Arkell’s Brewery have been chosen as our Brewery of the Day for the first day of Cask Ale Week. They are great ambassadors of cask and this year they are celebrating a remarkable 180th birthday. Founded by John Arkell in in 1843, this family-owned brewery has remained true to its roots. The beer is still […]
Today's Beer of the Day is 3B by Arkell's Brewery. Beer of of the Day judge for the first day of Cask Ale Week is Simon Martin, Founder of the Real Ale Guide on YouTube. Simon says: "The reason I chose 3B is not only for it's historical relevance to British cask ale, but for […]
Our Beer of the Day judge for day two of Cask Ale Week is Cask Marque Assessor, Graeme Hall. Simon says: "It stands out across the country. It's well balanced, sweet, nice hoppiness and suitable for everyone who likes cask" Some facts about Landlord: • It has won both CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain and […]
Our Beer of the Day for Day 3 of Cask Ale Week is Lemon Dream from Salopian. Lemon Dream made its debut in 2001 and has become one of our most loved beers as it is both a great gateway for drinkers entering the world of cask, alongside being a staple with more practised drinkers, […]
Adnams is our Brewery of the Day on day 4 of Cask Ale Week. Founded by George and Ernest Adnams in 1872, Adnams began as a Southwold brewery on the Suffolk coast and has been fiercely independent for the last 150 years. In 2010, Adnams became the first brewery in England to build a distillery […]
Today's judge is Cask Marque's newest team member, Mark Tinsley. Mark has chosen 6X, which is Wadworth Brewery's iconic ale. First brewed on 5th December 1923. Wadworth are celebrating 6X’s centenary all year with events activities and prizes. There’s a fun fact about how it got it’s name too... Originally 6%, Coopers would mark XXXXXX […]
Today's Beer of the Day has been chosen by judge, Jonny Garrett. Jonny is a London-based beer writer, author, and filmmaker. As well as writing regularly for Good Beer Hunting, he is the founder of YouTube's Craft Beer Channel. His choice is the delicious Railway Porter from The Five Points Brewing Company. He said: “For […]
Hook Norton have been chosen as our Brewery of the Day for day 5 of Cask Ale Week. Brewing since 1849, Hook Norton Brewery has been in the same brewing family for 5 generations and continues to produce a wide range of award-winning cask, keg and bottled beers from its 5-story Victorian Tower Brewery. Hook […]
Theakson Brewery has been chosen for today's 'Brewery of the Day'. Theakston is one of Britain’s oldest established family brewing companies and is famed throughout the country and overseas for its wide range of premium ales brewed in our historic Victorian tower brewery. Their legendary Old Peculier beer is sold in many countries overseas and […]
Today's Beer of the Day judge is Rebecca Pate, Beer Sommelier and Cask Marque's very own Social Media Manager. Her choice is legendary Sussex Best from Harvey's Brewery. She said: “I’m delighted to be the one to nominate Harvey’s Best because it’s a popular beer with a legendary status. I was lucky enough to spend […]
Today's Beer of the Day judge is Mark Dredge, beer writer and presenter. His choice is the classic Theakston ale, Old Peculier. He says: "I don't think I've ever seen Old Peculier available on cask and not ordered it. It's one of the great British dark ales with its inviting aroma of chocolate, dark malts, […]
Today's Brewery of the Day is Butcombe Brewery. Butcombe Brewery is a well-known brewery based in Bristol, Somerset. It was founded in 1978, making it one of the early players in the craft beer movement in the UK. The brewery has gained a reputation for producing high-quality traditional ales and craft beers that cater to […]
Our ninth Beer of the Day is Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Butcombe Original. This beer recently broke into the UK’s top ten on-trade cask ales! Did you know that Amber ales make up three quarters of all casks sold in the UK? Butcombe's Original Ale has a distinctive bitter, clean and refreshing flavour which has been […]
Our Beer of the Day winner for Saturday 30th September is Harvest Pale by Castle Rock Brewery. Refreshing, multi-award-winning beer with delicate citrus character. Brewed with gently kilned malt and an aromatic blend of American hops. A beer with exceptional poise.