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Chairman, CAMRA
Ash has been a CAMRA Director since 2018, and Chairman since September 2024.
Born and raised in Burton-on-Trent, Ash joined CAMRA at Burton Beer Festival in 2011, by which point he had already developed a love for pubs and cask beer. He now lives in Birmingham with his wife Jess, their dog, and a large collection of vintage football shirts.
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin speaks with Ash Corbett-Collins, Chairman of CAMRA, about the growing challenges facing UK pubs and independent breweries.
From pub closures and rising costs to the lack of access to market, this conversation dives into why it’s becoming harder for drinkers to find local, independent beer—and what needs to change.
Ash also shares insights on CAMRA’s future strategy, the end of the Great British Beer Festival, and whether micr…
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin speaks with Ash Corbett-Collins, the chairman of CAMRA, about the significance of cask ale in British culture, the challenges it faces, and the ongoing campaigns to promote and preserve it. They discuss the importance of choice in pubs, the role of beer festivals, and the value independent breweries bring to local communities. Ash shares insights on engaging younger audiences and the future of CAMRA, emphasising the community aspect of beer …