What is Real Ale?

CAMRA Pint glass

Why is Real Ale usually dispensed from a Cask with a Handpump? How is it different from Keg beer?

Read the technical definition of Real Ale and understand some of the jargon surrounding cellarmanship.

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Tue, 08 Dec 2020

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Sat, 12 Dec 2020

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