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The Campaign for Real Ale

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is a UK-based organization founded in 1971 to promote traditional beers, particularly cask-conditioned ales. It aims to protect and enhance the brewing industry by advocating for consumer rights and supporting local breweries. CAMRA organizes beer festivals, provides resources for beer lovers, and campaigns against the decline of pubs and beer quality. By celebrating "real ale," which is brewed using traditional methods and without artificial additives, CAMRA seeks to preserve the diversity and heritage of British brewing culture. Its efforts contribute to a vibrant and sustainable beer community.

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    The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is a UK-based organization founded in 1971 to promote and protect traditional methods of brewing and serving beer, especially cask-conditioned ale, which is naturally carbonated and served from a cask. CAMRA advocates for quality, variety, and the enjoyment of real ale, supports local breweries, and works against the rise of mass-produced lagers and beers. The campaign also aims to preserve traditional pubs as essential community spaces. Through festivals, publications, and grassroots activism, CAMRA seeks to ensure that real ale remains a vibrant part of Britain’s cultural heritage.