Beer guru Iain Loe retires from CAMRA

Dubbed a “beer guru” by CAMRA, Loe’s role as a research and information manager has seen him become an “invaluable source of beer and pub knowledge”.

Loe joined CAMRA in February 1989 just a month before the Monopolies & Mergers Commission report into ‘The Supply of Beer’ was published, changing the whole structure of the brewing industry. A year later, he initiated the setting up of the European Beer Consumers Union — the federation of national beer consumer groups across Europe to give beer consumers and pub goers a voice in Brussels and Strasbourg.

CAMRA chief executive Mike Benner heralded Loe’s contribution to the Campaign. “Iain has been a great source of wisdom for many people in CAMRA, and has played an integral role in helping further our campaigning in the corridors of power,” he said. “Not only has his ability to absorb a wealth of information been second to none, he is a popular individual in the CAMRA team, and has helped many a new member of staff settle into their role.

“Iain will be sorely missed by the Campaign’s staff and volunteers and it will be difficult to replace someone with such a passion for and expansive knowledge of the beer world.”

Despite retiring, Loe will still be available for consultation. He also hopes to join the blogging scene and has already set up a page at www.beerandpubsloedown.blogspot.com.