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Snowflake takes GBBF Winter beer title

15-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Sarah Hughes Brewery’s Snowflake has taken the title of Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2024 at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) Winter.

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VIDEO: Interview with GBBF champion Elland Brewery

02-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

West Yorkshire-based Elland Brewery is a three-person operation – yet this tiny business took the coveted title of Champion Beer of Britain at this week’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF). Here, the trio tells The Morning Advertiser about the victory...

CAMRA cancels 2022 Great British Beer Festival Winter

23-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) Great British Beer Festival Winter (GBBFW) 2022, has been called off.

CAMRA blasted for ‘insensitive’ virtual GBBF glass design

01-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has been lambasted on social media for the design of this year's virtual Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) glass.

CAMRA chairman is not 'bailing out'

24-Jan-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Outgoing Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chairman Colin Valentine has dismissed rumours he is "bailing out" on the organisation, saying he is "quietly" confident the Revitalisation Project will succeed.

The Morning Advertiser round-up: the biggest stories in 2017

21-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer launches, buy outs and terrorism all hit the pub industry hard this year but this isn’t to say there wasn’t some positive news too.

Tiny Rebel expands again at new brewery site

14-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

Newport-based Tiny Rebel brewery has announced further expansion plans, less than a year after moving into its new £2.6m production site.

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Great British Beer Festival is 'same old, same old'

24-Aug-2017 By Pete Brown

Did you go to the Trade Day at the Great British Beer Festival this year? Pete Brown shares his experience and it's not as glowing as the organisers might have hoped.

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Top pub snacks from this year's GBBF

11-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

This year's Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) showcased not only the top beers, ciders and perries but a plethora of pub snacks too.

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Church End Brewery Goat's Milk crowned Beer of Britain

08-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Church End Brewery Goat's Milk as been announced as the winner of the Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).

7 reasons to look forward to GBBF 2017

03-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) returns to London’s Olympia next week (8-12 August). 

GBBF joins forces with the MS Society

24-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is teaming up with the MS Society for this year’s event to raise funds and spread awareness of multiple sclerosis.

Craft Beer Rising announces 2018 festival dates

21-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

The dates for London’s Craft Beer Rising festival for 2018 have been revealed. 

SIBA independent brewery logo to be used at Great British Beer Festival

21-Jul-2017 By James Beeson

Drinkers will be able to identify beers produced by independent breweries at this year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), thanks to a partnership between the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and the festival’s organisers. 

New World beers to debut exclusively at GBBF

17-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Beers from Australia, New Zealand and the USA will be exclusively showcased this summer at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) from 8 to 12 August.

JDW backs world-famous beer festival as headline sponsor

01-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will be a headline sponsor at the 40th anniversary of the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) this year.

Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner celebrated

15-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) held a presentation event to honour its Champion Winter Beer of Britain winner, Old Freddy Walker.

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CAMRA calls on member votes for Champion Beer of Britain

21-Oct-2016 By James Evison

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for its members to vote for their favourite local brews to win the jewel in the real ale crown, the Champion Beer of Britain.

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Boris Johnson: nation's favourite to run a pub

11-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The recently appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been voted the politician trusted most to run a pub according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

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Great British Beer Festival 2016 in pictures

10-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

After the Great British Beer Festival got into full swing yesterday, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at what the event has to offer.

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GBBF: Best of social media as licensees plan 'vital research'

10-Aug-2016 By Oli Gross

After the Campaign for Real Ale's Great British Beer Festival got into full swing yesterday, The Morning Advertiser looks at the best from social media on the first day

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Beer and food matching at the Great British Beer Festival gathers crowds

10-Aug-2016 By Sara Hussein

CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival draws in drinkers with 900 beers, ciders, and perries on offer, but the festival also gives suppliers the chance to promote products with beer and food matching suggestions.

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GBBF: Harvey's reveals new look

10-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

East Sussex brewery Harvey's unveiled its new look at the start of the Great British Beer Festival yesterday (9 August).

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CAMRA slams alcohol guidelines and calls for "common sense" approach

09-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Following a survey in which more than half of respondents agreed that moderate alcohol consumption could be part of a healthy lifestyle, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on the Department of Health for a new consultation into the alcohol guidelines.

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Death of the pint? Not at all...

02-Sep-2015 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown relies on the world of statistics to compile the Cask Report - but when facts are used incorrectly, he refuses to tolerate it.

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In pictures: Great British Beer Festival 2015

17-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

With over 900 beers and ciders on offer, this year's event was the biggest to date and saw Welsh brewers Tiny Rebel's Cwtch crowned as champion beer of Britain. 

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Tiny Rebel's Cwtch crowned Champion Beer of Britain

12-Aug-2015 By Oli Gross

The Champion Beer of Britain was announced as Tiny Rebel’s Cwtch at the Great British Beer Festival yesterday.

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ACV pubs to receive 'Badge of Honour' from pubs minister at GBBF

10-Aug-2015 By Oli Gross

Responding to statistics revealing suburban pubs are bearing the brunt of pub closures, the community pubs minister is launching a campaign to protect England's most treasured pubs from demolition or conversion by presenting a "badge of honour".

Elland 1872 Porter named CAMRA’s Champion Winter Beer of Britain

11-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Elland 1872 Porter has today been crowned the Campaign For Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2015 for the second time in three years.

Review of the Year 2014

19-Dec-2014 By James Evison

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser travels back in time to remind readers of the major stories that hit the headlines during the past 12 months — as well as the quirkier news items

Protz: CAMRA's on the right Page

29-Oct-2014 By Roger Protz

The new chief executive of CAMRA wants to double membership numbers. Roger Protz caught up with Tim Page.

Pubs matter - but enough to change planning laws?

22-Aug-2014 By Mike Berry

Amid the silly hats, Royal and rock star appearances and general beery buzz of the Great British Beer Festival, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) launched an important new campaign that could have a significant impact on the future of many pubs across...

Forget the debates, let's just drink to good beer

22-Aug-2014 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown reflects on changing attitudes at - and of - the Great British Beer Festival.

PICTURES: Great British Beer Festival 2014

14-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

The Great British Beer Festival opened on Tuesday complete with circus acts and stormtroopers. Here are some pictures that sum up the day.

VIDEO: Interview with Champion Beer of Britain winner Timothy Taylor’s

13-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Timothy Taylor’s Boltmaker was crowned the Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival yesterday.

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to announce Champion Beer of Britain

11-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will crown Britain’s best beer at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) in London tomorrow.

New figures show 31 pubs closing every week across UK

11-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

The pub closure rate has risen to 31 per week, prompting the Campaign for Real Ale to demand changes to the planning system.

Which pop star would drinkers most like to share a pint with?

09-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

A poll of beer drinkers has shown it’s not unusual to want to share a pint with a music legend and self-confessed sex bomb.

Warning after CAMRA website is hacked

18-Jul-2014 By James Wallin

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members have been warned to vigilant after the consumer group’s website was hacked.

Are you ready for the Great British Beer Festival 2014?

16-Jul-2014 By Adrian Tierney-Jones

The Great British Beer Festival is one of the key events in the industry’s diary. Adrian Tierney-Jones highlights this year’s stand-out features

Porter takes CAMRA's top winter beer award for second year running

10-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

Dunham Porter has been announced the Campaign for Real Ale's Champion Winter Beer of Britain.

Gov't promises response to restrictive covenants consultation

05-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has confirmed that the Government will respond to its consultation on restrictive covenants by the end of the year.

Orders rocket for GBBF Champion Beer of Britain 2013

28-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Orders for Elland 1872 Porter have “gone through the roof” since it was crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2013 at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) earlier this month.

Video: Great British Beer Festival 2013

15-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun and Ellie Bothwell

The annual Great British Beer Festival, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), took place between 13-17 August. The Publican’s Morning Advertiser team popped down on trade day to speak to some brewers and find out more about the beers on offer.Take...

Picture gallery: Great British Beer Festival 2013

14-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

The annual Great British Beer Festival, organised by CAMRA, returned to London's Olympia this year. Visitors – including those on the opening trade day – could take their pick from over 800 different real ales, ciders and foreign beers. Our picture...

GBBF: Champion Beer of Britain winner will increase production but not outsource

14-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Elland Brewery, the winners behind the Great British Beer Festival’s (GBBF) champion beer of Britain 2013, said it will be increasing production of its top 1872 Porter but will not outsource.

GBBF: Elland 1872 Porter crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2013

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Elland 1872 Porter from Elland Brewery in Yorkshire brewing has been crowned champion beer of Britain 2013 at the Great British Beer Festival today.

Pubs minister Brandon Lewis to announce Asset of Community Value milestone

11-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis will announce at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) on Tuesday that 100 pubs in England have now been listed by as Assets of Community Value (ACV).

CAMRA launches beer and food matching initiative

09-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) , is encouraging its expected 55,000 visitors to match the real ales they try with different foods, as part of a new campaign to get more people matching beer with their...

CAMRA in final call for trade tickets for Great British Beer Festival

12-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Licensees have until 19 July to apply for tickets to attend trade session of the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).