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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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Hogs Back brings Cask Marque plaque home
The Hogs Back Brewery Tap is proudly displaying its new Cask Marque plaque after passing the beer quality organisation's rigorous inspection earlier this summer. The Brewery Tap first opened first opened last summer, initially in a converted hop kiln overlooking the...
Book today for our Virtual Cask Masterclass
We are excited to bring you details of our Virtual Cask Masterclass. This modular series of classes will take place in September, October and November and you can book your place now. The Masterclasses comprise of 5 modules and take place on the following dates: 16th...
Pub sector welcomes removal of most restrictions in Scotland
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has welcomed the announcement from the First Minister that Scotland will move ‘beyond level 0’ from Monday (9 Aug). The removal of most restrictions means that over 200 pubs which had remained closed due to restrictions,...
Launching Monday #StandUpForCask
#StandUpForCask is an exciting new campaign which we are launching, alongside other colleagues in the beer and pub industry, to encourage customers back to cask ale as pubs reopen. We believe that a pint of cask beer is one of life's greatest pleasures! Working with...
Sambrook’s new tap room opens July 17th
Sambrook’s Brewery is our Brewery of the Month, and what's more, is opening a brand new tap room this weekend. The brewery is moving to its new home over the summer. After growing quickly from its inception in 2008, the brewery is moving a mile up the road from...
Lockdown legacy threatens the recovery of our nations’ pubs
The BII has today released the results of its most recent survey of operator members, detailing the impact that the pandemic has had on their businesses, the fragility of their pubs as they start their recovery and what support will be needed to safeguard their...
Step 4 announcement by PM welcomed by beer and pub trade
The UK beer and pub industry has welcomed confirmation that restrictions on pubs in England, including one metre plus social distancing and table service only, will be lifted on July 19th. According to the BBPA the lifting of restrictions on July 19th – ‘Freedom...
Hogs Back Brewery ‘delighted’ to honour free pint pledge
England's historic victory against Denmark was a bittersweet result for Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery, who now have to honour their pre-tournament pledge to give away pints of their Euros beer Three Hogs if Southgate's squad reached the final. Three Hogs was brewed...
Registration opens for the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards
Entries are now open for the ‘Oscars’ of the brewing and cider world – the International Brewing and Cider Awards. The competition, due to be held in November 2021 is the most historic international beer and cider competition of its kind. The 2019 event attracted over...
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