The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)

The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) was founded in 1971 as a consumer movement to protect Britain's brewing heritage. At the time, brewery take-overs and closures were commonplace, and traditional British beer was on its deathbed. As the giant breweries were closing down small producers all across the country, choice was diminishing and, in place of beers brewed for local palates, nationally advertised keg beers were finding their way onto the bar.

Due partly to the efforts of groups such as CAMRA, Real Ale is now available in the majority of bars, even those owned by the major National breweries, who sometimes market the Ales produced by the small breweries they now own throughout the country.

Camra membership is in excess of 45,000. CAMRA publish many excellent books, including Britains number one beer and pub guide, "The Good Beer Guide"

Membership of Camra currently costs £12.00. Joint Husband/Wife membership is £14.00. Life membership is available for a one off payment of ten times the annual rate.

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Note : Other than as a satisified member, I am not in any way connected with Camra, All comments in these documents are personal and should not be taken to represent the views of CAMRA or any other body.