East Lancs CAMRA

Supporting the Campaign for Real Ale in Blackburn, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale

Last orders for Porter Brewery?

The future of the Rossendale brewery may be in doubt

Breaking News: Courtesy of Rossendale Free Press...

Rossendale's only brewery faces an uncertain future as its award-winning founder looks to spread his wings.

Dave Porter is slowly winding down the pub side of his operation as he concentrates on his brewery installation business.

And that leaves the long-term future of the Porter Brewery, housed in the Griffin pub, Haslingden, in doubt.

Read more on the Rossendale Free Press website.

Other recent brewery news...
	Thwaites Brewery update - News of our region's biggest brewer [posted on 26/06/2009]

	A Festive Toast with Real Ale - Seasonal beer and cheer from Grindleton [posted on 17/12/2008]

	Garthela Brewhouse - East Lancs newest brewery is fermenting... [posted on 12/12/2008]

	Nutty new identity is black magic from Thwaites - Re-branding of an old favourite [posted on 25/03/2008]

	First chance to taste the new beers - Sample ales from East Lancs latest brewery [posted on 28/02/2007]

	Old Fecker and Ribble Rouser! - The two maiden ales from Grindleton Brewhouse are born [posted on 22/02/2007]

	Grindleton Brewhouse - New micro-brewery opening in the Ribble Valley [posted on 19/01/2007]

	Thwaites 200th Anniversary - 2007 marks the Blackburn brewery's bicentenary [posted on 15/01/2007]

	Moorhouses Launch Spooky Ales - Two Halloween ales appear at the Rising Sun [posted on 20/10/2006]

Axe the Beer Tax


Britain's pubs are under severe and sustained pressure. CAMRA predicts that up to 7,500 pubs could be lost by the end of 2012. Pubs play a vital role in the social life of communities up and down the country - and are an essential part of promoting a more responsible drinking culture. It is time to stand up for a Great British tradition and save the pub.

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