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In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin speaks with Ash Corbett-Collins, Chairman of CAMRA, about the growing challenges facing UK pubs and independent breweries.


From pub closures and rising costs to the lack of access to market, this conversation dives into why it’s becoming harder for drinkers to find local, independent beer—and what needs to change.


Ash also shares insights on CAMRA’s future strategy, the end of the Great British Beer Festival, and whether micro pubs could help keep cask beer alive.


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Pod Website

https://www.beerrepchats.com/


Become a member of CAMRA:

https://camra.org.uk/membership


Society of Independent Brewers & Associates

https://siba.co.uk/



CHAPTERS


00:00 - 04:40 A Difficult Year for CAMRA

04:41 - 08:38 CAMRA’s New Strategy & Future Focus

08:39 - 12:55 The “Illusion of Choice” in UK Pubs Explained

12:56 - 17:27 Trade Bodies, Government & Industry Challenges

17:28 - 19:20 Are More UK Pubs Going to Close?

19:21 - 26:54 Listener Question: Market Control & Super Complaints

26:55 - 31:14 The Role of Micro Pubs in Supporting Independent Breweries

31:15 - 40:56 Positive Changes in Northern Ireland's Beer Scene

40:57 - 49:07 Cask Beer as Cultural Heritage

49:08 - 50:17 CAMRA Members Weekend in St Albans



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