Branch News
- Northampton County Beer Festival 2024
Monday 15 April 2024
The Beer Festival 2024 page has now been updated and the Beer Festival Staffing Form added.
- Ale Trail 2024
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Northants branch of CAMRA launches its second Ale Trail around pubs of Northampton and also a new Ale Trail around the pubs of Kettering and Wellingborough - Ale Trail 2024
The Kettering/Wellingborough Trail kicks off at the Beer Festival at the Potbelly Brewery on the 16th to 18th May and the Northampton Trail starts at the Beer Festival at the Phipps Brewery on the 25th to 26th May. There will be a further launch a week later at the Northampton Beer Festival which starts on the 30th May and ends on the 1st June.
Both Ale Trails end on the 31st August giving everyone over 3 months to visit the pubs.
Full details can be found here - 2024 Ale Trail Information
- Over The Barrel Spring 2024
Sunday 7 April 2024
The latest edition of Over The Barrel has been published and is available in pubs whilst stocks last and online here - Over The Barrel Spring 2024
- Branch Diary
Saturday 23 March 2024
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and festivals, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page.
- Branch History
Thursday 14 March 2024
Based on another batch of documents being researched we have updated our A Brief History page to include a list of Chairmen.
This list is not exhaustive, so if you have any information that can help us fill in the gaps we'd love to see it. Please contact us at: ku.gro.armac.stnahtron@ocbew - Branch Diary
Tuesday 6 February 2024
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page.
- Branch Diary
Monday 1 January 2024
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page.
- Over The Barrel Autumn, Winter 2023
Thursday 28 December 2023
The latest edition of Over The Barrel has been published and is available in pubs whilst stocks last and online here - Over The Barrel Autumn-Winter 2023
- Branch Diary
Saturday 9 December 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page.
- Branch Diary
Friday 27 October 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page.
The date of the AGM has also been released
- Branch Diary
Sunday 24 September 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page
- Over The Barrel Summer 2023
Thursday 3 August 2023
The latest edition of Over The Barrel has been published and is available in pubs whilst stocks last and online here - Over The Barrel Summer 2023
- Branch Diary
Monday 31 July 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page
- Branch Diary
Friday 14 July 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page
- Branch Diary
Thursday 22 June 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page
- Beer Festival winners announced
Monday 5 June 2023
Session Bitters up to 4.3%
Great Oakley Wot’s Occurring 3.9%
Session Pale, Blond and Golden Ales up to and inc 4.3%
Digfield Chiffchaff 3.9%
Premium Pale , Blond and Golden Ales 4.4 - 6.4%
Great Oakley Gobble 4.5%
Milds up to 4%, Session Stouts and Porters up to and inc 4.9%
Nene Valley Egyptian Cream 4.6%
Premium Bitters 4.4 – 6.4%
Digfield Mad Monk 4.8%
Red Ales, Brown Ales, Old Ales and Strong Milds 4.1 – 6.4%
Great Oakley Delapre Dark 4.6%
Strong Stouts and Porters inc Imperial Stouts and Baltic Porters 5% and above
Towcester Mill Black Fire 5.2%
Barley Wines and Strong Ales above 6.5%
Potbelly Piggin Strong Ale 13%CHAMPION Beer
Towcester Mill Black Fire 5.2%Cider
WINNER
Harefield’s Craft Ciders Coopers Barrel 5.3%
Second
Saxby’s Cider Original 5.0%
Third
Bad Boy Bad Boy Cider 5.9%
- Northampton Ale Trail
Thursday 1 June 2023
The Ale Trail launches on the 2nd June at the Northampton Beer Festival where Ale Trail cards can be picked up. The cards can also be obtained from any of the 23 pubs on the Trail or you can download and print your own card here...Northampton Ale Trail card
- Branch Diary
Wednesday 31 May 2023
The Branch Diary has been updated, with details of meetings, socials, presentations and tours, and can be viewed and downloaded on the Branch Diary page
- Northampton Ale Trail Pubs Announced!
Monday 8 May 2023
We are pleased to confirm that the list of pubs below will be taking part in our Summer Ale Trail.
Each pub will have its own unique sticker that will be awarded to anyone purchasing a half or full pint of LOCAL Real Ale between 2nd June and 31st August inclusive. Ale Trail cards will also be available from each pub as well as at the Northampton Beer Festival (2nd and 3rd June).
Collect 16 stickers and you can then collect a beer glass and two bottles of locally brewed real ale from the Albion Brewery Bar.
If you complete the card (i.e. collect all 23 stickers) then you will also be entered into a prize draw!
Start planning your Local Summer Ale Trail!!
Albion Brewery Bar 54 Kingswell Street NN1 1PR
Artizan 70 Artizan Rd NN1 4HS
Black Prince 15 Abington Square NN1 4AE
Bold Dragoon 48 High Street NN3 3JW
Cordwainer The Ridings NN1 2AQ
Foundrymans Arms 135, St. James Road NN5 5LE
Fox & Hounds 186 Harborough Road NN2 8DJ
Garibaldi Hotel 19 Bailiff Street NN1 3DX
Lamplighter 66 Overstone Road NN1 3JS
Malt Shovel Tavern 121 Bridge Street NN1 1QF
Olde Cobbler Acre Lane NN2 8BN
Olde England 199 Kettering Road NN1 4BP
Pomfret Arms 10 Cotton End NN4 8BS
Princess Alexandra 1 Alexandra Road NN1 5QP
Road to Morocco Bridgewater Drive NN3 3AG
Roman Way Brewery Building 79, The Old Depot, Weedon NN7 4PS
Royal Oak Whiston Rd, Cogenhoe NN7 1NJ
Saxon Tavern 25 The Square, Earls Barton NN6 0NA
Shipmans 12, Drapery NN1 2HG
The Fish 11 Fish St. NN1 2AA
Thomas A Beckett 52 St James' Road NN5 5HY
Three Horseshoes 23, High St., Ecton NN6 0QA
Wheatsheaf 126 Dallington Road NN5 7HN