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News about local pubs, local breweries, cider and anything beer related

Horsham Brewhouse rebranded Friday 6 December 2024
The Horsham Brewhouse and Kitchen has had it's brewing equipment removed and the premises has been refurbished, rebranded and reopened as The Rock Craft House
Harveys visit Saturday 2 November 2024

Accompanied by our friends from the Western Sussex branch were fortunate to have the amazing Miles Jenner to take us on a fascinating brewery and local history tour of the Harvey's Brewery in Lewes.
2024 CAMRA champion Beers announced Friday 1 November 2024
Crouch Vale’s Amarillo (5%) has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2024. Runner up was Anspach & Hobday, The IPA 6% and third place went to Green Jack, Trawlerboys Best Bitter 4.6%

SEE ALL THE WINNERS HERE
D&B Refurbishment completed Monday 28 October 2024
The Dog & Bacon in Horsham has reopened following an extensive refurbishment.

The pub is steadily gaining a reputation for good beer so we hope to include it on a forthcoming branck outing.
The Great British Beer Festival returns Friday 18 October 2024
The Great British Beer Festival returns in 2025 at its new home at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out more HERE
White Horse celebrations Saturday 28 September 2024

The branch joined Beth and Simon at the White Horse in Maplehurst to celebrate their 40 years in residence.

Thank you for a brilliant BBQ, speeches and glorious real ale and real cider.
Horsham Brewing Company (HBC) Launch new home Friday 16 August 2024

HBC lauched their new brewery and tap room with a gala weekend featuring a range of their own beers plus several from small local breweries.

Regular opening hours have been extended to Wednesday to Friday 5.30pm - 10.30pm and Saturdays 11am until 9pm.
The Knepp Estate walk Saturday 27 July 2024
We had a great day walking the Knepp Estate for a Branch trip that included the lovely Countryman Inn and we were very well looked after at Aleworks brewing company

Have a look in our picture gallery for a few memories of the day.
Saturday 29 June 2024
Congratulations to Liam Brooker from Aleworks for reaching the final of the Maker & Creator category of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Why not join our hike on 27th July, which includes a visit to the brewery!
Horsham pub in National Final Thursday 20 June 2024
The Kings Arms has been shortlisted in th best community pub catagory of the Great British Pub awards competition,
Yapton 2024 Saturday 18 May 2024

There was a tremendous turnout for the branch at this years Beerex. After a slightly wobbly start the weather decided to join in the fun as well to make it a truly memorable outing.
Branch AGM Tuesday 14 May 2024
Many thanks to The Apple Tree for hosting this years meeting. All of last years officers were happy to stand again and were duly appointed.

The draw for the Ale Trail prize winners was also made. It was a great success and we hope to do it again next year.
Pub of the Year Award Saturday 6 April 2024
What a fabulous day at The Engine Rooms dark beer festival to celebrate the Pub of the Year shield presentation AND the dark & light beer Equinox festival winners, Flying Trunk Brewery!
Shelley Arms in danger Thursday 4 April 2024

Stonegate have put in an application to build homes on part of the car park of the Shelley Arms in Broadbridge Heath.

CAMRA firmly believes this is not in the interest of the pub or those living near by, we have commented on the application HERE.

If agreed this will probably undermine the viability of the pub and may lead to it's closure. At best parking may become an issue in the area in addition to removing amenity from the area.
50th Aniversary Celebratory Lunch Saturday 16 March 2024
A huge thank you to everyone to helped us celebrate the official launch of 50 years of the North Sussex Branch.

We are particularly grateful to The Red Lion, Turners Hill for hosting us and providing a delicious buffet, to Harvey's Brewery for laying on a special treat of our own Ale (including its own special pump clip) and to Bunny Lucas from Kissingate Brewery for her delicious cake.

Please come an look at the memories board - along with our 'Present Day's board - at the membership table at the Equinox Festival.