Nigel Evans MP for Ribble Valley and Vice-chair of the Parliamentary Beer Group, has tabled an early day motion slamming supermarkets for selling beer cheaper than water. EDM 2159 PRICE OF BEER IN SUPERMARKETS That this House notes with concern that Asda supermarkets are selling Skol lager at a price of £0.90 pence for 4x440ml cans which is the equivalent of 5.11 pence per 100ml; further notes that Asda supermarkets are selling Evian still water at 5.55 pence per 100ml; is appalled that... Read Full Story
Liked this so much that crossposted it from Fido the Dog at the Lone Voice New Labour - Destroying our pub heritage. First up we have this http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/80878 Where the Morning Advertiser a pub trade magazine says that the number of pubs is in decline, due to taxes, paperwork and duties from the government. They had this to say on the poor situation facing the nations publicans: “The pub market embodies everything you could hope a successful... Read Full Story
New series of the ITV Wales Food Show will be showing on sundays. Join Hywel James as he samples the best of Welsh food and drink as well as visiting the Great British Beer Festival in Earl's Court earlier this year.
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The best 4,500 pubs according to the Campaign for Real Ale -1227 new pub entries and 73 new breweries listed in the Guide -CAMRA finds 668 breweries in the UK! -CAMRA today announce the 16 Regional Pub of the Year Winners -CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has today launched the 36th edition of its annual Good Beer Guide which features the best 4,500 real ale pubs in Britain according to CAMRA membership. Despite many pubs struggling in today's current economic climate and research... Read Full Story
The beer and cider list for Carmarthen Beer Festival, St Peters Civic Hall, Nott Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PG. The venue is situated in the centre of Carmarthen, a short walk uphill from the train station. 40 Real Ales, Country Wines, Cider + Perry. Thursday preview evening with limited selection of ales + no live music, optional fancy dress night. Music: Fri Backtrax; Sat Somethin' Else. Open: Thu 25th September 5pm-11pm; Fri 26th/Sat 27th 12noon-11pm. £4 entry fee (fee includes... Read Full Story
Gwynt Y Ddraig, the Welsh Cider and Perry Company, have another award to add to their collection. Their Single Variety Yarlington Mill Cider walked off with 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards. This golden-coloured, medium-dry cider is rich in tannins with a pleasant mature aroma and is available at Tescos, Fillco (Vale of Glamorgan) and Harry Tuffin (Powys). Members of the Gwent Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale sampled the Yarlington Mill earlier this year at the Tredegar House... Read Full Story
The provisional Beer list for the CAMRA bar at the Abergavenny Beer Festival is as follows: BRECONSHIRE BREWERY (BRECON) County (ABV 3.7%) A pale amber beer, well hopped, best described as a traditional south-eastern bitter. Three hops provide a refreshing more-ish beer, with a distinct hoppy bitterness. Golden Valley (ABV 4.2%) A deep, golden coloured beer using only UK grown malt and hops with a gentle but pervasive bitterness, making it a very drinkable and thirst quenching beer... Read Full Story
Alton's Pride brewed by the Triple fff brewery in Hampshire has been chosen as the Champion Beer of Britain at the 2008 Great British Beer Festival. Mark Phillips spoke to Graham Trott, the head brewer moments after the winner was announced. Whilst CNN covered the Festival as well. As well as British Satellite News
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Thousands flocked to the Great British Beer Festival this week at Earls Court but there was still plenty of room to move around the huge hall and plenty of real ales, ciders, perries are still available. festival Ends saturday night so head off their if you're in the city tomorrow.
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