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Your Ultimate Guide to Cask Ale Week 2025

Pub | Posted 2025.07.02

From Thursday 18th to Sunday 28th September 2025, Cask Ale Week returns for ten glorious days of celebrating the very best of Britain’s national drink — cask-conditioned real ale.

Whether you’re a seasoned ale lover or just discovering what makes cask so special, this is your chance to explore incredible pubs, attend beer festivals, and enjoy exclusive brewery events across the country.

Why Celebrate Cask Ale?

Cask ale is more than just beer — it’s a handcrafted, live product, unique to British pub culture. Naturally carbonated and served fresh from the cask, it’s the drink of choice for those who value flavour, tradition, and authenticity.

Sadly, cask beer is under threat. Pubs continue to close, and fewer people are learning what makes it so special. Cask Ale Week exists to change that — by raising awareness, encouraging people to try it, and supporting the pubs and brewers that keep this tradition alive.

Find Your Perfect Pint with the CaskFinder App

One of the easiest ways to get involved is by downloading the CaskFinder app. Use it to:

  • Locate nearby Cask Marque or Beer Marque pubs
  • Join an Ale Trail
  • Discover upcoming Cask Ale Week events
  • Keep track of pubs you’ve visited
  • Earn prizes for supporting great pubs!

Cask Ale Week Highlights

Here are just a few things happening during (and leading up to) Cask Ale Week 2025:

Hook Norton Ale Trail

Explore 29 charming Hook Norton pubs across the Cotswolds while enjoying award-winning ale. It’s a great excuse to get out, try something new, and win prizes. The trail runs all summer, but it’s a perfect lead-up to Cask Ale Week. Start via the CaskFinder app.

Great British Beer Festival – NEC, Birmingham (6–9 August)

This year’s huge beer festival partner is Cask Marque, celebrating quality ale with an epic event at a brand-new venue — more space, more breweries, more pints!

Black Sheep Summer Beer Festival – Masham (29–31 August)

Expect brewery tours, live music, incredible guest brews (Magic Rock, North Brewing, Purity), and lots of cask ale magic.

Beer & Food Pairing Course – London (19 July)

Join the Guild of Beer Sommeliers for a hands-on experience in pairing cask ale with food. A brilliant way to level up your knowledge just before the main event.

Brewpoint Pub Walk & Talk – Bedford

Learn about the history of pubs and beer in Bedford on this guided ale walk. It’s educational, interactive, and (most importantly) full of pints.

Find a Cask Ale Week Event Near You

Use the Cask Ale Week interactive event map to discover:

  • Tap takeovers
  • Meet the brewer nights
  • Pub quizzes
  • Ale trails
  • Live music events
  • Limited edition brews

There’s something for every taste – from ale experts to the cask-curious.

Final Sip

Cask Ale Week isn’t just about pints — it’s about community, heritage, and keeping great pubs alive.

So, this September, raise a glass to real ale. Try something new. Support a local pub. And tell your friends why cask matters.

Start by downloading the CaskFinder app — and get ready for a pint-filled adventure.

Written by Lucille Skinner

Social Media Assistant