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A nation of ginger ale drinkers would be doomed before they reached the second generation.

However, every cask ale drinker will wish to celebrate the official Cask Ale Week.

Newcastle breweries and bars getting involved with Cask Ale Week; The week - or rather 11 days - to promote our national drink gets underway next Thursday

"It's a great tune and I'm an ale drinker myself, so we thought why not?

DRINKING BUDDIES; Ale promo unites folk veteran Dougie with rising stars

"With a promise to always have something a little different to hand the more discerning and inquisitive ale drinker is sure to find something a little diverse to whet their appetites."

City's real ale renaissance shows no sign of slowing

"The Bass Pale Ale drinker is one who is focused on accomplishment in all aspects of his life.

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The latest edition of the book, the ale drinker's bible, is out today and lists the best real ale pubs in the UK, as recommended by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Why Liverpool's the pub capital of Great Britain

He told the Campaign for Real Ale's magazine: "I developed a 4.1% beer called The Governor because I wanted it to appeal to the younger ale drinker. my beer is an ideal accompaniment to good british food."

Drink beer - not wine, urges chef; cOOking

Are you or have you ever been a real ale drinker? Face it, it's not the trendiest hobby to admit to.

Real Ale

Are YOU a real ale drinker? Or do you prefer the new designer lagers?

Calling time on real ale; A new survey has revealed that Stella Artois and Guinness are by far the nation's favourite drinks in pubs. With the Midlands' famous Banks's brewery facing a hostile takeover, are we witnessing the death of traditional brewing in the region? JIM DUNTON reports

Tasting notes for the beers are available in A5 full-colour booklets on the bar - a nice touch that adds some interesting information for the real ale drinker. It's no surprise that the pub has Cask Marque accreditation.

The Old Cottage, Cherry Orchard Road, Lisvane, Cardiff. Tel: 029 2076 5961

TOON TIPPLE: A Brown Ale drinker from the 50s and, above, today's modern image

NOW IT'S 'BROON IN THE USA' Remember When A BLAST FROM THE PAST EUR10m campaign boosts Brown Ale's US market

The stereotype of the real ale drinker as ruddy-faced space hopper with a beard and holey pullover has been dismissed (although you still get a furtive few in beige anoraks studiously ticking off each sampled ale in their festival programme).

pubs: Mike Chapple at the bar..