Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood

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Wooden firkin from Bass Brewery, Burton upon Trent
Ye Olde Mitre, the SPBW's London Pub of the Year, 2019

The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW), founded in 1963, is the oldest consumer-based group interested in stimulating the brewing of, increasing the awareness of, and encouraging the drinking of traditional cask ale.[1][2] The Society also supports and encourages the use of wooden casks for beer dispense.[3]

  1. ^ Kitsock, Greg (2 August 2010). "All We Can Eat - Beer: Wooden you like a pint?". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  2. ^ Alan J. Buglass, ed. (14 February 2011). Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages: Technical, Analytical and Nutritional Aspects. John Wiley & Sons. p. 44. ISBN 978-0470512029. In the UK, the Society for Preservation of Beer from the Wood (SPBW) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have been fighting against the monopolizing and rationalizing tendencies of big breweries and cider companies since 1963 and 1972, respectively.
  3. ^ "Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood - HISTORY Page". Retrieved 30 November 2019.