Cask Marque

30/10/2026

Congratulations to our newly accredited pubs in the South East of England.

Well done The Black Horse, Windsor, The Swan Inn, The Coach and Horses - Sutton Scotney and Heath Hotel!

30/10/2026

In the news: Cask Marque to promote B**r & Cellar hygiene ratings to consumers in the New Year 📣

From warm cellars to greasy glassware, pubs are being urged to ensure their hygiene is up to scratch ahead of a major consumer b**r quality awareness campaign launching in early 2027.

Around 7,000 UK pubs currently have a 4* or 5* B**r & Cellar Hygiene rating, which measures 11 key markers from the cellar to the b**r glass, awarding one to five stars, similarly to food hygiene ratings.

Cask Marque, which oversees the scheme, aims to have at least 30,000 4* or 5* rated pubs by the end of the decade.

The consumer campaign launching in early 2027 will encourage b**r drinkers to check the pub’s rating before their visit, online at https://perfectpintpromise.co.uk/pub-cellar-ratings/. Cask Marque will also raise consumer awareness of star ratings displayed outside pubs. CAMRA is also including pubs’ hygiene ratings on its pub search website.

The four main area where pubs fall short of the standards required are:

· Cellar temperature
· Glassware condition and cleanliness
· Line and coupler cleanliness
· Cleanliness of glasswashers

However, Cask Marque’s support has an immediate, demonstrable impact. In the 12 months to September 2026, 71% of outlets scored a 5* rating during their initial inspection, with 79% rated 4/5*. This increased to 86% of outlets achieving a 5* rating, and 95% 4/5*, after Cask Marque’s intervention.

Cask Marque is currently offering B**r & Cellar Hygiene Audit accreditation for £95 annually, rising to £98 in 2027, with some b**r and cellar equipment suppliers offering pubs’ financial support for the audit.

For more information email [email protected]

29/10/2026

The Perfect Pint Promise is growing, and so is its impact.

With operator commitment now representing more than 2,000 venues across the UK, the programme is creating a substantial footprint for independent draught b**r quality assurance.

From staff training and cellar standards to b**r quality, glassware, pouring and presentation, the Perfect Pint Promise provides a consistent framework to help operators raise standards across the entire draught journey.

Better standards. Better pints. Greater confidence for the trade and its customers.

Interested in becoming accredited? Head here for more info: https://cask-marque.co.uk/product/perfect-pint-promise-new-member/

29/10/2026

HACCP Level 2 Brewery course: special offer 🍻

Salsa Food is running its HACCP Level 2 Brewery course on 6th November, an interactive online training day for Technical & Quality Managers, HACCP Leads and team members.

Special offer: Book one place at full price and get a second place half price.

The course covers HACCP principles, food safety hazards, risk assessments, Critical Control Points and implementing effective HACCP plans.

Successful delegates receive a nationally recognised qualification accredited by the
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).

📅 6th November
💻 Online

More information: https://salsafood.co.uk/learning/calendar

28/10/2026

Congratulations to our newly accredited Cask Marque and Perfect Pint Promise pubs in the East of England!

Well done The Margaret Catchpole Inn, Fletton Brick, The Red Lion Leighton Buzzard, The Flyer, Chelmsford and Woodlands Edge!

26/10/2026

Arkell’s Brewer and Quality Control Lead Jack Bridgman has graduated with distinction after completing his Level 4 Brewer apprenticeship 👏

Jack joined Arkells Brewery in 2012 as a cellarman, following in the footsteps of his father, Graham Bridgman, who has worked for Arkell’s for 43 years. Having grown up around the brewery, Jack remembers visiting as a young lad at weekends with his dad and helping to wash barrels. It was a place he had always wanted to work, and he has since progressed from cellarman to Brewing Operative and then Brewer and Quality Control Lead. Achieving a distinction marks a significant milestone in Jack’s brewing career.

The Level 4 apprenticeship ran from July 2024 to March 2026, covering every stage of the brewing process, from raw materials and brewhouse operations to fermentation, technical calculations and recipe design. Combining formal study with hands-on experience at Arkell’s, the course gave him a deeper understanding of the science behind brewing and the importance of every stage in producing quality b**r.

One of the key elements of the qualification was designing a b**r from scratch, requiring Jack to apply his understanding of brewing science to create a recipe in which every detail was carefully calculated, from sugar extraction from the malt to colour and hop bitterness.

The result was Jack’s Juicy IPA, a 4.5% ABV b**r developed as part of his apprenticeship and brewed by Arkell’s as one of its seasonal ales in 2025. The b**r marked an important step in Jack’s development, demonstrating how the knowledge gained through his qualification could be translated into a finished product.

Reflecting on his apprenticeship, Jack said: “My favourite part was meeting all the other brewers on the course, but learning every process in depth has also given me a much deeper understanding of how important every step of the brewing process is.

“Achieving a distinction was a feeling of pride and relief. It wasn’t an easy course, but hard work pays off.”

26/10/2026

Congratulations to our newly accredited pubs in the North & North West 🍻

Well done Gardeners Arms, Blackhorse Skipton, Bull's Head, Davenham, Bank Tavern and The Three Fishes, Mitton!

23/10/2026

Discover recommendations for B**r and Travel with British B**r Breaks.

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22/10/2026

Another pub delivering on the Perfect Pint Promise!

Hear from Tom at The Three Horseshoes in Witney, a brilliant community-focused pub and winner of the prestigious British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) UK Licensee of the Year 2025 award.

The team have been putting their b**r knowledge into practice with our B**r Pro online training and have achieved an impressive 5/5 Perfect Pint Score!

And now, their Perfect Pint Promise plaque is officially up, proudly recognising their commitment to delivering a consistently great b**r experience for every customer.

From staff training and cellar hygiene to the quality of every pint poured, the Perfect Pint Promise helps pubs raise standards, build confidence and give customers another reason to keep coming back.

Congratulations to Tom and the whole team at The Three Horseshoes👏

Want your pub to make the Perfect Pint Promise? Find out more and get accredited: https://cask-marque.co.uk/product/perfect-pint-promise-new-member/

20/10/2026

Congratulations to our newly accredited pubs in London and Surrey!

Well done Red Lion Horsell, The Anglers, Walton, The Running Stream, The Old Oak Pub, The Brunel Pub and The Old Farmhouse Pub!