Articles by ale talk

CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2019

CAMRA has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which aims to recognise the most stunning feats of architecture, design and conservation in British pubs across the country Refurbishment category The Pilot Boat in Lyme Regis for a refurbishment project described as a ‘labour of love’ by Palmers…


Huddersfield: Pubs no more

Just some of the lost pubs of Huddersfield I like pubs. I always have, ever since I first stepped into one, all those years ago. I feel a little sad every time I hear of a pub closing, especially when it is a pub I’ve frequented. Drinking habits have changed…


Wonston Arms named CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019

The Wonston Arms, a community pub saved from closure has been named the best in the country in CAMRA’s prestigious National Pub of the Year Awards 2018, the most respected and well-known pub accolade in the UK The pub was derelict and empty just four years ago when the owner…


Black Sheep Brewery Acquires York Brewery

The Black Sheep Brewery plc has announced the purchase of York Brewery York Brewery entered administration on Thursday 13 December, together with its parent company, Mitchell’s of Lancaster. The deal includes York Brewery, it’s brands and four outlets – The Last Drop Inn, Tap Room & Three Legged Mare, York…


BGBW Award winners 2018

Best of beer writing recognised in annual awards ceremony, staged on 22 November Emma Inch, the Brighton based beer writer and radio broadcaster has been named Beer Writer of the Year 2018. Inch is the creator and presenter of Fermentation Radio, the UK’s only regular beer and brewing show on…


Krombacher Announces Inaugural Pub Walk Charity Challenge

Germany’s number one premium beer brand Krombacher has announced an inaugural Krombacher Pub Walk campaign The campaign is looking to increase awareness about the plight of British pubs and in the process raise money for the Licensed Trade Charity. The mammoth challenge taking place in London will see a Krombacher…