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Since 1997 Cask Marque has been ensuring that the cask ale you drink in pubs in the UK is in perfect condition.
Our 50 qualified assessors make over 20,000 visits to pubs each year in England, Scotland, Wales, Europe and even America to check the temperature, appearance, aroma and taste of Britain’s favourite drink.
Visit a Cask Marque accredited pub and you are guaranteed to receive a great pint of cask ale.
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Cask Matters is an industry body made up of consumer organisations, brewers and retailers who care about awareness of, and the future of, our national drink.
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Over three-quarters of UK hospitality businesses at risk of insolvency
More than three-quarters of hospitality businesses in the UK are at risk of insolvency within 12 months, according to UKHospitality. A survey by the trade body, in partnership with CGA, showed that 1-in-5 are at significant risk of insolvency, or expect insolvency,...
BBPA urges Government to keep £1 billion in grant scheme funding open to save pubs and jobs
The BBPA, the leading trade association representing brewers and pubs, has backed calls from the Local Government Association to ringfence £1 billion in grant funding that would otherwise be clawed back by Government, to continue to help support pubs and other...
BII survey reveals fragility of the pub sector
The BII has released the results of their 3rd survey of members since the closure of pubs in March of this year. The results show that whilst 89% of members are now open in some form or another, their businesses are incredibly fragile, with 60% making no profit...
BBPA calls for Government to cut VAT on beer in pubs, as European Commission gives the green lightÂ
​ The BBPA, the leading trade association representing brewers and pubs, has today urged the UK Government to extend its VAT cut on food in pubs to include beer as well.  The trade association has made the plea as the European Commission confirmed that within the...
Stonegate to trial Clenzair breakthrough technology in the fight against Coronavirus
Stonegate Pub Company have teamed up with Clenzair to trial breakthrough technology in the fight to maintain a safe and sanitised environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The game-changing system significantly reduces viruses, bacteria, gases, odours, mould and...
Brains Brewery announces support package for its Partnership pubs
The hospitality industry, like many others, has faced huge amounts of disruption over the past four months. Now there is light at the end of the tunnel with pubs in Wales expected to be permitted to open fully on Monday 3rd August. On that day Brains looks forward to...
Salopian Brewery take Overall Gold in first ever Digital Beer Awards
An English Bitter from a brewery in Shrewsbury has beaten almost 500 different beers from across the UK to be named overall Gold at the inaugural SIBA Digital Beer Awards 2020. ‘Darwin’s Origin’ from Salopian Brewery is a copper coloured Bitter given an international...
Beer enthusiasts broaden their repertoire during lockdown
Three months spent in lockdown has significantly shifted the way many are consuming beer, according to a new survey of 2,364 beer enthusiasts. The study carried out by Brew//LDN and KAM Media, highlighted that, during lockdown, respondents have been drinking...
SIBA’s response to Chancellor
Commenting on the Summer Economic Statement from the Chancellor, SIBA Chief Executive James Calder said; “Today’s announcements are a mixed picture. The job retention bonus and kickstart scheme will help beer, brewing and pubs given we employ a disproportionate number...
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