Cask Marque, The Challenge

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The quality of beer in cask is better than it has ever been, but all too often that quality is less than satisfactory at the point of dispense.

Our concerns were underlined by an independent survey of 1,000 pubs (Research). Among its findings, the survey showed that one in five pints sold were of poor quality.
  Beer guru Roger Protz with Cask Marque’s Annabel Smith & Paul Nunny  


The Customer demands refreshing, consistent quality. That challenge must be met.

That is why we have introduced the Cask Marque Scheme

Cask Marque


Find Out How The Cask Marque Scheme Works
Cellar Managment Training
Cask Marque Pubs
All pubs that are Cask Marque approved will show this sign
Click below to find details including venues and date of Cask Marque Cellar Management Training courses
Want to find a Cask Marque registered pub in your area? Click below to search the members listing:

Cask Marque stands for:
  • Excellence in the service of cask ale.
  • Awarded to the licensee rather than to the pub.
  • Jointly funded by brewers and retailers.
  • Inspections made twice a year.


  • “Good cellar management is the key to serving cask ales in their prime. Cask Marque will be invaluable to customers, retailers and brewers alike.” Paul Wells, Chairman, Independent Family Brewers of Britain

  • “Cask ale is the lynch-pin of our pub tradition and Cask Marque’s success will underwrite the future of both ale and pubs”. Nick Bish, Chief Executive, The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers

Look out for the Cask Marque Plaque. This guarantees beer quality in the outlet and the opportunity to TRY BEFORE YOU BUY.