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were still regarded as synonymous with traditional draught beer, but as metal casks rapidly replaced wooden ones the SPBW relaxed its principles accordingly. Although the
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The concept of an organisation devoted to the salvation of
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In the UK, the
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in July, 2017. Breweries from across the
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Society for the
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British breweries. In 1963
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116:Castleford
813:Brown ale
760:Berkshire
264:Marston's
248:Tadcaster
120:Yorkshire
104:oak casks
100:Coopering
94:keg beers
34:SPBW logo
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567:27 April
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300:See also
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228:Devizes
84:History
42:Wooden
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