Following yesterday's confirmation of CMBC ceasing production of so many ales this says what many of us wonder. petebrown.net/2024/11/25/why…

Craft brands owned by the likes of Heineken, Budweiser, Molson Coors and Asahi dominate bars across the UK. If just 1% of people switched to buying Indie Beer it would generate over 1 Million pints for the sector! #indiebeeruk

Save our Banks's Mild: Petition launched to save ale that has been brewed in Wolverhampton for 150 years expressandstar.com/news/2024/11/2…

A reminder ahead of the season we have a map showing all real ale pubs and breweries in East Dorset close to bus stops. Expand the map to see the pub/brewery, bus stops and details of the bus routes. No need to drive. #bus #Dorset #CAMRA google.com/maps/d/embed?m…

You would like to think that bearing in mind pubs have been closing more so in some areas and there are a number of vacant units in towns and cities, that the answer would be an unequivocal “yes”. Poppleston Allen morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2024/1…

A noise complaint from a new neighbour has become a concerted campaign threatening the traditional function of this beloved community pub. Plse follow The Rising Sun Freehouse & support crowdfunder.

Off to visit family brewers Hall & Woodhouse Blandford Forum Dorset. Looking forward to visiting their wonderful pubs, tasting the new Badger Beers & how they see the future of the #Cask market.

Have you signed the Express & Star Save our Banks's Mild petition? We are calling for @cmbcuk to reverse its decision to discontinue Britain's biggest-selling cask mild in its 150th anniversary year. Our campaign has the full backing of CAMRA change.org/p/save-our-ban…

These individual brands account for 105, 781, 804 pints! If just 1% of those sales shifted to Indie Beer it would mean over 1 million pints gained for independent breweries. #indiebeeruk

🍺 Due to the ongoing Guinness shortage, we have compiled a 12 Stouts of Christmas list with some of our recent award-winning dark brews. Find these fantastic cask or bottle-conditioned beers in a pub, club or taproom near you this Christmas. 👉 Read here: ow.ly/k5pb50Upe7G

First charity presentation from Poole Beer Festival this evening at Beer & Carols in Branksome. £3,500 to split across local causes and partners in Ecuador. Made up from the Holy Raffle and unspent beer tokens.

"This is a fantastic initiative that will help to cut through the noise and champion truly independent brewers!" - Jared Ward, Brown Beard Jared.

🍺 Following Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company’s decision to axe eight classic British cask beers, Roger Protz discusses the global brewer’s ongoing disdain for the industry. ✏️ Read Roger’s column here: wb.camra.org.uk/2024/11/27/car…

What a kick in the teeth to local communities

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from East Dorset CAMRA and Poole Beer Festival.

By choosing independent breweries you’re supporting local businesses, protecting local pubs, and making a more sustainable choice too. #indiebeeruk

🍺 Whether you're drinking alcoholic or low & no alcohol drinks this January, using our Want to Visit website feature to mark the pubs you would like to visit this month can help you support pubs during the quiet period. 🗓️ Plan here: ow.ly/WPTp50UwtJ1 📸 Amelia Claudia

🍺 Are you taking part in Dry January? Discover non-alcoholic beers & soft drinks all while supporting your local pub! 🤝 Pub going has incredible social & wellbeing benefits, so let your local cater for whatever you’re drinking this month & get involved with the community.

Our annual pubs and club of the year vote is now live. Voting is open to all #CAMRA members who scored beer or drank cider in these venues in 2024. Take a look here eastdorset.camra.org.uk/index.php/2025…