars in Cornwall, has died aged just 56 after a short illness. His beer Alfie's Revenge was named Champion Winter Beer of Britain in 2012 in the CAMRA competition. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/01/31/cornwall-mourns-a-champion-brewer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/01/31/cornwall-mourns-a-champion-brewer After years of pub closures there's now a revival as consumers turn their backs on expensive restaurants and choose good value pub grub instead. The Office for National Statistics reports that bigger pubs have benefited most from the growth but smaller pubs are also enjoying a slight revival Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:59:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/01/17/grub-drives-pubs-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2020/01/17/grub-drives-pubs-revival The JD Wetherspoon pub group -- founded by Tim Martin (pictured) -- plans to invest £200 million in its pubs and hotels over the next four years, creating 10,000 new jobs. The pubs will be in smaller towns along with such major cities as London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds and Galway Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:09:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/12/10/wetherspoon-set-to-open-raft-of-new-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/12/10/wetherspoon-set-to-open-raft-of-new-pubs A special IPA, brewed with "wet hops" straight from the harvest, has been brewed to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Borough Market at London Bridge and is on sale in bars and restaurants. Fuggles hops are grown under the roof of the market hall and go straight into the brew as soon as they are harvested. The beer is sold in a sustainable can and is also on draught in the Rake and the Globe at the market. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:24:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/12/01/ipa-celebrates-borough-market-s-21-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/12/01/ipa-celebrates-borough-market-s-21-years Traquair House in the Scottish Borders has a 300 year-old brewery famous for its House Ale. It has now added a vintage ale dedicated to the memory of Lord and Lady Nithsdale, supporters of the Jacobite cause in the 18th century. Lord Nithsdale was charged with treason and held in the Tower of London but his wife organised a daring escape. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/17/scots-ale-recalls-daring-jacobite-escape https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/17/scots-ale-recalls-daring-jacobite-escape Worries that Asahi, the new owners of Fuller's West London Brewery, can be put aside for the moment with the arrival of the 2019 edition of Vintage Ale. It has a strong Kiwi influence, with hops and crystal malt sourced from New Zealand's South Island. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:48:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/08/kiwi-influence-for-new-fuller-s-vintage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/08/kiwi-influence-for-new-fuller-s-vintage CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- has named a short list of four pubs that have reached the final round of the annual Pub of the Year competition. The Swan with Two Necks, Pendleton, Lancs, the George & Dragon, Hudswell, Yorkshire and the Bell, Aldworth, Berks, have all won the competition before but the newcomer is the community-owned Red Lion at Preston, Herts. The winner will be announced in February 2020 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/04/camra-names-pub-of-the-year-finalists https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/04/camra-names-pub-of-the-year-finalists Robinson's Brewery in Stockport has broken with tradition and for the first time has launched its famous Old Tom barley wine in keg format to complement the versions available in bottle and cask. Joint managing directors William and Oliver Robinson (pictured) believe the chilled craft keg version will win new drinkers to the beer Sun, 03 Nov 2019 11:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/03/you-ll-purr-with-pleasure-over-old-tom https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/11/03/you-ll-purr-with-pleasure-over-old-tom Family brewer Batemans of Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, has re-designed four of its leading ale brands in bottle with distinctive new labels. The beers are Mocha Stout, XXXB, Victory Ale and Combined Harvest. Managing director Stuart Bateman says young drinkers come across craft ales in pubs and now they have the opportunity to sample them in the off-trade as well Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/18/new-look-batemans-has-plenty-of-bottle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/18/new-look-batemans-has-plenty-of-bottle Rover, the awards scheme that encourages pubs to welcome dogs, has launched its 2019 competition to find Britain's most dog-friendly pub. It says allowing dogs into pubs is good for business and will allow more dog owners to go to their locals. Many can't go to pubs as they are not prepared to leave their dogs at home. The awards this year are aimed at millennials, 27 per cent of whom say they would like to take their dogs with them when they go out for a drink Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/09/which-doggy-pubs-take-the-biscuit https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/09/which-doggy-pubs-take-the-biscuit Castle Rock Brewery in Nottingham issued an angry open letter to the BBC when its East Midlands programme linked an item on alcohol abuse with the brewery's Harvest Pale being poured in a pub.Castle Rock, which has been fully supported by CAMRA, says the item gives a false image of pubs and beer, with pubs providing a vital community role. It added that cheap alcohol in supermarkets should be tackled, not pubs Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/09/bbc-flayed-over-beer-and-abuse-story https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/09/bbc-flayed-over-beer-and-abuse-story The Express Tavern on Kew Bridge in London is a now rare outlet for Draught Bass, once Britain's leading premier cask ale but sidelined by its owners AB InBev and brewed under licence by Marston's in Burton-on-Trent. It's worth a visit to the pub for not just the beer but the fascinating history of an old coaching inn that has survived the change from coach to train and still serves a fine range of cask beers Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:54:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/03/express-trip-for-rare-drop-of-draught-bass https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/10/03/express-trip-for-rare-drop-of-draught-bass Cask Beer needs some tender loving care, according to the 2019 Cask Report. It says too many pubs are serving cask beer at the wrong temperature and often in poor condition, which deters drinkers from returning to the category. The report calls for cask beer to be "premiumised", which means it should cost more than standard lager and says it's absurd that cask is sold cheaper than craft keg considering the effort and cost of materials that go into its production. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/26/cask-report-the-fight-back-starts-now https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/26/cask-report-the-fight-back-starts-now The 24th St Albans beer festival (25-28 Sept) will feature beer from Worms in Germany, St Albans' twin city. The German beer will complement several hundred ales from all parts of Britain and -- for the first time -- a range of key keg beers as well. From small beginnings 24 years ago, the festival is now one of the biggest in the country and draws drinkers from Hertfordshire and London to the Alban Arena Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/19/twin-city-beer-heads-for-st-albans-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/19/twin-city-beer-heads-for-st-albans-fest The 2020 Good Beer Guide, published 12 September, has a Learn & Discover section that will help readers become beer experts with greater knowledge of how beer is brewed, the ingredients used, how it is served in pubs and the best temperatures to enjoy it. The guide will be backed by beer festivals throughout the country that will have Learn & Discover platforms Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/12/be-an-ale-expert-with-good-beer-guide https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/12/be-an-ale-expert-with-good-beer-guide Greene King has re-launched its leading brand IPA following a long look at the beer's recipe. More hops are now added and it's hoped this will give the beer, with its modest 3.6% strength, greater hop character in the glass. The brewery has also revamped its approach to cask beer, installing smaller casks in pubs with a slow throughput to ensure beer is served fresh and cool. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/09/greene-king-ipa-gets-a-major-makeover https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/09/09/greene-king-ipa-gets-a-major-makeover The Tate galleries have teamed up with Fourpure brewery and Toast Ale to make a beer, Elemental, that has 40% of its grain bill made up of bread. The bread is sourced by Toast from bakeries and sandwich makers who throw away vast amounts of bread -- crusts are never used by sandwich makers, for example. Elemental is a sour beer made with cucumbers and a lactic acid culture. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/23/tate-bread-beer-to-help-save-the-planet https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/23/tate-bread-beer-to-help-save-the-planet The De Koninck brewery in Antwerp, famous for its rich, bronze-coloured ale, has bowed to public pressure and renamed the beer Bolleke after the elegant glass chalice it's served in. Local drinkers never call the beer De Koninck but always demand "a Bolleke" in the city's bars and restaurants. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/21/antwerp-brewery-has-a-load-of-bollekes https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/21/antwerp-brewery-has-a-load-of-bollekes Surrey Hills Brewery in Dorking has walked away with the coveted title of Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival staged by CAMRA at London Olympia. The festival runs until Saturday. The champion beer event is the culmination of many rounds of tastings and judging in different styles and categories. Photo shows Simon Jones (left) and Ross Hunter of Surrey Hills with their award Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/06/surrey-hills-shere-drop-is-champion-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/06/surrey-hills-shere-drop-is-champion-beer Wild Beer in Somerset has used open vats or coolships first used to make cheese curds to launch Coolship 2019, a spontaneously fermented beer blended with beer aged in French wine casks. The brewers say they are not attempting to create a Belgian Lambic type beer as they have sufficient of their own bugs for fermentation Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/04/gorge-yourself-on-cheddar-wild-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/08/04/gorge-yourself-on-cheddar-wild-beer For the first time in its 42 years, the Great British Beer Festival will offer live keg beers alongside traditional cask ales. The festival at London Olympia, 6-10 August, will have keykeg beers from Tiny Rebel, Siren Craft and Wild Beer while Harveys of Sussex will offer a chance to taste its beer in both cask and keg formats. The organisers say they are reaching out to a wider audience that wants to drink good beer in different formats Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/22/camra-s-big-ale-fest-rings-the-changes-with-beer-for-all-in-both-casks-and-kegs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/22/camra-s-big-ale-fest-rings-the-changes-with-beer-for-all-in-both-casks-and-kegs A cask vs keg challenge will be the high-point of this year's Great British Beer Festival (6-10 August) at London Olympia. Miles Jenner, head brewer at Harvey's of Lewes in Sussex, will lead a tasting of his Wharfe IPA in keg and cask versions. He will also have samples of his Tin Lizzie barley wine in keg format for the first time. The new Discovery Zone at the festival will introduce visitors to the brewing experience with experts from malt and hop companies on hand, along with brewers from Adnams,Siren and Wild Beer among others Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:37:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/08/cask-vs-keg-challenge-at-top-beer-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/08/cask-vs-keg-challenge-at-top-beer-fest The National Brewery Heritage Trust needs urgent financial help to save a unique collection of documents and artefacts detailing the history of British brewing. The aim is to produce an online catalogue. A crowdfunding campaign is running to raise money and will close of 23 July. Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/05/help-preserve-beer-s-heritage-archive https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/07/05/help-preserve-beer-s-heritage-archive The historic Union fermenting vessels (pictured) at Marston's brewery in Burton-on-Trent have been called into play to create an IPA that was planned in the nano DE14 plant used to trial new brews. No 1 Horninglow IPA will be on sale in Waitrose and, along with other beers in the series, is bottle-conditioned and will age for several years. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/18/burton-s-historic-unions-create-new-ipa https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/18/burton-s-historic-unions-create-new-ipa Monks at Westvleteren, the smallest and most remote of Belgium's Trappist breweries, have responded to world-wide demand for their acclaimed bottle-conditioned beers by making them available by ordering online. Previously, beer lovers could only buy the beers by phoning the abbey when a new batch of beer was ready -- and the lines were often busy for many hours. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:44:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/14/ssh-trappist-monks-sell-their-beer-online https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/14/ssh-trappist-monks-sell-their-beer-online The title of Britain's Oldest Pub is hotly contested but research shows that the most visited of the breed is the Clachan in Scotland (pictured), closely followed by the Skirrid Inn in Wales. Other popular watering holes include Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham and Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/14/a-pint-of-history-in-britain-s-oldest-inns https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/06/14/a-pint-of-history-in-britain-s-oldest-inns Norwich and Rouen celebrated 60 years of twinning by bringing a collaboration beer, Amitie (Friendship) for the 2019 City of Ale. The beer was brewed by Northmaen in Normandy and Norfolk Brewhouse. The beer had a stormy passage, with the boat rescued by a RNLI lifeboat off Harwich. But it arrived on a flotilla of smaller vessels up the River Yare on time (pictured) for the launch of City of Ale Mon, 27 May 2019 17:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/27/viking-ale-has-stormy-passage-to-norwich https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/27/viking-ale-has-stormy-passage-to-norwich Geary's Pale Ale came from the first micro-brewery in New England in the 1980s and helped kick start the American beer revolution. The beer was rhe result of founder David Geary touring breweries in England and Scotland and discovering a passion for pale ale. When sales of the beer fell away in the second decade of the new century, Geary looked for new owners who bought the brewery and have revived it, complete with a taproom in Portland, Maine Wed, 15 May 2019 17:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/15/old-and-new-england-forged-beer-legend https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/15/old-and-new-england-forged-beer-legend West Berkshire Brewery has invested £9 million in re-branding its ales and lagers with a 12 times expansion of production and the installation of state-of-the-art bottling and canning lines. It is bucking the trend with a 61 per cent increase in sales of its main cask beer Good Old Boy. Collaboration beers are planned while a further £1 million has been invested in environmentally sustainable production with a reed bed drainage system and a natural habitat for wildlife Tue, 14 May 2019 10:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/14/west-berks-bucks-trend-with-beer-boost https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/14/west-berks-bucks-trend-with-beer-boost The award-winning Harp pub at Charing Cross in London is promoting Mild Ale during May -- and the beers include an exclusive beer, Into the Mild, brewed by Dark Star in Sussex. There will be a rolling programme of milds at the pub during May but the popularity of the style means that Dark Star will now have a permanent pump for mild. Thu, 09 May 2019 09:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/09/mild-is-top-of-the-hops-at-harp-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/05/09/mild-is-top-of-the-hops-at-harp-pub A cash injection of £188,000 will go from the government to boost rural pubs if they expand their services to include grocery shops, post offices and libraries. The announcement was made by Pubs Minister Jake Berry, who stressed the vital role played by rural pubs that offer more than just a drink but bring communities together. The funds will be administered by Pub is the Hub, the organisation set up by Prince Charles Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/27/cash-help-for-rural-pubs-if-they-expand https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/27/cash-help-for-rural-pubs-if-they-expand Greene King has added to its award-winning Heritage Ales series with a new pale ale brewed with the Ernest hop variety. Ernest was developed in the 1920s but was never commercially grown as brewers disliked its citrus flavours. Greene King head brewer Ross O'Hara says if it had been used in brewing in the 1920s the British would have been drinking New World-style ales back then Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/17/greene-king-and-the-importance-of-brewing-with-ernest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/17/greene-king-and-the-importance-of-brewing-with-ernest Gloucester and Swannay breweries walked away with Gold awards for cask and keg beers in the annual championship at Beer X, staged by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers in Liverpool. Wibblers Brewery won Gold in the packaged sector. The victors are seen with Master of Ceremonies Nigel Barden, far right. Sun, 17 Mar 2019 09:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/17/going-for-gold-in-siba-championship https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/17/going-for-gold-in-siba-championship Greene King has appointed 28 year-old Ross O'Hara as head brewer at its Suffolk brewery. Ross is a graduate of Heriot Watt School of Brewing & Distilling in Edinburgh and has also qualified as a Master Brewer. He is only the 17th head brewer in Greene King's 220-year history Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/08/youth-takes-helm-at-greene-king-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/03/08/youth-takes-helm-at-greene-king-brewery The Wonston Arms in Hampshire, that was derelict and closed four years ago, has won the prestigious title of National Pub of the Year in the annual competition staged by CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale. Landlord Matt Todd not only serves a good range of local cask ales but also runs a series of events that involve the local community and raise funds for charities Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/28/rescued-pub-now-britain-s-top-ale-house https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/28/rescued-pub-now-britain-s-top-ale-house Britain's oldest brewery, Shepherd Neame in Faversham, is to launch a new range of real ales with Cask Club that will aim to improve the style's image among younger drinkers.There will be a new beer every month, including collaborative brews with the likes of Sam Adnams of Boston in the United States. Cask Club will run a Passport Scheme with participating pubs that will enable drinkers to win free T-shirts Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:25:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/26/shepherd-neame-to-launch-new-cask-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/26/shepherd-neame-to-launch-new-cask-ales BrewDog has launched a range of 10 sour beers from its new plant, Overworks, near Aberdeen, drawing on the experience of Belgian lambic and gueuze beers made by spontaneous fermentation -- but with a BrewDog twist. The beer use a variety of fruits for additional flavour and will be followed by several more "wild" beers during 2019. The beers will go on sale in all BrewDog bars in Britain and also in specialist beer shops Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:03:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/08/brewdog-goes-wild-over-sour-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/08/brewdog-goes-wild-over-sour-beer The Co-Op group is helping to raise awareness of food waste by stocking Toast beer in all its 57 stores in London. Toast beer is made with one third of the mash made up of surplus bread. Both the Co-Op and the brewery are keen to make consumers more aware of the need to re-cycle wasted bread and other food and both contribute a share of the profits to charities Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/04/co-op-boost-for-bread-saving-toast-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/04/co-op-boost-for-bread-saving-toast-beer A strong imperial stout, brewed by Bass in the 19th century for export to Russia, has been revived at the Heritage Brewery in Burton. P2 Stout was one of a range of stouts brewed by Bass for export to Czarist Russia. Bass phased the beer out in the 1960s but it's been revived by brewers Steve Wellington and Caroline Horrabin. A draught version will be available at the Derby Winter Beer Festival in late February Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:11:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/01/burton-brewer-revives-czar-s-stout https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/02/01/burton-brewer-revives-czar-s-stout Road works in Cambridgeshire have thrown up the remains of a brewery from the Iron Age, some 400 years BC. The work on the A14 road near Huntingdon allowed archeo-botanists to analyse residues in brewing pots that indicate people were making beer along with porridge and bread, all using grain from East Anglia. The discovery follows earlier work on beer-making in the Old World of Egypt and Bablyon: pictured is a depiction of brewing in Ancient Egypt Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/31/iron-age-brewery-found-in-east-anglia https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/31/iron-age-brewery-found-in-east-anglia Thornbridge Brewery is pinning its faith in cask ale and the Derbyshire company is producing more of the style than at any time in its history. Jaipur IPA is its flagship ale but it's producing a range of innovative beers, including porters that have proved highly popular. It's beers sold so well at last August's Great British Beer Festival that a second delivery was necessary Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/24/jaipur-leads-the-cavalry-charge-for-cask https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/24/jaipur-leads-the-cavalry-charge-for-cask As the clamour for porter and stout grows, two breweries in the West Country have launched new dark beers. Moor Beer in Bristol has worked in collaboration with La Quince brewery in Madrid to produce a series of barrel-aged stouts, some in whisky and rum casks. The photo shows Justin Hawke of Moor (second from left) with the La Quince brewers. And Salcombe brewery in Devon has produced a complex Porter Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:25:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/17/west-country-weighs-in-with-new-stouts https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/17/west-country-weighs-in-with-new-stouts Martin Warren, prize-winning owner of Poppyland Brewery in Cromer, has handed over ownership of the brewery to Dave Cornell. Dave is moving to the Norfolk seaside town to continue to brew the eclectic range of beers, some using foraged plants and herbs, and will build on the portfolio. Dave is seen on the left with Martin in the brewhouse Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:26:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/08/poppyland-safe-in-new-brewing-hands https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/08/poppyland-safe-in-new-brewing-hands Black Sheep and Hogs Back are two breweries backing the Tryanuary campaign that encourages beer lovers to visit their local pubs during January. Black Sheep has launched Resolution, an amber beer that's the first of its special ales for 2019 while Hogs Back is promoting its TEA bitter during the month. Pictured: Rob and Jo Theakston at Black Sheep with pints of Resolution Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/07/beers-boost-tryanuary-pubs-campaign https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/07/beers-boost-tryanuary-pubs-campaign Belhaven in Dunbar is Scotland's oldest brewery and it will mark its 300th anniversary in 2019 with a series of events at the brewery, including the opening of a new visitor centre. It kicks off the year with a special new ale,1719, in bottle and on draught, to show both the ancient and modern side of the brewery Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:32:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/04/new-ale-celebrates-belhaven-s-300th https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2019/01/04/new-ale-celebrates-belhaven-s-300th Independent Yorkshire family brewer Black Sheep of Masham has bought York Brewery and its pubs, saving 40 jobs. York Brewery and its owner, Mitchells of Lancaster, went into administration earlier this month but now York will continue to brew and supply its pubs. Pictured are Rob Theakston and Andy Slee of Black Sheep, who have brought the brewery back into profit and are now pursuing a new retailing strategy Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/21/black-sheep-saves-york-brewery-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/21/black-sheep-saves-york-brewery-pubs As Christmas hovers on the horizon there is a plentiful supply of rich and warming beers to help celebrate the holiday. They come in all shapes and sizes and from Belgium as well as this country. So start stocking up now! Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:18:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/14/it-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-beermas https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/14/it-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-beermas Britain has the biggest number of breweries in Europe but producers are faced by a shocking tax burden. Research shows that while the UK is second only to Germany where beer production is concerned, the British industry is held back from growth by duty levels 12 times higher than in Germany. The UK pays almost 40 per cent of all beer duty in the EU, with 54p of a pint going in tax, compared to just 5p in Germany. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/06/uk-brewers-have-biggest-eu-tax-burden https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/12/06/uk-brewers-have-biggest-eu-tax-burden Seen years after Norwich set the ball rolling with City of Ale, other cities across the UK gathered in Norwich to create a forum that will see more and more beer and pub events in the years ahead. The photo shows the delegates at the forum with key note speakers including Pete Brown, Roger Protz, Stefan Gurney from BID, David Wilson from the British Beer & Pub Association and Andrew Daines from Visit Flanders. Roger Protz is holding the sign with Dawn Leeder and Phil Cutter from Norwich with Pete Brown next to Phil. Report by Frances Brace Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/10/25/cities-unite-to-boost-britain-s-beer-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/10/25/cities-unite-to-boost-britain-s-beer-pubs Now in its 37th year, the Great American Beer Festival goes from strength to strength, attracting in September 8,500 beers from 2,404 breweries and drawing crowds of 62,000. As well as mainstream styles such as lager and IPA, American brewers are "pushing the envelope" with sours, saisons, barrel-aged and wine-influenced beers. This special report is from Lotte Peplow Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/10/05/beer-hits-new-heights-at-american-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/10/05/beer-hits-new-heights-at-american-fest Sales of cask beer have fallen faster than the overall beer market, according to the latest Cask Report. Sales are down by 6.8 per cent while the overall beer market has declined by 1.6 per cent. But while amber beers have shown the biggest fall, golden ales in the cask sector have seen substantial growth and a big majority of publicans say cask beer is vital to the business. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/27/cask-sales-fall-but-still-vital-to-pub-trade https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/27/cask-sales-fall-but-still-vital-to-pub-trade Hannah Rhodes is celebrating her fifth anniversary as a brewer by launching her Hiver honey beers in cans to augment the keg and bottle versions. She uses fresh, unpasteurised honey as part of the fermenting and conditioning process, not just as an add-on flavouring. 10% of her profits go to backing charities that support bees as they forage for honey. All her malts and hops come from England Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/24/drinkers-swarm-for-hannah-s-honey-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/24/drinkers-swarm-for-hannah-s-honey-beer After years of dramatic growth, the craft beer sector has slowed in the US but is growing at a fast pace in Europe, according to a report by leading research organisation Mintel. Traditional beer styles are being challenged by innovative new ones as consumers look for new tastes and flavours. The downside of craft beer's success, says Mintel, is that global brewers are now entering the sector and are buying independent producers. Pictured: Stone Brewing of California now has a second brewery in Berlin Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/20/europe-now-leads-craft-beer-revolution https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/20/europe-now-leads-craft-beer-revolution London's oldest family brewer, Fuller's of Chiswick, has added a pilot brewery as part of its visitor centre. It will enable the brewing team to develop small-run new brews with exciting and unusual flavours. Successful beers will then be scaled up for production in the main brewery. Pictured left are Fuller's brewers with members of Gravity Systems that installed the new plant. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/19/fuller-s-pilot-plant-to-fashion-new-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/19/fuller-s-pilot-plant-to-fashion-new-beers The new edition of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide praises breweries that are "putting something back" by reducing carbon footprints and producing more gluten-free, vegan-friendly and low alcohol beers. The guide also lists breweries that aid less fortunate people,such as those with learning difficulties and others serving prison sentences. Other breweries aid the environment by recycling used malt and hops and even lining brewing vessels with sheep wool. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/13/beer-guide-hails-socially-aware-brewers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/13/beer-guide-hails-socially-aware-brewers For the first time in years, the craft beer sector in the United States is losing growth as a result of the emergence of two giant brewing groups, AB InBev and Molson Coors. Jim Koch (pictured) says the domination of "Big Beer" poses a threat to the craft movement while the Brewers Association lays the blame for the decline on the aggressive price cutting of the giants and success of Bud Light, which has led to some craft brewers producing light lagers Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/10/big-beer-threat-to-us-craft-revolution https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/09/10/big-beer-threat-to-us-craft-revolution The Pub Code Adjudicator Paul Newby is tackling the giant companies over the barriers they have created to stop publicans getting a better deal on rents and beer choice. The pub code was brought in in 2016 to ensure a better deal for landlords, including the right to go free of tie with a Market Rent Only option. But few landlords have won the right to MRO and Newby is concerned by the high number of pub seizures and closures Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/31/newby-pubcos-thwarting-tenants-rights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/31/newby-pubcos-thwarting-tenants-rights Hogs Back brewery near Farnham in Surrey will more than double its production of hops when it moves to a new 8-acre site in 2019. The hops will grow alongside the brewery at Manor Farm and the range will include Farnham White Bine, English Cascade and Pioneer. White Bine was the forerunner of Goldings but disappeared until Hogs Back managing director Rupert Thompson revived the variety in 2014. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/15/hogs-back-heads-for-new-hop-heights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/15/hogs-back-heads-for-new-hop-heights Siren Craft Brew from Berkshire stole the show on the opening day of the 2018 Great British Beer Festival by winning Champion Beer of Britain with its Broken Dream Breakfast Stout. The Siren team are shown with their cup, with founder Darron Anley centre. The Silver award went to Green Jack brewery for Ripper barley wine and Bronze was won by Mordue Brewery for its Workie Ticket Best Bitter Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/08/champion-stout-good-way-to-start-the-day https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/08/champion-stout-good-way-to-start-the-day A YouGov poll commissioned by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, finds that 56 per cent of British beer drinkers say the price of a pint is driving them away from pubs and to more affordable outlets such as supermarkets. CAMRA is calling on the government to scrap plans to increase beer duty in the autumn -- which will put 2p on the price of a pint -- and to ease the burden of business rates on pubs. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/06/brits-are-being-priced-out-of-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/08/06/brits-are-being-priced-out-of-pubs Brakspear Special, a much-loved traditional ale, disappeared when the Henley brewery closed and production moved to Wychwood in Witney, where just Brakspear Bitter and Oxford Gold are brewed. But now the independent Brakspear pub company has brought Special back, brewing it on a small plant in its Bull pub in Henley. Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/07/22/brakspear-special-back-where-it-belongs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/07/22/brakspear-special-back-where-it-belongs Monks at Mount St Bernard Abbey in Charnwood, Leicestershire, have brewed the first monastic beer since the Reformation. The abbey is a Trappist one and has strong links with the monastic breweries in Belgium but the beer is described as an "English Trappist Ale" using all English ingredients. The beer is on sale commercially and the income will help the monks' maintain the abbey and also help fund their charitable work Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/06/27/monks-restore-historic-brewing-tradition https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/06/27/monks-restore-historic-brewing-tradition Torrential rain prevented speeches being made at the launch of Norwich City of Ale 2018. City of Ale has been running for eight years and has been a ground-breaking festival, a rolling series of events that emphasise the importance of the pub to good beer. Here's the speech I planned to make. Pictured: City of Ale founders Dawn Leeder and Phil Cutter with Norwich South MP Clive Lewis (centre) at the launch party Fri, 25 May 2018 12:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/25/city-of-ale-the-speech-i-didn-t-make-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/25/city-of-ale-the-speech-i-didn-t-make-1 More than 44,000 drinkers are expected to pack the six-day beer festival in Cambridge. It's the 45th one in the city and is the longest-running event staged by CAMRA. There are 216 beers to enjoy, along with cider, perry, wine and mead. Wed, 23 May 2018 22:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/23/cambridge-beer-fest-is-one-of-the-best https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/23/cambridge-beer-fest-is-one-of-the-best Siren Craft Brew in Berkshire, which has a big barrel-ageing programme, has launched a series of new beers, several made in collaboration with other brewers in Britain, the U.S. and Spain. In Scotland, Innis & Gunn has produced a new IPA, Gunnpowder, in bottle and can, using American hops Mon, 21 May 2018 08:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/21/siren-and-i-g-new-beers-on-the-block https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/21/siren-and-i-g-new-beers-on-the-block Bath Ales, owned since 2016 by St Austell of Cornwall, has opened a new £5 million brewhouse where both ales and lager can be produced. A new lager called Sulis has been launched but 50% of the annual 50,000-barrel production is in cask form and includes the flagship Gem Ale and a new West Coast IPA, Lansdown. Pictured: senior brewer Darren James who has been with Bath Ales for more than 15 years Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/17/cask-is-king-at-new-bath-ales-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/17/cask-is-king-at-new-bath-ales-brewery Carlsberg, owner of Joshua Tetley, has launched a pale ale, Tetley No 3, in cask form. The beer is based on a 19th-century recipe found in the Tetley archive and it's brewed by the local Leeds Brewery using 100 per cent English malts and hops. Following the closure of Tetley's, the beers have been brewed by Marston's in Wolverhampton but Carlsberg is now taking the brand back to its Yorkshire roots Sun, 13 May 2018 08:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/13/tetley-is-back--and-brewed-in-leeds https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/13/tetley-is-back--and-brewed-in-leeds Bedford family brewer Charles Wells, who sold the Eagle Brewery to Marston's in 2017, has been given the green light by the local council to build a new plant at Fairhill close to the A6. The 30,000 hectolitre plant will produce the current range of Wells' beers along with new beers and collaborative brews with other companies Thu, 03 May 2018 15:19:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/wells-gets-go-ahead-for-new-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/wells-gets-go-ahead-for-new-brewery Henley brewer Brakspear has launched for the third year running its Honey Bee Beer that raises money for Friends of the Earth's Bee Cause Campaign. The beer helps raise awareness of the need to save habitats for bees, which are the world's most important pollinator. As a result of demand for the beer, production has moved this year to the Wychwood Brewery in Witney Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/30/bee-happy-with-brakspear-honey-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/30/bee-happy-with-brakspear-honey-beer Both the Society of Independent Brewers and the Campaign for Real Ale have criticised a report by Cambridge University that says drinking alcohol can shorten people's lives. Both organisations stress the health and societal benefits of moderate drinking. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:37:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/13/siba-and-camra-slam-drink-warning https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/13/siba-and-camra-slam-drink-warning Export sales of American craft beer grew by 3.6 per cent in 2017 and sales to the UK increased by 7.1 per cent -- making the UK the second biggest export market for American craft beer after Canada. There are now 6,372 craft breweries in the U.S. and exports are worth $125 million Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/05/big-jump-in-american-beer-exports-to-uk https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/04/05/big-jump-in-american-beer-exports-to-uk Kindred Spirits is a 6.1 per cent stout from Innis & Gunn in Perth that's aged in Irish whiskey barrels that were first used to triple distil Tullamore D.E.W. Innis & Gunn started life when William Grant acquired some ale for barrel-ageing from the Caledonian Brewery. The beer tasted so good that head brewer Dougal Sharp left Caley to launch his own company. Turning full circle, Tullamore is now part of the William Grant group. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/22/scots-stout-irish-whiskey-pool-flavours https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/22/scots-stout-irish-whiskey-pool-flavours Wolf Brewery in Norfolk and North Brewing of Leeds have stormed to victory in SIBA's national brewing awards at Beerex 18 in Liverpool. They won gold awards in the cask and keg categories with Tring Brewery also scooping gold in the small pack sector Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:37:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/16/wolf-and-north-seize-siba-gold https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/16/wolf-and-north-seize-siba-gold The Greek Public Prosecutor has dismissed claims by Heineken's subsidiary Athenian Brewery against the independent Macedonian Thrace Brewery for perjury as "totally false" and filed with "malicious abuse". The case is part of a long-running battle between MTB and the Heineken subsidiary over market abuse in Greece. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:39:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/05/greek-court-blow-for-heineken https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/03/05/greek-court-blow-for-heineken The Cricketers Arms in St Helens, Merseyside, was boarded up five years ago but it was rescued by Andy and Denise Evans and has now won CAMRA's prestigious Pub of the Year competition for 2018. Judges praised its wide range of cask ales and its strong community spirit. Andy and Denise are seen centre receiving their award Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:20:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/28/saved-pub-is-now-britain-s-top-ale-house https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/28/saved-pub-is-now-britain-s-top-ale-house Green Jack Brewery in Lowestoft has walked away with the Champion Winter Beer of Britain top award at CAMRA's winter beer festival in Norwich. Tim Dunford from Green Jack is seen collecting his award from festival organiser Nick Boley Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/21/ripper-lowestoft-beer-wins-winter-gong https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/21/ripper-lowestoft-beer-wins-winter-gong A rare collection of black and white photos by David Evans has been unearthed and used in a new film that traces the life and times of hop pickers in Herefordshire in the 1950s and 60s. The photo left shows the Jones family picking hops -- a ritual that disappeared when mechanisation took over. The film Stories from the Hop Yards, will be premiered in Hereford on 3 March Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:39:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/16/historic-photos-put-hops-in-the-picture https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/16/historic-photos-put-hops-in-the-picture Jo Theakston of the Masham brewing dynasty is seen in the revamped visitor centre at the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire. Using local craftspeople and materials, the centre offers a wide range of cask and craft beers and bistro-style food. It plans to attract even greater numbers of visitors who can tour the brewery and follow its path to success over the past 25 years. Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/15/baa-gum-visitors-flock-to-black-sheep https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/02/15/baa-gum-visitors-flock-to-black-sheep Suffolk brewer Greene King has restored a 19th-century barley, Chevallier, to brew a new Heritage Series of beers. Suffolk Pale Ale and Vintage Fine Ale are on sale exclusively in Tesco. The grain was grown by Crisp Malt in Norfolk who took just five seeds to grow a new batch of the grain Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:24:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/31/greene-king-brings-back-taste-of-the-past https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/31/greene-king-brings-back-taste-of-the-past The former Charles Wells Brewery in Bedford, sold to Marston's last year for £55 million, has re-opened as the Eagle Brewery and will have a visitor centre, with brewery tours available. Such former Wells' brands as Bombardier, Eagle IPA, Waggle Dance and Banana Bread Beer, will be given fresh investment and promotion. And Courage Imperial Russian Stout could be revived Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:35:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/23/marston-s-has-an-eagle-s-nest-in-bedford https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/23/marston-s-has-an-eagle-s-nest-in-bedford CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- is reaching out all beer lovers, not just cask ale drinkers, with a set of new proposals that will radically change the direction of the 46-year-old consumer organisation. As a result of its Revitalisation Programme, CAMRA's leadership will propose to its annual meeting in April that it should extend its scope to other types of quality beer -- though real ale will remain its focus Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/22/camra-reaches-out-to-all-beer-lovers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2018/01/22/camra-reaches-out-to-all-beer-lovers A Kent pub has been given CAMRA's Pub Saving Award following a spirited campaign by locals to save it. The Harrow in Stockbury was closed by brewer Shepherd Neame but the community came together to raise the funds to buy and re-open it in 2017. It's now the hub of the community, offering not only good beer but book swaps and an internet cafe. Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:52:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/12/28/pub-campaigners-win-top-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/12/28/pub-campaigners-win-top-award With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, a small group of beer lovers sat down to sample a few of the offerings available this year. They ranged from jet-black porters to the palest of pale ales and the beer that found most favour was one brewed with Biblical additions of frankincense and myrrh. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:15:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/12/13/scots-beer-is-star-of-the-christmas-tree https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/12/13/scots-beer-is-star-of-the-christmas-tree The decision by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Budget to freeze beer duty and extend business rates relief to pubs has been welcomed by the Campaign for Real Ale and the Society of Independent Brewers. Both organisations feel the moves will aid the embattled pub sector and encourage consumers back to the pub/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/22/camra-and-siba-budget-response https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/22/camra-and-siba-budget-response Wychwood Brewery in Oxfordshire, brewer of Hobgoblin ruby ale -- second-biggest bottled beer in Britain -- has added a 5.3% IPA to the range. The beer is brewed with pale and Vienna malts and hopped with both English and American varieties Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/20/hobgoblin-adds-ipa-to-top-selling-range https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/20/hobgoblin-adds-ipa-to-top-selling-range Moor Beer, the Bristol-based brewery run by American Justin Hawke, is breaking into the fast-growing Italian beer market with cask-conditioned real ale. The beer comes complete with instructions in Italian on how to cellar, tap, spile and serve the beer. Moor Beers are naturally hazy as Hawke does not use isinglass finings to clear his beers. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/17/moor-gives-italians-a-taste-for-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/17/moor-gives-italians-a-taste-for-cask-ale Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey has won new listings in a number of supermarkets, including Co-op and Morrison's, for its TEA bitter with Hogstar lager in Majestic Wines. The brewery has also announced two beers that are ideal for the Christmas period: Advent Ale and the strong vintage ale A over T. The beers are brewed with hops grown on the brewery's own garden and include Farnham White Bine, a historic variety revived by Hogs Back. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:30:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/14/get-high-on-the-hogs-back-for-xmas-time https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/14/get-high-on-the-hogs-back-for-xmas-time 50 MPs have signed a petition calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to ease the crippling tax burden on Britain's pubs in his autumn Budget in November. The petition is seen being delivered to the Treasury by MPs Mike Wood, Ruth Smeeth and Stephen Lloyd, officers of the Parliamentary Beer Group. MPs are calling for a cut or freeze in excise duty and help to ease the business rates burden on pubs Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/13/mps-demand-a-budget-for-britain-s-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/13/mps-demand-a-budget-for-britain-s-pubs Four pubs have been short-listed by CAMRA for the prestigious National Pub of the Year award. The winner will be announced in February 2018. The four are the Stanford Arms in Lowestoft (publicans Samantha and David Burd pictured left), the Weavers in Kidderminster, the Cricketers, St Helens, and Wigan Central Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:33:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/07/four-pubs-are-vying-for-national-glory https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/11/07/four-pubs-are-vying-for-national-glory The British Pubs Confederation has welcomed the appointment of barrister Fiona Dickie as Deputy Pubs Adjudicator and hopes she will break the legal log jam and help publicans gain access to the Market Rent Only option. MRO will enable publicans to go free of tie -- a move fiercely resisted by the large pubcos. The confederation is highly critical of Pubs Adjudicator Paul Newby who they claim has flouted the terms of the Pubs Code Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/25/pub-campaigners-welcome-legal-voice https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/25/pub-campaigners-welcome-legal-voice There are now more than 2,000 independent craft breweries in Britain -- a jump of 18 per cent in the past year, according to a new report by UHY Hacker Young. Tax breaks introduced by the last Labour government have encouraged new brewers -- including home brewers -- to enter the market. But the report warns that global brewers are moving into the craft sector and are keen to buy successful small breweries Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:23:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/british-craft-beer-goes-on-booming https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/british-craft-beer-goes-on-booming The seventh annual Spa Valley railway beer festival, held in conjunction with West Kent CAMRA, offers beer at Tunbridge Wells West Station and also on trains to Groombridge and Eridge. The centrepiece of the festival is 25 "green hop" beers, using hops fresh from the Kent harvest. Pictured, the engine shed at Tunbridge Wells Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/20/beer-on-the-move-at-kent-train-festival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/20/beer-on-the-move-at-kent-train-festival The Square & Compass in Dorset was feted by CAMRA veterans when landlord Charlie Newman received a framed certificate to mark the pub's inclusion in all 45 editions of the Good Beer Guide. The pub serves beer from Hattie Brown's in Swanage, the first brewery in the town for more than 100 years. Pictured left to right: CAMRA founder member MIchael Hardman with a copy of the first guide in 1974, Charlie Newman, current editor Roger Protz, and pub manager Kevin Hunt Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/18/saluting-dorset-pub-and-seaside-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/18/saluting-dorset-pub-and-seaside-brewery Petr Dvorak, the new managing director of Budweiser Budvar in the Czech Republic, is masterminding a £80 million expansion programme at the brewery to build production and sales. The brewery is still locked in disputes with global giant AB InBev over the Budweiser trademark but Dvorak is confident that sales of Original, Budvar Dark, Krausen beer and tank beer will forge ahead in both domestic and overseas markets Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/16/budvar-goes-for-growth-but-legal-wrangles-continue-with-ab-inbev https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/10/16/budvar-goes-for-growth-but-legal-wrangles-continue-with-ab-inbev Pubs face closure due to the crippling level of business rates imposed by the government. CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- is making a submission to the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, ahead of the November Budget, calling for £5,000 annual rates relief for pubs to keep them in business. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/28/rates-time-bomb-killing-pubs--camra https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/28/rates-time-bomb-killing-pubs--camra The latest Cask Report underlines the importance of cask beer -- real ale --to Britain's pubs. With many new breweries opening, cask beer continues to encourage people to visit local pubs and enjoy the range on offer. The report says the diversity of beer available is now wide and consumption of real ale in pubs aids the British economy far more than coffee shops. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/27/cask-beer-is-pub-hero-says-report https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/27/cask-beer-is-pub-hero-says-report Pubs across the country will support Cask Ale Week, an annual celebration of Britain's unique contribution to the world of beer. With 1,700 breweries in the UK and a myriad of styles, there will be plenty to enjoy during the week. So hurry to a pub and order a Pint of the Best Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/18/raise-a-glass-to-our-great-national-drink https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/18/raise-a-glass-to-our-great-national-drink The 45th edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide lists 4,500 pubs -- and five of them have graced all 45 editions of the guide. The pubs are in London, Liverpool, Dorset and Cambridgeshire and all share the same appeal -- superb pints of great beer. Pictured: the Buckingham Arms in Petty France, London, SW1 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/17/salute-good-beer-guide-s-famous-5-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/09/17/salute-good-beer-guide-s-famous-5-pubs Danish brewer Carlsberg has found the genome in barley and its scientists are developing new varieties of grain that can resist drought and extreme temperatures and also use less water. The brewer is reducing its carbon footprint and is also developing new hop varieties that can be grown in the Nordic countries and Russia, which are too cold for conventional hops Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/29/carlsberg-gets-to-the-roots-of-barley https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/29/carlsberg-gets-to-the-roots-of-barley A new hop has led to raised eyebrows at Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey where some of the Farnham White Bine variety has changed sex -- from female to male. The hop variety was brought back from the dead a few years ago by Hogs Back and grown on a field opposite the brewery. But now the brewery has discovered that some of the hops have switched gender from female to male -- and only female hops are needed for making beer. Hogs Back managing director Rupert Thompson is perplexed Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/14/lad-or-lassie-hop-is-caught-in-a-bind https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/14/lad-or-lassie-hop-is-caught-in-a-bind Church End Brewery's Goats Milk Bitter has walked away with the Gold award in the Champion Beer of Britain competition staged by CAMRA at the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia. The beer was first brewed as a one-off for a pub but proved so popular it has become a regular part of the brewery's range. Paul Hamblett from Church End is seen with the trophy at Olympia Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/08/warwickshire-bitter-wins-olympia-gold https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/08/08/warwickshire-bitter-wins-olympia-gold This year's Great British Beer Festival will have a strong campaigning theme as SIBA joins forces with CAMRA to emphasise beers produced by genuine craft brewers. The SIBA logo of Assured British Craft Brewer will be widely used throughout the festival at a time when global brewers are buying small breweries in both Britain and the United States.The festival will have several hundred British cask beers along with a World Beer section featuring beers from the U.S., Australia and New Zealand Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/26/camra-fest-to-back-genuine-craft-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/26/camra-fest-to-back-genuine-craft-beer Audit Ale is a historc beer style, once brewed for Oxford and Cambridge colleges for the annual Audit Feast. Last October I helped brew a version of the beer at the White Horse Brewery near Oxford, backed by Titanic Brewery. The 7% beer was then aged in wood -- a wine cask obtained from the port industry. After several months in cask, the finished beer is a revelation Sun, 23 Jul 2017 09:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/23/here-s-one-i-brewed-earlier https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/23/here-s-one-i-brewed-earlier Flo Vialan has been named Brewer of the Year by the Parliamentary Beer Club in its annual awards. The Frenchman from Lyon brews at Purity in Warwickshire, which specialises in helping the environment by re-cycling grain and hops and treating water used in the brewing process through a series of reed beds in the grounds Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/13/go-with-the-flo-award-for-purity-brewer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/13/go-with-the-flo-award-for-purity-brewer SIBA -- the Society of Independent Brewers -- calls for greater clarity of who owns breweries and beers. It says beer drinkers should know whether a beer is brewed by an independent brewery or by a global producer. It will showcase independent beers at this year's Great British Beer Festival, run by CAMRA. Pictured: Jasper Cuppaidge of Camden Town Brewery, now owned by AB InBev. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/10/who-owns-your-beer-siba-wants-clarity https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/10/who-owns-your-beer-siba-wants-clarity Rock legend Bruce Dickinson, lead singer with Iron Maiden, has teamed up again with Robinson's brewery in Stockport to launch a new beer, Hallowed, a Belgian-style beer that uses a Belgian yeast culture to give the beer an authentic character. The beer follows the world-wide success of Trooper that has filled Robinson's new brewhouse to bursting point Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/10/new-iron-maiden-ale-has-a-belgian-twist https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/07/10/new-iron-maiden-ale-has-a-belgian-twist The Brewers Association in the United States has launched a seal of approval scheme for American craft brewers to help them and consumers understand the difference between independent craft beer and the beverages made by global brewers. The BA says its important to let consumers know which beers are genuinely independent at a time when "Big Beer" is buying small breweries Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/28/us-craft-brewers-get-seal-of-approval https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/28/us-craft-brewers-get-seal-of-approval Students at Heriot-Watt University's Brewing and Distilling course in Edinburgh have recreated a 19th-century beer style, California Common, in collaboration with Stewart Brewing at Loanhead. The beer is based on the style known as Steam Beer, made with lager yeast but fermented at an ale temperature. The best-known example of the style is Anchor Brewery's Steam Beer: as that is a trademark, other brewers have to use the term California Common Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/26/beer-students-create-california-classic https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/26/beer-students-create-california-classic The Tallly Ho, a 90 year-old pub in Finchley, North London, has re-opened following a £750,000 refit by new owners Stonegate Pub Company. The pub dates from 1927 and was one of the earliest JD Wetherspoon outlets: founder Tim Martin had his office there. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/stonegate-re-opens-historic-tally-ho https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/stonegate-re-opens-historic-tally-ho A unique collaboration between brewers throughout Britain have joined forces to brew The Great Together Pale Ale that will be on sale over the weekend of 16-18 June to mark The Great Together that will celebrate the life of Jo Cox, who was murdered a year ago. 15 brewers have joined forces under the direction of Adnams' head brewer Fergus Fitzgerald, using English malt and hops. Profits from the sale of the beer will go to the Jo Cox Foundation. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:54:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/06/brewers-unite-to-remember-mp-jo-cox https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/06/brewers-unite-to-remember-mp-jo-cox Greene King, who are the official suppliers of beer to England Cricket, have teamed up with the Barmy Army, the globe-trotting supporters of the England team, to launch a special beer for the season that includes Test matches against the West Indies and South Africa. The 3.7% Barmy Army IPA will be available in cask and bottle until September. Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/04/brewer-goes-barmy-over-cricket https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/04/brewer-goes-barmy-over-cricket Beer sommelier Jane Peyton is leading the crusade to celebrate our national drink with the 2017 version of Beer Day Britain on 15 June. This year the event will extend over the weekend with breweries and pubs taking part. Sambrook's in Battersea will stage a beer party while special brews will be launched by Brewster's and Thornbridge Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/01/15-june-raise-a-glass-to-uk-s-great-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/06/01/15-june-raise-a-glass-to-uk-s-great-beer Moor Beer in Bristol is celebrating the first anniversary of its PMA -- Pale Modern Ale -- that supports the battle against cancer. Head brewer and founder Justin Hawke (pictured) designed the beer following a meeting with Hard Core Hits Cancer and now donations from sales of the beer -- totaling more than £4,000 -- have been made to Penny Brohn, Macmillan and Cancer Research UK. Tue, 30 May 2017 10:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/30/moor-beer-pale-ale-aids-battle-with-cancer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/30/moor-beer-pale-ale-aids-battle-with-cancer A special beer using a malting variety and hops both consigned to the grave many years ago have been resurrected by Norfolk brewers Martin Warren (left) from Poppyland Brewery and David Holliday of Norfolk Brewhouse. Working with Crisp Malt and Charles Faram, the major hop merchant, the brewers have made two versions of a beer using Chevallier malt and Ernest hops. The beers will be showcased at Norwich City of Ale from 25 May Sat, 20 May 2017 10:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/20/special-beer-is-a-rave-from-the-grave https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/20/special-beer-is-a-rave-from-the-grave Farr Brew in Hertfordshire has launched a special beer to celebrate the life of Joe "Chief" Paul, a great supporter of charities and community groups, who died tragically young. 10% of the price of a pint of Chief Jester will go to the Rennie Hospice. The beer was launched at the Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans, Britain's oldest pub, and is available at other pubs in the county. Pictured at Matt Elvidge (left) and Nick Farr from the brewery with Ros Lee of the Rennie Hospice Fri, 12 May 2017 18:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/12/special-beer-celebrates-charity-hero https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/05/12/special-beer-celebrates-charity-hero Brewers celebrated at London's Guildhall as they picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in the International Beer & Cider championship. Pictured are some of the brewers with their trophies. 125 breweries from 21 countries entered the competition, held in Burton-on-Trent, and judges tasted more than 1,000 beers and ciders. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/27/brewers-win-gold-in-world-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/27/brewers-win-gold-in-world-awards The fourth and biggest Beer Kitchen run by Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has opened Glasgow's West End and features "tank fresh" beer from its own micro-brewery along with pastel portraits of such celebrities as Peter Capaldi (left), Sean Connery and Adel by local artist Lynn Howarth. There are 17 taps for cask and keg beers and one beer has been aged in Auchentoshan whisky casks. Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/23/on-site-beer-celebrities-in-glasgow-bar https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/23/on-site-beer-celebrities-in-glasgow-bar London mayor Sadiq Khan -- seen in the Wheatsheaf pub in Tooting -- has teamed with CAMRA to launch a drive to stop the closure of pubs in the capital. A quarter of London's pubs have closed over the past 15 years and the number now stands at 3,615 compared to 4,835 in 2001. The mayor says he is determined to boost the night-time economy in London where pubs play a vital role Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/20/london-mayor-aims-to-halt-pub-closures https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/20/london-mayor-aims-to-halt-pub-closures Meantime Brewery in south London has responded to demand from drinkers and retailers and has launched three of its key beers -- London Pale Ale, London Lager and Yakima Red -- in cans. The brewery feels that canning technology has improved to such an extent that canned beers now taste as fresh as draught. The beers will be available in Co-op stores and other retailers are being lined up Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/06/now-you-can-get-canned-with-meantime https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/06/now-you-can-get-canned-with-meantime A run-down pub in London's King's Cross that became a strip club, has walked away with CAMRA's top design award after a major refurbishment that has restored the pub to its early 20th-century, Grade II glory. Other awards have gone to the Tim Bobbin in Burnley and Ship Inn in Sheffield. The CAMRA awards are run jointly with English Heritage Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/05/former-strip-pub-wins-top-design-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/04/05/former-strip-pub-wins-top-design-award The Campaign for Real Ale has hailed a government decision to plug a loophole in planning law that will stop pubs being demolished or converted to other use without first getting planning permission. CAMRA chief executive Tim Page (pictured) says this is a victory for campaigners and for much-loved community pubs Sat, 25 Mar 2017 11:45:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/25/camra-hails-plugging-pubs-loophole https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/25/camra-hails-plugging-pubs-loophole Four regular beers from the Chiltern Brewery have been officially designated "gluten free" -- good news for beer lovers who have an intolerance to gluten, which mainly comes from wheat. Chiltern near Wendover is the oldest independent brewery in Buckinghamshire and is run by the Jenkinson family, who also manage the historic King's Head pub in Aylesbury Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/23/chiltern-brings-relief-for-gluten-sufferers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/23/chiltern-brings-relief-for-gluten-sufferers The Mermaid in St Albans, an unspoilt bare-boards cottage-style pub, has been named both pub of the year and cider pub of the year by the South Herts branch of CAMRA. The Mermaid will now go forward to the next round of CAMRA's national pub of the year competition. Runner up was another St Albans pub, the legendary Fighting Cocks Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:03:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/20/mermaid-in-the-swim-with-top-pub-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/20/mermaid-in-the-swim-with-top-pub-award London brewery Fourpure stormed to victory in the brewery awards competition staged by SIBA at its annual BeerX in Sheffield. Fourpure was named Brewery of the Year and also won the prestigious Business Innovation Award for its sensory staff training scheme. Members of the Fourpure team are seen receiving their awards from SIBA chairman Buster Grant (second left) Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/20/fourpure-goes-for-gold-at-siba-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/20/fourpure-goes-for-gold-at-siba-awards Some of Britain's top award-winning pubs face massive hikes in rates when the new system kicks in in April, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The Baum in Rochdale, CAMRA's National Pub of the Year in 2012 (pictured,) will see its rateable value rise by 377% while the 2015 winner of the award, the Sandford Park in Cheltenham, faces a rates rise of 181%. CAMRA is calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to review the increases in this week's Budget Sun, 05 Mar 2017 11:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/05/top-pubs-face-massive-rates-hike https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/05/top-pubs-face-massive-rates-hike The George & Dragon in Yorkshire's Swaledale, named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year for 2017, is to add its own micro-brewery. The pub closed in 2008 but was rescued by the local community. A co-operative raised the money to buy back and refurbish the pub, which was re-opened in 2014 by former local MP William Hague, who is one of the shareholders. Landlord Stuart Miller (pictured) buys most of his beers from Yorkshire breweries Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:50:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/03/award-winning-pub-to-add-own-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/03/award-winning-pub-to-add-own-brewery Renowned Yorkshire family brewer Timothy Taylor has added a blond beer, Knowle Spring, to its range of cask beers. The brewery has won an array of awards for its Landlord and Boltmaker bitters and has been encouraged by drinkers to add a lighter beer. Knowle Spring was launched at the Bradford Beer Festival with head brewer Andy Leman (left) and senior brewer Tom Slack in attendance. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/02/new-tim-taylor-beer-has-spring-in-its-step https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/03/02/new-tim-taylor-beer-has-spring-in-its-step Moor Beer's legendary strong ale Old Freddy Walker has won the prestigious Champion Winter Alof Britain title at CAMRA's National Winter Ales festival in Norwich. The silver award went to Sulwath Brewery in Scotland for Black Galloway and the bronze was awarded to Magic Rock for Dark Arts Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:07:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/22/old-freddy-walks-to-festival-glory https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/22/old-freddy-walks-to-festival-glory Craft Beer Rising returns to London for the fifth year running with 170 breweries lining up to present their brews to the crowds. Goose Island will feature a virtual reality tour of its hop farm and brewery in the U.S. while Fuller's will unveil a Black IPA and Sierra Nevada from California will have a bar dedicated to its beers. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:09:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/17/craft-beer-bonanza-back-in-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/17/craft-beer-bonanza-back-in-london Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, based in the heart of the Kent hop fields, will unveil a special video dedicated to hops during Craft Beer Rising in London on 23-26 February. The video will feature Tony Redsell, the famous Kent hop farmer, and is shot at Parsonage Farm near Faversham Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/16/hops-to-get-boost-at-major-beer-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/16/hops-to-get-boost-at-major-beer-fest Daisy Claeys, who ran the legendary Brugs Beertje bar in Bruges for more than 30 years, was honoured on 3 February by members of the British Guild of Beer Writers who presented her with an engaved tankard that thanked her for inspiring "a generation of British beer writers". Roger Protz handed the tankard to Daisy at the Siphon in Damme at the Smaak Down beer tasting organised by Breandan Kearney, seen in Matthew Curtis's photo Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:14:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/06/british-beer-writers-honour-daisy-claeys https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/02/06/british-beer-writers-honour-daisy-claeys Margot James, Minister for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, told the House of Commons on 26 January there was clear evidence some pub companies were flouting the new Pubs Code and preventing tenants from applying for the Market Rent Only option that would allow them to have a wider choice of beer. A debate on the code resulted in MPs voting to re-open the appointments process for controversial Pubs Code Adjudicator Paul Newby (pictured) Sun, 29 Jan 2017 11:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/01/29/minister-pubcos-are-flouting-the-code https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/01/29/minister-pubcos-are-flouting-the-code Leading independent brewer Greene King will launch two of its top beers -- IPA and Old Speckled Hen -- in gluten free form in early February. The launch is in response to research that shows 32% of British people eat and drink "free from" products while 2% of the population has a gluten allergy and 1% are coeliac Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/01/23/top-greene-king-beers-go-gluten-free https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2017/01/23/top-greene-king-beers-go-gluten-free Little Valley Brewery in Yorkshire has worked with the Vegan Society to draw up a list of vegan-friendly beers to help celebrate Veganuary or Vegan January. The beers avoid animal or dairy ingredients as well as isinglass finings made from fish bladders Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/30/yorkshire-brewery-in-boost-for-vegan-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/30/yorkshire-brewery-in-boost-for-vegan-beer The Co-Op group is adding 50 craft beers from local suppliers to its convenience stores across the country as part of its campaign to support and boost small producers of food and drink. Pictured: Rich Anstell of Glamorgan Brewery, one of the chosen suppliers Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/30/co-op-to-add-50-craft-beers-to-its-stores https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/30/co-op-to-add-50-craft-beers-to-its-stores CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- has called on the government to give greater protection to pubs as it salutes the fact that 2,000 pubs now have Asset of Community Value status. But to stop pubs being demolished or converted, CAMRA wants more planning support. Pictured: locals in Sheffield with MP Nick Clegg supporting the Plough, Sandygate, which Sainsbury's wants to convert to a retail outlet Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:03:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/27/camra-calls-for-greater-pub-protection https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/27/camra-calls-for-greater-pub-protection The National Theatre's production of Peter Pan for the holiday period will be boosted by a special beer, Tink's Tiny Batch, that will be available in The Understudy pub on the South Bank and the theatre's bars and restaurants. The beer is brewed by Hammerton's in Islington and is based on its N1 American-style pale ale with the addition of Citra hops. Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/20/peter-pan-flies-high-with-magic-pale-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/20/peter-pan-flies-high-with-magic-pale-ale After many months of consulting its 183,000 members, CAMRA's revitalisation team has recommended a softening of the campaign's attitude to modern "craft keg" beers, which should be made available at beer festivals. The proposals, which will be discussed at annual meetings in 2017 and 2018, also call for greater support for tradtional cider and places community pubs at the heart of the campaign's work. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/15/camra-calls-for-new-direction-on-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/15/camra-calls-for-new-direction-on-beer There are now more than 5,000 craft breweries in the United States and their sales go on booming -- up 8% over the past year. IPA now accounts for 25% of craft beer sales -- but golden ales, Pilsners and pale lagers were up 33%. Exports are worth $116m. This growth is against a background of the rise of AB InBev, the world's global brewer, which is two and half times the size of the total US beer market. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:15:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/06/us-craft-breweries-pass-5-000-mark https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/12/06/us-craft-breweries-pass-5-000-mark Oddbins No 8, the latest in the group's house beers, has a Belgian touch, brewed with a yeast strain that originated in the Trappist Orval monastery. Oak Smoked Blonde is brewed by Anspach & Hobday in Bermondsey, London, and uses smoked wheat along with barley malt. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:55:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/22/new-oddbins-beer-has-belgian-influence https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/22/new-oddbins-beer-has-belgian-influence Sheffield pubgoers plan to stall an attempt by Enterprise Inns to sell the Cherry Tree pub to the Co-op, which will turn it into a retail outlet. Residents, backed by the local branch of CAMRA, plan to apply for Asset of Community Value status for the pub, which if granted will give them six months to find an alternative buyer. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/21/residents-fight-to-save-sheffield-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/21/residents-fight-to-save-sheffield-pub Beer aficionados will have the opportunity to taste a special IPA at UBREW on 24 November, the result of a collaboration between the community brewer and Roger Protz. The beer is based on Bass recipes from the 19th century and is a new version of an IPA launched at the White Horse, Parson's Green, in 1993 that helped kick-start the IPA revival. Pictured are Protz (left) and brewer Stu Sewell Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/14/taste-the-ipa-that-launched-the-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/11/14/taste-the-ipa-that-launched-the-revival Community brewery UBREW in south London, where home-brewers can design and make their own beers, is now launching its own range of commercial beer with a five-barrel kit. UBREW opened with crowd funding backing in 2015, the brainchild of keen home-brewers Matt Denham and Wilf Horsfall. Their first beers are in bottle format but may be followed by cans and draught. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/27/ubrew-on-the-move-with-new-beer-range https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/27/ubrew-on-the-move-with-new-beer-range National brewer Marston's has invested in Hayle Farm in Kent to expand production of Sovereign hops. Hops have been grown at the farm for some 400 years and land used to graze sheep has been cleared to grow 30 rows of new hops. Sovereign is used in a number of Marston's beers as a bittering hop and will also be used for trial brews Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/24/marston-s-boost-for-ancient-kent-hop-farm https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/24/marston-s-boost-for-ancient-kent-hop-farm New research records a 12% increase in the number of UK beer brands as new craft breweries come into operation. But some of the increase is down to global brewers moving into the craft sector and supermarkets buying their discounted brands Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/17/big-jump-in-new-beer-brands https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/17/big-jump-in-new-beer-brands Pictured are BrewDog founders James Watt and Martin Dickie, both now known as Elvis. They changed their first names when the Elvis Presley Estate in the U.S. threatened legal action when BrewDog launched a beer called Elvis Juice, an IPA infused with oranges and grapefruit. BrewDog is building a brewery in the U.S. and the two new Elvises are keen to make their mark there with Elvis Juice. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/07/brewdog-all-shook-up-over-elvis https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/10/07/brewdog-all-shook-up-over-elvis Nicholsons 80 pubs are staging Beer Showcase until mid-October, with 139 beers from many cask and craft breweries throughout the country offering their beers. They will be backed by a number of celebrities, including Tony Hadley and Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, while brewers will give talks about the brewing process Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/09/23/nicholson-s-autumn-beer-jamboree https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/09/23/nicholson-s-autumn-beer-jamboree The 2017 Cask Report, edited by Sophie Atherton, says more and more consumers are switching to real ale and are demanding greater information about how beer is brewed and the ingredients used. They also want tasting notes displayed in pubs so they can help choose the beers they prefer. To help consumers, Cask Marque, publisher of the Cask Report, is launching the Cask Finder app to give more information to drinkers Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/09/21/cask-beer-it-s-the-talk-of-the-town https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/09/21/cask-beer-it-s-the-talk-of-the-town Vanilla Stout brewed by Bingham's Brewery in Berkshire won the prestigious Champion Beer of Britain award at the Great British Beer Festival on 9 August. It's the first time in the history of the competition that a "Speciality Beer" -- using additions to malt and hops -- has won the top award. Runner up was Old Dairy for its Snow Top, with bronze going to Tring Brewery for Death and Glory. Pictured: Chris Bingham (right) accepting his trophy from CAMRA chairman Colin Valentine. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:54:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/08/10/vanilla-stout-scoops-champion-beer-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/08/10/vanilla-stout-scoops-champion-beer-award Lewis Hazelwood-Horner will have an exhibition depicting working breweries and London pubs at Mall Galleries in central London on 19 and 24 September. His work is the result of residencies in a number of breweries and the paintings will show all stages of the brewing practice. The paintings also show hop farms in Kent and the breweries involved include Harvey's, Howling Hops, Redemption, Truman and Kernel. Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/artist-depicts-london-pubs-and-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/artist-depicts-london-pubs-and-brewing The Great British Beer Festival, staged by CAMRA, is one of the world's top festivals and offers some of the best choice. 900 beers will include British cask ales plus brews from the United States and mainland Europe. The festival at London Olympia from 9-13 August will also include the Champion Beer of Britain competition while top experts will present tutored talks every day. Sun, 31 Jul 2016 19:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/31/sharpen-your-tastebuds-for-gbbf-delights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/31/sharpen-your-tastebuds-for-gbbf-delights Greene King has launched a special beer to commemorate football legend Bobby Moore, who captained the England team in 1966 that won the World Cup. The beer is 4.2% to mark the score in the final match against West Germany -- and the ball did cross the line! Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/28/beer-salutes-legend-of-1966 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/28/beer-salutes-legend-of-1966 Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn, famous for its oak-aged beers, has placed a bottle of its strong, bottle-conditioned Vintage Ale in a time capsule for drinking in 100 years times. I&G founder Dougal Sharp says the beer will continue to age in bottle and is likely to taste very different when opened -- though he admits he is unlikely to be around for the tasting. Earlier this year, I&G bought the Inveralmond Brewery in Perth to increase production of its beer range Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/26/i-g-lays-down-an-ale-for-posterity https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/26/i-g-lays-down-an-ale-for-posterity Pub campaigners in Surrey are battling to save the Cambridge Hotel from being sold to a property developer. It's the last pub standing on London Road, Camberley, where 16 pubs once stood. Members of the Surrey Hants Borders branch of CAMRA (pictured) are urging the local council to give the pub Asset of Community Value status that would allow the local community to attempt to raise funds to buy the pub Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:28:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/20/fight-to-save-last-pub-on-busy-high-street https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/20/fight-to-save-last-pub-on-busy-high-street Figures produced by CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- show that pub closures have fallen from 27 to 21 a week. The campaign says this is due to vigorous work at grassroots level (pictured) to save pubs, supported by the government's freeze on beer duty. But rural and suburban pubs are still at the sharp end of closures as new openings bring respite to the high streets Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/14/cheer-as-pub-closure-rate-declines https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/14/cheer-as-pub-closure-rate-declines Exmoor Gold was meant to be one-off brew but it sparked a beer revolution in Britain 30 years ago. Other brewers rushed to make similar beers and Golden Ale is now a major British beer style. Jonathan Price (pictured) owns Exmoor Ales in Somerset and he was joined by local CAMRA members to celebrate the beer's 30th anniversary. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/13/going-for-gold-exmoor-toasts-30-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/13/going-for-gold-exmoor-toasts-30-years Oakham Brewery in Peterborough has swooped on the London pub scene with its award-winning Green Devil IPA. The beer, promoted on cabs, will be delivered fresh and direct from the brewery and will be available in outlets that can sign up to the Oakademy scheme that gives publicans direct access to all the brewery's beers Sun, 03 Jul 2016 12:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/taxi-oakham-ipa-takes-a-cab-to-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/taxi-oakham-ipa-takes-a-cab-to-london Cornish brewer St Austell has bought Bath Ales for an undisclosed sum and has pledged to keep all the Bath beers -- including Gem and Barnsey -- in production. The deal was celebrated on 1 July by James Staughton on St Austell (left) and Roger Jones of Bath Ales Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/01/cornish-brewer-swoops-to-buy-bath-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/07/01/cornish-brewer-swoops-to-buy-bath-ales Journalist and beer sommelier Sophie Atherton is the new editor of the annual Cask Report that traces the growth of the real ale sector. The statistics and analysis in the report are vital for brewers, retailers and drinkers in a fast-changing beer scene, with cask expected to grow to 20% of the total draught sector Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/sophie-takes-the-reins-as-cask-beer-booms https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/sophie-takes-the-reins-as-cask-beer-booms Stone Brewing of California, one of the leading American craft breweries, is opening a brewery, restaurant and beer garden in Berlin on the site of a former gas works. The aim is to transport fresh beer to all parts of Europe rather than importing them from the US. Founder Greg Koch says he chose Berlin because of its blossoming craft beer culture and says most of his beers will meet the demands of the German Beer Purity Law Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/23/brewer-leaves-no-stone-unturned-in-berlin https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/23/brewer-leaves-no-stone-unturned-in-berlin Sour beers from the Bavik brewery in Belgium are based on a unique blonde base beer known as the Mother Beer that is used to blend and make an Old Brown and a Cherry Beer. The Aged Pale was never released for public consumption until in the 1990s beer writer Michael Jackson appealed to the De Brabandere family to make it available. It has gone on to win many world awards Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/14/unique-belgian-sour-beers-hit-the-uk https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/14/unique-belgian-sour-beers-hit-the-uk Freedom Brewery in Staffordshire, best-known for its lager beers, is launching its first-ever pale ale -- in prototype form. It will ask drinkers to vote, using ballot papers in outlets or via the brewery's website, to comment on the beer and those comments will be used to re-launch the beer in September Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/08/brewery-gives-freedom-to-choose-pale-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/08/brewery-gives-freedom-to-choose-pale-ale Rob Lovatt (pictured left) and Garrett Oliver have collaborated to produce a beer aged in Bourbon barrels and using lees or sediment from Herefordshire cider to allow wild yeasts to create further fermentation. The resulting beer -- with cider, wine and whisky notes -- is called Serpent and is a fascinating collaboration between Thornbridge Brewery in Derbyshire and Brooklyn Brewery in New York City Fri, 03 Jun 2016 19:37:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/03/serpent-bridging-the-beer-and-cider-divide https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/06/03/serpent-bridging-the-beer-and-cider-divide There are fears that tenants of giant national pubcos will be denied the right to apply for the Market Rent Only option following the government's decision to withdraw its new pubs code. The code, due to come into effect on 26 May, had "drafting errors". The delay means that pubcos can now impose rent increases with tenants having no right to apply for MRO. In one case, Trish Mason, who runs the Millwright Arms in Warwick, has been told by Punch Taverns that her rent will rise by 40%. Sun, 29 May 2016 13:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/29/pub-tenants-hit-by-delay-to-new-code https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/29/pub-tenants-hit-by-delay-to-new-code Beer Day Britain is back for the second year running on 15 June. Organised by Jane Peyton, 15 June will see a national celebration of our national drink. There will be special events staged in pubs and breweries as drinkers are encouraged to raise a glass to good old British beer. Jane has even penned an Anthem to Beer that she invites all beer lovers to sing on the day Sat, 21 May 2016 10:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/21/wave-the-flag-for-british-beer-on-15-june https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/21/wave-the-flag-for-british-beer-on-15-june Hawkshead Brewery in the Lake District, founded by Alex Brodie, has completed a £175,000 expansion programme to boost production to keep pace with the demand for such iconic Cumbrian beers as Lakeland Gold, Windermere Pale, Brodie's Pride and NZPA. Profits have doubled in the past two years and the brewery's success will be celebrated at its 10th anniversary beer festival in July Mon, 16 May 2016 19:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/16/demand-drives-expansion-at-hawkshead https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/16/demand-drives-expansion-at-hawkshead Little Valley Brewery in Yorkshire has entered the referendum debate with three beers -- In, Out and IDK -- designed to help British beer drinkers make up their minds on which way to vote on 23 June. The brewery helpfully provides a ballot paper as well as beer. Sun, 15 May 2016 10:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/15/beers-give-a-kick-in-the-ballot-box https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/15/beers-give-a-kick-in-the-ballot-box India Pale Ale stole the show at the World Beer Cup in Philadelphia, with 275 entries for American-style IPAs and 181 for Imperial IPAs. In awards to breweries, the mid-size category was won by Brewery Ommegang in Coopers Town, New York State (pictured), which specialises in Belgian-style beers. There were more than 6,600 beers entered from 1,907 breweries in 55 countries Sat, 07 May 2016 11:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/ipas-dominate-world-beer-cup https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/07/ipas-dominate-world-beer-cup Beers that disappeared as long as a century ago in Manchester will be revived by micro-breweries using old recipes from JW Lees and Heginbotham's breweries. The beers will be available during Manchester Beer Week, 10-19 June, and they have been restored with the help of historian Ron Pattinson. The beer week coincides with the charity event Forever Manchester that will have a special pale ale, Ten Boroughs, brewed to help the cause Fri, 06 May 2016 19:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/festival-brings-back-lost-manchester-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/05/06/festival-brings-back-lost-manchester-beers Comedian Jasper Carrott is so outraged by Enterprise Inns' decision to terminate Ayman Zahran's lease at the Red Lion in Claverdon that he has threatened to join a picket line outside the Warwickshire pub and bring his showbiz friends with him. In 2015 Enterprise agreeed to extend Mr Zahran's lease but is now terminating it. A local petition has gained close to 2,000 signatures. Jasper Carrott is pictured outside the pub with Mr Zahran. Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/16/jasper-carrott-threatens-showbiz-picket-at-village-pub-over-landlord-eviction-threat https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/16/jasper-carrott-threatens-showbiz-picket-at-village-pub-over-landlord-eviction-threat Naked Ladies, a golden ale brewed by Twickenham Brewery in London, has seen off stiff competition to win a listing in all Majestic Wine stores for its Naked Ladies. The beer was inspired by statues of water nymphs in a local park. The brewery, founded in 2004, was the first new brewery in the area since the 1920s Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/13/twickers-strips-off-to-win-big-beer-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/13/twickers-strips-off-to-win-big-beer-award Innis & Gunn, pacesetter in the oak-aged beer sector in Scotland, has bought Inveralmond Brewery in Perth as a result of a £3.1 million crowdfunding scheme. The takeover means I&G's founder Dougal Sharp (pictured) can develop an existing site rather than building a new brewery. Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/07/i-g-heads-for-perth-in-inveralmond-deal https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/07/i-g-heads-for-perth-in-inveralmond-deal A local community in Limehouse, East London, is battling to save the Queens Head pub from closure. The Young's pub is thought to be the model for the Queen Vic in Eastenders and was famously visited by the Queen Mother, who was photographed drinking a pint of Young's Special. The pub has been listed as an Asset of Community Value Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/06/battle-royal-to-save-east-end-lively-local https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/06/battle-royal-to-save-east-end-lively-local Thornbridge, one of Britain's most successful small independent breweries -- famous for its Jaipur IPA -- has announced a £2 million investment plan to enable it to increase production and add a new bottling line. The new plant should be up and running by late summer at its plant in Bakewell in Derbyshire. Pictured are chief finance officer Simon Walkden (left) and head brewer Rob Lovatt Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/06/thornbridge-in-2-million-expansion-drive https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/04/06/thornbridge-in-2-million-expansion-drive Michael Hardman, one of the founders of the Campaign for Real Ale in the 1970s, has returned to the fray to chair CAMRA's Revitalisation Project that will ask its 180,000 members whether it should remain focused on cask beer or become more inclusive by becoming a consumer movement that represent all beer drinkers. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/31/camra-embarks-on-overhaul-for-future https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/31/camra-embarks-on-overhaul-for-future Loch Lomond Brewery in Scotland and Waen in Wales have walked away with the top gold and silver awards at the 2016 competition held at the SIBA Beer X in Sheffield Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:30:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/17/scots-and-welsh-triumph-in-siba-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/17/scots-and-welsh-triumph-in-siba-awards Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat has unveiled its latest Duvel Tripel Hop with Czech Saaz and Styrian Goldings blended with a new hop from the Yakima Valley in Washington State in the U.S. that doesn't yet have a name and is labelled Experimental Hop 291 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:04:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/17/duvel-s-new-tripel-has-mystery-hop https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/17/duvel-s-new-tripel-has-mystery-hop Empress Ale is designed to complement spicy Asian food and is brewed by Langton Brewery in Leicestershire. The Chiltern Brewery has joined forces with a leading tea company to design Earl Grey IPA while Saltaire has added to its specialist XS range with Belgian Red. Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:52:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/07/new-brews-empress-ale-chiltern-earl-grey-ipa-and-saltaire-xs-belgian-red https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/03/07/new-brews-empress-ale-chiltern-earl-grey-ipa-and-saltaire-xs-belgian-red A new beer from Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar uses the age-old method of "krausening" for its new 4% lager. The beer is neither filtered nor pasteurised and has a slight natural haze in the glass as a result of a powerful second fermentation in the brewery's cellars before it is kegged. The beer will be launched on 10 March in pubs in London and Manchester Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/26/budvar-back-to-basics-with-cloudy-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/26/budvar-back-to-basics-with-cloudy-beer Grant Cook (pictured) was on holiday when he put in a bid for a former nightclub in Cheltenham. Three years later, the Sandford Park Alehouse has been named National Pub of the Year by CAMRA, with judges praising the choice of 10 cask beers, the warm welcome and the stylish modern decor in the Grade II-listed building Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:43:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/25/former-nightclub-crowned-pub-of-year https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/25/former-nightclub-crowned-pub-of-year Feisty Scottish brewer BrewDog has launched a milk stout, Jet Black Heart, that takes a tilt at Diageo, the global drinks group that owns Guinness. The beer was chosen by BrewDog drinkers from a range of possible new brands and founders James Watt and Martin Dickie have taken the opportunity to hit back at Diageo which three years ago attempted to stop BrewDog winning a top award in the Scottish Bar Operator of the Year awards Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/11/brewdog-stout-takes-a-dig-at-diageo https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/11/brewdog-stout-takes-a-dig-at-diageo Hertfordshire brewery Red Squirrel plans to raise £0.5 million through a crowd funding initiative in order to expand its brewery and add additional tap rooms to its current four. The tap rooms allow customers to buy draught and bottled beer and also drink draught in comfortable surroundings. Red Squirrel has won awards from CAMRA and SIBA for its mild, porter and pale ale and needs to add additional brewing kit to keep up with demand for cask and keg beers Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:20:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/07/red-squirrel-won-t-say-nuts-to-investors https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/02/07/red-squirrel-won-t-say-nuts-to-investors PUB16 is a major exhibition that celebrates the great British pub with exhibitors displaying new trends in food and drink to boost sales and attract customers. It takes place on 9 and 10 February at Kensington Olympia in London. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:57:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/01/29/olympia-fest-backs-the-great-british-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/01/29/olympia-fest-backs-the-great-british-pub Three breweries -- Meantime, Purity and West Berkshire -- are celebrating key moments in their history with special strong ales in 750ml bottles, driven corks and Champagne cradles. Two of the beers -- Purity and West Berkshire -- have been aged in wood while Meantime's IPA was fermented with a Champagne yeast culture Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:33:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/01/14/breweries-celebrate-beery-milestones https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2016/01/14/breweries-celebrate-beery-milestones Major national retailer the Co-op has joined forces with CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- to protect Britain's community locals. The retail group will allow pubs to remain on land where convenience stores are built alongside and it will engage with all local groups when any change of use is considered. The Co-op will also take into account pubs with Asset of Community Value status when building convenience stores alongside Wed, 30 Dec 2015 13:39:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/30/co-op-agrees-to-back-community-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/30/co-op-agrees-to-back-community-pubs Twelve pub groups campaigning for pubco rerform have joined forces to launch the British Pub Confederation to present a united front in the battle with such national pub-owning companies as Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns over the beer tie and rents. The new group will be chaired by Greg Mulholland MP, who also heads the Parliamentary Save the Pub Group and who steered the Market Rent Only option through the last parliament. Sun, 20 Dec 2015 18:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/20/mulholland-leads-new-pub-reform-group https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/20/mulholland-leads-new-pub-reform-group Nick Miller, chief executive of Meantime, says there was no behind-the-scenes deal when SABMiller bought the South London brewery in May. Miller had been preparing to put Meantime on the market for a year and a half before the SAB takeover in order to pay back the original shareholders who had never received a dividend. But now Meantime is in limbo, put up for sale by new owner AB InBev Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:09:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/11/meantime-s-miller-answers-his-critics https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/11/meantime-s-miller-answers-his-critics Glenn Payne, beer ambassador, who died over the weekend of 5/6 December, had a vast knowledge of beer that he shared with fellow beer lovers throughout the world. He was a familiar figure at beer festivals in the United States and judged in beer competitions there. His passion for beer encouraged many to follow in his footsteps and his many friends and colleagues pay tribute to him Thu, 10 Dec 2015 07:56:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/10/glenn-payne-memories-of-a-beer-man https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/12/10/glenn-payne-memories-of-a-beer-man Six Degrees Brewery near Aberdeen, which specialises in Belgian-style beer, has produced a Belgian IPA for Oddbins, with Hallertau Mittelfruh hops added six times during the copper boil. The brewery has also produced two lambic-stytle beers for Oddbins, a straight lambic aged for two years in wood, and Framboise with raspberries added. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:32:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/11/23/belgian-inspired-ipa-heads-to-oddbins https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/11/23/belgian-inspired-ipa-heads-to-oddbins Oakham Brewery has won planning permission to extend capacity at its Peterborough brewery to 61,000 barrels a year and will also make a major sales drive in the London area. Moorhouse's Brewery in Lancashire may move into "micro-pubs" in order to meet increased competition from small craft breweries. Freedom Brewery in Staffordshire has launched three new beers, including a lager version of IPA Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:48:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/30/round-up-oakham-to-double-capacity-moorhouse-s-to-build-pub-estate-freedom-launches-new-east-india-pale-lager https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/30/round-up-oakham-to-double-capacity-moorhouse-s-to-build-pub-estate-freedom-launches-new-east-india-pale-lager Virgin Trains and Rudgate Brewery have joined forces to launch Hop on Board, a beer designed for passengers using the East Coast route from London to Edinburgh via Leeds, York and Newcastle. Virgin expects to sell 55,000 bottles a year of the beer, which comes with the special Hoptimist beer glass that always appears half full Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/22/hop-on-a-train-for-hops-on-a-train https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/22/hop-on-a-train-for-hops-on-a-train Research by Anglia Ruskin University shows that beer drinkers in mainland Europe prefer stronger drinks than their British counterparts. The most popular exported British beer is Halcyon Imperial IPA (7.4%) brewed by Thornbridge, followed by BrewDog's Jack Hammer IPA (7.2%). The favourite continental brew is Westvleteren 12 brewed by Trappist monks. A further Trappist beer from the monks of Rochefort abbey is also popular Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:28:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/21/euro-beer-drinkers-prefer-the-strong-stuff https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/21/euro-beer-drinkers-prefer-the-strong-stuff Pubs have been the centre of community life for centuries in Britain and their role as hubs of society will be celebrated in a series of films by Greene King to be aired this month. Each film has been taken by a publican and will show customers drinking, chatting and enjoying pub life. The pubs include the Hawley Arms in London's Camden, used by many famous showbiz people, and the Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham, believed to be England's oldest pub Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/19/cask-ale-brewer-to-celebrate-pub-s-key-role https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/19/cask-ale-brewer-to-celebrate-pub-s-key-role With Kent's Green Hop Festival in full swing, five breweries will run special bus trips on Saturday 10 October that will allow beer lovers to sample a special beer range brewed with hops fresh from the harvest. The festival is the brainchild of Eddie Gadd of Gadds' Brewery who is keen to promote English hops that are under threat from imported varieties Sun, 04 Oct 2015 12:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/04/hop-on-a-bus-to-relish-kent-s-harvest-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/10/04/hop-on-a-bus-to-relish-kent-s-harvest-ales Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of Britain's iconic beer style, runs until 4 October and this year features scores of beers brewed with Maris Otter, craft brewers' favourite malting barley that has won 16 awards in the annual Champion Beer of Britain competition. The celebrations -- backed by beer talks, tastings and Meet the Brewer events -- will be staged in pubs throughout the country Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/28/cask-ale-week-celebrates-iconic-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/28/cask-ale-week-celebrates-iconic-beer Cask beer -- real ale -- is on a roll and is offering a lifeline to the pub trade, says Pete Brown in the 2015 edition of the Cask Report. Real ale accounts for 17% of all beer sales and its share of the pub trade is expected to rise to 20% by 2020. The report says cask beer drinkers visit pubs twice as often as other consumers and encourage other people to join them when they go out for a beer Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/24/booming-cask-beer-is-big-boost-for-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/24/booming-cask-beer-is-big-boost-for-pubs Maris Otter barley, rescued from oblivion 50 years ago, was celebrated at a special beer festival in Norwich on 17 September. The variety was popular with craft brewers but was dropped by big farmers and maltsters in favour of higher yielding new varieties. But Banhams in Norfolk and Robin Appel in Wiltshire rescued Maris Otter and now it's in great demand with the growing legion of new brewers. Chris Hill of the Eastern Daily Press reports Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/18/the-barley-that-came-back-from-the-dead https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/18/the-barley-that-came-back-from-the-dead British breweries have grown by 10% over the past year, the 2016 edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide reports. There are now 1,424 breweries in the country and they can draw on 11,000 cask beers to serve to their customers. One of the new entrants to the brewing arena is the Brewhouse & Kitchen chain,offering good food alongside beers made on the premises. In Bristol, Mark Wainwright is seen in his brewhouse Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/britain-s-beer-boom-goes-roaring-on https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/britain-s-beer-boom-goes-roaring-on A growing number of British brewers are "going green" by recycling used ingredients, using solar panels for heat and capturing rain water for cleaning. Several, including Purity in Warwickshire, have developed a series of reed beds where water is purified and returned to the breweries: the reed beds encourage wild life to find habitats. Pictured: brewer Florent Vialan at Purity Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/green-beer-from-britain-s-eco-breweries https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/green-beer-from-britain-s-eco-breweries Britain's top 16 regional pubs are named today by CAMRA to coincide with the launch of the 2016 Good Beer Guide. The pubs -- including the Old Poets Corner in Ashover, Derbyshire (pictured) -- have come through a long trail of judging by local CAMRA branches, who choose local and regional pubs. The lucky 16 will now go forward to be judged in the national competition with the National Pub of the Year announced next February Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/top-pubs-jostle-for-national-crown https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/top-pubs-jostle-for-national-crown The new Good Beer Guide reports a growing number of micro or pop-up pubs that offer cask beer at sharp prices and offer drinkers new outlets, using buildings that have often lain empty for years. Martyn Hillier, pictured, started the micro revolution with the Butchers Arms in Herne, Kent, and he expects there will be 200 by the end of the year Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/micros-lead-the-pub-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/09/10/micros-lead-the-pub-revival Historic England -- formerly English Heritage -- has listed 21 pubs built between the two world wars of the 20th century making they are safe from redevelopment or demolitiion. Several of the pubs are built in the distinctive "Brewers' Tudor" style of the period and include six Truman's pubs in London and surrounding areas. The Black Horse in Birmingham is pictured Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/28/historic-inter-war-pubs-saved-for-nation https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/28/historic-inter-war-pubs-saved-for-nation Punch Taverns, with a debt mountain £1.5 billion, has eased its problems by selling 158 "non-core" pubs for £53.5 million to New River Retail, a group that specialises in turning pubs into convenience stores. The pubs include the award-winning Roscoe Head in Liverpool, which New River says will remain a pub. NRR bought 202 pubs from Marston's in 2013 for £900 million and "is making good progress in converting a number to convenience stores" Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/24/top-liverpool-pub-safe-from-the-axe https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/24/top-liverpool-pub-safe-from-the-axe Innis & Gunn, the Scottish company famous for its "oak-aged beers" matured in whisky and bourbon casks, has raised £3 million with a beer bond scheme that will enable it to build a state-of-the-art new brewery in South-east Scotland. I&G founder Dougal Sharp says he has been "blown away" by the support for the project Sat, 22 Aug 2015 08:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/22/i-g-hits-target-to-build-scottish-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/22/i-g-hits-target-to-build-scottish-brewery Bradley Cummings and Gareth Williams have put Newport in Wales on the beer map by storming to victory in the Champion Beer of Britain competition with Cwtch, a biiter whose name means "cuddle" in Welsh. The result was announced at the Great British Beer Festival in London. Bradley (left) and Gareth are seen with CAMRA chairman Colin Valentine Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/11/tiny-now-a-giant-among-breweries https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/11/tiny-now-a-giant-among-breweries Pubs Minister Marcus Jones will unveil a Badge of Honour campaign to save locals under threat of closure. The first badge will be awarded at the opening trade session of the Great British Beer Festival today (12 August) as new statistics show that suburban pubs are most likely to close Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/11/minister-in-drive-to-save-pubs-from-axe https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/08/11/minister-in-drive-to-save-pubs-from-axe The trade session at this year's Great British Beer Festival (pictured) will see a much larger turnout of brewers as CAMRA opens a new facility for smaller producers. Black Sheep Brewery is launching a new keg pale ale, Pathmaker, to attract younger drinkers while Thornbridge Brewery is going into partnership with a top Dutch bar owner. Ilkley Brewery will expand production under new ownership Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/31/round-up-gbbf-trade-session-booms-new-black-sheep-beer-thornbridge-heads-to-holland-ilkley-brewery-bought https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/31/round-up-gbbf-trade-session-booms-new-black-sheep-beer-thornbridge-heads-to-holland-ilkley-brewery-bought Wandsworth Council in South London has told a property developer to rebuild "brick by brick" the Alchemist pub on St John's Hill that was bulldozed without planning permission. The council says the pub is a building rich in architectural detail. It's the second London pub to be bulldozed in London this year: Westminster Council has told property developers to rebuild the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/22/council-says-rebuild-this-pub-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/22/council-says-rebuild-this-pub-1 Bateman's brewery in Wainfleet, Lincs, is dramatically downsizing its brewing capacity from 18,000 barrels a year to just 7,000 in order to reap greater benefits from Progressive Beer Duty. The brewery, founded in 1874, is run today by siblings Jaclyn and Stuart Bateman (pictured). MD Stuart says PBD is hitting middle-sized brewers as they cannot get the same benefits as smaller ones, who undercut them on price Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/21/shock-as-batemans-downsizes-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/21/shock-as-batemans-downsizes-brewing Discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched 48 new beers from regional breweries, with a price band of £1.17 to £1.69, undercutting those from Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco. While a number of big brewers are featured, drinkers will also find beers from the likes of Kite, Leeds Brewery, Portobello and Tower Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:10:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/08/beer-range-grows-lidl-by-lidl https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/08/beer-range-grows-lidl-by-lidl Nationwide drinks group Oddbins has launched No 5, the latest in its range of craft beers. It's a Saison, based on the style made famous in French-speaking Wallonia. It's brewed by Rocky Head Brewery, a new micro-plant in south London launched by Steve Daniels, a former Oddbins director Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/08/oddbins-launches-belgian-style-saison https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/08/oddbins-launches-belgian-style-saison American craft beers in cask-conditioned form will be one of the highlights at the 2015 Great Brtish Beer Festival, to be staged at London Olympa from 11-15 August. The festival, which attracts up to 55,000 people, will also feature 900 real ales from around the UK, along with the announcement of the annual Champion Beer of Britain awards Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/03/u-s-cask-beers-head-for-olympia-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/03/u-s-cask-beers-head-for-olympia-fest Legendary rock group Queen celebrate 40 years since they recorded Bohemian Rhapsody -- one of the best-selling records of all time -- with a Bohemian Pilsner brewed in the Czech Republic to the spirit of the original beer from Pilsen brewed there in the mid- 19th century. Bohemian Lager will be rocking and stocking shelves in the UK and then worldwide Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/02/queen-rock-beer-world-with-bohemian-pils-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/02/queen-rock-beer-world-with-bohemian-pils-1 Just a few months after opening, Bradford Brewery has scooped the top award of New Business of the Year in the annual Bradford Means Business competition sponsored by the local Telegraph & Argus newspaper. Brewery managing director Matthew Halliday is seen picking up his award. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/01/top-award-for-new-bradford-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/01/top-award-for-new-bradford-brewery Rob and Jo Theakston have launched a new hoppy, golden pale ale, Hoptacular, at their brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire. Four hops are used to give the 3.6% beer a big bitter and fruity appeal, with much of the character coming from fermentation in traditional "Yorkshire Squares" Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/01/you-d-be-baamy-to-miss-black-sheep-s-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/07/01/you-d-be-baamy-to-miss-black-sheep-s-ale Pugnacious Scottish brewer BrewDog will invest $30 million in a brewery in the United States, due to open in August 2016. The brewery, along with a tap room and visitor centre, will be based in Canal Winchester in the region of Columbus, Ohio. The brewery will act as the spur for BrewDog's exports. Pictured: founders James Watt (left) and Martin Dickie Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/29/brewdog-to-build-us-brewery-in-ohio https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/29/brewdog-to-build-us-brewery-in-ohio The Montagues and the Capulets will be loving, fighting and dying in pub gardens in August and September as Fullers' joins forces with the Permanently Bard group of travelling actors to stage Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Good food and the Chiswick brewery's full range of beer will be available to help prove that "the play's the thing". Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:44:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/19/fuller-s-offer-beer-and-the-bard https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/19/fuller-s-offer-beer-and-the-bard Reg Drury, former Fuller's head brewer, who has died aged 76, was a passionate supporter of cask-conditioned 'real ale'. In the 1970s, with giant brewers developing keg beers, Reg saved Fuller's cask brands by improving their quality while brewing them in new-style conical fermenters. Beers such as ESB went on to win multiple prizes in beer competitions Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:32:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/15/reg-drury-a-cask-beer-hero https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/15/reg-drury-a-cask-beer-hero Four students from the brewing and distilling course at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh have made a deep bow in the direction of Extra Special Bitter by producinga version that stresses the style's roots in both Britain and the United States. Natural Selection uses British malts and American hops, with a name that also commemorates the scientific discoveries of Charles Darwin. Pictured: Sarah Brown, the project co-ordinator Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:21:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/13/extra-special-bitter-criss-crosses-the-pond https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/13/extra-special-bitter-criss-crosses-the-pond The Sailor Boy pub in Hitchin, Herts, has been gutted by fire. The former Enterprise Inns pub had stood empty for several months following a ruling by the local council that it could be turned into a convenience store. Campaigners say the Walsworth area of Hitchin now has no pubs and people will have to travel in to the town centre for a drink Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:54:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/05/fire-robs-town-of-community-local https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/05/fire-robs-town-of-community-local A Good Beer Guide-listed community local, the Prince of Wales in Moseley, Birmingham, has seen Keith and Diane Marsden (Keith pictured left) named Licensees of the Year by the British Institute of Innkeeping. The pub serves a wide range of cask ales, two ciders -- and also has a vast collection of Cuban cigars Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/02/brum-community-local-scoops-top-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/06/02/brum-community-local-scoops-top-award Scottish craft brewer BrewDog will invest in a new £25m brewhouse in Ellon near Aberdeen that will increase production capacity five times. £6m has been raised by a "crowd funding" initiative and £3m of that figure will go straight into the new brewhouse, which will have a capacity of 300hl. The new site is projected to come on stream in February 2016. Pictured are founders James Watt and Martin Dickie Sun, 31 May 2015 13:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/31/brewdog-in-25m-expansion-drive https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/31/brewdog-in-25m-expansion-drive Nicholson's, the 80-strong chain of historic pubs located throughout the UK, has seen a dramatic increase of 27% in the consumption of golden and pale ales. Nicholson's -- part of the Mitchells & Butlers group -- says many younger drinkers moving from lager find golden and pale ales appealing. But its biggest-selling style is still amber-coloured bitter Thu, 28 May 2015 11:06:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/28/pale-ales-triumph-in-major-pub-group https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/28/pale-ales-triumph-in-major-pub-group Marks & Spencer has launched a new range of bottled beers from leading brewers. While the beers are "own label", the name of each brewery is clearly identified on the labels. Several of the beers feature British malts and hops. Mon, 25 May 2015 12:21:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/25/m-s-launches-new-british-beer-range https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/25/m-s-launches-new-british-beer-range Flying Dog, the American brewery famous for its powerful IPAs and Porter, has scaled down with its Easy IPA at 4.7%. But the brewery inspired by "gonzo journalist" Hunter S Thompson, with labels drawn by thel British satirical artist Ralph Steadman, stays true to its roots with a beer rich in hop and malt character Sun, 17 May 2015 07:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/17/flying-dog-session-ipa-says-take-it-easy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/17/flying-dog-session-ipa-says-take-it-easy Nick Miller, chief executive of Meantime Brewing Co, says the takeover by SABMiller won't affect beer quality: "They haven't got the balls to tell brewmaster Alastair Hook what to brew," he says. The brewery's London Pale Ale, Lager and Stout can now enjoy export to other markets while the Greenwich brewery will become a "centre of innovation" for the global brewer Fri, 15 May 2015 12:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/15/miller-we-ll-be-dumbed-up-not-down https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/15/miller-we-ll-be-dumbed-up-not-down The Tre Fontane -- Three Fountains -- abbey in Rome has been officially recognised as the 11th Trappist brewery. The monks' 8.5% ale was launched this month with eucalyptus leaves added to the brew. Tue, 12 May 2015 10:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/12/italian-monks-beer-given-trappist-approval https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/12/italian-monks-beer-given-trappist-approval Fast-growing independent brewery Hogs Back in Surrey has launched an IPA, Hopping Hog -- its first ale in keg format. It will also be available in cask and bottle. Brewery owner Rupert Thompson says Hopping Hog is a traditional English version of IPA while he acknowledges that American craft brewers have helped revive the style world-wide with their passion for the beer Mon, 04 May 2015 14:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/04/hogs-back-ipa-goes-back-to-english-roots https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/04/hogs-back-ipa-goes-back-to-english-roots Dougal Sharp, pictured, founder of Innis & Gunn, the Scottish brewery famous for its oak-aged beers, has launched a bond scheme that will enable supporters and investors to help the company build a state-of-the-art brewing facility in Scotland Sat, 02 May 2015 09:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/02/beer-bucks-bond-to-build-i-g-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/05/02/beer-bucks-bond-to-build-i-g-brewery Deschutes Brewery from Oregon, United States, scooped three Golds in the International Beer and Cider Awards, announced at London's Guildhall. Other winners included Oakham and Marston's from Britain and Clonmel from Ireland. Pictured are the winners outside the Guildhall Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:06:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/30/hat-trick-for-u-s-brewer-in-world-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/30/hat-trick-for-u-s-brewer-in-world-awards Carlow Brewing, Ireland's leading craft brewery, is investing more than 1 million euro in an expansion plan that will create 12 new jobs, including the brewing side. The brewery produces stout, wheat beer, ale and lager. Founder Seamus O'Hara (pictured) says there is both increasing demand and space for growth in the Irish beer market and in exports Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/24/1m-euro-expansion-by-irish-craft-brewer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/24/1m-euro-expansion-by-irish-craft-brewer The brainchild of Steve Hindy (picured), co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery in New York City, a major debate will take place on Wednesday 29 April at Beavertown Brewery in North London. Featured speakers include Roger Protz, John Holl, editor of All About Beer, Jasper Cuppaidge of Camden Town Brewery and Logan Plant of Beavertown Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/23/major-debate-on-future-of-craft-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/23/major-debate-on-future-of-craft-beer A tweet from Bradford brewery founder Matthew Halliday has enraged George Galloway, the Respect parliamentary candidate (pictured), and sparked a rush for the new brewery's beers and support on Twitter from around the world. On the positive side, this is the first new brewery in Bradford since the 1950s and, thanks to the political storm, sold six casks of ale in its tap room over Easter Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/07/bradford-brewery-in-bitter-political-row https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/04/07/bradford-brewery-in-bitter-political-row National brewing giant Marston's has paid £25.1 million for the brewing division of Daniel Thwaites of Blackburn, a family-owned brewery dating from the 19th century. The deal will give Marston's control of two leading ale brands, Wainwright's and Lancaster Bomber Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/31/marston-s-25-million-grab-for-thwaites https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/31/marston-s-25-million-grab-for-thwaites Draught Burton Ale is back -- and it was the great talking point of the Burton beer festival. Three CAMRA members from Derby (left to right) Les Baynton, Dave Evans and John Arguile, encouraged Burton Bridge Brewery to produce a few batches of the beer for the festival but now 16 pubs in Burton and Derby are taking it. The big question is: will Carlsberg agree to hand over the brand name and trademarks so it can be a regular Burton brew again? Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/29/revived-dba-takes-burton-by-storm https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/29/revived-dba-takes-burton-by-storm Cask Matters, supported by brewers, pub companies and consumer groups, has launched an e-learning scheme to train bar staff in best practice for storing and serving cask beer. The programme is based on a series of short films (clip shown here) that covers all aspects of cellar and bar work. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:02:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/25/e-learning-gives-big-boost-for-cask-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/25/e-learning-gives-big-boost-for-cask-beer Crisp Malting Group has used British Science Week to take the art of growing grain and turning barley into malt to school children. Young students at Portgordon Primary School in Moray, Scotland, were taken on the journey that leads from barley field to maltings by Richard Lake and Rebecca Gee of Crisps -- and the children were given malted bread at the end of the lessons as a treat. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:50:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/24/appliance-of-science-boosts-british-barley https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/24/appliance-of-science-boosts-british-barley Launching Community Pubs Week, CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, reports that 600 pubs have now been listed as ACVs -- Assets of Community Value. They include a brewpub, the Bohemia, in Finchley, North London (pictured). This success is underscored by the third successive beer duty cut in the Budget that will boost pub sales and save jobs Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:52:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/23/600-listed-pubs-win-drinkers-backing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/23/600-listed-pubs-win-drinkers-backing The 2015 vintage of the limited edition Duvel Tripel Hop features a new American variety, Equinox, that comes from the same Pacific North-west hop farms that created Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe. Duvel Tripel Hop is a stronger version of the famous Belgian golden ale and has become an annual treat as a result of beer lovers lobbying the Duvel-Moortgat brewery Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/21/new-american-hop-graces-duvel-tripel https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/21/new-american-hop-graces-duvel-tripel Oddbins has launched a beer-only store in Blackheath, south London, that will stock 300 craft beers, mainly drawn from Britain. Ayo Akintola, managing director of the Oddbins' chain, says Britain is enjoying a "golden ale" of craft brewing and sales of beer in his stores have risen by 37% over the past 12 months. Four of the beers on sale are Oddbins' onw-label brands, produced by leading British brewers Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/10/oddbins-new-store-hails-golden-age-of-craft-brewing-with-300-beers-on-offer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/10/oddbins-new-store-hails-golden-age-of-craft-brewing-with-300-beers-on-offer SIBA -- the Society of Independent Brewers -- which represents 800 local and craft brewers, has launched an election manifesto with an appeal to parliamentary candidates to back local breweries and community pubs and to lobby the government to maintain and extend Small Breweries' Relief that enables independent producers to pay lower rates of excise duty than national and global giants. Pictured: Mike Benner, SIBA managing director Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/09/indie-brewers-launch-election-battle-cry https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/09/indie-brewers-launch-election-battle-cry Greene King is responding to surging sales for cask beer with a major makeover for its flagship IPA, with new pump clips and labels that stress the history of the Suffolk brewery.The brewer has used CAMRA research showing that real ale appeals to 18 to 24 year-olds by giving its beer youthful appeal. It's also improving cellar skills for landlords with a new online training programme called Beer Genius Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:15:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/09/makeover-for-ipa-in-greene-king-bid-for-younger-drinkers-as-cask-sales-surge https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/09/makeover-for-ipa-in-greene-king-bid-for-younger-drinkers-as-cask-sales-surge The Catford Bridge Tavern, South London, destroyed in a major fire on 1 March, was due to become a bar with residential flats. The pub was previously owned by Punch and Spirit pub groups. The ground floor had been leased to Tesco by a subsequent pubco but the supermarket group failed to get permission to turn it into a store. Now, following the fire, there are doubts it will ever be a pub again Sat, 07 Mar 2015 14:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/07/pub-blaze-raises-doubts-over-future https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/07/pub-blaze-raises-doubts-over-future "A Restorative Beverage for Invalids and Convalescents", based on 19th-century IPAs, has been launched by Scottish independent BrewDog to replicate the strong and powerfully hopped beers of that time. The inspiration has been the 19th-century pharmacologist Dr Jonathan Pereira who praised the medicinal qualities of the pale ales of his day Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/04/new-brewdog-ipa-is-on-doctor-s-orders https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/04/new-brewdog-ipa-is-on-doctor-s-orders Peerless Brewing on the Wirral has grown from 12 to 30 barrels in five years and its new plant is energy-efficient, saving on electricity, oil and steam. The brewery has won a clutch of medals from the Society of Independent Brewers and offers a beer range that covers pale, gold and black and a strong stout that's a Riot to drink. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/02/beer-is-booming-in-birkenhead https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/03/02/beer-is-booming-in-birkenhead As a new report shows that an additional 1,000 pubs would have closed and the price of a pint would be 16p more if the government hadn't scrapped the Beer Duty Escalator and cut duty in the past two Budgets, the Campaign for Real Ale is urging Chancellor George Osborne to go for a hat trick of duty cuts in the March Budget.. CAMRA Chief Executive Tim Page (pictured) says pubs need support as they encourage responsible drinking Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/23/osborne-urged-to-go-for-duty-hat-trick https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/23/osborne-urged-to-go-for-duty-hat-trick Truman's, the revived East London brewery, is planning a major expansion at its Hackney Wick site with a half-million pounds investment. The brewery opened in 2013, restoring the name of the famous Whitechapel brewery that closed during the period of mergia mania at the end of the 20th century. The expanded site will be able to produce keg beers as well as cask. Pictured: the cask store at Hackney Wick Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:37:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/19/boost-for-truman-s-with-major-investment https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/19/boost-for-truman-s-with-major-investment Former City of London trading analyst Peter Tiley, who had never pulled a pint before, has walked away with the national Pub of the Year award from CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- at the Salutation Inn in the village of Ham in Gloucestershire. The pub is known locally as "the Sally" and impressed the judges with its range of real ales, ciders and perries -- and the warm welcome from Peter and Claire Tiley and their staff Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/17/sally-triumphs-in-top-pub-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/17/sally-triumphs-in-top-pub-awards It's a hat trick of victories for Elland 1872 Porter, which has triumphed at the CAMRA National Winter Ales Festival in Derby. Judged against a range of old ales, stouts, strong mild and barley wines, the porter -- based on an authentic Victorian recipe -- was judged Champion Winter Beer of Britain by a panel of expert judges. Dickie Bird of Elland Brewery is seen accepting the award from festival organiser Gillian Hough Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/11/yorkshire-porter-triumphs-again https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/11/yorkshire-porter-triumphs-again A major survey of the bottled beer sector conducted by Butcombe Brewery shows that retailers expect the sector to grow close to 13% in 2015. Many believe consumers should be given more information about beer styles and there should be more support for local and regional breweries Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:53:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/09/sales-of-bottled-beer-are-set-to-soar https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/09/sales-of-bottled-beer-are-set-to-soar Burton Bridge Brewery is bringing Draught Burton Ale back to its home town when a batch is brewed on 4 March. The beer was axed by Carlsberg in January but now Bruce Wilkinson and Geoff Mumford -- who first brewed DBA at Ind Coope in the 1970s -- will launch the beer at the Burton beer festival on 26 March Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/06/burton-ale-hits-the-comeback-trail https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/06/burton-ale-hits-the-comeback-trail Both towns and villages see the hearts ripped out of their communities as pubs close. They are being sold by pubcos to both supermarkets and property speculators to turn either into stores or expensive residential homes. Pictured: the White Swan in Startforth in Teesdale, the last pub in the village, which has been sold a property developer with the backing of the county council. Pubs under threat in Brighton from property developers Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/05/terrible-toll-of-pub-closures-goes-on https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/05/terrible-toll-of-pub-closures-goes-on In a bid to further sales and interests of Scottish beer, eight independent brewers have joined forces to form The Brewers' Association of Scotland. They hope to draw in other craft breweries to expand sales nationally and globally. Representatives of the eight breweries met in the Scottish Parliament, with TBAS chairman Dougal Sharp of Innis & Gunn pictured third from the right. And Caledonian Brewery has revamped its 80 Shillng ale and renamed it Edinburgh Castle 80/- Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:24:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/04/scots-brewers-unite-to-boost-their-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/02/04/scots-brewers-unite-to-boost-their-beer Anglia Ruskin University has teamed up with the Tram Depot pub in Cambridge for research into how drinkers choose their favourite beers on the bar. Using "eye tracking" goggles, the research will analyse why some pump clip have more appeal than others Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/01/29/beer-goggles-have-a-sharp-eye-for-top-pints https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/01/29/beer-goggles-have-a-sharp-eye-for-top-pints Three drinkers in Derby -- John Arguile, Dave Evans and Les Baynton -- have pooled their resources to launch Beer Lovers and plan to recreate old beer styles. They have got off to a flying start with Bass P2 Imperial Stout, produced by former Bass brewer Steve Wellington. Two casks of the beer were drained dry in Derby pubs and now the Beer Lovers are planning their next revival. Derby Telegraph photo shows John Arguile (left) with Steve Wellington and (centre) Ralf Edge, publican at the Alexandra, Derby Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/01/03/beer-lovers-bring-back-famous-bass-stout https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2015/01/03/beer-lovers-bring-back-famous-bass-stout Christmas arrived early in Islington, North London, on Sunday 21 December when the William IV pub laid on a special meal for the homeless and those struggling financially. 400 meals were served and vegetables for the occasion were donated by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Many people were given free lifts to the pub by London cab drivers. The photo shows chef Adam Hardiman with a volunteer preparing food in the pub kitchen Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:02:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/22/london-pub-welcomes-homeless-at-xmas https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/22/london-pub-welcomes-homeless-at-xmas Barack Obama has been awarded life membership of the American Homebrewers Association for brewing beer in the White House -- the first American president to make beer in Washington's seat of power. The AHA says the president has done much to elevate the importance of home-brewing in America's customs and traditions. The home-brewers' body has also honoured Chef Sam Kass at the White House who developed recipes for Honey Ale and Honey Porter Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:51:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/17/american-home-brewers-honour-obama https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/17/american-home-brewers-honour-obama Six beers have been launched by The Shackleton company in Norfolk to commemorate the life and work of the great Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The beers are named after ships and shelters from Shackleton's expeditions in the Edwardian period Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/14/beer-range-honours-great-explorer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/14/beer-range-honours-great-explorer There are now more than 3,000 breweries in the United States and 1.5 new breweries are opening every day, according to year-end figures from the Brewers Association. Craft beer is recording record sales and beer is reaching out to women drinkers and Hispanics Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:30:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/11/american-craft-beer-goes-on-booming-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/11/american-craft-beer-goes-on-booming-1 There are now 600 pubs listed as Assets of Community Value but CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- attacks the government for failing to protect community locals by refusing to close loopholes that allows them to be turned into supermarkets.Pictured: the Ivy House in South London, one successful pub listed as an ACV Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:11:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/10/government-failing-local-pubs--camra https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/10/government-failing-local-pubs--camra Hogs Back Brewery in Surrey is growing its own hops for use in such leading beers as TEA and Hogstar lager. Braving the cold, staff from the brewery, led by owner Rupert Thompson, planted a further 1,200 new plants, including Fuggles and White Bine, with Cascade, a hop from the United States. Hogs Back plans a "green hop" beer next autumn, using hop straight from the harvest Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:55:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/06/it-s-a-hoppy-christmas-at-hogs-back https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/06/it-s-a-hoppy-christmas-at-hogs-back Jessica Boak and Ray Bailey won the prestigious Michael Jackson Beer Writer of the Year Award for their book Beer Britannia at the annual awards dinner on 4 December hosted by the British Guild of Beer Writers. Other awards went to Tim Webb, Mark Dredge, Nigel Huddlestone and Alastair Gilmour, with Pip Sprake picking up the new award for Young Beer Writer of the Year. Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:35:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/05/writers-honoured-in-top-beer-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/05/writers-honoured-in-top-beer-awards Beers from Goose Island, one of the pioneering craft breweries in the United States, are now available on draught and in bottle in Britain, distributed by Greene King. The three beers are India Pale Ale, Honkers Ale and 312 Urban Wheat Ale. Drinkers will have to judge whether the beers have changed since the brewery was bought by American giant Anheuser-Busch Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/02/take-a-gander-as-chicago-s-goose-lands https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/02/take-a-gander-as-chicago-s-goose-lands West Berkshire Brewery, chaired by David Bruce, will raise £4 million to help fund a move to a new brewery in the Thames Valley to keep pace with demand for its beers. Jarrow Brewery -- "the biggest small brewery in the North-east" -- will launch a share issue to expand capacity and to export to the U.S. Pictured: David Bruce (left) with brewer Will Twomey and West Berks founders Helen and Dave Maggs Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/01/breweries-on-the-move-west-berks-plans-new-site-jarrow-seeks-funds-to-expand https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/12/01/breweries-on-the-move-west-berks-plans-new-site-jarrow-seeks-funds-to-expand West Berkshire Brewery, chaired by David Bruce of Firkin pub fame, has unveiled a new look for its cask and bottled beers with eye-catching images that will reach out to a wider audience both at home and in export markets Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/26/bruce-s-brewery-unveils-new-beer-image https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/26/bruce-s-brewery-unveils-new-beer-image Britain's giant pubcos were dealt a major blow today when MPs voted to support a call to give pub tenants a "market rent" option to their contracts that will allow them buy beer free of the tie. The successful amendment was moved by Greg Mulholland (pictured second left with victorious landlords), chairman of the Parliamentary Save the Pub group. CAMRA hailed the vote a "landmark victory" for publicans and drinkers Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:11:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/18/landmark-defeat-for-giant-pubcos https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/18/landmark-defeat-for-giant-pubcos British hop farmers have been given a major boost by supermarket giant Tesco with Single Hopped Kentish Ale. Brewed by Shepherd Neame in Faversham, it's the first beer to carry the logo of the British Hop Association run by Ali Capper (left) who grows hops with her husband Richard at Stocks Farm in Worcestershire. She hops the new beer will encourage more British brewers to use home-grown rather than imported hops Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/15/supermarket-boost-for-british-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/15/supermarket-boost-for-british-hops On Tuesday 18 November parliament will debate a Bill to give greater power to tackle giant pub companies. The Bill will propose creating a post of Pubs Adjudicator to settle fair rents for publicans. But missing from the Bill is the call for a "market only" rent that would give publicans the right to buy beer free of the pubco tie. 38 Degrees and CAMRA have joined forces with an online petition to MPs -- sign it now and help stop our pubs closing Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/15/one-last-heave-to-save-great-british-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/15/one-last-heave-to-save-great-british-pub Brewers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Brittany joined forces with Roger Ryman, head brewer at St Austell Brewery in Cornwall, to brew a special Celtic IPA that reflects the rich tradition of brewing throughout the Celtic regions. The beer will be unveiled at the Celtic Beer Festival on 22 November at St Austell Brewery Wed, 12 Nov 2014 09:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/12/celtic-brewers-celebrate-their-rich-heritage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/12/celtic-brewers-celebrate-their-rich-heritage St Austell, the West Country's leading family brewery, has transformed a 19th-century bonded warehouse on Exeter Quayside into a pub restaurant with a smokehouse and the biggest range of craft beers in the region Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/06/new-pub-restaurant-lights-up-exeter-quay https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/11/06/new-pub-restaurant-lights-up-exeter-quay Beer found in a shipwreck off the Finnish coast has been dated back to 1842 and has been recreated by brewing scientists at the University of Leuven in Belgium. Research shows the beer was made by spontaneous fermentation and probably came from a Belgian lambic brewery Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:37:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/26/shipwreck-beer-brought-back-to-life https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/26/shipwreck-beer-brought-back-to-life Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham, Surrey, has joined forces with renowned chocolatier Montezuma to produce a lager with a dash of real chocolate. The beer flies in the face of the convention that chocolate, with its fat content, can't be added during the brewing process. The beer is lagered for five weeks and offers both malt, hops and chocolate -- just in time for National Chocolate Week Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/11/surrey-hog-bristles-with-chocolate-delight https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/11/surrey-hog-bristles-with-chocolate-delight Lacons Brewery, brought back from the dead in 2013, has won a prestigious Gold Award in the SIBA East Anglia competition. Batemans of Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, has scooped a top prize for its Black Pepper Ale in the World Beer Awards. Acorn Brewery just goes on winning prizes for its Barnsley Bitter. Pictured: Lacon's Mick Carver with William Lacon of the brewing family Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/07/round-up-lacons-scoops-top-beer-prize-bateman-s-spices-up-its-awards-acorn-is-cock-of-the-walk-with-barnsley-bitter https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/07/round-up-lacons-scoops-top-beer-prize-bateman-s-spices-up-its-awards-acorn-is-cock-of-the-walk-with-barnsley-bitter For the first time in more than 100 years, hops have been grown and harvested in London. Meantime Brewery, based in Greenwich, planted Fuggles on the banks of the river behind the O2 Arena. They were picked by volunteers and will be used in a new bottled beer later this year Fri, 03 Oct 2014 08:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/03/hop-harvest-on-banks-of-the-thames https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/10/03/hop-harvest-on-banks-of-the-thames Ten cask beers from breweries all round the world will be on sale at Wetherpoon's pubs throughout Britain during a 17-day autumn beer festival. They will be joined by up to 40 beers from British breweries. Brewers from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Italy and Belgium have brewed cask versions of their ales for the occasion. Five of the beers have been produced by "brewsters" or women brewers and two British brewsters have also added their ales to the range Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/29/feast-of-foreign-beers-at-spoons-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/29/feast-of-foreign-beers-at-spoons-fest Cyclops, the beer accreditation scheme, is getting greater recognition and support from both beer drinkers and publicans. Drinkers say they would try more cask beers if some indication of aroma and flavour was displayed on pump clips. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/25/beer-drinkers-say-eye-eye-to-cyclops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/25/beer-drinkers-say-eye-eye-to-cyclops The 2014 Cask Ale Report, compiled by Pete Brown, says real ale is the beer of the moment, with new breweries opening on almost a daily basis and pubs offering a vast range of beers. But perceptions need to change, the report adds, as many publicans still believe cask beer is drunk by "beardie weirdies". And publicans are criticised for selling cask ale too cheaply -- almost £1 a pint less than craft keg. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/25/cask-ale-forging-ahead-says-brown-report https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/25/cask-ale-forging-ahead-says-brown-report Black Sheep Best Bitter, the biggest-selling cask beer in Yorkshire, has been given a makeover to give it more nationwide appeal to drinkers in an ever-more fiercely competitive pub trade. And the packaged version is now in an eco-friendly lightweight bottle that's on sale in all supermarket chains Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/24/new-look-black-sheep-to-hit-more-baas https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/24/new-look-black-sheep-to-hit-more-baas Eddie Gadd at Ramsgate Brewery will take a special beer brewed with the first hops of the harvest to a Belgian beer festival hosted by ground-breaking craft brewery De Molen. Back in Kent, all the county's brewers will parade Green Hop beers at a festival in Canterbury Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/22/kent-green-hop-beer-heads-to-belgium https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/22/kent-green-hop-beer-heads-to-belgium Beers from a Hatfield brewery in Hertfordshire that closed in 1920 have been recreated by the 3 Brewers and will feature at the St Albans beer festival this month. Pryor Reid was a major brewer and the biggest employer in Hatfield but closed following the death of the chairman's son in WWI. Now Petar Zivkovic (seen left) with Mark Fanner and Petar's brother Nick have recreated a mild and a porter using Pryor Reid's recipes Sun, 14 Sep 2014 11:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/14/victorian-beers-come-back-from-the-grave https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/14/victorian-beers-come-back-from-the-grave Rooster's head brewer Oliver Fozard made a dawn dash from North Yorkshire to Worcestershire to pick up the first Phoenix hops of the harvest from Stocks Farm then hurried back to the brewery to make a Fresh Hop beer. He believes it's the first time a beer using harvest-fresh hops has been made in the north of England. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:36:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/10/up-with-the-lark-for-first-hops-of-harvest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/10/up-with-the-lark-for-first-hops-of-harvest Guinness has dug deep into its archives to revive two versions of Porter from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Dublin Porter was the drink of the working man in the Irish capital -- immortalised in the writings of Flann O'Brien and J P Donleavy -- while West Indies Porter is typical of the strong beers exported to all parts of the British Empire Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/09/guinness-brings-dublin-porter-back-to-life https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/09/guinness-brings-dublin-porter-back-to-life A rare beer fount for Budweiser Budvar, dating from the communist period in Czechoslovakia, still serves the iconic lager beer at the renowned Babbity Bowster bar in Glasgow. It was installed in 1989 at the time of the Velvet Revolution and as a result of its historic connections there have been many attempts to buy it. But the owners of Babbity Bowster says they have no intention of letting it go. But they did consent to allow Budvar to refurbish the treasured fount Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/05/rare-budvar-pump-graces-glasgow-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/05/rare-budvar-pump-graces-glasgow-pub Father Toby Sims, a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church, blessed the Christmas Ale at Harvey's Brewery in Lewes, East Sussex on 4 September. Father Sims is studying to become a commercial brewer and hopes to follow in the footsteps of the famous Belgian Trappist monks Fri, 05 Sep 2014 07:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/05/priest-blesses-christmas-beer-in-lewes https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/05/priest-blesses-christmas-beer-in-lewes Belhaven in Dunbar has joined the growing list of Scottish brewers ageing beer with the aid of whisky. Speyside Oak Aged Blonde Ale is matured with oak chips steeped in Speyside malt whisky Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/03/chips-are-down-for-new-scots-whisky-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/03/chips-are-down-for-new-scots-whisky-beer Fast-growing Scottish brewer and bar owner BrewDog is tackling binge drinking and the cult of the lager lout with a true Pilsner beer that will restore the style to its proper place in the pantheon of brewing. This.Is.Lager, says co-founder James Watt, is taking the beer back to its root and challenging mass-marketed global brands. But Charlie McVeigh, founder of the Draft House pub chain, has hit back at BrewDog and its attack on commercial lagers. He sells draught unpasteurised Czech Pilsner Urquell Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/02/keep-taking-the-pils-says-brewdog https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/02/keep-taking-the-pils-says-brewdog Suffolk brewer Adnams is urging beer lovers to look out for wild hops or hops grown in gardens that can be used in a special Wild Hop beer. Head brewer Fergus Fitzgerald (pictured) will blend the wild hops with cultivated ones for the brew Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/01/suffolk-brewer-in-wild-hop-request https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/01/suffolk-brewer-in-wild-hop-request Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, will host a short series of programmes on Channel 5 featuring Burton brewer Marston's, famous for its Pedigree pale ale and Union system of fermentatilon Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/26/al-murray-in-boost-for-marston-s-and-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/26/al-murray-in-boost-for-marston-s-and-beer Batemans of Wainfleet and Thwaites of Blackburn, two leading family brewers, have walked away with a host of top awards in international beer competitions, proving that innovation can reap a rich reward. Pictured: Jaclyn and Stuart Bateman, the fourth generation to run the Lincolnshire brewery. Hawkshead in Cumbria is sending a pale ale made with New Zealand hops by its Kiwi head brewer to a beer festival Down Under Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/22/batemans-and-thwaites-win-top-awards-as-hawkshead-sends-kiwi-beer-down-under https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/22/batemans-and-thwaites-win-top-awards-as-hawkshead-sends-kiwi-beer-down-under Kirrily Waldhorn, Australia's Beer Diva, will host a beer event with Roger Protz on 22 September at the Token House pub in London's Moorgate. Down Under, Kirrily holds beer events in such celebrated venues as Sydney Opera House and appears regularly on radio and TV Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/20/top-aussie-beer-host-set-for-london-event https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/20/top-aussie-beer-host-set-for-london-event Research shows that more people will switch to cask beer if they''re given information about the beers. CAMRA is urging brewers to use pump clips attached to handpumps on bars to give short tasting notes about their beers Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/15/pumping-up-interest-for-cask-beer-drinkers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/15/pumping-up-interest-for-cask-beer-drinkers Shepherd Neame, England's oldest brewery, based in the heart of the Kent hop fields in Faversham, has added a keg stout to its range of specialist "Steam Brewery" range. The beer reflects the history of the area, when the coastal town of Whitstable was famous for its oysters in the 19th century Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/13/all-steamed-up-for-new-oyster-stout https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/13/all-steamed-up-for-new-oyster-stout Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor, which has won the Champion Beer of Britain award four times with Landlord Best Bitter, scored a stunning victory at the Great British Beer Festival with its Best Bitter, renamed Boltmaker to celebrate a traditional trade in Keighley. Pictured (left to right) marketing director Grant Simpson, managing director Charles Dent and head brewer Peter Eels Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/12/bolt-from-the-blue-tim-taylor-wins-gold https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/12/bolt-from-the-blue-tim-taylor-wins-gold The Campaign for Real ale is launching a petition at the Great British Beer Festival that calls on the government to close loopholes in planning laws that currently allows Tesco and other retailers to convert pubs against the wishes of beer drinkers and local communities Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:36:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/12/camra-call-to-stop-tesco-pubs-grab https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/08/12/camra-call-to-stop-tesco-pubs-grab Bradford is to get its first new brewery since Hammonds closed in the 1950s.. The 10-barrel plant, due to open by the end of the year, is the brainchild of Matthew Halliday, who ran a charity in London and was impressed by the spread of craft brewing in the capital. The new Bradford Brewery is part-funded by the city council and will have an onsite pub where drinkers can watch their beer being brewed. Left, an architect's impression of the brewery Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/14/no-bull-bradford-to-get-a-new-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/14/no-bull-bradford-to-get-a-new-brewery Stuidents at Heriot-Watt University's School of Brewing have devised a classic India Pale Ale using all English hops. The beer has been brewed at Stewart's Brewing at Loanhead, which specialises in classic traditional beers. Pictured are students (left to right) Amaey Mundkur, Doug Rowe, Jonathan Hammond, Ben Thompson and Craig Thomas Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/07/students-brew-classic-ipa-with-uk-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/07/students-brew-classic-ipa-with-uk-hops Home brewers and a commercial brewery have combined forces to create a special Magna Carta Ale that will help celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the "Great Charter" in 2015. London Amateur Brewers were offered the chance to create medieval recipes by Windsor & Eton Brewery and the chosen beer was created by osteopath Man Birdi, pictured with his daughter Jani at the brewery with the four founding members. Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/03/medieval-beer-marks-magna-carta-signing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/07/03/medieval-beer-marks-magna-carta-signing British pub operator J D Wetherspoon will hit Dublin in a big way with its first pub, the Three Tun Tavern, in the Irish Republic -- and it will give a dramatic boost to cask beer, with up to 12 pumps serving real ale from both Irish and British breweries. Pub manager John Hartigan (pictured) has run a Wetherspoon pub in North London and is looking forward to offering a wide range of beers to Dubliners. -- but don't ask for a Guinness Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/30/wetherspoons-hits-dublin-with-cask-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/30/wetherspoons-hits-dublin-with-cask-beer Beer from a new brewery in Hertfordshire has become a cult drink in the restaurants run by Andrei Lussmann. 3 Brewers' Classic English Ale is so popular with diners that Andrei and his head chef Richard Cramer are planning beer-and-food matching menus. Pictured: Mark Fanner, left, of 3 Brewers, with Andrei Lussmann, and Richard Bull who supplies the restaurants with apple juice from local orchards Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:10:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/27/beer-finds-favour-in-top-restaurants https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/27/beer-finds-favour-in-top-restaurants Yorkshire family brewer Theakstons is searching for an apprentice cooper to join Jonathan Manby in building wooden casks. Theakston's is the only remaining family brewery in the country that still employs a full-time cooper and it needs an extra pair of hands to keep pace with the demand for its cask beers served from the wood Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:04:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/25/wood-you-believe-it-yorkshire-brewery-seeks-a-young-cooper-to-meet-ale-demand https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/25/wood-you-believe-it-yorkshire-brewery-seeks-a-young-cooper-to-meet-ale-demand Cyclops, the brewing industry's model for beer tasting, was launched to increase the appreciation of cask ale. But now the system has been redesigned to encompass lager and modern 'craft keg' as well Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/24/cyclops-casts-beady-eye-on-lager-keg https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/24/cyclops-casts-beady-eye-on-lager-keg Marston's, one of Britain's leading brewing groups, says sales of Premium Bottled Ales are growing at such a pace that the sector will be worth £1 billion a year by 2010. Innovation in the sector appeals to drinkers, according to Marston's, with gold and blond beers attracting most attention. But the main driver is Hobgoblin, which grew sales by 20% over the past 12 months Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/22/big-brewer-says-bottle-sales-set-to-soar https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/22/big-brewer-says-bottle-sales-set-to-soar The White Hart in Witham, Essex, has a new ground-floor 'cellar' with a big range of cask ales on view to customers. The Greene King pub will showcase its own cask beers along with ales from micro-breweries in East Anglia. Landlord Dave Arnott is seen tapping a pint Fri, 20 Jun 2014 20:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/20/see-through-cellar-taps-into-cask-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/20/see-through-cellar-taps-into-cask-ale North-west supermarket group Booths has commissioned special beers from craft brewers in the region for an in-store festival of beer and cider this summer. Customers will be able to try samples of the beers before buying. The range includes a black IPA and a lemongrass beer. Pictured: checking casks at Hawkshead Brewery Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:07:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/19/craft-beers-head-for-booths-summer-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/19/craft-beers-head-for-booths-summer-fest American home-brewers have voted in their annual poll Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing the best beer in the United States. The poll is conducted by Zymurgy magazine and it's the sixth year running that Russian River has walked off with the top prize Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/18/best-beers-in-the-u-s-are-unveiled https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/18/best-beers-in-the-u-s-are-unveiled The Highgate Brewery in Walsall was famous for brewing only dark beers -- Mild and Old. At its peak, it brewed 100,00 barrels a year.But sold by Bass in 1995, it struggled to survive and was eventually bought by property developers who will turn the Grade-II listed site into flats Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/17/highgate-end-of-dark-mild-era-in-walsall https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/17/highgate-end-of-dark-mild-era-in-walsall Organisers of Norwich City of Ale -- the annual event that unites drinkers, pubs and breweries -- met members of the Parliamentary Beer Group on 9 June to share their experiences and suggest that other British cities could follow Norwich's lead. Organisers Dawn Leeder and Phil Cutter are seen with Andrew Griffiths MP, chair of the Beer Group Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/10/mps-praise-norwich-stars-of-city-of-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/10/mps-praise-norwich-stars-of-city-of-ale Two of Yorkshire's top pub chefs, James Mackenzie (left) of the Pipe & Glass and Andrew Pern of the Star, have pooled their love of beer and food to launch a honey beer specially designed to match their dishes. And in Acton in London an old coaching inn has had a brewery installed where the beers are used as companions for food Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/07/top-chefs-launch-own-beer-to-match-food https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/07/top-chefs-launch-own-beer-to-match-food Two leading artisan breweries -- Saltaire in Yorkshire and Dark Star in Sussex -- have produced a collaboration beer, Le IPA, to greet the Tour de France as cyclists wheel their way through Yorkshire en route to France Sat, 07 Jun 2014 09:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/07/beer-gets-on-its-bike-to-welcome-le-tour https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/07/beer-gets-on-its-bike-to-welcome-le-tour David Bruce, famous founder of the Firkins, is now in the chair at West Berkshire Brewery and has brought back Dogbolter, his legendary strong ale from Firkin days Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/06/bruce-brings-old-ale-out-of-the-dog-kennel https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/06/06/bruce-brings-old-ale-out-of-the-dog-kennel Ali Capper of the British Hop Association is urging craft brewers in Britain to switch to home-grown varieties as the price of "fashionable" American hops soars with the growth of new brewers in the U.S. Mon, 19 May 2014 13:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/19/as-u-s-hops-soar-in-price-craft-brewers-are-urged-to-use-home-grown-varieties https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/19/as-u-s-hops-soar-in-price-craft-brewers-are-urged-to-use-home-grown-varieties Windsor & Eton Brewery has launched a competition for amateur brewers to develop a special Magna Carta beer to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the "Great Charter" in June 2015. The brewery has invited members of the London Amatuer Brewers to design beers and the winner will be invited to brew on the W&E plant. A special label has been designed by artist Graham Clarke, seen (left) in his studio with the brewery's marketing director Bob Morrison Mon, 19 May 2014 11:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/19/magna-carta-will-be-a-beer-for-the-people https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/19/magna-carta-will-be-a-beer-for-the-people Pub landlords and CAMRA members delivered a petition to Business Secretary Vince Cable yesterday demanding action to save pubs from closure and to curb the power of the giant pubcos. But it's strongly rumoured that Dr Cable's promised report on pubcos will not now appear before the general election Thu, 15 May 2014 09:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/15/save-pubs-petition-delivered-to-cable https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/15/save-pubs-petition-delivered-to-cable Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire -- famous as the birthplace of Graham Greene -- lost its last brewery 100 years ago. But now seven enthusiasts, including brewer Scott Carter (pictured), have brought brewing back to the town in smart premises alongside the Grand Union Canal Tue, 13 May 2014 11:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/13/beer-is-back-in-graham-greene-birthplace https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/13/beer-is-back-in-graham-greene-birthplace St Austell brewery has launched a Belgian-style sour fruit beer made with the addition of cherries. The fruit was picked last summer at an orchard in the Tamar Valley and was then crushed by foot, including the feet of head brewer Roger Ryman. Sat, 10 May 2014 10:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/10/cornish-cherry-beer-is-up-the-kriek https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/10/cornish-cherry-beer-is-up-the-kriek CAMRA's Greater London Region has appealed to mayor Boris Johnson to include greater protection for the capital's pubs in his Plan for London. The campaign wants to stop pubs being turned into supermarkets or betting shops and will hold an open seminar at the end of May Fri, 09 May 2014 10:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/09/camra-in-pub-appeal-to-london-mayor https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/09/camra-in-pub-appeal-to-london-mayor High Street drinks retailer Oddbins has launched its own range of beers brewed by Compass, a craft brewery in Oxfordshire. The range includes a German-style Kolsch beer brewed with smoked malt. Oddbins also wants to appoint a Beer Taster who will advise on more beers for the group to stock -- the job is unpaid but Oddbins promises plenty of free beer! Thu, 08 May 2014 11:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/08/high-street-indie-launches-own-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/08/high-street-indie-launches-own-beer Sales of craft beer in Portland, Oregon, have overtaken those from industry giants AB InBev and MillerCoors. Craft beer now enjoys a 45.8% market share compared to the giants' 40.6%. It's the first American city to record a leading market share for independent brewers Tue, 06 May 2014 10:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/06/craft-is-king-in-american-city https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/05/06/craft-is-king-in-american-city The Campaign for Real Ale's annual conference called for action against giant pubcos to be stepped up and criticised the slowness of Business Secretary Vince Cable to publish his proposals that will tackle the tactics of Enterprise and Punch. National chairman Colin Valentine (pictured) stressed the importance of the scrapping of the beer duty escalator and two cuts in duty. Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/28/call-for-tough-action-on-pubco-reform https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/28/call-for-tough-action-on-pubco-reform Hogs Back Brewery near Farnham in Surrey is planting its own hop field, restoring the old country link between brewing and hop growing. The main variety will be Farnham White Bine, the predecessor of the Kent Golding. An English version of Cascade will also be grown. The picture shows Hogs Back managing director Rupert Thompson in green with Bill Biddell of Hampton Estates, which grows Fuggles for the brewery, with members of the Hogs Back team Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/21/hogs-back-restores-historic-hop-to-surrey https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/21/hogs-back-restores-historic-hop-to-surrey Brewery veteran Dick Burge has put his mashing boots back on to rescue the ailing Growler Brewery in Essex. The former Nethergate Brewery had gone into administration but Burge has stepped in to re-open it and may revert to its original name Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:28:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/16/dick-burge-back-to-rescue-growler https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/16/dick-burge-back-to-rescue-growler Phil Evans was a radical artist who drew hard-hitting cartoons for Socialist Worker but later worked with Roger Protz on three books about beer and pubs and also did sketches for the Good Beer Guide. He has died aged 68 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:10:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/16/phil-evans-poet-of-the-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/16/phil-evans-poet-of-the-pub Beer drinkers can be attracted to certain brands if they like the colours of the labels. An experiment at the Edinburgh Science Festival with Barney's Beer, a local micro-brewery, found that tasters preferred one of two beers from Barney's -- even though the beer in both bottles was identical. The tasters even identified different malt and hop notes in the beer they preferred. Pictured: Andrew Barnett of Barney's Brewery. Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/12/love-the-label-how-colour-boosts-sales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/12/love-the-label-how-colour-boosts-sales Denis Cox, the voice of Budweiser Budvar in Britain, was feted at the Czech brewery for his years of dedicated work for the Budvar cause. He was given a special beer mug and key to his own box in the 'Brewery Chapel', where supporters of the brewery are thanked for their help in keeping Budavr free from takeover. Denis is seen (left) at the brewery with Roger Protz, the only other Brit to have a box in the chapel Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/03/budvar-champion-hailed-at-czech-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/03/budvar-champion-hailed-at-czech-brewery Groups representing publicans and consumers have written to Business Secretary Vince Cable urging to press ahead with pub company reform, including a market rent that will give licensees a decent income and stop them losing their jobs Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/02/cable-urged-to-act-on-pubco-reform https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/04/02/cable-urged-to-act-on-pubco-reform More than 50 British pubs are now owned by their communities, research by CAMRA reveals to mark the start of April's Community Pubs month. Many more have been listed as Assets of Community Value to stop pub companies asset stripping them. One example of a community owned pub is the Norton in the Essex village of Cold Norton, with licensee Debbie Guppy pictured behind the bar Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/31/pub-lovers-join-forces-to-save-their-locals https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/31/pub-lovers-join-forces-to-save-their-locals Highland Brewery on Orkney has won one of the top Gold awards from the Society of Independent Brewers -- SIBA -- for its Island Hopping pale beer. The brewery's Rob Hill (left) is seen receiving his award from SIBA chairman Guy Sheppard. The brewery's success follows hard on the heels of an award for its Porter at CAMRA's National Winter Ales Festival in February Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/30/orkney-s-island-hopping-ale-makes-waves https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/30/orkney-s-island-hopping-ale-makes-waves A major feature in the Guardian on the importance of the English Midlands failed to mention Burton-on-Trent and its key role in brewing. A letter from Roger Protz (29 March) has put the record straight. Pictured: Bruce Wilkinson and Geoff Mumford at Burton Bridge Brewery who have helped restore the town's brewing pride Sat, 29 Mar 2014 10:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/29/raise-a-glass-to-burton-beer-town https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/29/raise-a-glass-to-burton-beer-town Villagers in the tiny Devon village of Littlehempston -- population 207 -- have rallied to save their local pub, the Tally Ho Inn, that was threatened with being turned into housing. The inn has been given Asset of Community Value status and 100 villagers became shareholders in the co-op that now runs the pub and which is open for business Tue, 25 Mar 2014 08:58:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/25/villagers-raise-300-000-to-save-their-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/25/villagers-raise-300-000-to-save-their-pub CAMRA Chief Executive Mike Benner, who has masterminded the public role of the campaign for 10 years, is leaving to become managing director of the Society of Independent Brewers. At its annual conference this month, SIBA overhauled its structure and Benner will play a key role in its political and commercial activities. He is seen (right) with new SIBA chairman Guy Sheppard Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/24/benner-quits-camra-for-top-siba-role https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/24/benner-quits-camra-for-top-siba-role The Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar is bringing its strong 7.5% Special Select beer -- aged for 200 days -- to Britain for the first time on draught. It will be available during the spring period and the unfiltered beer uses hops picked on 3 September and immediately added to the brew. In Prague, the new Czech government has declared that the brewery will remain in state hands while the trademark dispute with AB InBev continues. The brewery's exports are at a record high Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/23/budvar-strong-lager-hits-uk-while-sales-in-czech-republic-reach-an-all-time-high https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/23/budvar-strong-lager-hits-uk-while-sales-in-czech-republic-reach-an-all-time-high Genevieve Upton (pictured) one of Marston's Brewmasters, has helped develop a new range of Revisionist beers that combine flavours from both traditional styles and new world ones with more modern flavours. Genevieve is keen to produce beers that will accompany food Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/22/old-world-meets-new-in-marston-s-range https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/22/old-world-meets-new-in-marston-s-range A bottle of beer thought to date from 1910 has been found at the site of St Piran's Oratory in the sands at Perranporth in Cornwall. The beer is a Walter Hicks' ale brewed at St Austell Brewery and was probably left by a worker engaged in encasing the oratory in concrete to protect it from sea and sand. Brewery archivist Chris Knight (pictured) says there's a drop of beer left in the bottle and it may be possible to identify the actual brew Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:30:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/20/digging-up-history-in-a-cornish-beer-bottle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/20/digging-up-history-in-a-cornish-beer-bottle Nicholson's Inns nationwide beer festival, which runs from 24 March to 19 April, will feature an IPA specially brewed by Truman's in East London in collaboration with writer and broadcaster Danny Wallace, whose new novel Who Is Tom Ditto? will be published next month. Danny is pictured in Truman's Brewery at Hackney Wick Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/20/author-danny-wallace-brews-beer-with-truman-s-to-boost-nicholson-s-pub-festival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/20/author-danny-wallace-brews-beer-with-truman-s-to-boost-nicholson-s-pub-festival A penny off the price of a pint, announced today by Chancellor George Osborne has been hailed by both consumers and brewers as another shot in the arm for the fast-growing brewing industry and will help struggling pubs Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/19/brewers-and-drinkers-hail-budget-beer-cut https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/19/brewers-and-drinkers-hail-budget-beer-cut A beer festival in Wetherspoon's pubs nationwide will feature 10 beers from overseas brewers never before seen on cask in Britain. They include beers from the U.S., Australia and South Africa, and they will be joined by a range of British-brewed ales. Pictured: a group of the international brewers in the Crosse Keys in London Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/19/wetherspoon-beer-fest-goes-global https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/19/wetherspoon-beer-fest-goes-global Old Sodbury Mild from Cotswold Spring Brewery and Independence from Bristol Beer Factory claimed gold awards at the SIBA -- Society of Independent Brewers -- national conference in Sheffield. Pictured (left to right) are Nik Milo from Cotswold Spring, SIBA's Nik Stafford and Jonny Mills from Bristol Beer Factory. The SIBA conference elected Guy Sheppard of Exe Valley Brewery to be its new chairman. He succeeds Keith Bott of Titanic Brewery Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/14/siba-unveils-national-beer-champions https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/14/siba-unveils-national-beer-champions Innovative Edinburgh brewer Innis & Gunn, run by Dougal Sharp (left) has launched a special Irish Whiskey Cask Stout for St Patrick's Day. And it has joined forces with bartender David Ashton-Hyde of the Hinds Head at Bray, owned by Heston Blumenthal, to produce Smokin' Gunn based on the Rauch or smoked beers from Bamberg in Germany Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/10/wood-aged-stout-to-wow-st-patrick-s-day https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/10/wood-aged-stout-to-wow-st-patrick-s-day Marston's has unveiled a new online campaign for Pedigree, the world-famous Burton-brewed pale ale, and at the same time is reaching out younger drinkers with a "New World" version of the beer, using modern hop varieties from Down Under Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/07/pedigree-stresses-its-roots-but-looks-to-the-future-with-blonde-version-of-iconic-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/07/pedigree-stresses-its-roots-but-looks-to-the-future-with-blonde-version-of-iconic-ale Independent brewers are enjoying a big growth in sales and demand, according to the annual report by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers. Sales were up 7.9% in 2013, which means 3.3 million extra pints of local beer were consumed compared to 2012. Pictured: Keith Bott, chairman of SIBA, who also runs the Titanic Brewery in Stoke-on-Trent Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:23:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/01/boom-time-for-micros-as-siba-records-big-growth-in-drinkers-demand-for-local-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/03/01/boom-time-for-micros-as-siba-records-big-growth-in-drinkers-demand-for-local-beers CAMRA's National Winter Ales Festival was held in the historic Roundhouse at Derby's Pride Park. The Roundhouse dates from 1839 and has been restored at a cost of £46 million as a conference venue Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/21/images-of-derby-camra-beer-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/21/images-of-derby-camra-beer-fest Dunham Porter from the Dunham Massey Brewery in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, was named Champion Winter Beer of Britain at CAMRA's National Winter Ales festival held in the Roundhouse in Derby. Pictured: beer festival organiser Gillian Hough Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/19/north-west-porter-steals-the-derby-show https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/19/north-west-porter-steals-the-derby-show The crisis at giant pubco Punch Taverns deepens as the group -- with debts totalling £2.3bn -- has been forced to abandon talks with shareholders. If no agreement is reached, the group could be forced into administration and tenants would lose an estimated £20,00 each in lost deposits. Pictured: famous Roscoe Head in Liverpool, owned by Punch Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/15/punch-crisis-could-mean-ruin-for-tenants-if-pubco-goes-bust-and-they-lose-22-6m https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/15/punch-crisis-could-mean-ruin-for-tenants-if-pubco-goes-bust-and-they-lose-22-6m The Swan with Two Necks in the village of Pendleton in Lancashire has won the prestigious National Pub of the Year award from CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The Swan beat off competition from pubs throughout the country. Landlord Steve Dilworth has run the pub for 27 years, features Copper Dragon ales as his house beers and says the secret of his success is "talking to the barrels" Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/12/rural-gem-wins-camra-top-pub-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/12/rural-gem-wins-camra-top-pub-award Research by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, reveals that two pubs a week closed in 2012 as a result of takeovers by giant supermarkets. Tesco is by far the worst offender. CAMRA is calling on the government to close a loophole in the law that allows pubs to be turned in to other premises without planning permission Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/06/supermarket-takeovers-destroying-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/06/supermarket-takeovers-destroying-pubs Burton MP Andrew Griffiths said at the opening of a new £7m bottling line at Marston's that Chancellor George Osborne had told him his Treasury team is looking at the possibility of a further cut in duty in this year's Budget Sat, 01 Feb 2014 09:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/01/osborne-looking-at-duty-cut--burton-mp https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/02/01/osborne-looking-at-duty-cut--burton-mp Ale is enjoying a great revival with record sales over the Christmas period. With standard lager in sharp decline, the future for ale in cask, bottle and keg seems secure. Marston's will feature a special range -- the Revisionist Cask Beer Series (pictured left) -- throughout 2014 while Greene King's new specialist plant is reaping a rich reward Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:56:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/27/it-s-boom-time-for-ale-as-lager-sales-dive https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/27/it-s-boom-time-for-ale-as-lager-sales-dive CAMRA's winter beer festival moves to Derby Roundhouse (left), an icon of the steam age; Tim Martin calls for cut in VAT on pub food and drink to 5%; SIBA announces conference and beer festival in Sheffield; Moorhouse's to launch new range of seasonal beers for 2014 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/24/round-up-winter-ales-fest-wetherspoon-s-boss-on-vat-cut-siba-fest-new-beers-from-moorhouse-s-of-burnley-for-2014 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/24/round-up-winter-ales-fest-wetherspoon-s-boss-on-vat-cut-siba-fest-new-beers-from-moorhouse-s-of-burnley-for-2014 Business Secretary Vince Cable came under strong criticism in the House of Commons for his slowness in bringing forward plans to reform the giant pub companies. He was speaking during a Labour debate on the need to bring in a statutory code of practice for pubcos. Before the debate, CAMRA's Chief Executive Mike Benner (pictured) said on TV that pubs were closing as a result of high rents and lack of beer choice Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:16:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/22/cable-flayed-over-delay-in-government-plans-for-pubco-reform-guest-beer-rights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/22/cable-flayed-over-delay-in-government-plans-for-pubco-reform-guest-beer-rights Hawkshead Brewery in Cumbria, founded by Alex Brodie (pictured) has launched a new range of bottled beers, including an American-style IPA, a dry stout and a powerful export ale that has been aged in American Bourbon casks named Jack and Jim -- guess the distilleries! Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/19/hawkshead-beers-head-for-the-wood https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/19/hawkshead-beers-head-for-the-wood Harbour Brewing in Bodmin, Cornwall, has won a major listing for its IPA with Sainsbury's supermarkets on the back of the brewery's success in the Great British Beer Hunt Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:18:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/13/top-supermarket-lists-cornish-ipa https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/13/top-supermarket-lists-cornish-ipa Budweiser Budvar has chalked up record export sales at a time when other Czech breweries are seeing a decline in sales. The state-owned brewery also won several significant court battles with its global rival AB InBev in the long-running trademark dispute Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:07:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/09/czech-classic-sees-boom-in-export-sales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/09/czech-classic-sees-boom-in-export-sales CAMRA has launched a campaign, complete with posters, to promote pubs in January -- a notoriously "dead month" for the trade. Poor customer visits could spell the end for more pubs, CAMRA,says, unless beer lovers rally to their support. And the consumer group is also calling for a freeze on beer duty in the 2014 budget Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/06/camra-call-to-boost-pubs-in-january https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/01/06/camra-call-to-boost-pubs-in-january Famous pub chain owner David Bruce -- of Firkin and Slug & Lettuce fame -- is back in business with a stake in the award-winning West Berkshire Brewery. The brewery is based close to the River Thames in Wind in the Willows territory and Bruce is seen on the left with founder David Maggs in suitable Toad and Ratty outfits Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/31/bruce-bounces-back-at-west-berks https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/31/bruce-bounces-back-at-west-berks Giant pub company Punch Taverns has pocketed £3.7 million from the sale of two North London pubs. Both the Star near Lord's and the Old White Bear in Hampstead will become private houses, robbing locals of hubs of their communities. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 11:31:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/11/punch-body-blow-for-two-london-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/11/punch-body-blow-for-two-london-pubs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall of River Cottage fame has teamed up with Skinner's Brewery in Cornwall to launch EPA -- English Pale Ale -- that will be served with food at the group's restaurants and canteens. The beer is made with all English ingredients, including a UK version of the famous American hop, Cascade. Hugh is seen on the left with Steve Skinner, founder of the brewery Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/river-cottage-launches-pale-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/river-cottage-launches-pale-ale The York Station Tap has won the coveted Conversion to Pub prize in CAMRA's annual pub awards. Other winners include Best Street Corner Local, a village pub saved from closure and a new concept in a marina pub and restaurant Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/york-station-tap-feted-in-pub-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/york-station-tap-feted-in-pub-awards Will Hawkes, who writes for the Independent, was named the Michael Jackson Beer Writer of the Year by the British Guild of Beer Writers on 5 December. Roger Protz won a gold award for his writing on beer and pubs in the Publican's Morning Advertiser. Other winners included Birmingham-based writer Marverine Cole (left in picture) Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/hawkes-hailed-as-top-beer-writer-protz-wins-gold-for-work-on-beer-and-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/12/06/hawkes-hailed-as-top-beer-writer-protz-wins-gold-for-work-on-beer-and-pubs The new Truman's Brewery that has brought back one of the most revered names in London brewing has launched Keeper, a double export stout based on a 1880 recipe Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/27/truman-s-brings-back-19th-century-stout https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/27/truman-s-brings-back-19th-century-stout Brewers are gearing up for the Christmas period with some rich and warming ales. They include a stout brewed from a secret 19th century recipe at Shepherd Neame and a recreation by Westerham Brewery of two beers from the Black Eagle Brewery in Kent. Black Eagle supplied troops in World War Two with beer pumped into fuel tanks of Spitfires. Image courtesy of Eric B Morgan and Edward Shacklady Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:27:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/27/seasonal-joy-from-brewers-includes-some-historic-recipes-from-19th-20th-centuries https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/27/seasonal-joy-from-brewers-includes-some-historic-recipes-from-19th-20th-centuries A damning report by Greg Mulholland's Parliamentary Save the Pub Group demolishes claims by the giant pub companies and the BBPA that more free trade pubs are closing than those owned by the pubcos Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/21/pub-closures-the-big-lie https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/21/pub-closures-the-big-lie In a poll conducted by Cask Marque, Marston's Old Empire has been voted drinkers favourite cask beer. Perhaps the Burton brewery will now make the draught version more widely available as most of the production goes into bottle Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/18/old-empire-strikes-back https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/18/old-empire-strikes-back Beer writers and campaigners Christine Cryne, Jeff Evans and Roger Protz will star at the BBC's food and drink bonanza at Birmingham's NEC from 27 November to 1 December. Jeff and Roger will present bottled and draught beers from their books while Christine will match beers with desserts suitable for Christmas Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/14/beer-stars-head-for-bbc-s-food-bonanza https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/14/beer-stars-head-for-bbc-s-food-bonanza Andy Kennedy and Rob Orton of St Austell brewery have grown luxurious upper-lip adornments to promote Movember, the charity event that raises awareness of male cancer. And they have brewed a special beer for the occasion that will be unveiled at the Celtic Beer Festival at the brewery Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/09/cornwall-bristling-with-anticipation-for-st-austell-s-movember-celtic-beer-festival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/11/09/cornwall-bristling-with-anticipation-for-st-austell-s-movember-celtic-beer-festival A new beer from Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar -- Pardal -- has arrived in British pubs and supermarkets. The name means "panther" and the beer has been developed by consumers who joined tasting panels at the brewery. The drinkers said they wanted a beer of modest strength but with good hop character. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:41:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/28/czech-panther-leaps-in-to-britain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/28/czech-panther-leaps-in-to-britain The future of the Trappist brewery at the Achel monastery in Belgium (pictured) is in doubt as only six elderly monks are left to run church and brewery. But in Massachusetts, monks at the abbey of St Joseph have launched their own beer and will win the coveted authentic Trappist symbol Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/23/falling-number-of-monks-threat-to-belgian-trappist-brewery--but-in-u-s-brothers-launch-a-heavenly-beer-in-massachusetts https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/23/falling-number-of-monks-threat-to-belgian-trappist-brewery--but-in-u-s-brothers-launch-a-heavenly-beer-in-massachusetts Thornbridge, Thwaites and Box Steam breweries have launched a range of beers for the autumn season. They include an imperial stout that's the result of a collaborative brew between Jessica Heidrich of St Eriks Bryggeri in Sweden and Rob Lovatt, head brewer at Thornbridge (pictured). Thwaites' beers include two that are heavily hopped with American varieties while Box Steam has launched a strong Porter to mark the final steam loco commissioned by British Rail Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/19/as-the-leaves-fall-breweries-launch-a-warming-range-of-autumn-xmas-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/19/as-the-leaves-fall-breweries-launch-a-warming-range-of-autumn-xmas-ales Moorhouse's of Burnley is building on the reputation of beers that draw on the history of the witches who once roamed the Pendle Hills. A special beer for Halloween will have drinkers reaching for their broomsticks to fly to the pub Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/17/witches-to-cast-a-halloween-ale-spell https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/17/witches-to-cast-a-halloween-ale-spell It's a life of trains, planes and cars for Stuart Howe, former head brewer at Sharp's in Cornwall. He's now in charge of Molson Coors' craft brewing operations and will oversee production at Worthington's Brewery in Burton-on-Trent and a new site being built in Cork, Ireland, for the expanded Franciscan Well brewery. Pictured left is Stefano Cossi, brewer at the William Worthington's Brewery, with the famous White Shield car Sun, 13 Oct 2013 18:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/13/sharp-s-man-takes-control-at-molson-coors https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/13/sharp-s-man-takes-control-at-molson-coors The Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has won a significant trademark battle with arch rival AB InBev -- owners of American Budweiser, with the Italian Supreme Court ruling that the American beer cannot be under the full name Jiri Bocek, Budvar's manager (pictured), has declared the ruling "a great victory" while its legal expert says it could have wider implications for consumers Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/09/budvar-hails-historic-trademark-victory-as-italian-court-slams-global-giant-ab-inbev https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/09/budvar-hails-historic-trademark-victory-as-italian-court-slams-global-giant-ab-inbev Fuller's Vintage Ale 2013 is now on sale. Head Brewer John Keeling has used winter barley and new English hops and recommends that drinkers should lay a few bottles to age and mature. Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/02/the-waiting-is-over-chiswick-vintage-ale-hits-the-shelves-for-some-autumnal-delight https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/10/02/the-waiting-is-over-chiswick-vintage-ale-hits-the-shelves-for-some-autumnal-delight 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 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/09/27/cask-reaches-out-to-young-audience-no-longer-a-flat-cap-drink-says-new-report https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/09/27/cask-reaches-out-to-young-audience-no-longer-a-flat-cap-drink-says-new-report 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 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 06:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/09/08/from-elland-and-back-classic-porter-picks-up-two-top-awards-in-beer-competitions https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/09/08/from-elland-and-back-classic-porter-picks-up-two-top-awards-in-beer-competitions 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 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/26/news-from-the-west-cornish-brewers-awards-for-star-inn-bristol-goes-bavarian https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/26/news-from-the-west-cornish-brewers-awards-for-star-inn-bristol-goes-bavarian 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 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/26/baltic-porter-celebrates-the-little-mermaid-and-will-remain-drinkable-for-100-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/26/baltic-porter-celebrates-the-little-mermaid-and-will-remain-drinkable-for-100-years 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 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:30:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/16/small-brewery-wins-two-major-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/16/small-brewery-wins-two-major-awards 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 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/13/yorkshire-porter-storms-to-gbbf-victory https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/13/yorkshire-porter-storms-to-gbbf-victory 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 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/09/prize-vintage-ale-from-the-cask-at-beer-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/09/prize-vintage-ale-from-the-cask-at-beer-fest 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 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/05/up-the-kriek-in-cornwall-with-cherry-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/05/up-the-kriek-in-cornwall-with-cherry-beer 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 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 07:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/05/top-talks-tastings-at-great-british-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/08/05/top-talks-tastings-at-great-british-fest 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 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/31/bouncing-beer-celebrates-the-dambusters https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/31/bouncing-beer-celebrates-the-dambusters Two major regional brewers will be launching beers at the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia in August. Wells & Young's Bombardier Bus (pictured) will be in attendance and the historic Courage Russian Imperial Stout will be available in cask form. And Brains of Cardiff will weigh in with a beer made with the addition of bacon! Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/30/bombardier-and-brains-head-for-olympia https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/30/bombardier-and-brains-head-for-olympia A Hertfordshire brewery -- best known for its Side Pocket for a Toad cask beer -- has called on a top designer to refashion its pump clips and labels, with warm colours aiming to attract new drinkers. And the brewery has added to its range with a new stout Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:18:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/27/appliance-of-science-boosts-tring-s-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/27/appliance-of-science-boosts-tring-s-beers Once it was Champion Beer of Britain at 5.8%. That was reduced over the years to 5.6%. But now Ringwood Old Thumper -- owned by Marston's -- has been slimmed down to 5.1%. That's a big drop in duty for the brewer -- but will drinkers see the price of a pint go down? Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:29:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/23/poor-old-thumper-loses-his-bite https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/23/poor-old-thumper-loses-his-bite A new hop called Endeavour -- named in honour of beer-loving Inspector Morse -- has been grown in a bid to offer British brewers the citrus fruit aroma and flavour they demand for modern pale ales. A beer called Endeavour has just been launched by Marston's: seen at the launch are (foreground) Peter Darby and Simon Yates, with Paul Corbett of hop merchants Farams and hop growers Ali and Richard Capper Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/22/morse-rides-to-the-rescue-of-english-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/22/morse-rides-to-the-rescue-of-english-hops Carol and Ian Elliott bought and restored the Duke's Head in Bridgefoot, Cumbria, to give their village a focus. Renamed the Duke of Cumberland Inn, it will sell Jenning's cask beers Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:36:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/20/duke-brings-life-back-to-cumbrian-village https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/20/duke-brings-life-back-to-cumbrian-village The 36th Great British Beer Festival returns to London Olympia on 13-17 August, with 400 British cask beers and a great choice from many other countries. The opening day will see the unveiling of this year's Champion Beer of Britain while leading beer writers will stage a series of talks and tastings Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:44:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/15/beer-fest-will-scale-olympian-heights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/15/beer-fest-will-scale-olympian-heights Fat Sprat is the latest beer from Adnams in Suffolk, brewed by Fergus Fitzgerald who has been given free rein to develop new brands. Along with all the brewery's beers, sales of Fat Sprat will help the enviironment Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/06/hoppy-summer-delight-from-adnams https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/06/hoppy-summer-delight-from-adnams Hogs Back, the Tongham, Surrey, brewery is recording a dramatic rise in sales for both its cask and bottled beers. And a new cloudy cider has found favour with drinkers of the traditional natural style. Chairman Rupert Thompson (right) praises the work of his brewing team Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/05/have-a-hair-of-the-hog-as-surrey-brewery-sees-sales-bristle-by-a-rip-snorting-30 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/05/have-a-hair-of-the-hog-as-surrey-brewery-sees-sales-bristle-by-a-rip-snorting-30 One year after it was launched, monks at Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire are celebrating the success of their Abbey strong ale, brewed in the Belgian Trappist tradition. Father Terence, prior of the abbey, is seen with a birthday cake made in the shape of the beer bottle Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/03/it-s-abbey-birthday-to-yorkshire-monks-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/03/it-s-abbey-birthday-to-yorkshire-monks-ale Family-owned Swindon brewery Arkell's has launched a series of new cask beers with a different hop used every month. The first beer, Admiral, sold out in a few days. Image shows head brewer Alex Arkell, one of the youngest brewers in Britain, who is carrying on the family tradition Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:44:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/01/family-brewer-goes-hopping-into-summer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/07/01/family-brewer-goes-hopping-into-summer Cornish brewer Sharp's has announced that Doom Bar is now the No 1 cask beer in the UK. As the brewery at Rock -- now owned by global giant Molson Coors -- prepares to mark its 20th anniversary, Doom Bar is recording sales growth of 45% a year. Image shows staff at the brewery celebrating the news Fri, 21 Jun 2013 22:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/21/cornish-doom-bar-is-now-top-of-the-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/21/cornish-doom-bar-is-now-top-of-the-hops On the Suffolk coast, Aaron Hay reports, Adnams Brewery has installed one of the most enegry-efficient plants in Britain and now it's pumping renewable gas from waste into the National Grid. This article is reproduced with permission from the website of Forum For the Future. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/13/beer-in-bid-to-help-save-the-planet https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/13/beer-in-bid-to-help-save-the-planet Grain merchants, maltsters and a small craft brewery in Norfolk have combined forces to make a special bottled beer that will be circulated to barley farmers throughout Britain to encourage them to plant Maris Otter Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:24:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/08/special-beer-boosts-britain-s-best-barley https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/08/special-beer-boosts-britain-s-best-barley St Austell Brewery has linked up with the Eden Project to launch a beer using the ancient plant alecost. Sommelier Nigel Sadler publishes a small book on how to match beer and food. Estrella Damm to spend £3.5m on UK promotion Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/08/news-roundup-old-cornish-recipe-for-new-eden-ale-beer-sommelier-links-beer-and-food-spanish-beer-in-big-uk-sales-push https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/08/news-roundup-old-cornish-recipe-for-new-eden-ale-beer-sommelier-links-beer-and-food-spanish-beer-in-big-uk-sales-push Publicans from all over Britain rallied in Westminster on 5 June to urge the government to bring in legislation that will offer pubco licensees a fairer deal and stop the closure of pubs -- now running at 26 a week Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:05:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/06/campaigners-converge-on-westminster-to-stop-the-loss-of-britain-s-community-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/06/campaigners-converge-on-westminster-to-stop-the-loss-of-britain-s-community-pubs Lacons Brewery in Great Yarmouth was once a powerhouse in East Anglia, supplying beer as far as London. In the 1960s it fell victim to Whitbread, which closed the site in 1968. But now Lacons and its falcon symbol are flying again on a new site that includes a brewery tap, visitor centre and a museum that traces the history of a company established in 1760. At the end of May a horse-drawn dray took the first batch of Lacons beer to the opening of the City of Ale festival in Norwich Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/05/flying-falcon-heralds-return-of-lacons-brewery-axed-by-national-giant-in-1968 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/06/05/flying-falcon-heralds-return-of-lacons-brewery-axed-by-national-giant-in-1968 Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer based in Kent, has recreated a pale ale from the early 19th century that proves the style was not confined to Burton-on-Trent Sat, 18 May 2013 21:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/18/sheps-takes-a-shine-to-brilliant-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/18/sheps-takes-a-shine-to-brilliant-ale West London brewer Fuller's has signed an exclusive deal with the top Belgian Trappist monastic brewer to launch Chimay Gold on draught in the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/14/fuller-s-mines-for-belgian-monks-gold https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/14/fuller-s-mines-for-belgian-monks-gold Enter Shikari, the Alternative Rock band with musicians drawn from St Albans, are keen beer drinkers. They have teamed up with Signature Brew based in London to launch their own beer Sssnakepit. The beer will be available at the group's concerts. Oliver Wolffe reports Mon, 13 May 2013 11:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/13/top-rock-group-enter-their-own-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/13/top-rock-group-enter-their-own-beer Wye Valley launches bottle-conditioned beer using UK-grown Cascade hops; a new beer from the Belgian Chimay Trappist brewery, Gold, will be launched by Butcombe Brewery at Bristol's food and drink festival; Brain's Cardiff brewery launches collaborative IPA with beer reviewer Simon Martin; Newcastle United supporters' special brew to aid cancer charity; US home-brewing now legal in all 50 states Fri, 10 May 2013 19:44:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/10/news-roundup-wye-valley-butcombe-and-chimay-brain-s-ipa-newcastle-fans-beer-us-home-brewers-cheer-new-adnams-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/10/news-roundup-wye-valley-butcombe-and-chimay-brain-s-ipa-newcastle-fans-beer-us-home-brewers-cheer-new-adnams-ale Simon Moore, landlord of the Chequers in Witney, Oxfordshire -- the prime minister's constituency -- faces losing his job and his home as a result of the crippling rents imposed by his landlord, Enterprise Inns. According to Greg Mulholland MP and the GMB trade union, the case proves the need for reform of the giant pubcos Tue, 07 May 2013 17:36:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/07/tenant-facing-eviction-in-david-cameron-s-constituency-proves-need-for-pubco-reform https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/07/tenant-facing-eviction-in-david-cameron-s-constituency-proves-need-for-pubco-reform Unite, Britain's biggest trade union, has joined the campaign to stop pubs closing and communities withering Tue, 07 May 2013 12:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/07/major-union-backs-big-pubs-campaign https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/07/major-union-backs-big-pubs-campaign The Jolly Angler in Reading was closed and boarded up by enterprise Inns. Now it's a flourishing pub free of the pubco tie. It was used as the launch pad for a major campaign that seeks a fair deal for tenants struggling with high prices and rents at the hands of the giant pubcos Fri, 03 May 2013 09:26:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/03/pub-that-came-back-from-the-dead-used-to-launch-campaign-against-giant-pubcos https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/03/pub-that-came-back-from-the-dead-used-to-launch-campaign-against-giant-pubcos Brakspear Special, one of the corner-stones of the historic Brakspear Brewery in Henley-on-Thames, is making a welcome return as the pub company that bears the former brewery's name opens a micro-brewing plant in the riverside town. Photo show Brakspear's chief executive Tom Davies (left) with brewer Malcolm Mayo Thu, 02 May 2013 08:48:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/02/why-henley-is-tasting-special-again https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/05/02/why-henley-is-tasting-special-again Starting this weekend, May will see a number of key beer talks and tastings, several featuring Roger Protz, including the Lord Clifden in Birmingham (pictured), Elgood's Brewery in Wisbech, and Meantime in Greenwich.. Meantime Brewery is joining forces with Young's pubs in London and Surrey for a series of beer-and-food events in May Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/30/big-beer-events-in-may https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/30/big-beer-events-in-may For the second year running, MP Greg Mulholland, who chairs the Parliamentary Save the Pubs Group, has been named Parliamentary Campaigner of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale as a result of his role in combating pub closures. He is pictured, centre, with CAMRA chief executive Mike Benner (left) and national chairman Colin Valentine Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:25:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/29/mulholland-feted-as-campaigner-of-the-year https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/29/mulholland-feted-as-campaigner-of-the-year McEwan's beer, for long sidelined in Scotland, is making a comeback under new owners Wells & Young's. But the new 'smoothflow' McEwan's Red is a long way removed from the legendary 80 Shilling sold at the equally legendary Athletic Arms -- the Diggers -- in Edinburgh. There's 80 Bob on the bar but it's a house beer brewed by Stewart's of Loanhead Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/26/mcewan-s-sees-red-in-scotland https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/26/mcewan-s-sees-red-in-scotland Winners in the International Brewing Awards (pictured with chairman Bill Taylor in London's Guildhall) named nine beers and one cider as overall champions, drawn from all parts of the world Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/25/top-of-the-pile-judges-name-the-best-beers-of-the-world-at-major-ceremony-in-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/25/top-of-the-pile-judges-name-the-best-beers-of-the-world-at-major-ceremony-in-london A seminar in London attended by brewers from Britain and overseas has heard that the 20 hop varieties grown here offer as many aromas and flavours as New World versions. The seminar is part of a campaign to stop the decline of the British hop industry -- a campaign led by hop farmer Ali Capper (pictured) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:13:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/23/big-campaign-launched-to-boost-uk-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/23/big-campaign-launched-to-boost-uk-hops Shipyard Brewing, one of America's leading craft breweries, will launch its Pale Ale in Britain in May in collaboration with Marston's of Burton-on-Trent and Wolverhampton. Picture shows Marston's director of brewing Richard Westwood (right) showing Shipyard's Fred and Judy Forsley round the Wolverhampton plant Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/22/top-american-pale-ale-sets-sail-for-britain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/22/top-american-pale-ale-sets-sail-for-britain Britain's oldest brewery has launched its most exacting and exciting range of classic ales and seasonal beers for 2013, ranging from a pale IPA to dark Porter and Stout. The range has been developed by head brewer Richard Frost (pictured) and his team at the Faversham brewery that uses water from its own artesian well along with the finest Kentish hops Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/18/beers-for-all-seasons-shepherd-neame-launches-big-range-of-ales-for-the-year https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/18/beers-for-all-seasons-shepherd-neame-launches-big-range-of-ales-for-the-year Figures reveal the top 50 leading craft brewers in the United States, including Sierra Nevada, which produces the leading brand Torpedo IPA (pictured), along with the leading national brewing companies Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/12/top-of-the-hops-in-u-s-craft-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/12/top-of-the-hops-in-u-s-craft-brewing Suffolk-based Greene King has won top awards in the Monde Selection annual competition for its IPA Gold and Reserve beers launched just a year ago. An international panel of judges gives golds for quality and taste in food and drink. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/greene-king-s-new-ipas-win-top-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/greene-king-s-new-ipas-win-top-awards Lacons, the famous Great Yarmouth brewery closed by Whitbread, will re-open in May and the new owners have redesigned the falcon logo that can still be seen on many pubs throughout East Anglia. The first beers from the new brewery will be available in Norwich at the opening of the City of Ale festivities. Now the brewery has unveiled its first three beers Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/lacons-falcon-ready-to-fly-over-norfolk https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/lacons-falcon-ready-to-fly-over-norfolk The Bradford Film Festival, featuring such celebrity guests as Sir Tom Courtenay, will this year have Black Sheep beer on offer from the Masham Brewery. Both the festival and the brewery have been running for the same number of years so the presence of the Masham ale will be a double celebration. Photo shows Jo Theakston, marketing director, outside the brewery Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/take-black-sheep-with-your-popcorn https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/10/take-black-sheep-with-your-popcorn Dougal Sharp, founder of Innis & Gunn that has forged world-wide success with its beers aged in whisky barrels, has struck a new course with a Helles-style pale golden lager Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:53:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/09/oak-aged-pioneer-breaks-new-ground-with-lager-based-on-bavarian-style-of-helles https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/09/oak-aged-pioneer-breaks-new-ground-with-lager-based-on-bavarian-style-of-helles David Ashton-Hyde, from Heston Blumenthal's Hinds Head, has walked away with the top prize in Innis & Gunn's first Bartender's Choice competition. His Smoked Beer infused with Bourbon Oak and Maple Syrup wowed the judges in Edinburgh Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:10:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/06/smoked-beer-in-bourbon-wows-the-judges https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/06/smoked-beer-in-bourbon-wows-the-judges A celebration of American craft beer will be staged in New York City in June as the industry experiences amazing growth. There will be beer-and-food pairings and the chance to meet top chefs and master brewers, including Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver (left) Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/u-s-craft-beer-heads-for-the-big-apple https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/u-s-craft-beer-heads-for-the-big-apple A unique collaboration between Dogfish Head craft brewery in the U.S. and Charles Wells of Britain has created an India Pale Ale based on an American beer recreated in the Bedford brewery Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/old-world-meets-new-world-with-ipa-that-s-brewed-on-both-sides-of-the-pond https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/old-world-meets-new-world-with-ipa-that-s-brewed-on-both-sides-of-the-pond CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched a month-long celebration of the British pub to encourage more people to use them following the scrapping of the Beer Duty Escalator. Pictured: the Baum, Rochdale, CAMRA's national pub of the year Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/02/big-drive-to-boost-britain-s-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/02/big-drive-to-boost-britain-s-pubs Lacons, a much-missed name in Norfolk brewing, will reopen in May and its beers will be launched at the Norwich City of Ale celebration. Image shows the Great Yarmouth brewery in the early 20th century Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:37:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/30/lacon-s-falcon-to-fly-again-in-yarmouth https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/30/lacon-s-falcon-to-fly-again-in-yarmouth Following the 'phenomenal success' of its 2012 Single Hop programme, Marston's will offer six beers for 2013 using hops from England, New Zealand and the United Sates, all offering a wide range of aromas and flavour Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:52:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/28/marston-s-unveils-single-hop-beer-range-for-2013-building-on-2012-s-big-success https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/28/marston-s-unveils-single-hop-beer-range-for-2013-building-on-2012-s-big-success The Ivy House in Nunhead, south London, which has featured such music stars as Elvis Costello and Joe Strummer, has been saved by local people after giant pub company Enterprise Inns sold it. An action group got backing from English Heritage, which listed the building, and financial support from the Architectural Heritage Fund Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:25:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/27/community-action-saves-london-music-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/27/community-action-saves-london-music-pub Working with beer sommelier Jane Peyton, Ilkley Brewery in Yorkshire has dug deep in to history to produce a beer infused with pine needles -- a style that recalls the ales made by Norse people centuries ago Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/27/all-spruced-up-with-nordic-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/27/all-spruced-up-with-nordic-beer In the wake of last week's budget decrease in beer duty and the scrapping of the duty escalator, the Wetherspoon pub chain will cut the price of its beer. But founder Tim Martin (pictured) is also calling for a reduction in VAT so pubs can compete more favourably with supermarkets Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:34:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/25/wetherspoons-to-slash-beer-prices https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/25/wetherspoons-to-slash-beer-prices Historic day for beer drinkers as government scraps the beer duty escalator that has driven up the price of a pint and closed thousands of pubs. The campaign was driven by CAMRA, SIBA, pubgoers, publicans, brewers and MPs such as Greg Mulholland and Andrew Griffiths (pictured), chairs of the Parliamentary Beer and Save the Pub groups. Family brewer McMullen to cut price of a pint by 5p in 26 community pubs and Wetherspoon to slash prices Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:46:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/20/camra-siba-cheer-as-escalator-axed https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/20/camra-siba-cheer-as-escalator-axed Bath Ales' popular Rare Hare premium ale will be available on cask and in bottle for the Easter period as the brewery opens a new shop and visitor centre, with brewery tours available Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:55:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/hare-is-hopping-back-for-easter-as-brewery-goes-on-visitor-trail https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/hare-is-hopping-back-for-easter-as-brewery-goes-on-visitor-trail Small breweries in the United States are not only growing at a fast rate but the size of the biggest craft companies masks actual growth. Pictured: Sierra Nevada's massively successful Torpedo IPA Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/american-craft-beer-goes-on-booming https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/american-craft-beer-goes-on-booming Peter Amor of Wye Valley and the late Dave Wickett of Kelham Island Brewery were given Lifetime Achievement Awards at the SIBA conference in Sheffield. Peter Amor (left) is pictured with SIBA chairman Keith Bott Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:29:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/siba-honours-greats-of-british-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/siba-honours-greats-of-british-brewing Chiltern Brewery launches new eye-catching pump clips; American craft breweries continue to grow market share; Labour says it may keep Duty Escalator; Beer Sommelier enjoys Turkish Delight; industry 'Oscar' for Ossett Brewery Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:07:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/news-roundup-chiltern-the-u-s-labour-and-duty-turkey-pub-ossett-s-top-award-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/19/news-roundup-chiltern-the-u-s-labour-and-duty-turkey-pub-ossett-s-top-award-1 Society of Independent Brewers unveils winners of national competition for cask, keg and bottled beers -- the first time all three categories have been judged under one roof. Supreme champions named as Convivial London Pubs, Cairngorm Brewery and Quantock Brewery Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/16/siba-winners-announced-at-national-beerx https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/16/siba-winners-announced-at-national-beerx Roger Ryman, head brewer at St Austell Brewery, has launched a special stout for Ireland's national holiday, using a recipe from 1913 discovered in old leather-bound books at the Cornish company. The beer will help cement the strong Celtic links between Cornwall and Ireland Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/11/old-cornish-stout-to-celebrate-st-patrick-s https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/11/old-cornish-stout-to-celebrate-st-patrick-s Martin Kellaway (pictured) of Wharfedale Brewery in Yorkshire is heading for Catalonia with a well-hopped pale ale. It will be on offer at a major beer festival, evidence of the growing interest in good beer in Spain Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/05/off-to-barcelona-yorkshire-brewery-takes-hoppy-ale-to-blossoming-catalonian-market https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/05/off-to-barcelona-yorkshire-brewery-takes-hoppy-ale-to-blossoming-catalonian-market Marston's, the leading British brewing group behind Pedigree Bitter and Banks's, Jennings and Ringwood beers, says cask ale is the lifeline for the pub trade, with golden ales appealing to a younger generation of drinkers. Pictured: the world-famous Union fermenters at Marston's Burton brewery Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/04/top-brewer-says-cask-ale-is-top-of-the-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/03/04/top-brewer-says-cask-ale-is-top-of-the-hops Small independent craft brewers in Britain have seen sales increase by close to 7 per cent as total beer sales decline. It means more jobs in the craft sector, a lifeline for pubs and greater choice for drinkers Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:32:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/28/craft-beer-goes-on-booming-in-britain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/28/craft-beer-goes-on-booming-in-britain American consumers have launched law suits in several states against global brewing giant AB InBev over claims that American beers, including Budweiser, have been watered down. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:29:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/27/drinkers-sue-bud-over-watered-down-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/27/drinkers-sue-bud-over-watered-down-beer Britain's biggest-selling 'red top' tabloid, the Sun, has joined the campaign to scrap the beer duty escalator. In an editorial, the paper calls on Chancellor George Osborne to axe the tax in his March budget. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/27/top-tabloid-says-axe-the-escalator https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/27/top-tabloid-says-axe-the-escalator The London Drinker Festival, organised by the North London branch of CAMRA, 6-8 March at King's Cross, will turn the spotlight on the remarkable renaissance of brewing in the capital, including Duncan Sambrook's Battersea brewery (left). And there's a trade session where publicans and beer writers can have a private view -- and a free beer -- of what's on offer Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/22/festival-to-showcase-london-beer-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/22/festival-to-showcase-london-beer-revival Organisers of the third City of Ale, a major celebration of Norwich pubs and breweries, have been given £5,000 to promote the event nationwide Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:40:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/20/big-cash-boost-for-norwich-real-ale-festival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/20/big-cash-boost-for-norwich-real-ale-festival Thomas Hardy's Ale, a famous old ale brewed in England for many years, is being relaunched by two young enthusiasts in Italy Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/19/ciao-tomaso-legendary-english-strong-beer-is-on-the-way-back-from-italy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/19/ciao-tomaso-legendary-english-strong-beer-is-on-the-way-back-from-italy 1,000 beers from 45 countries were judged at the International Beer Awards in Burton-on-Trent. Classes included lager, keg and cask ale and ranged from pale gold to jet black. Elgood's Brewery in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire -- run by three sisters (left to right) Claire Simpson, Belinda Sutton and Jennifer Everall, all Elgoods -- won Gold for their Black Dog Mild Ale Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:41:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/18/record-turnout-in-world-beer-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/18/record-turnout-in-world-beer-awards Heineken has increased the price of John Smith's Smooth by 5 pence a pint -- and the brewing giant has also cut the strength of the beer. Carlsberg, Beck's, American Budweiser, Cobra and Stella have also jumped on the 'more money for weaker beer' bandwagon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:02:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/14/it-s-the-great-beer-rip-off-now-you-pay-more-for-a-weaker-pint-of-smooth https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/14/it-s-the-great-beer-rip-off-now-you-pay-more-for-a-weaker-pint-of-smooth 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 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:18:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/13/news-roundup-converted-shop-is-pub-of-the-year-ab-inbev-to-expand-goose-island-beers-sambrook-s-launches-pale-ale-with-a-german-twist-beer-booms-at-purity https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/13/news-roundup-converted-shop-is-pub-of-the-year-ab-inbev-to-expand-goose-island-beers-sambrook-s-launches-pale-ale-with-a-german-twist-beer-booms-at-purity 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 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:21:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/11/it-s-black-and-green-for-st-pat-s-day https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/02/11/it-s-black-and-green-for-st-pat-s-day The annual prize for the best British hop has gone to the grower of Fuggles, a variety that dates back to the 18th century Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:13:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/28/historic-herb-is-top-of-the-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/28/historic-herb-is-top-of-the-hops 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 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:23:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/26/why-bob-s-forever-blowing-bubbles https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/26/why-bob-s-forever-blowing-bubbles Elland Brewery in West Yorkshire has walked away with the Champion Winter Beer of Britain award for the second time with its 1872 Porter Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/23/yorkshire-brewer-triumphs-at-winter-fest https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/23/yorkshire-brewer-triumphs-at-winter-fest 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 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/22/new-pubs-brighten-beer-drinking-in-prague https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/22/new-pubs-brighten-beer-drinking-in-prague 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 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:14:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/21/manning-winter-pumps-in-manchester https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/21/manning-winter-pumps-in-manchester 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 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:42:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/19/stars-sign-up-to-save-george-best-s-local https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/19/stars-sign-up-to-save-george-best-s-local 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 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:14:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/15/steaming-northern-pubs-show-how-to-pack-the-punters-in-with-global-craft-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/15/steaming-northern-pubs-show-how-to-pack-the-punters-in-with-global-craft-beers 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 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/14/molson-coors-snaps-up-irish-craft-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/14/molson-coors-snaps-up-irish-craft-brewery Bruce Ash (seen left with Dr George Philliskirk of the Beer Academy) from Woodforde's Brewery near Norwich has won the coveted title of Beer Sommelier; Cask Ale Week to return this autumn; Hawkshead Brewery reports big jump in beer production; Christmas boost for Moorhouse Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:58:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/08/news-roundup-woodforde-s-cask-marque-hawkshead-moorhouse https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/01/08/news-roundup-woodforde-s-cask-marque-hawkshead-moorhouse Attempts to sort out the festering trademark dispute between Budweiser Budvar of the Czech Republic (brewhouse pictured) and American giant Anheuser Busch have failed. Jiri Bocek of Budvar says AB wants to dominate world markets and squeeze Budvar out Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/21/budweiser-talks-break-down-again https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/21/budweiser-talks-break-down-again Beer is a fine companion at the dining table and you can enrich your Christmas pleasure with special festival ales, including the range available from Real Beer Box ,Beers of Europe and Chiltern Brewery (left) Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:41:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/12/yule-tide-over-with-great-festive-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/12/yule-tide-over-with-great-festive-beers Sriram Aylur of Quilon's restaurant in London has added a wide range of beers -- from lagers to ales -- to his Michelin-starred menus and is winning growing interest from diners Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/08/michelin-star-chef-sings-praises-of-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/08/michelin-star-chef-sings-praises-of-beer Pete Brown named Beer Writer of the Year with top prizes for Roger Protz, Alastair Gilmour, Simon Jenkins, Tim Webb, Martyn Cornell, Will Hawkes and Tim Hampson. Sara Barton named Brewer of the Year Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/08/top-beer-writers-honoured-in-guild-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/08/top-beer-writers-honoured-in-guild-awards Burton brewery to build on success of 'single hop beer' with new range for 2013 with hops drawn from England, the United States and New Zealand after listening to drinkers' views on 2012 ales Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/03/marston-s-on-the-hop-for-new-range-of-ales https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/12/03/marston-s-on-the-hop-for-new-range-of-ales As Christmas draws near, a number of breweries will stage such events as open days, brewery tours, beer tastings and choosing hampers at Chiltern Brewery (left). Meanwhile, Innis & Gunn in Edinburgh has put its entire workforce through an accreditation scheme with the Beer Academy, Otley Brewery in South Wales has opened a shop and a Cheshire pub has won plaudits. Titanic helps save village local Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/26/news-roundup-brewery-festive-events-special-accreditation-for-innis-gunn https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/26/news-roundup-brewery-festive-events-special-accreditation-for-innis-gunn Twenty-three years after the giant Truman's Brewery in London's Whitechapel closed, two young entrepreneurs, James Morgan and Michael George-Hemus, have successfully raised the money -- with support from East Londoners -- to open a new Truman's brewery in Hackney Wick in 2013 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/23/truman-s-to-return-to-east-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/23/truman-s-to-return-to-east-london The Tower of London's world-famous Traitor's Gate now adorns the pump clip of a new ruby cask beer from Fuller's of Chiswick that uses a blend of American and Australian hops Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/21/fuller-s-launch-limited-edition-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/21/fuller-s-launch-limited-edition-ale Mike Benner (left), chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale, says weak planning laws are allowing high street giants to take over viable pubs and are robbing local people of vital amenities Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:54:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/20/camra-calls-on-government-to-stop-supermarkets-killing-community-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/20/camra-calls-on-government-to-stop-supermarkets-killing-community-pubs Beer Sommelier Jane Peyton recreates medieval ale for TV; Craft Beer Rising in London will celebrate innovation in brewing. David Bruce, ex-Firkins, is back and helping to open two new brewpubs; 550 pubs grace new Michelin guide Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:48:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/03/roundup-beer-sommelier-on-tv-craft-beer-fest-brewpubs-planned-more-pubs-in-michelin-guide https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/11/03/roundup-beer-sommelier-on-tv-craft-beer-fest-brewpubs-planned-more-pubs-in-michelin-guide A master brewer and an archivist at Shepherd Neame in Kent have broken 19th-century codes to bring back a Double Stout and an IPA from a major brewing period Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:59:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/27/brewery-code-breakers-in-kent-bring-back-iconic-beers-from-the-victorian-period https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/27/brewery-code-breakers-in-kent-bring-back-iconic-beers-from-the-victorian-period MPs will hold a parliamentary debate on beer duty on 1 November as latest figures show a fall of 4.8% in pub sales in third quarter of the year. There are fears that more pubs will close unless the government scraps the Beer Duty Escalator Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/23/mps-to-debate-beer-tax-as-sales-slump https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/23/mps-to-debate-beer-tax-as-sales-slump Brewers have walked away with 254 medals from the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. 666 breweries from 48 states entered the 2012 competition. India Pale Ale and stronger versions were the talking point of the festival, along with a new category for Fresh Hop beers, using hops straight from the harvest. Image shows brewers at the awards ceremony Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/15/american-brewers-go-for-gold-in-denver https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/15/american-brewers-go-for-gold-in-denver Batemans Brewery in Lincolnshire has won a top prize and a six-month listing in Sainsbury's stores by winning the prestigious Great British Beer Hunt. for its Mocha Beer, brewed with the addition of coffee beans. Picture shows Nathan Wride and Jaclyn Bateman from the brewery with host of the event Olly Smith Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/09/batemans-triumph-in-sainsbury-s-beer-hunt https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/09/batemans-triumph-in-sainsbury-s-beer-hunt The Franciscan Well Brewery in Ireland's Second City plans a 10-fold expansion in order to export its stouts to the United States with its large Irish-American audience. Pictured are owner Shane Long (left) with head brewer Peter Lyall Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:38:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/07/cork-brewery-plans-big-expansion-to-attack-the-american-market-with-its-strong-stouts https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/10/07/cork-brewery-plans-big-expansion-to-attack-the-american-market-with-its-strong-stouts The annual World Beer Awards has handed its top trophy to an American Pale Ale with additional awards going to a wide variety of categories, including Lager, Dark Beer, Pale Beer, Barley Wine and Flavoured Beer Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/29/american-pale-ale-on-top-of-beer-world https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/29/american-pale-ale-on-top-of-beer-world In the annual Cask Report, author Pete Brown says that cask beer has shown great resilience and has grown its sales during a recession while the total beer market continues to decline. He urges more publicans to embrace the Try Before You Buy scheme to bring more drinkers in to the cask sector Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:42:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/28/cask-beer-bounces-back-on-nation-s-bars https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/28/cask-beer-bounces-back-on-nation-s-bars Pub operator Tony Brookes has surveyed high street beer prices before and after this year's budget and says supermarkets are selling beer so cheaply that it would be more profitable for publicans to buy from them instead of breweries Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:15:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/26/head-of-steam-boss-accuses-supermarkets-of-killing-pubs-with-pre-budget-beer-prices https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/26/head-of-steam-boss-accuses-supermarkets-of-killing-pubs-with-pre-budget-beer-prices Beer's answer to Beaujolais Nouveau will be on show at Canterbury's Food & Drink Festival next week as brewers showcase special brews made with hops straight from the fields Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:45:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/23/a-harvest-of-green-hop-beers-will-celebrate-the-new-crop-from-kent-s-historic-orchards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/23/a-harvest-of-green-hop-beers-will-celebrate-the-new-crop-from-kent-s-historic-orchards CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- has won support from 100,000 beer lovers who have signed an e-petition that will lead to a parliamentary debate on the Beer Duty Escalator that increases the price of a pint every year. CAMRA chairman Colin Valentine (left) has hailed the result as a great victory for beer drinkers Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/20/axe-the-tax-petition-is-over-the-finishing-line-as-100-000-sign-up-for-key-debate https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/20/axe-the-tax-petition-is-over-the-finishing-line-as-100-000-sign-up-for-key-debate There'll be music and drinking in Pilsen in October as Pilsner Urquell marks 170 years since the original golden lager was first brewed. Brewmaster Vaclav Berka (pictured) will tap wooden casks of unfiltered beer as part of the celebrations Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/19/world-s-first-golden-lager-to-celebrate-anniversary-in-style-in-pilsen-square https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/19/world-s-first-golden-lager-to-celebrate-anniversary-in-style-in-pilsen-square Chris France (left) and Mark Roberts aim to revolutionise beer retailing with a special online service for lovers of craft and global beer. In Barnsley, Acorn Brewery has won a top award for a pub that opened just a year ago. The Beer Academy names Jane Peyton as its first London Beer Sommelier. Saltaire Brewery wants photos to celebrate the Great British Pub Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:02:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/17/round-up-online-beer-shop-launched-acorn-pub-wins-top-yorkshire-award-london-female-beer-sommelier-named-micro-offers-prizes-for-best-pub-photos https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/17/round-up-online-beer-shop-launched-acorn-pub-wins-top-yorkshire-award-london-female-beer-sommelier-named-micro-offers-prizes-for-best-pub-photos The 40th edition of CAMRA's annual guide records the biggest number of breweries for more than 70 years. The guide was launched in London's Buckingham Arms, just one of seven pubs that have appeared in all 40 editions. Among those attending the launch were Michael Hardman (left) and John Hanscomb, the first editors, seen with a copy of the 1974 edition Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/12/good-beer-guide-celebrates-record-number-of-british-breweries-most-for-70-years https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/12/good-beer-guide-celebrates-record-number-of-british-breweries-most-for-70-years Tom Jenkinson, head brewer at Chiltern Brewery, has devised a special recipe for a strong bottle-conditioned beer to mark the special anniversary of the GBG. I was allowed to help start the brew Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:12:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/02/chiltern-ruby-ale-salutes-40-years-of-camra-s-unique-good-beer-guide https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/09/02/chiltern-ruby-ale-salutes-40-years-of-camra-s-unique-good-beer-guide Head brewer John Keeling (left) launches three new bottled beers, including the latest Vintage Ale, an 'Old Burton' from the 1930s and a strong beer matured for a year in oak casks from Armagnac Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/28/vintage-fuller-s-dives-into-history-books-and-gets-a-taste-for-french-brandy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/28/vintage-fuller-s-dives-into-history-books-and-gets-a-taste-for-french-brandy A beer commemorating Ketts Revolt against land enclosures in East Anglia has been brought back by Woodforde's Brewery near Norwich Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/21/rebel-beer-stirs-up-norfolk https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/21/rebel-beer-stirs-up-norfolk Scotland's great city will host its second beer festival in September with the support of local brewers, including Petra Wetzel (left), who will brew a festival beer at her specialist WEST lager plant. In Edinburgh, Innis & Gunn, famous producers of oak-aged beer, are opening their first online shop Sun, 19 Aug 2012 04:50:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/19/glasgow-gets-ready-for-beer-bonanza https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/19/glasgow-gets-ready-for-beer-bonanza BBC website talks to Roger Protz about how to taste and appreciate beer, filmed this week at the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:21:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/10/the-joy-of-beer-at-gbbf-video https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/10/the-joy-of-beer-at-gbbf-video Flying Scotsman celebrates the restoration of the famous steam locomotive and will be on sale throughout the country. Hogs Back celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new range of pump clips. Chiltern launches a beer to aid the charity that runs Stoke Mandeville Stadium, birthplace of the Paralympics Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/10/gbbf-round-up-new-beers-and-images-from-caledonian-hogs-back-and-chiltern https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/10/gbbf-round-up-new-beers-and-images-from-caledonian-hogs-back-and-chiltern Coniston No 9 Barley Wine was named Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival. It's the second time Coniston has won the title and Bluebird Bitter has a role to play in the strong ale Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/07/cumbrian-beer-scales-the-olympian-heights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/07/cumbrian-beer-scales-the-olympian-heights From a 'beer desert' in the 1970s, London is once again a great brewing city with some 30 producers supplying all parts of the capital. Several of them will have their beers on show at the Great British Beer festival at Olympia this week. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/07/big-boom-in-london-brewers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/07/big-boom-in-london-brewers The founder of Innis & Gunn, Dougal Sharp, who has spearheaded the development of beer aged in wood, talks about the changes in beer production in order to keep pace with demand. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/05/oak-aged-beer-an-interview-with-dougal-sharp-of-innis-gunn https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/05/oak-aged-beer-an-interview-with-dougal-sharp-of-innis-gunn Kent family brewer Shepherd Neame swept the board in the International Beer Challenge, winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for its ales Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/04/sheps-grabs-gold-in-beer-olympics https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/04/sheps-grabs-gold-in-beer-olympics Greene King's Old 5X will get a rare outing at the Great British Beer Festival. The 12% beer, part of the blend in Strong Suffolk Ale, will be available on draught in one-third servings Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:08:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/02/oak-aged-legend-heads-for-olympia https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/08/02/oak-aged-legend-heads-for-olympia Sales of fruit-flavoured beers grew by 80% over the past year, making it the fastest-growing sector of the British beer market. And sales are set to rise even further as the swing to ale and cider continues Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/30/big-surge-in-fruit-beer-sales-up-80 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/30/big-surge-in-fruit-beer-sales-up-80 Thornbridge's flagship beer has been named one of the top drinks in Britain in the prestigious Great Taste awards while Butcombe in the West Country has been short-listed in food industry awards Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:06:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/27/jaipur-ipa-wins-major-top-50-billing-and-butcombe-reaches-finals-of-industry-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/27/jaipur-ipa-wins-major-top-50-billing-and-butcombe-reaches-finals-of-industry-awards Wheat Watchers, a raspberry fruit beer brewed by Brewsters, has been designed as a soft and fruity beer that will appeal to women drinkers. In Lancashire, Moorhouse's is to stage a 'Beer Ascot' with 25 beers produced by brewsters. Chef Angela Hartnett has visited Shepherd Neame to see how beer is brewed for a forthcoming BBC2 series Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/20/big-push-by-brewsters-to-win-more-women-to-the-pleasures-of-beer-but-easy-on-hops https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/20/big-push-by-brewsters-to-win-more-women-to-the-pleasures-of-beer-but-easy-on-hops Derby Brewing Co and Red Arrow Buses have joined forces to launch a special beer for visitors taking the bus to Derby Beer Festival Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:03:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/07/hop-on-a-bus-with-special-festival-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/07/hop-on-a-bus-with-special-festival-ale The British Court of Appeal has backed the Czech Budvar brewery and says both Budweiser brands can use the full trademark name in the UK. At the same time, Budvar has ended its deal with AB InBev to import the Czech beer in the U.S. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/05/czech-victory-in-new-battle-of-the-buds https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/05/czech-victory-in-new-battle-of-the-buds A male voice choir from the U.S. was so inspired by Marston's world-famous Union Rooms in Burton that they burst into song with both the American and British national anthems Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/04/michigan-choir-s-4-july-serenade-for-pedigree-in-famous-union-rooms https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/04/michigan-choir-s-4-july-serenade-for-pedigree-in-famous-union-rooms Dorothy Goodbody brewer Wye Valley is making a major investment in a new brewhouse and is using the same team that successfully designed the new Moorhouse's plant in Burnley. *Thornbridge Brewery is adding to its estate by leasing a pub in Sheffield from Punch Taverns Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:23:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/02/wye-valley-to-invest-2m-to-expand-brewery-and-keep-pace-with-demand https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/02/wye-valley-to-invest-2m-to-expand-brewery-and-keep-pace-with-demand Johan Van Dyck has dug deep into the secrets of brewing in Antwerp in the 18th and 19th centuries to restore Seef, a beer style described as 'the working man's champagne', which was lost with the arrival of mass-marketed lagers Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/01/beer-artist-van-dyck-recreates-the-historic-beer-of-antwerp-that-was-killed-off-by-lager https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/07/01/beer-artist-van-dyck-recreates-the-historic-beer-of-antwerp-that-was-killed-off-by-lager McMullen of Hertford, celebrating 185 years of brewing this year, says the high rates of duty and VAT it hands the government are hampering its ability to invest in its pubs. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:01:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/27/tax-burden-crippling-family-brewers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/27/tax-burden-crippling-family-brewers One of the iconic cask beers of the 1970s -- once worth 850,000 barrels a year -- faces likely extinction as AB InBev searches for a brewery willing to produce the beer Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/25/will-boddingtons-get-the-bullet https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/25/will-boddingtons-get-the-bullet A conference hosted by the Soil Association and Laverstoke Farm on 3 July in Hampshire will discuss all aspects of organic beer production, including the use of malt and hops Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:37:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/23/future-of-brewing-under-the-spotlight https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/23/future-of-brewing-under-the-spotlight Leading Australian craft brewer Little Creatures faces a A$381 million bid by Lion, owner of XXXX, Boag's and Toohey's. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:39:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/21/aussie-craft-brewer-faces-takeover-bid-by-giant-behind-castlemaine-and-toohey-s https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/21/aussie-craft-brewer-faces-takeover-bid-by-giant-behind-castlemaine-and-toohey-s Fuller's has moved away from its traditional use of English hops and has imported four American varieties for a new cask ale, Wild River. In Kent. Westerham Brewery launches a new cask beer with nine hops. Further north, Moorhouse's introduces a new golden ale while in Burton Marston's has caught a cough with an old brewery artefact Sat, 16 Jun 2012 10:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/16/fuller-s-gets-bitter-with-u-s-style-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/16/fuller-s-gets-bitter-with-u-s-style-beer Otley Brewery in South Wales is staging a Grape versus Grain evening at its celebrated pub, the Bunch of Grapes. Diners will be asked to judge whether ale or wine is the best companion during a five-course meal cooked by a celebrated chef Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/03/the-great-welsh-beer-and-wine-challenge https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/06/03/the-great-welsh-beer-and-wine-challenge City of Ale is back in Norfolk's capital with 60 pubs and 39 breweries offering a wide range of beers in the 10-day event. It's a remarkable turnaround for a city that lost all its breweries in the 1960s and 70s Wed, 30 May 2012 13:16:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/30/norwich-celebrates-the-great-beer-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/30/norwich-celebrates-the-great-beer-revival Three beers from Fordham and Old Dominion will be launched in British bars and will add to the pleasure of drinkers looking for new aromas and flavours Tue, 29 May 2012 11:57:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/29/american-summer-seasonals-hit-british-bars https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/29/american-summer-seasonals-hit-british-bars One of the leading American craft breweries, based in California, plans a new facility in North Carolina that will dramatically grow production of such key brands as Pale Ale and Torpedo IPA Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/25/sierra-nevada-is-full-of-eastern-promise https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/25/sierra-nevada-is-full-of-eastern-promise Three beers that won Gold in SIBA's National Beer Competition will hit 1,000 Punch pubs during the Royal Jubilee weekend and Euro 2012 Fri, 25 May 2012 09:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/25/gold-medal-beers-pack-a-punch https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/25/gold-medal-beers-pack-a-punch Adnams, Harveys and Windsor & Eton have added to the growing number of beers brewed to mark the Royal Jubilee in June. Harvey's beer is based on a 1952 Coronation Ale, Adnams bows the knee with Sovereign hops while Windsor & Eton recall a historic event in Kenya Fri, 11 May 2012 18:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/11/royal-out-the-barrel-jubilee-beers-hit-the-pumps-in-time-for-big-june-celebrations https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/11/royal-out-the-barrel-jubilee-beers-hit-the-pumps-in-time-for-big-june-celebrations Diageo, producer of such brands as Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, was forced to make a grovelling apology to Scottish craft brewer BrewDog after a crude attempt to hijack an awards ceremony Thu, 10 May 2012 14:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/10/global-bully-boys-attempt-to-steal-scottish-craft-brewery-s-top-bar-of-the-year-award https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/10/global-bully-boys-attempt-to-steal-scottish-craft-brewery-s-top-bar-of-the-year-award Cumbrian brewery launches three beers in 'well-hopped collection' using hop varieties from several countries Fri, 04 May 2012 14:23:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/04/hawkshead-heads-for-hoppy-heights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/04/hawkshead-heads-for-hoppy-heights Attempts by the Czech government to sack Jiri Bocek (left), manager of Budweiser Budvar, have failed, along with a deal to settle the trademark dispute to the advantage of AB InBev Thu, 03 May 2012 09:23:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/03/budvar-boss-sees-off-his-critics https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/03/budvar-boss-sees-off-his-critics Yorkshire brewery under new ownership launches a session pale ale along with rebranding of pump clips and company image Tue, 01 May 2012 17:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/01/new-image-for-roosters https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/05/01/new-image-for-roosters Barnsley Brewery says it's not irreverent to have a touch of the punk with their beer for the jubilee. Marston's uses an English hop to salute the Queen Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:52:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/18/acorn-rolls-out-a-royal-ale-and-marston-s-bottles-sovereign https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/18/acorn-rolls-out-a-royal-ale-and-marston-s-bottles-sovereign Global brewer will supply Stratford and all other venues, including Lord's cricket ground (pictured) where Marston's Pedigree will be removed for duration of the games. Brains beers will be taken out of the Millennium Stadium. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:41:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/13/going-dutch-at-olympics-heineken-has-sole-rights https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/13/going-dutch-at-olympics-heineken-has-sole-rights Swindon's family brewery, founded in 1843, has appointed Alex Arkell to be the new head brewer and he plans to introduce cask beer to a younger generation of drinkers. One of his first steps is to bring back Mild Ale for May Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:06:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/11/arkell-s-keeps-it-in-the-family-and-brings-back-mild-for-may https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/11/arkell-s-keeps-it-in-the-family-and-brings-back-mild-for-may Staropramen, the second biggest brewery in the Czech Republic, has been bought by Molson Coors. The American-Canadian giant has taken over breweries in central Europe owned by StarBev. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:32:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/04/czech-brewer-bought-by-carling-giant https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/04/czech-brewer-bought-by-carling-giant Lincolnshire family brewery will stage a beer festival in Wainfleet to help raise funds for Walk the Walk, which sponsors research into all forms of cancer Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/03/bateman-s-beer-boosts-cancer-charity https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/03/bateman-s-beer-boosts-cancer-charity Derbyshire independent wins top trophy in prestigious Publican search for Britain's best micro-brewery Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/02/thornbridge-triumphs-in-top-awards https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/04/02/thornbridge-triumphs-in-top-awards Brewers in the U.S. and Scotland accept challenge to produce a strong IPA without hops Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:19:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/28/let-slip-the-dogs-of-brew-war https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/28/let-slip-the-dogs-of-brew-war Suffolk brewer records sales and profits increase despite 'difficult trading times'. New beer Ghost Ship and low-strength Sole Bay are selling well Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/28/seaside-success-for-adnams-cask-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/28/seaside-success-for-adnams-cask-beers Independent breweries in the U.S. now hit 2,000 while in Britain Moorhouse's brewery singled out for praise for growth increase and launches special beer to celebrate the spring Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/27/big-surge-for-american-craft-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/27/big-surge-for-american-craft-beer Suffolk brewer is spending £4 million on a TV promotion for IPA -- and is also launching two new stronger versions of the brand Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:11:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/23/greene-king-goes-for-gold-with-new-ipa-promotion https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/23/greene-king-goes-for-gold-with-new-ipa-promotion The Chancellor told parliament he had no plans to change alcohol duties -- but the beer escalator will again push up the price of a pint. He has been condemned by both Keith Bott of SIBA (pictured) and CAMRA Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:40:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/21/osborne-escalator-will-jack-up-price-of-pint-by-5-10-pence https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/21/osborne-escalator-will-jack-up-price-of-pint-by-5-10-pence Website uses my name without permission to promote plastic beer device Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:28:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/15/what-s-a-beer-koozie-anyway https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/15/what-s-a-beer-koozie-anyway Oakham named supreme champion British beer; Flying Dog launch coffee stout; Peerless wins Mersey prize for cask lager; Good Beer Guide honoured; Robinson's to stock Hawkshead lager Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/10/beer-news-round-up https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/10/beer-news-round-up ....Fuller's Black Cab Stout is now in bottle following a successful launch on draught and will soon be on a shelf near you Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/03/call-a-cab-and-head-for-a-supermarket-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/03/call-a-cab-and-head-for-a-supermarket-1 Adnams IPA is now on draught as well as in bottle: hurry as the draught is called a 'winter seasonal' and spring is lurking Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:32:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/02/adnams-ipa-beer-of-the-month https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/03/02/adnams-ipa-beer-of-the-month Acorn opens brewery tap; Wye Valley revives historic pub; Marston's record bottled ale sales Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:06:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/26/news-round-up-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/26/news-round-up-1 Brewer launches 12 seasonal ales using hops from England, Europe and the New World to emphasise different aromas and flavours Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:19:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/23/marston-s-boost-for-hops-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/23/marston-s-boost-for-hops-1 The battle for the future of Budweiser Budvar reaches fever pitch as the government prepares to sack manager Jiri Bocek Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:44:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/07/budvar-boss-faces-the-axe https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/07/budvar-boss-faces-the-axe The future of the National Brewery Centre in Burton-on-Trent seems assured as visitor numbers double over the past year Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:26:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/03/numbers-double-at-brewery-centre https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/02/03/numbers-double-at-brewery-centre Fraoch, the legendary Heather Ale brewed by Williams Brothers in Alloa, has a new version matured in single malt whisky barrels from the Auchentoshan distillery in Clydeside Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/30/heather-ale-gets-the-whisky-treatment https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/30/heather-ale-gets-the-whisky-treatment The owners of Truman's beer brands will give a year's supply of beer to anyone who helps them find a site and restore the historic Black Eagle Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/25/free-beer-if-you-find-a-brewing-site-for-truman-s-in-east-london https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/25/free-beer-if-you-find-a-brewing-site-for-truman-s-in-east-london Beer from Dunbar will hit Greene Kings pubs nationwide Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/24/belhaven-stout-gets-national-roll-out https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/24/belhaven-stout-gets-national-roll-out A new brewery near Bodmin uses American equipment for a fresh taste of beer Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/21/harbour-lights-up-cornwall https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/21/harbour-lights-up-cornwall Driftwood Brewery in Cornwall has been crowned Champion Winter Beer of Britain at top CAMRA beer festival Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/18/cornish-brewery-wins-top-camra-prize https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/18/cornish-brewery-wins-top-camra-prize Timothy Taylor, Yorkshire brewer famous for its Landlord pale ale, has joined SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:01:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/16/tim-taylor-joins-the-indies https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/16/tim-taylor-joins-the-indies MPs want an independent commission to investigate the giant pub companies and give greater freedom to publicans to choose guest beers Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/13/mps-demand-overhaul-of-pubco-power https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/13/mps-demand-overhaul-of-pubco-power Fuller's and Wadworth launch beers in preparation for the Six Nations rugby tournament and hope to boost England's fortunes Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:39:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/12/scrum-down-for-rugby-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/12/scrum-down-for-rugby-beers Anheuser Busch has bought the Mestansky Brewery in the Czech Republic that, with Budvar, sells beer using the Budweiser trademark Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/12/u-s-giant-buys-czech-budweiser-brewery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/12/u-s-giant-buys-czech-budweiser-brewery Czech Budvar's 'yeast beer' is to get regular sales in Britain due to demand from publicans and drinkers Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/07/real-budvar-gets-a-boost https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/07/real-budvar-gets-a-boost CAMRA urges pubgoers to email MPs in a bid to support a call in parliament to curb the power of the giant pub companies Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:23:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/07/camra-save-the-pub-plea https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/07/camra-save-the-pub-plea Oakham Ales of Peterborough has added the dark Hawse Buckler to its range of bottled beers Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:48:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/03/oakham-bottles-dark-ale https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2012/01/03/oakham-bottles-dark-ale Tesco says it was amazed by the demand for ale in the last 48 hours before Christmas Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:17:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/12/29/tesco-stunned-by-ale-demand https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/12/29/tesco-stunned-by-ale-demand CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, is calling for beer lovers to judge in the bottle-conditioned class of the Champion Beer of Britain competition.Judging will… Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/12/01/judges-required https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/12/01/judges-required A traditional dark mild with a Cockney rhyming slang name has won the title of Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the CAMRA Great… Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2011 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2011 Two new breweries run by Trappist monks could be brewing soon. One brewery would mark the first monastic brewery in France in modern times, while… Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/06/01/new-trappist-breweries-in-the-pipeline https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2011/06/01/new-trappist-breweries-in-the-pipeline A strong dark mild, Rudgate Ruby Mild (4.4%), has been voted the Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival in London.… Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2009/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2009 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2009/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2009 The Results have just been announced of the CAMRA Champion Winter Beer of Britain awards for 2009. The tastings were held as part of… Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2009/01/01/champion-winter-beer-of-britain-2009 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2009/01/01/champion-winter-beer-of-britain-2009 Greene King's aim is to become Greener King as the giant regional brewer makes a positive contribution to combating global warming. It's shifting its entire… Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/11/01/jolly-greene-giant-gets-greener-in-bottle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/11/01/jolly-greene-giant-gets-greener-in-bottle InBev, the world's biggest brewer, is planning an audacious $46 billion ( Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/05/01/beer-giant-ponders-bid-for-bud https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/05/01/beer-giant-ponders-bid-for-bud National brewer Greene King has joined forces with the Campaign for Real Ale to promote its XX Mild in May as part of CAMRA's Mild… Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/05/01/mild-month-of-may https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/05/01/mild-month-of-may A beer brewed in a disused milking parlour in Gloucestershire has been named Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in the annual awards held by Siba,… Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/society-of-independent-brewers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/society-of-independent-brewers Wye Valley Brewery has been cleared of using "sexually suggestive" labelling for its flagship brand Dorothy Goodbody's Wholesome Stout by the Independent Complaints Panel. The… Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/dorothy-goodbody-lives-on https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/dorothy-goodbody-lives-on Greene King is reaching out to a new generation of ale drinkers with a special promotion for Old Speckled Hen aimed at younger, style-conscious consumers.… Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/not-so-old-speckled-hen https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/03/01/not-so-old-speckled-hen home about forum tasted Protz features A-Z directory books links sign-up wine whisky Protz: features reviews tastings news & events books Great… Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/01/01/great-winter-ale-festival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2008/01/01/great-winter-ale-festival Waitrose has added new seasonal beers to its impressive range with products from craft brewers in both the north and south of England. St Peter's… Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/10/01/waitrose-s-crafty-brews https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/10/01/waitrose-s-crafty-brews Hobsons Mild is named Champion Beer of Britain A traditional mild ale with a modest strength of just 3.2% alcohol stormed to victory in the… Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2007 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2007 An innovative scheme to deliver fresh cask-conditioned ale to consumers Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/07/01/direct-from-the-cellar https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/07/01/direct-from-the-cellar A pub that was the centre of a major row last year has been bought by Fuller's -- with a promise to continue to sell… Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/07/01/quid-pro-quo-for-the-lewes-arms https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/07/01/quid-pro-quo-for-the-lewes-arms A surge of interest in U.S. craft beers has taken sales through the 10% barrier. American craft brewers recorded a stunning increase in sales in… Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/06/01/american-craft-beer-booms https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/06/01/american-craft-beer-booms Budweiser Budvar, the state owned Czech brewery that has been embroiled in a century-long trademark dispute with American giant Anheuser-Busch, faces privatisation by the… Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/04/01/budvar-faces-privatisation https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/04/01/budvar-faces-privatisation The beer world has been rocked by the news that two arch enemies, Anheuser-Busch of the United States and Budweiser Budvar of the Czech Republic,… Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/01/01/beer-world-rocked-as-two-budweisers-reach-a-deal https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2007/01/01/beer-world-rocked-as-two-budweisers-reach-a-deal Essex boys storm to victory for the second year in a row Crouch Valley Brewery near Chelmsford, Essex, scored a notable first in the 2006… Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2006 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2006 The demand for cask beer in Britain and the fast-growing micro-brewery sector has forced CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale - to move its… Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/07/01/great-british-beer-festival-2006 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/07/01/great-british-beer-festival-2006 A major shake-up in the world of regional brewing was announced today with the shock news that iconic real ale brewer Young's of Wandsworth, south… Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/05/01/shock-news-young-s-of-wandsworth https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/05/01/shock-news-young-s-of-wandsworth Stately homes and country houses used to have their own breweries, where the butlers made the beer, but the activity disappeared along with most of… Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/02/01/the-beeristocrats https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2006/02/01/the-beeristocrats Crouch Vale, one of Britain's longest-running micro-breweries, won the prestigious Champion Beer of Britain competition on Tuesday 2 August at Camra's Great British Beer Festival… Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2005/08/01/the-great-british-beer-festival-2005 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2005/08/01/the-great-british-beer-festival-2005 The postman rang the doorbell in September with two copies of my Complete Guide to World Beer (Carlton Books), which will be available in the… Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/10/01/from-russia-with-love https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/10/01/from-russia-with-love I was in the thick of the Great British Beer Festival action in London in the first week of August, including Chairing the judges panel… Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2004 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/08/01/great-british-beer-festival-2004 I'm pleased to report that I shall soon have a local pub to go to again. St Albans has a large number of pubs in… Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/08/01/hope-and-cask-beer-springs-eternal-in-st-albans https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/08/01/hope-and-cask-beer-springs-eternal-in-st-albans The Great British Beer Festival is the major UK celebration of real beer, with over 450 real ales from all over Great Britain on tasting,… Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/07/01/great-british-beer-festival-3rd-7th-august-2004 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2004/07/01/great-british-beer-festival-3rd-7th-august-2004