Cask Ale Range

Spring is a great time to rethink your cask ale range. Stocking guest ales alongside your permanent cask ale brands allows
you to generate interest and revenue from customers. Here are some top tips for getting the right mix:

• Don’t rotate seasonal ales too quickly. They should be kept on the bar for two to four weeks – customers want the opportunity to buy them again if they liked them.

• As a general rule you should always have a permanent ‘tried and trusted’ session ale on the bar (3.6-4.1%) such as Greene King IPA

• Stock a range of beer styles and strengths

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Our Guide to the perfect Ale range

To keep drinkers interested, include a choice of beer styles and strengths.

 

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Low

Typically a session beer, so a lower ABV. It is best to stock a tried and tested brand that customers recognise.

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Strong

Premium strength 4.5%+. More challenging flavour and bitterness, for experienced ale drinkers.

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Pale

Golden ale is a category that continues to grow, and is a popular choice with women and younger drinkers.

Regional and Seasonal Ales

To keep drinkers interested, include a mix of permanent brands and some seasonal ales.

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Regional

Regional favourites or even those that are local to your pub – rotate these beers to add interest.

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Seasonal

Rotated guest and seasonal beers to support retail events such as Christmas or sports.