Beer is a rich source of a nutrient that can help prevent weak bones -- but it depends what type you drink, researchers at the University of California, Davis, say. Beer is a rich source of dietary silicon, which can help cut the chance of developing diseases such as osteoporosis, the researchers conclude.But not all beers are the same and those containing malted brley and hops have higher silicon content than beers made from wheat. The research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture...

Well, well, there's been another study that beer in moderation is good for you, and the top news is they have found that beer using quality ingredients, not adjuncts like corn or rice, are the ones that offer the most benefit.This isn't a surprise to most of us who drink good beer (because when you have to spend an evening on rubbish beer you know all about it in the morning, that's...

CAMRA -- the Campaign for Real Ale -- has reached an agreement with the Office of Fair Trading to stay its appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal challenging the OFT's initial response to the campaign's super-complaint in October 2009. CAMRA's appeal is now put on hold until 1 August this year to enable the OFT to consider further evidence of anti-competitive behaviour by the large pub-owning companies. The OFT will now conduct an open public consultation before reaching a final decision.CAMRA's super complaint...

Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse is to invest £5 million in a new 21st century brewery at its existing site in Blandford St Mary. The new plant will be dedicated to brewing its range of cask and bottled Badger beers. The beers will continue to use high-quality ingredients, including Dorset spring water that has been naturally filtered for up to a century through the Cretaceous chalk downs and drawn from the brewery's own wells. Work on the new brewery will start in October this year.Brewery vice-chairman Mark...

Proving it's not all doom and gloom in the brewing industry, Lincolnshire family brewer George Bateman & Son has reported record beer sales for 2009. Batemans saw a 5% increase in its beer trade, distributing more than 40,000 barrels through its retail estate of 65 pubs as well as supermarkets, national drinks distributors and other leading wholesalers.Managing Director Stuart Bateman said: "I believe that one of the keys to our success is that we have better and more innovative licensess today. And our customers...

CAMRA launched its Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter last night at its Annual Parliamentary Reception attended by over 100 MPs, Peers and Special Advisors.

There are lies, damn lies and statistics (as I'm sure you're aware) but even by the Government's standards this is a doozy!You may have seen the story today about the new 'safe' pint glasses and that it would help significantly curb the 87,000 injuries...

Congratulations to Mr Armitage from Lancashire, who is the lucky winner of the superb three night Canal Break, courtesy of Hire A Canalboat.

I know, I know, I could have done better with the headline because you probably guessed what's coming but I couldn't help myself - sorry!So, into what this post is about and it's good news for those of you popping into the posher end of the supermarket category and it's that the new M&S beer range is really very good!If you've been into Marks & Sparks recently, you will...

To further raise money for the appeal process, CAMRA is auctioning off one bottle of House of Commons Blended Scotch Whisky, signed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

A new and updated version of a CAMRA best-seller, 300 Beers to Try Before You Die! by Roger Protz is now available to buy in the CAMRA Shop.

Oh my God! What's the ball of burning gas in the sky?! In case you didn't guess I've just seen the sun for the first time in quite a while and am ridiculously over-excited by this fact, it also means that my cooking is about to change and there'll be less long, slow cook and more fresh, lighter recipes for you to experiment with.Anyway, before that happens thought I'd share my lamb...

The 27th Luton Beer and Cider Festival runs from Thursday 18th to Saturday the 20th of February 2010 at the Hightown Sports and Arts Centre. This festival is run by the South Bedfordshire branch of CAMRA in association with Active Luton.