Despite its industrial past, Gwent still has its share of beautiful countryside, mountains and of course pubs. Formerly a Kingdom which occupied most of what is now Monmouthshire, it no longer officially exists since local government reorganisation in 1997. Gwent is the old name for this region and so the CAMRA branch have retained it. The area covered by the Branch is that of the unitary authorities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Islwyn, though the latter has been annexed by Caerphilly UA
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Gwent is home to no fewer than 4 microbreweries, and also has a number of cider presses, with several local outlets. In addition we now have an outlet selling Welsh Real Ales in Bottle, at the Meadow Farm Shop near Tintern.

If you need more information about branch activities, please check the diary or the news pages,  otherwise contact the branch, or for regular updates, visit our Facebook site or go to the Brew Wales Blog

Other useful beer related sites are: Beermad and Quaffale

During 2008, Camra is making a concerted effort to encourage members to take a more active role in the Campaign. This may take the form of 'researching' local pubs for ale quality (and reporting to the Branch), to participating in Branch meetings and Festivals. We have now written to all members in Gwent to encourage your involvement.