Hogs Back sees uplift in cask ale demand from pubs

Demand for cask ales from Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery is nudging close to pre-Covid levels, as the brewer secures listings with a number of pub operators for its established cask brands and new additions.

The brewer estimates it will have increased its on-trade outlets by around 250 by this summer, compared to the same period last year.

Hogs Back's flagship cask ale Tongham TEA is being listed in all Mitchells & Butlers' cask pubs in London. The traditional, award-winning amber ale will also be poured within the Star Pubs & Bars estate, and in Greene King pubs for three months over the summer.

Newly-launched Big Squeezy IPA is being listed by Stonegate, who are making it available for five weeks to most of their 3,000 cask ale pubs. It will also be on sale until July in around 50 Youngs pubs in Surrey and Greater London. Big Squeezy is an aromatic 3.4% IPA, brewed with real lemons.

At the same time, Surrey Nirvana, Hogs Back's 4.0% session IPA, brewed with Cascade hops from the brewer's own hop garden, will be served in selected Youngs pubs and as a guest ale in 200 Fuller, Smith & Turner pubs.