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CAMRA provides an incredible range of learning opportuntities

Meet and learn from the most highly regarded and emerging British brewing talent + Bag tickets to flavour packed tutored tastings + Judge cider and beer at competition level + Lead the way by running a beer festival + Become a beer expert in your spare time with CAMRA books

Navigate via the links below to start your journey of discovery today.

Festivals

Over 180 festivals a year provide hands-on, fun and engaging experiences. Learn about the ingredients and craft that go into making your favourite drinks. Build your confidence in a relaxed and supportive setting so you can maximise your enjoyment of the festival experience.

Festival Fringe Events

Fringe events take you to the heart of  local beer culture. Celebrated and historic venues play host to special events, tap takeovers, featured brewery nights and exclusive brewer collaborations. Beer trails showcase award-winning brews, trailblazing venues and breweries.

Tutored Tastings

If you are looking to take your beer, cider and perry tasting skills to the next level CAMRA’s tutored tastings programme presents incredible value.  Hosted at CAMRA festivals and guided by respected industry voices, brewers, beer sommeliers, award-winning writers and journalists.

Books & Merchandise

CAMRA is a leading publisher of books on beer, cider, perry, pubs and brewing. If you’re building your confidence as a home brewer or trying to navigate British and international beer styles the CAMRA Shop has something to help you get ahead. Help other people learn more with CAMRA by wearing our tees!

What's Brewing

What’s Brewing is our monthly member newspaper where you can find the latest beer and pub news plus listings of events and beer festivals nationwide. Build your sense of the wider CAMRA community via features on local grassroots campaigning, celebrated venues and producers.

Training Courses

CAMRA offers a range of training opportunities  for our members. These include Beer Festival training – including Bar Manager training, beer and cider cooling (for our Festival volunteers) and Beer Tasting, Beer Appreciation, Off Flavours in Beer and more.

Beer Judge Training

CAMRA delivers a dedicated beer judging training for those who want to develop their skills, those looking to join a judging panel for awards such as the Champion Beer of Britain and even refresher courses for current judges. Judging training often features drinks shortlisted for CAMRA awards.

Volunteer and learn

Volunteer with CAMRA at a national or local festival, or get involved to use and develop your skills in your area.  CAMRA offers a range of toolkits, support and training (e.g. in managing bars to campaigning) and we know once you start you’ll be hungry to learn more!

Good Beer Guide App

The Good Beer Guide app puts thousands of pubs, beers and breweries at your fingertips. Using information compiled and continuously updated by pub-goers all over the UK, the app helps you find what you want, where you want, when you want!

Branch Events

Local CAMRA branches offer a real sense of community. Regular meetups at new and established venues, brewery tours, talks, tastings and more all offer the chance to take charge of your own learning at a pace that suits you.

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