Pubs. Pints. People.

Campaign for Real Ale

The Campaign for Real Ale's podcast Pubs. Pints. People. brings you interesting stories about the world of beer, cider and pubs. Join our hosts as they sit down with special guests from the world of beer and learn about beer writing, brewing jobs, cider making and more.

CAMRA is a not-for-profit consumer organisation that has campaigned for pubs, pints and people since 1971. It is made up of over 147,000 beer-lovers around the UK - to join, visit join.camra.org.uk

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65 episodes
Updated Aug 7, 2025

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Apr 5, 2022 · 42 min
What's in a bottle (or can?!)
This season the podcast is going on tour with a brand new cast of voices! We're travelling across the UK to link up with CAMRA branches to learn more about the beer, pub, cider and club scene and hear more about what they do as local campaigners. Episode 1 kicks off in Newcastle just ahead of the Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival! We sit down with festival organisers Anthony McMulllen and Volunteer Martin Ellis to learn more about beer in Newcastle and the Ouseburn. We also learn all about what's in a bottle or can, discover CAMRA's new definition of live beer, #notfromconcentrate cider and sit down with award-winning author Adrian Tierney-Jones to hear about his 250 favourite beers from bottles and cans featured in his new book United Kingdom of Beer. Additional resources include: Storing & serving beer at home by Katie Mathers Bringing cider to the table series by Bill Bradshaw Beer for all occasions by Adrian Tierney-Jones CAMRA's One to Try accreditation scheme CAMRA's definition of live beer CAMRA's guide to #notfromconcentrate cider Guide to saving your pub from closure Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople or on our NEW Facebook account @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2021 · 1 hr
What and who in 2022
In this final episode of the fourth season of Pubs. Pints. People. our hosts look forward to the new year, exploring what and who will be making waves in the beer and cider industry. In a panel discussion, Alison Taffs speaks to Nicky Kong of the Cat in the Glass online bottle shop and Helen Smith of the Burum collective. Then we hear from Julie O’Grady of Neptune Brewery in Liverpool and Grant Hutchinson, drummer with Frightened Rabbit and now proprietor of Aeble cider specialist bottle shop in Anstruther in Fife. CAMRA Shop: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/ Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2021 · 43 min
Beer City - Manchester
With each new season of the podcast, the hosts focus one episode on a city that has made a name for itself in the beer world - this time it's Manchester! In this penultimate episode, Owen Ralph speaks to Beer Nouveau founder Steve Dunkley, and Alison Taffs chats with Paul Jones, owner and co-founder of Cloudwater Brew Co. Find CAMRA job opportunities: https://camra.org.uk/about/work-with-us/job-opportunities/ CAMRA's Pub Design Awards: https://camra.org.uk/pubs-and-clubs/awards/pub-design-awards/ Shop CAMRA Books: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-category/books/ Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2021 · 45 min
The Pub of the Future
In this episode of the CAMRA podcast, we are looking forward ahead to the pub of the future. Tune in to hear Alison Taffs in conversation with Rachel Hendry of the Burum Collective, who want a safer, healthier and fairer working environment for people in the drinks and hospitality industry, and John Ramm chatting with David Jesudason. You will also hear from CAMRA's Chief Executive Tom Stainer, reacting to last week's Budget news! Katie Mather's article: https://camra.org.uk/learn-discover/learn-more/learn-more-about-pubs/pub-of-the-future-pt-1/ David Jesudason's writing for Pellicle: https://www.pelliclemag.com/?author=5f68f4b849d4ab21faf3cb27 Shop CAMRA Books: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-category/books/ Find a CAMRA festival near you: http://camra.org.uk/festivals Support the podcast: https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2021 · 43 min
Horrors of Beer & Cider
In this special Halloween themed episode of Pubs. Pints. People., our hosts are discussing faults and poor care in beer and cider. In our first interview, Alex Metcalfe, CAMRA's Learn and Discover Manager speaks to Katie Mather, food & drink writer and the owner of the Corto wine, beer and cider bar in Clitheroe. And in our second, Emma Jordan of Blue Barrel Cider will be chatting to cider pommelier, Susannah Mansfield. Get involved in #CiderMonth: https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/cider-and-perry-months Shop CAMRA Books: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-category/books/ Don't forget to vote for the Champion Beer of Britain: cbob.camra.org.uk L&D - Introduction to Beer Faults by Katie Mather: https://camra.org.uk/learn-discover/the-basics/introduction-to-beer-faults/ Find a CAMRA festival near you: http://camra.org.uk/festivals Support the podcast: https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2021 · 47 min
Cider Harvestime
Episode 3 of Pubs. Pints. People. season 4 is celebrates CAMRA's October Cider Month, and delves into cider harvestime! Our first interview is the Ciderologist Gabe Cook talking to Jackie Denman of the Big Apple Association. We are also joined by Alison Taffs, who interviewed not one, not two, but three cider industry figures - Albert Johnson of Ross Cider, the team behind the Orchard Project, and May Turner of Turner's Cider. Get involved in #CiderMonth: https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/cider-and-perry-months Shop CAMRA Books: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-category/books/ Watch the trailer for 'The Story of Perry': https://www.youtube.com/user/CAMRAOFFICIAL Get voting in the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain: cbob.camra.org.uk Find a CAMRA festival near you: http://camra.org.uk/festivals Support the podcast: https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2021 · 50 min
Champion Beer of Britain
The second episode of Pubs. Pints. People. this season is all about CAMRA's most famous award, the Champion Beer of Britain! Our first interview is Owen Ralph talking to Christine Cryne, one of the key people involved in the recent review of CAMRA beer style categories for CBOB. The second interview is something a little different, with both Ross Hunter of the Surrey Hills Brewery and Siren Craft’s Darron Anley joining Clare for a roundtable chat. Get voting in the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain: cbob.camra.org.uk Find a CAMRA festival near you: http://camra.org.uk/festivals See the Golden Award winners here: https://camra.org.uk/50-years/golden-awards/ Find out more about Cask Ale Week: http://www.caskaleweek.co.uk/ Support the podcast: https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2021 · 50 min
Modern British Beer & Cider
Welcome back to a brand new season of CAMRA's Pubs. Pints. People. podcast! We're kicking off the season with a look at two brand new CAMRA books, Modern British Beer by Matthew Curtis, and Modern British Cider by Gabe Cook. Listen to CAMRA biography author Laura Hadland interview fellow beer writer Matthew Curtis about his book Modern British Beer, and the fantastic range of beers available today. Then, drinks educator Alison Taffs chats to The Ciderologist Gabe Cook about his new CAMRA title Modern British Cider. Get voting in the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain: cbob.camra.org.uk Find out more about Cask Ale Week: http://www.caskaleweek.co.uk/ Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £28.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2021 · 46 min
The World of Homeproducing
For the final episode of this season, hosts Clare, Ant and Matt discuss the ins and outs of brewing at home. In the first interview John Ramm is talking to Jem Jones of the Henley Mile Brewery about the fabulous story of how a few mates came together in a shared passion to create the perfect session ale. Then, we hear from James Finch who sits down with Alison Taffs, to tell of his experience of progressing from being a home producer of cider in Lincolnshire, to this year launching his own commercial small scale cider with Chapel Sider. CAMRA 50th anniversary virtual pub quiz - register here! The Great British Beer Festival at Your Local - local.gbbf.org.uk Pre-order Modern British Beer: shop1.camra.org.uk/product/modern-british-beer/ An intro to Modern British Beer will be available on CAMRA's Learn & Discover platform from Friday 25 June. 50% discount on the Good Beer Guide for CAMRA members! Visit the CAMRA Shop. Have you visited CAMRA's new What's Brewing platform? Log in and sign up for news alerts here: wb.camra.org.uk Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2021 · 52 min
Beer design and labels
For the penultimate episode of this series, the Pubs. Pints. People. hosts are discussing beer design and labels! From pump clips to cans, a label can tell you more about a beer than just the ingredients and the ABV. An amazing piece of artwork can entice a drinker, and convey something about the brewer all at once. The first interview is with author Pete Brown, whose book Beer by Design: The art of good branding was released via CAMRA Books last November - he's chatting to host Matt Bundy. Then, we hear from Simon Yarwood of “The Epicurean”, who runs three bottle shops in Manchester, and Boz Berry from the Burton Road Brewing Company - they're speaking to Owen Ralph. Links mentioned in the episode: Check out CAMRA's social media profile picture frames: whypubsmatter.org.uk Volunteer with CAMRA: camra.org.uk/about/work-with-us/volunteer-with-camra Get involved with Beer Day Britain's #CheersToBeer on 15 June: www.beerdaybritain.co.uk Read CAMRA's newest 10 campaigning milestones: camra.org.uk/50-years/50-campaigns Pre-order Modern British Beer: shop1.camra.org.uk/product/modern-british-beer/ Have you visited CAMRA's new What's Brewing platform? Log in and sign up for news alerts here: wb.camra.org.uk Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2021 · 55 min
The apple, the orchard, the land
May is one of two months in the year where we celebrate cider! In this episode, our hosts shine a spotlight on cider makers and the quality products they create. In our first interview, drinks educator and owner of the Hop Inn Micropub Alison Taffs speaks to Pomona Award winner Tom Oliver about his work, the importance of good ingredients, and the need for inclusivity in the industry. In the second interview we’ll hear from Adam Wells, who is a renowned cider writer, interviewed by James Finch, aka the Cider Critic. For more information on CAMRA's celebrations for #CiderMonth, go to https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/cider-and-perry-months/ Cask is BACK, so back CASK! Read more about the campaign here. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2021 · 46 min
What is Small Brewers Relief?
This week, Clare, Ant and Matt are discussing Small Brewers Relief (SBR) and the fact that the government has proposed changes that could hurt small brewers just when some are working out if they can survive at all. Our first interview is with Jack Hobday of Anspach and Hobday, a small independent brewery based in Croydon, south London, he's chatting to Chris Portsmore. Then, Owen Ralph is asking the questions for our second interviewee, Neil Walker, head of communications and marketing at SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers. Find out more about Small Brewers Relief on our website, here: http://camra.org.uk/sbr Visit What's Brewing online: wb.camra.org.uk Cask is BACK, so back CASK! Read more about the campaign here. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2021 · 46 min
Real ale abroad!
In the fifth episode of Pubs. Pints. People. season 3, we’re hearing from fellow real ale enthusiasts from as far afield as Denmark and Argentina! Firstly, our correspondent Harry Davies speaks to Alberto Eyherabide, owner of the Notre Dame pub and brewery in Lujan, Buenos Aires. Our second interview is with Iain Russell, owner of the Wharf pub in Aalborg and Charlie’s Bar in Copenhagen - said to be the first two pubs outside the UK to receive Cask Marque accreditation. RAND Festival (@randfestival) takes place on 23rd April at the Notre Dame pub, Lujan, Argentina The Wharf, Aalborg and Charlie's Bar, Copenhagen both re-open on 6th May Cask is BACK, so back CASK! Read more about the campaign here. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2021 · 47 min
Community Pub Ownership
In this episode, our hosts discuss community pub ownership. You'll hear real-life stories of local pubs being saved by their local communities in our interview with Paul Ainsworth, chairman of CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group with CAMRA correspondent Susannah Mansfield. Our second interview is with Matt Garrard of the Tollerton Flying Club, discussing how they saved their local pub, the Air Hostess - John Ramm is asking the questions. Find all the links mentioned in the episode below: camra.org.uk/communitypubs https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-ownership-fund https://camra.org.uk/campaign_resources/public-house-viability-test/ plunkett.co.uk pubisthehub.org.uk Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2021 · 48 min
The Renaissance of Cider
Join Ant, Clare and Matt to hear all about real cider and perry - and the renaissance of cider. Helping us learn more, Susannah Mansfield chats to Dave Matthews of the Bartestree Cider Company in Herefordshire, and Cath Potter sits down with Katie Mather, who opened the Corto Clitheroe in 2019. Follow along with CAMRA's 50th anniversary celebrations: https://camra.org.uk/50-years/ Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2021 · 45 min
Spotlight on London as a beer city
Ant, Matt and Clare introduce the first of many 'beer cities', shining a spotlight on London. With each new season of the podcast, the hosts will focus one episode on a city that has made a name for itself in the beer world. Correspondent Dean Barrett speaks the founders of South Bermondsey's finest low-alcohol brand Small Beer, James Grundy and Felix James. Dean Barrett's second interview features Michael George-Hemus and Frank Maguire, the Managing Director and Head of Market for Truman's Beer in East London. It's CAMRA's 50th anniversary today - 16th March 2021! Re-visit the episode and dive into the history of the Campaign: https://shows.acast.com/pubspintspeople/episodes/10 You can pre-order your copy of Laura Hadland's biography '50 Years of CAMRA' from the CAMRA shop - published on 16th March. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2021 · 48 min
Innovation in the face of COVID
Join Ant, Matt and Clare this week as they learn about the innovative moves brewers and pub-owners have been taking to combat the Covid-19 crisis. Correspondent Harry Davies sits down with Ian Smith from Fyne Ales to chat about their take-home cask ale scheme, and Dean Barrett talks community with Rob Scahill, landlord of the Orange Tree pub in Baldock. Visit @CAMRA_Official to see all the reasons why #PubsMatter to the UK, and find out more about the cross-industry campaign to save pubs at https://whypubsmatter.org.uk/ It's CAMRA's 50th anniversary on 16th March! Re-visit the episode and dive into the history of the Campaign: https://shows.acast.com/pubspintspeople/episodes/10 You can pre-order your copy of Laura Hadland's biography '50 Years of CAMRA' from the CAMRA shop - published on 16th March. Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ - gain access to great audio and visual content on our Learn & Discover platform. If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2020 · 49 min
Christmas brews!
Join Ant, Matt and Clare this week as they chat all about Christmas brews! Volunteer Jack Taylor will be sitting down with Jonny Garrett of the Craft Beer Channel to hear all about his seasonal favourites and Alison Taffs, owner of the Hop Inn in Hornchurch, will speak with Brock Bergius, Owner and Cidermaker at Gospel Green about premium table ciders that deserve a seat at the table this Christmas. As it is the last episode of the season, tune in at the end for some 2020 outtakes compiled by our fantastic editor, David King! You can check out Sue's recipe this week of a 'festive pheasant' at https://wb.camra.org.uk/2020/12/14/beer-recipe-festive-pheasant/ Make sure to tweet why your #PubMatters this Christmas @CAMRA_Official and find out more about the cross-industry campaign to save pubs at https://whypubsmatter.org.uk/ Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2020 · 39 min
Micropubs: COVID victim or survivor?
This week on the CAMRA podcast Pubs. Pints. People. we want to have a look at how micropubs are faring throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Have they been able to adapt to takeaways easier because they have lower overhead costs and therefore more flexible to the demands of the pandemic? Or does the fact that they're in a smaller space and usually unable to offer food mean that they've been left behind with the new restrictions? Find out as Susanna Mansfield, landlady of the station house in Durham chats with Sam from the Vessel in Plymouth. We will also hear Alison Taffs, owner of The Hop Inn interview Martin Hillier, owner of the Butcher's Arms in Kent and founder of the Micropub Association. We also have a new recipe from Sue Nowak and will hear about Rebecca Weaver about her campervan pub tour of the UK entitled 'a motorhome life of Hank and Marvin'. Sue's Cheese 'n' ale straws and biscuits recipe is available here: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2020/11/23/beer-recipe-cheese-n-ale-straws-and-biscuits/ A motorhome life of Hank and Marvin can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5kw-AldsCxxNis0CZCfAIw You can find out more about the Micropub Association here: http://www.micropubassociation.co.uk/ Don't forget to support the show at https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Or join CAMRA if you're not already a member for just £26.50 a year at https://join.camra.org.uk/ If you'd like to get involved, simply contact podcast@camra.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/pubspintspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2020 · 43 min
The science of beer
A CAMRA podcast