What is Real Ale?

According to CAMRA, "Real ale is a natural product brewed using traditional ingredients and left to mature in the cask (container) from which it is served in the pub through a process called secondary fermentation. It is this process which makes real ale unique amongst beers and develops the wonderful tastes and aromas which processed beers can never provide."

Real Ale is the term used by CAMRA for traditional cask-conditioned ale. It is ale which is a live product at the point of delivery, i.e. still containing live yeast. This includes both cask- and bottle-conditioned ales. Real ales in British pubs are hand-pumped rather than pressurised which would stop the on-going maturation.

Some Example Real Ales

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Coopers

Coopers Real Ale Beer

Home Brew Concentrate Makes 23 Litres Bright golden colour with a strong head, pleasant blend of fruit and malt on the nose with generous mouthfeel and a moderately bitter finish. A good example of a Coopers Traditional Ale. About the Coopers Real Ale Beer Kit Contains 1.7kg Home Brew Concentrate and Packet of YeastPure and natural ingredientsNo additives or preservativesEasy, step-by-step InstructionsTakes 2-3 Weeks to Brew(Storing conditioning your beer will improve flavour an...


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