Matthew Curtis

1 week ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Timothy Hampson |Matthew Curtis |Roger Protz |Laura Hadland

1 minute ago Audio Description Login here to listen to the audio description Change is brewing in the beer world, and now there’s a way for everyone to be part of it. Women On Tap, a social enterprise and leading advocate for gender equity in beer, has launched its BEER 50/50 campaign and Changemaker – a new community for those who want to help shape a more inclusive industry.

1 month ago | pelliclemag.com | Matthew Curtis

Although it’s still a few months away I’m already getting excited about this year's FyneFest. It’s one of the most important dates in my calendar, not just because we head up there to host our Meet the Brewer panel discussions, but because it’s simply one of the best beer-focussed events that the UK has to offer. While I tend to get misty-eyed over glorious pints of Jarl from the source, I also recognise it as a chance to try some truly special beers that I don’t normally get to enjoy.

1 month ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Laura Hadland |Roger Protz |Matthew Curtis

4 minutes ago Audio Description Login here to listen to the audio description The gentle hubbub of voices rises to greet me as I walk into the Malt Shovel. The fire is lit to ward off the February cold and the small, two-roomed pub is starting to fill. As I move towards the bar, a number of people nod at me in welcome. It is the second time I’ve called the weekly pub quiz at my local since being drafted in by the new landlady, Alison.

2 months ago | pelliclemag.com | Matthew Curtis

Until the start of 2024 I had never heard of French & Jupps, the UK’s oldest continuously operating maltster, established in 1859. When I was offered to visit by my friend Jonathan Mitchell, who distributes their malt via his Northern Ireland-based company Get ‘Er Brewed, I just had to tag along. Malt has always been central to both my enjoyment and fascination with beer, and is my favourite ingredient.

2 months ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Roger Protz |Matthew Curtis

3 minutes ago Audio Description Login here to listen to the audio description With the appeal for the Crooked House (pictured) case set to begin on 11 March, CAMRA has said if the decision to rebuild is reversed it would make a mockery of pub protection. Pub and Club Campaigns director Gary Timmins said: “The appeal requested by the owners of the Crooked House, ATE Farms Limited, was expected but no less insulting.