Three of the North Wales based breweries behind the Albion Ale House, Conwy, have this week gained awards in the 2013 Champion Beer of Britain competition held at Olympia, London. The competition is run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as part of their Great British Beer Festival and is the most prestigious beer […]
On the opening day of the Royal Welsh, Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies, launched the new marketing initiative Drinks Wales at a reception hosted by Welsh Government and the board of this new organisation. Drinks Wales is a marketing consortium set up by and for the various arms of the active drinks […]
The results are in and Gloucestershire’s best pub has been revealed as the Old Spot in Dursley for the fifth year. The pub has picked up the title from the Gloucestershire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Read more: http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Gloucestershire-s-best-pub-revealed/story-19384390-detail/story.html#ixzz2XJFzhvKc
A CRAVEN Arms Brewery has won a top award for its beer. The Wood Brewery in beat off strong competition at the prestigious Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards to take home the award for best alcoholic drink. It was the sixth annual Diamond Awards from HEFF, which celebrates the best of local […]
6 months ago The Celt Experience were staring down a barrel with losses over £50,000 from Waverley TBS who went into administration. In reaction to the loss, Tom had to ask for blood from all his staff and got it… regular 60 hour weeks followed, and Toms enthusiasm for crafting more speciality Belgium, USA and […]
WARNING: HAS SOME SWEARING Post Reaction Interview With 5 Gold Medal Winning Brewer & CEO Tom Newman Of The Celt Experience Brewery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ9IO5SQCvo
www.siba.co.uk/walesandwest 10th May 2013 @ Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Overall Champion of the Competition Sponsored by Festival Glass Brewery Product ABV Gold Celt Experience Celt Golden 4.2 Silver Celt Experience Celt Dark Age 4.0 Bronze Cotswold Spring Brewery OSM 3.9 To view the full results go to www.siba.co.uk/events For the photos click here facebook
Two Young Welsh Brewers have brought home the Top Brewing Honours at the International Brewing awards, otherwise known as the Brewing Oscars. Voted top Organic Brewers in the World, for their Evan-Evans Organic Gold, James Buckley and Sajan Muthanna were identified as two of the top brewers at the International Brewing Awards 2013. Bill Taylor, […]
The Old Fighting Cocks in Oakengates has been awarded the title of Telford and East Shropshire CAMRA Pub of the Year. Licensee David Goldingay was presented with the award by CAMRA branch chairman Dave Tyler at a ceremony at the popular pub. The Old Fighting Cocks will now be entered into the CAMRA regional final, […]
Wye Valley Brewery has recently acquired The Vaga Tavern, in Hereford, bringing its estate to six pubs in total. The Vaga Tavern is a pub with a great heritage as the centre of community activity, however in recent years it had lost some former glory. New owners Wye Valley Brewery together with licensees Ben and […]