Ale Beer Information
There are numerous kinds of English ales. Historically these lagers are made of malted barley, yeast, and naturally, hops.
Most ales are ‘cask conditioned’. This suggests that the yeast remains in the barrel to make sure that fermentation continues after the product has left the brewery, so ensuring the lager is fresh and natural as possible at the pump. These boxes are left on a horizontal rack for a pair of days before ‘tapping’.
A hole is made in the seal and a wooden ‘soft’ spile is inserted which permits the lager to breath without the danger of contamination. Continue reading



