CAMRA LocAle - the new accreditation scheme to promote pubs that sell locally-brewed real ale, reducing the number of 'beer miles' and supporting your local breweries
Seven local breweries and a dozen CAMRA members turned up on November 3rd to start off the launch of Barnsley CAMRA's LocAle. Pictured outside Barnsley CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2008 are representatives from Bradfield, Kelham Island, The Brew Co, White Rose, Wentworth, H.B.Clarks and Acorn Breweries, also pictured is Yorkshire CAMRA RD.
What is CAMRA LocAle?
CAMRA LocAle is a new initiative that promotes pubs stocking locally brewed real ale. The scheme builds on a growing consumer demand for quality local produce and an increased awareness of 'green' issues.
The CAMRA LocAle scheme was created in 2007 by CAMRA's Nottingham branch which wanted to help support the tradition of brewing within Nottinghamshire, following the demise of local brewer Hardys and Handsons.
Everyone benefits from local pubs stocking locally-brewed real ale…
Public houses as stocking local real ales can increase pub visits
Consumers who enjoy greater beer choice and diversity
Local brewers who gain from increased sales
The local economy because more money is spent and retained locally
The environment due to fewer ‘beer miles' resulting in less road congestion and pollution
Tourism due to an increased sense of local identity and pride - let's celebrate what makes our locality different.
Wed 10th Mar Tasting Panel social at the Pack Horse, Royston, everyone welcome. from here its into town for more local
beers. Start at 8pm off the 7.30pm 59 bus.
Sat 20th Mar Leeds Beer Festival at Pudsey. Catch the 11.12am train to Leeds.
Mon 22nd Mar Beer Festival Meeting at the Shaw Lane Sports Club. Everyone welcome. Starts at 7.30pm
Tues 23rd Mar BAR distribution social at the George and Dragon, Summer Lane, Barnsley. 8pm onwards
Tues 30th Mar to Thurs 1st April Festival set up date at Milton Hall, Elsecar
Wed 31st Mar Branch meeting (Note change of date) at the Milton Arms, Elsecar. 8pm. Catch the 66 bus at 7.25pm
Fri 2nd to Sun 4th April Barnsley Beer Festival, Milton Hall, Elsecar, Barnsley - 12 noon till 10.30pm
