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Cask Ale Petition

There is a campaign to get cask beer UNESCO status, Cask ale is unique to the UK – a historic and traditional production and serving method. Its flavour and texture is unrivalled anywhere in the world and can only be consumed in pubs with specific equipment and expertise. With the hospitality industry under financial pressure, it’s vital we protect cask ale from further decline, both for its financial role in pubs, breweries, maltings and farms and for its cultural one in British society. 

Please can you take a few seconds to sign the petition found here.

Business Rates help to protect pubs welcome – but duty freeze ‘missed opportunity’: CAMRA

Chancellor should have cut tax specifically on pints in pubs to boost pub-going says consumer group 

Commenting on what today’s Autumn Statement means for pub-goers, pubs and breweries CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona said: 

“Extending the 75% discount on business rates bills for pubs in England for another year beyond next April is very much welcome – and much needed for pubs facing rising prices and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.  

“The Chancellor admitted that temporary measures like this couldn’t go on forever, so it is vital that the Government urgently reforms the grossly unfair business rates system which penalises pubs and puts their future at risk. 

“CAMRA is calling on the Scottish and Welsh Governments to commit, now, to offering similar help for pubs with the burden of business rates. We’d also like to see the UK Government find a way to help with business rates for the beer and pub sector in Northern Ireland if there continues to be no Executive ministers in post to do so. 

“Freezing all alcohol duty until August 2024 is certainly to be welcomed. However, this is a missed opportunity to give targeted help to protect the nation’s pubs, social clubs and taprooms by cutting tax on draught beer and cider served in pubs instead of an across-the-board freeze in all alcohol duty.  

“Reducing the tax burden specifically on pints in pubs must be extended in the future to keep pub-going affordable and to help keep pubs open and at the heart of both community life and local economies by giving them a fighting chance of competing against cheap supermarket alcohol.” 

Nominate your favorite beers

We’re currently looking for nominations for beers to enter this year’s competition! Voting for the next round of the competition is open from 8 September 2023, and runs until 1 November 2023.

You can now vote using our new, user-friendly online system, which allows you to cast your votes for a much wider choice of beers than ever before – from local brews to favourites from all over the country.

Voting is really simple and the new website includes a useful tutorial video to take you through the process. You can also consider getting involved in other stages of the competition, by volunteering to take part in Tasting Panels.

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