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Britain’s small revolution

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:44:00 GMT

Beer expert Roger Protz paid a visit to Peter Lambert, one of a growing band of licensees running a unique brew-pub.

Pints, camera, action!

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:01:00 GMT

CAMRA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and to emphasise the point a film has been launched that traces the history of the movement and its success in saving cask beer, reports Roger Protz.

Bringing beer back to Burton

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:38:00 GMT

Roger Protz believes that Burton Ale deserves greater recognition after delving into the archives of the historic brewing town.

Singing the virtues of beer

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:31:00 GMT

The Mikron Theatre Company’s historical play, Beer Street, covers every aspect of beer and pubs, writes Roger Protz.

CAMRA marks end of an era

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:58:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that Tetley’s production will today (June 17) switch from Leeds to Wolverhampton, writes beer expert Roger Protz.

Moorhouse's: bright future in the pipeline

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:08:00 GMT

Moorhouse’s almost closed in the mid-80s but a new brewery is helping it to thrive, writes Roger Protz.

Raise a glass to Norfolk’s fine beers

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Roger Protz looks at how a 10-day celebration will help highlight the astonishing revival of brewing in the county.

Brewing a tribute to Burton’s traditions

Mon, 09 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The much-trumpeted home of IPA was equally famous for its Burton Ale, says beer expert Roger Protz.

Heritage means little to the marketing men

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:41:00 GMT

The story of Newcastle Brown Ale shows a lack of respect for Britain’s great brewing history by the big brewers, says Roger Protz.

Gastropubs hog the limelight

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:23:00 GMT

The constant focus on gastropub food overshadows the vast improvements in pub grub in general, says Roger Protz.

Let’s hope Sharp’s is not doomed

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:02:00 GMT

Molson Coors’ takeover of Sharp’s could signal the decline of the brewer’s ales, says Roger Protz.

Conjuring up classic London ales

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:15:00 GMT

Fuller’s and Meantime are recreating historic ale recipes to give a glimpse of London’s glorious brewing past, says Roger Protz.

Palmers eyes positive future for pubs

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Dorset firm Palmers upbeat over cask ale’s prospects, but urges Government to help traditional brewers, says Roger Protz.

Reviving Burton’s past glories with brewery centre

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:38:00 GMT

The new plant in the National Brewery Centre is tapping into the growth in cask, says Roger Protz.

PBD is ‘good for all brewers’

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:27:00 GMT

SIBA chief shrugs off critics and says duty has transformed the beer market , says Roger Protz.

Campaign to save our pubs

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:41:00 GMT

The trade needs a helping hand from Government as it contends with the recent VAT increase, says Roger Protz.

Timing is key to decent lager

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT

A gulf exists between big brewers and independents over production methods, says beer expert Roger Protz.

Brewing up expansion plans

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Woodforde’s aims to build business in London and the Home Counties, says Roger Protz.

Putting beer back where it belongs

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:11:00 GMT

Roger Protz explains how the Sambrook’s Brewery chief set out to fill a brewing void in south London.

Spyke Golding: a life lived on the bright side

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:29:00 GMT

Known for his work with CAMRA, and his upbeat outlook, Spyke Golding leaves a fine legacy, says Roger Protz.

Brewing that’s worth the wait

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Harviestoun and Highland Park’s pain-staking processes lead to complex, delicious results, says Roger Protz.

Any more room at the inn?

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:18:00 GMT

Veltins Pilsener is looking to increase its sales in Britain. A fresh style will help, says beer expert Roger Protz.

Discontent brewing over PBD

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:29:00 GMT

Hogs Back Brewery argues the case for a beer duty review to benefit all brewers, says Roger Protz.

Brewers deserve a bow too

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:56:00 GMT

The latest Good Beer Guide and the Bass Museum relaunch merit their own fanfare, says Roger Protz.

Intoxicated by pub hysteria

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:24:00 GMT

The campaign to halt a JDW outlet in Lymington seems to be based on snobbery and delusion, says Roger Protz.

Duty-bound to help pub trade

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:23:00 GMT

Ministers must give brewers tax breaks to cut pub closures and ease financial woes, says Roger Protz.

Roger Protz: beer and the brickbats

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:22:00 GMT

As CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2011 is published, editor and MA columnist Roger Protz has a pint with Phil Mellows.

Full steam ahead at Meantime

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:25:00 GMT

Passion for authentic cask ale is driving expansion of Alastair Hook’s iconic empire, says Roger Protz.

Fair outlook for Robinsons

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:41:00 GMT

Stockport’s Arden Arms is packed. Even on a wet Monday. So what’s the brewer’s secret? Roger Protz reports.

The passion for invention

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:21:00 GMT

The rise of the micros has inspired creativity across the industry, says Beer expert Roger Protz.

A flood of baffling beer coverage

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:33:00 GMT

Brit brewers are unlikely to be held up by lack of grain from the East, says beer expert and MA columnist Roger Protz.

Castle Rock — a solid success story

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:21:00 GMT

With demand high, Great British Beer Festival winner Castle Rock needs the capacity its new brewery will provide, says Roger Protz.

Pitfalls of Big Society pub idea

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:21:00 GMT

Politicians need to consider such schemes as the Big Society and think through the implications of running a pub, says Roger Protz.

Bateman’s balance of power

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Stuart Bateman, managing director of George Bateman & Son, hates the word “tie” and wants a partnership with his tenants, says Roger Protz.

A well-run tribute to Truman

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:40:00 GMT

London beer buffs launch an ale to revive famed brewer’s name, reports beer expert Roger Protz.

Abandoning all hope for ale

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:21:00 GMT

Global brewers turning their backs on cask are devaluing this profitable sector, says Roger Protz.

Highgate Brewery: mild protest won’t suffice

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:34:00 GMT

The Highgate Brewery in Walsall, West Midlands, has closed after a long and chequered history, says Roger Protz.

The Three Tuns: no trouble brewing

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:16:00 GMT

Roger Protz talks to a trio of Shropshire incomers who have successfully restored an ancient brewery — the Three Tuns in Bishop’s Castle.

Peace at last at the Dove

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:03:00 GMT

A committed couple have proved Enterprise Inns wrong by resurrecting Ipswich pub the Dove Street Inn, says Roger Protz.

Raising a glass to the World Cup

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:23:00 GMT

Roger Protz visits Trevor Harris, founder of the Derby Brewing Company, for a football festival tasting.

New hope for Bass and Boddingtons

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Roger Protz has high hopes that the off-loading of Draught Bass and Boddingtons by InBev could be a good move for the ales.

Dunston brewery closure is end of era

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:22:00 GMT

Roger Protz examines the history of Heineken UK’s brewery in Dunston on Tyneside, which has now closed.

Wye Valley Brewery: happy family of beer and pubs

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:03:00 GMT

Family run brewery Wye Valley founder Peter Amor talks to Roger Protz about thriving during the recession.

World Cup cut-price frenzy

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Supermarket discounting for the World Cup makes previous offers seem wildly inflationary, says Roger Protz.

It’s boom time for CAMRA

Mon, 10 May 2010 09:31:00 GMT

The annual meeting on the Isle of Man celebrated the organisation’s high-profile stature, says Roger Protz.

It’s not just pulling a few pints

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:19:00 GMT

Are the Tories’ plans to help local people run threatened community pubs well thought out, asks Roger Protz.

A Tribute to Cornish spirit

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:53:00 GMT

If you brewed a beer called Daylight Robbery you would expect a loud, collective raspberry from media and consumers, says Roger Protz.

Getting real ale on message

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Roger Protz reports his take on Cask Ale Week, including a series of interviews and a highly successful real ale Twitter.

So much for our pub saviour Healey

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:40:00 GMT

John Healey's appointment as pub minister prompted a wave of optimism — shortly squashed by another trade-bashing Budget, says Roger Protz.

Theakston’s brewery comes home

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Success can be a doubled-edged sword in the brewing industry, says Roger Protz.

Pilsner: still a traditional beer, but with a difference

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT

The world’s first golden lager beer remains in excellent shape today — but its traditional taste is worth remembering, says Roger Protz.

Carlsberg strikes Leeds a bitter blow

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Brewing Tetley’s cask outside Yorkshire prompts outrage reminiscent of the Hoegaarden fiasco, says Roger Protz.

A bitter feeling in Barnsley

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:09:00 GMT

This is about a brewery in Yorkshire that brews Barnsley Bitter — sounds simple but it’s a complicated story, says Roger Protz.

Protz: selling European and real ales together

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:14:00 GMT

Roger Protz went to the Works, in West Yorkshire to debate whether a pub that specialises in cask beers should also offer genuine European lagers.

Jennings beers return home

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Jennings brewery is back in action after the Cockermouth floods, says Roger Protz.

Unpopularity of minor licence variations

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:18:00 GMT

No surprise there have been only 3 examples of the minor variations procedure being used to relax live music conditions, says Coulson.

Gerry’s tinkering with licensing laws

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:11:00 GMT

Chelsea are riding high at the moment, but many will remember the days of Claudio Ranieri, also known as the Tinkerman, says Peter Coulson.

Ale & ukuleles in Tetley-world

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:52:00 GMT

An excursion to the Shoulder of Mutton, in Castleford, proves to be tuneful as well as educational for Roger Protz.

Dark Star rising as new brewery opens

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Dark Star started as a pub cellar project, but has graduated to a sophisticated new site, says Roger Protz.

Global brewers: putting all their kegs in one basket

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:45:00 GMT

Despite assertions that they value cask ale, global brewers don’t seem to be planning to produce it, says Roger Protz.

No sentiment — or sediment for global brewers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:37:00 GMT

Global giants seem to be missing the point that consumers increasingly prefer tasty, malty brews to bland concoctions, says Roger Protz.

Pubs are part of resolution

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:40:00 GMT

Support for pubs will help preserve a uniquely British institution, as well as redirect the fight against alcohol abuse, says Roger Protz.

BrewDog stirs strong feelings

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:04:00 GMT

Opinion is divided on the latest Portman-baiting products from Scottish micro BrewDog, says Roger Protz.

Revolution: 20 years on

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Czech history was made two decades ago with the Velvet Revolution, and the loss of the old regime had a big impact on the nation’s beer, says Roger Protz.

Beer is good but tell that to the righteous

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

Brewing and beer drinking should be a source of national pride — why has it become so maligned, asks Roger Protz.

Drinking in the Dales

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Dedication to the ideal of cask ale and sheer hard work have resulted in steady growth for Peak Ales, based on the Chatsworth House estate, says Roger Protz.

Flying the flag for Freedom

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:37:00 GMT

British lager-makers are finding strength in numbers as lobby group gains ground, says Roger Protz.

Toontown vats go south to Yorkshire

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:29:00 GMT

It was stretching things to brew Newky Broon in Gateshead, but moving it to Tadcaster? I ask you, writes Roger Protz.

Adnams: recycling & bicycling by the sea

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:39:00 GMT

Environmental awareness runs through every level of Adnams, from its chairman’s mode of transport to the brewery’s energy sources, says Roger Protz.

What’s in a name? No more history

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Next month, S&N becomes Heineken UK and a piece of British brewing history disappears, says Roger Protz.

Tory plans spell disaster for pubs

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:27:00 GMT

With the Tories odds on to win the next election, hosts face threats to their freedom, says Roger Protz.

Waging the Tets offensive

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:41:00 GMT

CAMRA is backing the fight to save the Tetley’s brewery and Roger Protz states the case to save the brewery.

British brewing is booming

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Britain is in the throes of a mighty brewing revolution.

Beware of the style-jackers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Businesses must be wary of the new tactic of slapping trademarks on beer styles, says Roger Protz.

The kings of Corfe castle

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:05:00 GMT

A thriving year-round trade means the pubs in Corfe are in rude health

Life through a distorting lens

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:57:00 GMT

The BBC’s Panorama programme on Oldham’s drinking scene was no better than tabloid television, says Roger Protz.

A drink on the mild side

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Mild may never again be dominant, but it has every reason to hold its head up high

Putting beer on the map

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:29:00 GMT

President Obama’s recent ‘beer summit’ at the White House focused attention on America’s brewing industry, sayys Roger Protz.

Is lager really losing its fizz?

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:36:00 GMT

Drinkers are rejecting blandness in favour of flavour — and big brewers are suffering, says Roger Protz.

Not stumped for pump action

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:56:00 GMT

I had the double pleasure last week of attending the opening day of the Lord’s Ashes Test and drinking cask-conditioned Pedigree at the ground.

Brewery in Peak condition

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:29:00 GMT

A new brewery in Derbyshire has some powerful history behind it.

How low can abvs go?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:25:00 GMT

Just because some ales are lower in abv, it doesn’t mean they must be lacking in taste, says Roger Protz.

Time for a new Beer Orders

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:00 GMT

The recent eviction of two licensees underlines the pubcos’ upper hand, says Roger Protz.

Czech change is no small beer

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:49:00 GMT

Two massive brewers plan to sell off or close breweries in the Czech Republic, says Roger Protz.

Beware of EU prying into tie

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:55:00 GMT

The GMB trade union should consider the overall impact before taking grievances over the tie to Europe, says Roger Protz.

250 years of the black stuff

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:08:00 GMT

When Arthur Guinness signed the lease on a brewery in 1759 it was the start of a legend, says Roger Protz.

Sheffield’s cask-ale oasis

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:19:00 GMT

The Kelham Island Tavern is a popular haven for beer fans, says Roger Protz.

The rewards of tradition

Fri, 29 May 2009 01:08:00 GMT

At Harvey’s Brewery, in Lewes, they do things the time-honoured way, says Roger Protz.

Give women what they want

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:19:00 GMT

Not enough women drink beer, but a few simple changes could boost trade no end, says Roger Protz.

Make your vote count

Fri, 15 May 2009 02:39:00 GMT

European elections take place on 4 June, so make the most of your chance to benefit brewers and licensees, says Roger Protz.

If the tie goes, regionals suffer

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:09:00 GMT

Ditching the beer tie would leave the healthy independent cask-ale sector on its knees, says Roger Protz.

Act now to stop Darling’s axe

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:05:00 GMT

Alistair Darling is trying to kill off pubs, just like Dr Beeching butchered the railways in the 1960s, says Roger Protz.

ASA ban’s no laughing matter

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:51:00 GMT

Promoting beer or pubs is no joke, if Courage Best’s exile to the sin bin is anything to go by, says Roger Protz.

Revolution behind the bar

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:27:00 GMT

Greene King’s new font is tempting keg drinkers to have a go, says beer expert Roger Protz.

Forecast cloudy, but fine

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:08:00 GMT

Australian brewery Cooper’s blends traditional values with chutzpah to produce highly distinctive beer, says Roger Protz.

Aussie ale: out of the shadows

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:02:00 GMT

It’s not all about super cold — there’s a great variety of beers Down Under

United by a common passion

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:53:00 GMT

Wells & Young’s is spending £4.5m to promote its cask portfolio this year, says Roger Protz.

It did the Youngsters good

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:57:00 GMT

For some, children in pubs are a minor irritation but the history of the Butt & Oyster features some interesting characters — fictional and real, says Roger Protz.

Careless talk costs pubs

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:08:00 GMT

So you thought things couldn’t get worse for the pub trade at the hands of the present Labour Government.

My glass is half and half full

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:15:00 GMT

Czech brewer Budvar has introduced a new beer to London. It’s a blend of two styles, reminiscent of intriguing 1960s beer mixes, says Roger Protz.