CAMRA is an independent, voluntary, consumer organisation. Membership is open to all individuals, but corporate entities such as breweries and pubs are not members. CAMRA is governed by a voluntary unpaid national executive, elected by the membership. There is a small professional staff of fourteen responsible for central campaigning, research, administration of membership, sales and so forth. The Great British Beer Festival as well as many local festivals are organised. The Campaign for Real Ale Ltd, 230 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Herts AL1 4LW. tel +44 (0) 1727 867201 fax +44 (0) 1727 867670
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Celebrating 30 years of campaigning for good pubs and good beer.
This the 31st edition of the Good Beer Guide is more than just a pub guide. Britain's longest-running and best-selling guide has 5,000 of Britain's best pubs for real ale. But for beer lovers it also gives up-to-date information on the country's beers and breweries. It's compiled by 80,000 dedicated volunteers in the Campaign for Real Ale. There are no fees for listings, and every pub is checked many times a year.
Buy your copy online at www.camra.org.uk or even easier at your local branch meeting or beer festival.
Formed in 1980 to represent the interests of the emerging new wave of microbrewers, it was originally named the Small Independent Brewers Association. This name was changed in 1995 when members decided they wanted to get away from all the connotations associated with the word 'small'. SIBA has one simple function:- "To campaign on behalf of craft brewers to ensure that they have the best possible opportunity to bring their goods to the market." The Siba Office P.O.Box 101 THIRSK YO7 4WA
www.siba.co.uk
brewersenquiries@siba.co.uk
Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association are now named the Beer & Pub Association. British Beer & Pub Association, Market Towers, 1 Nine Elms Lane, LONDON, SW8 5NQ. tel: +44 (0) 20 7627 9191 FAX: +44 (0) 20 7627 9123
www.beerandpub.com
After the growth in cask ale sales in the U.K. in the 70's and 80's, helped and supported by CAMRA, the 90's have seen a reverse in this trend. Many explanations have been put forward, but our research shows (see section Why Cask Marque?) that quality is a key issue. We need both to retain the traditional cask ale drinker as well as attracting new younger drinkers to this sector. This can only be achieved by raising standards and delivering to the consumer a cool, refreshing and consistent pint every time.
To improve the quality of cask ale at the point of dispense by awarding a nationally recognised and respected Marque to the licensee when quality standards have been met. This should achieve the following :
. Provide an objective measurement of standards to help retailers and brewers improve quality and focus on training and investment more objectively.
. To raise customer awareness of quality standards.
Cask Marque Trust, Seedbed Centre, Severalls Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 4HT Tel 01206 752212 Fax 01206 751198
www.cask-marque.co.uk
info@cask-marque.co.uk
. Formed in 1993 to promote cask ale and ensure fair representation on vital issues affecting members including the problems associated with European duty differentials and continuation of the traditional tenancy system
. Produce 50% of the UK's cask ale
. IFBB production amounted to 2,104,332 barrels for the year to June 2002. This shows a slight increase over the 1,983,781 barrels produced in the previous year.
. Family Brewers produce 50% of the UK's cask ale production, although they account for only 5% of total beer production
. Total cask ale production in the UK amounted to 3.3 million barrels
Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB), Albury House, The Street, Albury, Surrey GU5 9AE Tel: 01483 202050
The Portman Group was set up in 1989 by the UK's leading drinks producers, which together supply the majority of the alcohol sold in the UK to:
. to promote sensible drinking;
. to help prevent misuse of alcohol;
. to encourage responsible marketing; and
. to foster a balanced understanding of alcohol-related issues.
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is the professional members' organisation for the licensed retail sector. They have about 15,000 members, who enjoy the status and benefits that membership offers. Wessex House, 80 Park Street, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3PT. tel: 01276 684449
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Sussex Branches ( email / web)
Sussex Drinker ( and follow the link to a PDF )
