Ember launches first ever Cask Ale Menu

It’s the backbone of the British pub cellar – but half of Brits admit to never having tried a pint of classic Cask Ale.

A hefty 48 per cent of those questioned hadn’t ever sampled the national drink, despite the reported surge in popularity over recent years, so champion of Cask Ale, national pub group Ember, has launched Britain’s first ever Cask Ale Menu to aid curious drinkers.

And, to reach the younger age groups of 18-24 and 25-34 year olds - ranking as the least savvy-suppers of Cask - Ember has launched a Cask Calculator facebook tab to generate suggestions for these younger drinkers.

The West Midlands and North East regions come out on top as Cask drinkers, with 57 per cent in both regions having sampled Cask Ale.

Only one in three of those in Northern Ireland - traditionally stout drinkers - have tried Cask, while Londoners are also behind the times.

Andre Johnstone, senior marketing manager at Ember, said: “As the national drink, it’s pretty shocking that half of British pub-goes haven’t ever tried Cask Ale. With varieties now spanning from dark and rich through to lighter, easy drinking brews, there really is a pint for everyone and every occasion.

“We believe our Cask Ale Menu is the first available in the country, guiding guests through the 12 ales available at Ember this winter – and with the addition of the Cask Calculator facebook tab to inspire younger drinkers, here’s to a host of converted cask drinkers!”

The fun Cask Calculator on facebook works by aligning someone’s usual tipple (wine, beer or spirits) with a favourite dish (pie and chips, pasta or curry) and a chosen personality type (laidback, outgoing, traditional) to suggest a Cask Ale to suit.

For more information on Cask Ale at Ember and try out the Cask Calculator, please visit: facebook.com/emberinns