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Cask Ale the future

Cask Ale the future

Cask beer is a growth area within the on trade. Is it time small and large brewers took full advantage of this renewed interest in cask beer and embraced new methods of dispense. The question is this , is cask beer defined by the past methods of dispense that by definition restrict it’s dispense,...
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Updated Christmas Checklist

Updated Christmas Checklist

Well, going by the number of times I have heard Slade telling me that “Here it is, Merry Christmas, everybody’s having fun….” I can safely assume that once again our favorite season is about to hit us. Yes, unless you have been locked away in the deepest recesses of your cellar, contemplating why you...
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The things you find in beer cellars

The things you find in beer cellars

I wish I was a tidy person. I do so envy those people who are naturally organized and neat. My personal philosophy on keeping things in order revolves around convincing myself that I know where things are and that I will sort things out later, when I have time. Having been honest in declaring...
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How long should my beer last?

How long should my beer last?

An important question we often get asked on the Inn Doctor forum is, “How long should or does my beer last?” It is an interesting question with several variables that can affect the answer. It is vital for you the retailer to have a good understanding of this issue to enable you to keep...
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Pubs, beer and people

Pubs, beer and people

The good Old Days? Trendy Working behind a bar gives you an entirely different perspective on life in general, that goes without saying, but the last few years has seen the view change beyond all recognition. Pulling pints and listening to the same old conversations can give you lots of time to contemplate the...
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