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Merlin Brewing Wins Bronze in Champion Beer of Britain (Premium Bitters)
Merlin Brewing, picking up their Bronze Award for Dragonslayer, in the 2026 Champion Beer of Britain competition. Photos by Robert Shore
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VAT’s the Problem: Stop taxing tax
Sean Ayling of Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse and Damian Doherty of Emperor’s Brewery on how VAT, and VAT charged on beer duty, squeezes small brewers and bars, and why strong beers face a tax cliff at 8.5% ABV.
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Merlin’s Dragonslayer Takes Bronze as Regional Champion Beer of Britain Judging Comes to Crewe
The Champion Beer of Britain (CBoB) regional judging for the Premium Bitters category took place this year at our very own Crewe Rail Ale Festival. Judges selected three excellent beers…
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Middlewich Beer Festival 2026
Middlewich Beer Festival, hosted at the Middlewich Royal British Legion on Friday 23rd / Saturday 24th October.
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Crewe Rail Ale Festival Returns!
We’re back! Come along to the Crewe Heritage Centre from Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th. We have a terrific range of beers, ciders and perries ready to go. Check…
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Champion Beer of Britain Success for Tom’s Tap & Brewhouse
One of our own South Cheshire breweries has once again proved that quality travels well. It’s always gratifying when a beer we already know and love earns wider recognition, and…
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The Lodge Inn does it again!
📣NEWS JUST IN!📣 Fresh from last month’s incredible celebration for The Lodge Inn, South Cheshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026 win and… The Lodge Inn has won the Cheshire…
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Branch Social Trip to Wigan – Sunday 21st June 2026
We’re on the road again — this time for a short jolly by train to explore some of Wigan’s finest real ale pubs. If you haven’t visited before, Wigan boasts…
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Crewe Rail Ale Festival 2026 – Arriving Soon!
After a 12 month break, we are back with CRAF 2026! We are still working on the details, but you can expect the usual easy going festival, with a selection…
