The majority of drinkers believe big brewers are squeezing smaller players off the bar.
New YouGov polling commissioned by CAMRA shows that 68 per cent of UK adults believe large multinational brewers are making it harder for independent breweries to survive.
The findings highlight growing public concern that market dominance by global brewing giants is limiting consumer choice and threatening the future of local beer production.
Ash Corbett-Collins, chairman of CAMRA, said: "These results are a wake-up call for politicians and regulators to tackle anti-competitive practices and give a level playing field to independent brewers.
"We’ve been banging on for ages about how global brewing conglomerates are locking out competition and stifling consumer choice.
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"Now the public are backing that message loud and clear.
"People want to drink quality, independent beer in their local pubs, but many small brewers can’t get their foot in the door."
CAMRA says the problem is particularly acute in pubs ‘tied’ to large chains or brewing companies, where landlords are restricted to serving beers from a pre-approved list.
Mr Corbett-Collins said: "The market is increasingly tilted in favour of the largest companies.
"If we want a thriving brewing scene, we need proper reform to make access to the bar fair, transparent and competitive."
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