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Autumn Beer Festivals
Cheers to Autumn As the leaves begin to change colours and the air turns crisp, autumn brings with it a unique charm that beckons beer enthusiasts to gather and celebrate the season’s bounty.
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Bernard Harris (Swan Inn, Inkpen)
An obituary written by Mary Harris about her husband was published in the Newbury Weekly News on 15 June 2023 Reminiscing about Bernard Harris, Roy Bailey wrote ‘After renovation, The Swan Inn was officially re-opened in 1996 by Branch President Johnny Morris, and swiftly became the best pub in the area, selling Butts’ beer, local…
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Ullage at the Great British Beer Festival 2023
Every year current and back issues of Ullage are distributed at the Great British Beer Festival, Olympia, London.
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Summer Beer Festivals
As summer arrives, so does the excitement of beer enthusiasts across West Berkshire and beyond as they eagerly anticipate the much-awaited summer beer festivals. These lively events bring together a rich tapestry of local breweries, passionate beer connoisseurs, and the vibrant spirit of community.
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A trip to the Bell Inn, Aldworth by bus and bridlepaths
CAMRA members enjoyed an afternoon at the award winning Bell Inn, Aldworth. Post includes details of a scenic route to the pub.
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Maggs’ Mild at the Renegade Brewery Taproom in May
A blog post by Renegade Brewery describes the Mild beer style and mentions that draught Maggs’ Mild will be available at the Taproom in May.
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Volunteer opportunities
CAMRA volunteers step up as Branch officers: Emily Pennington – Assistant Editor (Ullage magazine) & Pat Kyle – Cider Representative.
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CAMRA urges Government to help the licensed trade with energy bills
In response to the impending reduction in the Government’s help for businesses with their energy bills from 1st April 2023, CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona commented: Read the comment here: http://ow.ly/FwuE50Nx6CL
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King Charles Tavern, Newbury
Elliot Chipperfield is the new General Manager at the King Charles Tavern in Cheap Street, Newbury.
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Aldworth Brewing Co at the Bell Inn
Established in 2022 by James Macaulay, the first cask of Five Giants from Aldworth Brewing Co was served by his father, Hugh, at the Bell Inn, Aldworth on 2 December. Pat Kyle was one of the pub’s first customers to sample the long awaited brew, which he described as ‘a very balanced easy drinking 4%…
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