The Good Beer Guide 2023: 50th Edition

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Meet the CofE trained minister set to star as The Yorkshire Exorcist in a new documentary on Really TV As well as the ‘Famous Five’ (Pubs who have been included in the Good Beer Guide since the first edition) there are a number of other pubs out there that are on a massive streak for inclusion in The Good Beer Guide.

The Good Beer Guide is a book published annually by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) listing what it considers to be the best 4,500 real ale outlets ( pubs, clubs, and off-licences) in the United Kingdom. [1] Details [ edit ] First edition in 1974 Queralt, Richard (October–November 2007). "CAMRA good beer guide" (PDF). The Oxford Drinker. p.16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012 . Retrieved 1 November 2011. Whilst we experienced a boom in the brewing industry over recent years, it’s clear that the effects of Covid-19 and subsequent cost of living and cost of goods crisis has been keenly felt. I’d encourage everyone to use this Guide to seek out the very best examples of pub excellence and support these locals by visiting them." Which pubs are included in the guide? Three Tuns in Lower Halstow, near Sittingbourne Right on the roadside in Lower Halstow, The Three Tuns was serving ale to local folk long before cars were using The Street (60692917) The 50th anniversary edition of the guide has a foreword by King Charles, who said pubs played a vital role during the pandemic, going above and beyond to supply meals to isolating households, selling necessities such as bread and milk and trying to counter loneliness through virtual events and quizzes.We've also defined the different types of beers for you, so while you're sipping on that new IPA you are loving, you can read up about the differences between a New England–style and a West coast–style. Or while you're finding your next go-to brew, you can learn what makes a German-style beer German. A number of notable pubs have also made a new appearance in this year’s guide, including The Alma in Painter’s Forstall, near Faversham, Smugglers Record Shop in Deal and The Magnet in Broadstairs.

The Spaniard's Inn has reportedly been serving punters since the 16th Century - and the Sunday Roast is to die for (Image: TripAdvisor)

The Sir John Oldcastle is situated near Farringdon station and is considered by many on TripAdvisor to be the best Wetherspoon in Islington (Image: J D Wetherspoon)

After two long stints as Editor, Roger Protz announced in autumn 2017 that the 2018 Guide would be his last. CAMRA stated that from the 2019 Guide it would carry the name of the managing editor. The incredible Camberwell bakery where people queue out the door for London's 'best' bread and pastries The guide, which surveys 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, is the definitive beer drinker’s guide to the very best pints in the most picturesque and friendly pubs. The Three Sheets To The Wind team outside the pub in Rochester high streetThe Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide and it continues to represent the best of the best in the brewing and hospitality industry. Volunteers then rate the pubs based on their quality of beer, atmosphere, location and ability to accommodate real ale drinkers. This guide is a clarion call to get involved, to go local, to preserve humanity and courtesy in our Pubs, not have them turned into mere alcohol cash machines.’