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Cask ale volumes grew in 2011 for the first time in 20 years, and the category has now overtaken keg as the most popular form of draught ale, according to the Cask Report 2012-13, published today.

The Yards Real Ale Invitational will return to Yards Brewing Co. on Sunday, May 1. During the all-day drinking event, more than 50 firkins of cask-conditioned beer will be available to try.

The beer cask was invented thousands of years ago, and they vary in size from just a few gallons to massive 54-gallon vessels. Even though it's more challenging, there's a dedicated movement in ...

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To be clear, cask ale is, in fact, generally served warmer than most of the beers Americans drink (in the low 50s instead of the mid to high 30s).

Cask ale has some difficulties to overcome, but with the correct application, it can maintain its rightful place at the bar of all good pubs. Cask ale’s reputation is at risk. Ordering a pint at the ...

In April, Whiskey Hammer claimed their $1.3 million sale set a new record, balking at the idea that a cask sold back in October for $2.3 million should count because the lot included an NFT.

But while lager slipped heavily, cask ale sales dropped only about 1.3% last year, with some brewers such as Fullers reporting a slight increase in demand.