real ale


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real ale

or

real beer

n
(Brewing) any beer which is allowed to ferment in the cask and which when served is pumped up without using carbon dioxide
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Real ale drinkers are more likely to make friends in the pub than those who favour a different kind of tipple, a survey has found.
A PUB has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale - by members of the town's Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch.
TheWetherspoon pubs have been acclaimed for the quality of their beer by branch members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
BIRMINGHAM is blessed with many great real ale pubs, but one keeps getting singled out as being among the best for its beers.
A FORMER school, two Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) clubs, and a Conservative club have been named as the finalists in a competition by a group promoting real ale.
The Weavers Real Ale House is among four finalists in the Campaign for Real Ale's pub of the year competition.
FORMER building society in Castle Street is set to be transformed into a real ale pub.
Emley Brass Band are holding their 7th annual Emley Real Ale Festival.
THERE'S something brewing in the world of real ale.
A GROUP which has championed real ale since it was set up in 1971 could change its name and focus on other campaigns.
Conwy Brewery's beers - including Clogwyn Gold, Rampart and the best-selling Welsh Pride - are now playing a part in The Co-operative's move to change the way it sells real ale by offering specially selected beers from breweries near to its local stores.